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India as an economy in 2047 can be seen as powerhouse driving global growt
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Los Angeles [US], September 11 (ANI): Assessing the impact of the foundational changes and structural transformation that has happened in the last few years, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) estimated that India in 2047 will be a USD 35-45 Trillion economy, taking the country into
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'Never seen climate carnage on such scale', says UN chief after visit to f
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 11 (ANI): After accessing the situation of flood-hit Pakistan, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday said that he has "never seen climate carnage" on such a scale, blaming wealthier countries for the devastation.
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India calls for need to develop legal framework for fighting terrorism at
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New York [US], September 11 (ANI): India has been at the forefront of supporting UN efforts to promote the cause of victims of terrorism, said India's Permanent Representative at United Nations Ruchira Kamboj calling for a need to develop a legal framework for fighting terrorism at the inter
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Rights group calls for UN resolution on Afghan human rights
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 10 (ANI): Amnesty International on Saturday called for a UN resolution on Afghan human rights following reports of violations by the Taliban.
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Xi's campaigns aim to establish his authority, drive Chinese elite class t
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 10 (ANI): Since coming to power in 2012, Chinese President Xi Jinping has launched a series of campaigns nominally about fighting corruption but aimed at eliminating political opponents and establishing his political prestige, resulting in the emigration of the Chi
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Sehwag, Kallis to lead Indian Maharajas and World Giants for Legends Leagu
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Cricket players from 10 nations are set to descend in Kolkata with the league starting on September 17
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25 mn Afghans living in poverty: UN body for humanitarian affairs
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 10 (ANI): As Afghanistan continues to witness a debilitating rights situation, the UN body for humanitarian affairs expressed concerns over the grave condition pointing out that 25 million people in the country are living in poverty, media reports said.
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UN General Secretary says Pakistan needs massive financial support for reh
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 10 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday said that Pakistan needed "massive" financial support for relief, recovery and rehabilitation in the wake of the catastrophic floods that displaced more than 33 million people and are est
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Pakistan drops seven spots to 161st rank in Human Development Index
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 10 (ANI): Pakistan has dropped seven spots to 161 out of 192 countries in the latest human development rankings released on Thursday by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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Human rights groups call on UN to establish dedicated accountability mecha
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 9 (ANI): Human rights groups called on the United Nations for stronger accountability in Afghanistan.
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Queen Elizabeth led an exemplary life of duty and dignity: UK envoy Alex E
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): Alex Ellis, UK High Commissioner mourned the demise of Queen Elizabeth II and admired the longest serving Queen for leading an exemplary life of strength, duty, hard work and dignity.
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Disaster-hit people in immediate need of humanitarian assistance in Afghan
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 9 (ANI): As catastrophic floods and earthquakes in several provinces of Afghanistan have affected thousands of people, leaving them in immediate need of humanitarian aid, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Thur
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