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Vandalism at Indian Consulate "absolutely unacceptable": White House
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"We certainly condemn that vandalism, it's absolutely unacceptable. State Department's diplomatic security service is working with local authorities to properly investigate. State department will work on infrastructure perspective to repair the damage," Kirby said.
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People in PoK oppose digital census in fear of losing identity and demogra
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI during the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Jamil Maqsood said a large number of people in these occupied regions are opposing the Census as it will diminish their identity and demography of the region.
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China criticizes AUKUS with old canards
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing is lambasting AUKUS for proliferating nuclear technology - in this case nuclear propulsion, which has nothing whatsoever to do with weapons - whereas Chairman Xi Jinping kept silent when President Vladimir Putin threatened nuclear escalation in Ukraine after his failed offensive to s
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Indian film 'Kantara' highlighting environmental concerns wins praise at U
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Kannada blockbuster film 'Kantara' was screened at the Pathe Balexert theatre Geneva on March 17. An audience of about 220 people including the UN representatives, Heads of International Organisations from Germany, Brazil, UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development), ITU (Int
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Ban on women's education in Afghanistan increases risk of gender-based vio
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In a statement, the UN said, "In recognition of the ideals and principles and the Commission on the Status of Women, and recalling the commitments made during International Women's Day on March 8th, we wish to express our strong concerns about the weakening of respect for the rights of women
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North Korea criticizes UN, US for raising Pyongyang's human rights issue,
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
On Friday, the US co-hosted an informal meeting highlighting the human rights violations in North Korea at the UNSC.
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Nikhat Zareen storms into pre-quarterfinals of IBA Women's World Boxing Ch
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Nikhat defeated Roumaysa by a 5-0 unanimous decision, her second victory in the tournament.
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Afghanistan seeks UN support for wheat storage amid concerns of drought
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Afghanistan has sought help from the United Nations (UN) amid rising concerns about drought in the war-stricken country, asking the organisation to provide storage facilities for wheat, TOLOnews reported.
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ISIS hideouts in Balkh province targeted in substantial strike: Taliban
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
On Saturday, Mujahid wrote on Twitter that special operations by Taliban security forces against ISIS militants had begun in Mazar-e-Sharif, the provincial capital of Balkh.
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UN report highlights worsening human rights situation of Tibetans under Ch
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which released its 'Concluding Observations' in its third periodic review of China in its recent report, underscored a number of issues related to human rights of Tibetan people under the Chinese government which require s
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India's development model praised at 52nd UN Human Rights Council meet in
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Sai Sampath from Eco Fawn, United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) NGO, during his oral intervention, described and narrated the story of Rohini, a Dalit girl studying in Geneva. She has been the beneficiary of Rs 1 Cr granted by the government of India.
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India's envoy to UN meets UN General Assembly President
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Taking to Twitter, UNGA President said, "Great to meet with Belgium, India and South Permanent Representatives, who are committed to science-based decision-making at the UN. Explored breakthroughs & actionable plans for strengthening science's role in diplomacy."
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