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Six Lebanese soldiers killed in weapons depot blast amid Hezbollah disarma
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At least six Lebanese soldiers were killed in a blast while inspecting a weapons depot in southern Lebanon. The army, working with UN peacekeepers to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure, reported injuries and launched an investigation, Al Jazeera reported.
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Indian peacekeepers honoured with UN Medals for protecting civilians in So
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a proud moment, Indian peacekeepers, including 12 women serving in South Sudan, were recently awarded the UN Medals for protecting civilians and humanitarian convoys.
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Accountability for crimes against UN Peacekeepers a "strategic necessity":
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India has reiterated its firm commitment to ensuring accountability for crimes committed against United Nations peacekeepers, calling it a "strategic necessity" for global peacekeeping operations.
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Two Indian peacekeepers to be honoured posthumously with Dag Hammarskjold
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Notably, the medals will be presented posthumously during a solemn ceremony at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on May 29, which marks the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers -- an occasion dedicated to honouring the more than 4,300 peacekeepers who have lost their li
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Indian Army pays tribute on 77th United Nations Peacekeepers Day
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The Indian Army paid a heartfelt tribute on the 77th United Nations Peacekeepers Day, with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony held at the National War Memorial on Thursday, honouring the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives in UN peacekeeping missions worldwide.
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Former Ambassador Sujan Chinoy highlights strategic ties and peacekeeping
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Former Indian Ambassador Sujan Chinoy highlighted DR Congo's strategic importance in Africa, strong ties with India, and the role of Indian peacekeepers. He emphasised the need for closer cooperation to address global terrorism and praised India's united diplomatic approach.
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Indian Battalion celebrates Medal Day Parade in UNIFIL with grandeur and d
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian Battalion serving in UNIFIL marked its Medal Day Parade in Lebanon, awarding 821 peacekeepers with UN medals in a dignified ceremony attended by top Indian and Lebanese officials.
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India rejects Pakistan's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir at UN, calls for pea
Updated : 1 year ago IST
India strongly rejected Pakistan's repeated references to Jammu and Kashmir at a United Nations debate on peacekeeping reforms, calling them "unwarranted" and reaffirming that the region "was, is, and will always be an integral part of India."
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Indian Hospital in Congo celebrates Women's Day, highlights contributions
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The India Level III Hospital in MONUSCO, located in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, celebrated International Women's Day 2025 with great enthusiasm under the leadership of Col Rajesh W Adhau. The event highlighted the invaluable contributions of women serving in peacekeeping missions and
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Indian Peacekeepers in Lebanon mark International Women's Day with Yoga se
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Indian Battalion serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) marked International Women's Day by organizing a special Yoga session for women in El Fardis.
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Russia says it would regard European peacekeepers in Ukraine as official i
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that Moscow would regard European peacekeepers deployed to Ukraine as the official involvement of NATO forces in the war against Russia.
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Conference for Women Peacekeepers from Global South kicks off in New Delhi
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The first-ever Conference for Women Peacekeepers from the Global South, themed "Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective" is being organized from February 24-25, 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi., according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
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