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Maldives to support India's candidature to UN Security Council
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The decision to support India was taken following the visit of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to the Maldives on January 18 and 19.
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Erik Solheim joins Advisory Board of Updapt (an ESG Tech Co.)
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], January 23 (ANI/PNN): Updapt, a SaaS-based ESG Solution Co., announced today that Erik Solheim, a Green Leader and Norwegian Diplomat, has joined their Advisory Board to mentor the leadership team in their journey of solving core environment issues by building
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UNDP, Hindustan Unilever launch plastic waste management initiative
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Recognising the critical role of safai saathis or waste-pickers in the country's waste management sector, the social inclusion of waste pickers is a key focus of the project. It will reach 20,000 safai saathis across India in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Cuttack, and Kolkata, among others, with
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UK supports India's bid for a permanent seat at UNSC: British High Commiss
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The United Kingdom supports India's candidacy for a permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), British High Commissioner Alexander Ellis said.
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Punjab MP urges Sitharaman to save spinning mill industry
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
He has written to Finance Minister regarding imposing of Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) on Polyester Spun Yarn (PSY) originating in or imported into the country from ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) countries Indonesia and Vietnam.
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Afghanistan to be further isolated if its women face isolation, UN warns T
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to The Khaama Press, a high-level UN delegation traveled to Afghanistan this week and met with high-ranking Taliban officials to ensure the protection of women and girls' rights amid the growing concern over their alienation.
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Centre to send proposal to UNESCO nominating Charaideo Maidam as World Her
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the Centre has decided to send a proposal to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) nominating Charaideo Maidam of Ahom kingdom as World Heritage site.
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MoS Lekhi discusses ways to enhance India's bilateral ties with Guatemala,
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi, during her diplomatic visit to Guatemala and El Salvador reviewed the entire bilateral relations of India with both nations and discussed ways to further enhance ties at a multilateral level.
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UNESCO dedicates International Day of Education 2023 to Afghan girls, wome
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has decided to dedicate the International Day of Education 2023 to Afghan girls and women.
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Indian-American Nikki Haley hints at exploring 2024 US presidential run
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The former South Carolina governor and US ambassador to the United Nations said she plans to run for the presidency.
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UN General Assembly President set to visit India, China, Japan
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The visit of the UNGA President Csaba Korosi who has been invited by the Indian government will likely begin on January 29 and will include an address to the Indian Council of World Affairs, a foreign policy think tank. Korosi will also visit China and Japan shortly after his India visit.
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Jaishankar pays homage to Maldives national hero Thakururufaanu
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
During his diplomatic visit to Maldives, External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar paid homage to their national hero Sultan Mohamed Thakururufaanu and said his struggle is a reminder of the two nations' shared history.
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