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Stefan Priesner appointed as United Nations Resident Coordinator in India
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Stefan Priesner of Austria as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in India. He took up his post on 1 December 2025 as per an a statement by the UN Information Centre for India and Bhutan.
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"Election Commission has blood on its hands": TMC MP Sagarika Ghose demand
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
She also alleged that "The unaccountable Modi government is obstructing the House by refusing to take up discussions."
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India's path to global tourism centers on tech, clear messaging and cross-
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a world where travellers rely more on technology and digital storytelling, India must use these tools wisely to strengthen its tourism appeal, says Anita Mendiratta, former Special Advisor to the UN Tourism Secretary-General and former Special Advisor to the CEO of the Saudi Tourism Auth
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6th edition of India-Vietnam bilateral exercise VINBAX 2025 concludes in H
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
It noted that the three-week exercise significantly enhanced joint military capabilities and interoperability between both the Armies for Peacekeeping Operations. The exercise reflects the shared vision and commitment of India and Vietnam towards global peace, stability and upholding the
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UN calls on Pakistan to respect Imran Khan's human-rights and due-process
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The UN's deputy spokesperson reaffirmed that the world body has urged Pakistani authorities to ensure the human rights and due-process rights of Imran Khan are respected. This follows his arrest and ongoing legal proceedings -- the UN has emphasized that in such politically sensitive case
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China takes Japan's Taiwan remarks to UN as tensions rise
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
China's Permanent Representative to the UN, Fu Cong, has written a formal letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, outlining Beijing's position on the "erroneous words and deeds" of Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi concerning Taiwan.
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"Many superpowers selectively follow UN rules; halt certain processes in t
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Defence Minister said, "It often seems that the countries which are responsible for strengthening global institutions are the ones who limit decisions and interpretations and then expect greater results from those very institutions. Today, a similar situation is evident even with the
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'World needs a just, inclusive, responsive global system:' UP CM Yogi Adit
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Friday, while addressing the 26th ICCJW (International Conference of Chief Justices of the World), said that in light of emerging technologies posing unprecedented challenges, the world needs a more just, inclusive, and responsive global sy
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UN remains "indispensable" despite Gaza, Ukraine "failures": Shashi Tharoo
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stressed that despite its "failures" over Gaza and Ukraine, the UN remains essential and must become more inclusive. Speaking at the Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture, he urged global cooperation, interfaith acceptance, justice with peace, and carrying forward Tutu's l
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Charanjeet Singh India's new Permanent Representative to UN conference on
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs has announced the appointment of senior diplomat Charanjeet Singh as India's next Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
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International Council of Jurists to move UN over Sheikh Hasina's death sen
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The International Council of Jurists (ICJ) will approach the UN Human Rights Committee seeking urgent intervention to protect former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's right to life and fair trial, amid widespread global concern over the death sentence issued against her by Banglad
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Israel's Netanyahu welcomes UNSC endorsement of Trump's Gaza plan, says wi
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the UN Security Council's endorsement of President Donald Trump's 20-Point Plan on Gaza, describing the development as a significant step toward regional stability and cooperation.
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