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UNGA adopts resolution recognising COVID-19 as one of greatest challenges
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], September 12 (ANI/Sputnik): The UN General Assembly said in a new resolution the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic represents one of the greatest challenges since the establishment of the United Nations.
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US should ban surveillance equipment exports to Saudi Arabia over Khashogg
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Washington [US], September 12 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States should consider a moratorium on the export of surveillance equipment to Riyadh over the killing of former Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, a UN human rights expert said in a congressional hearing on Friday.
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UNHCR shocked by series of fires at Greece's Moria Refugee Camp
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Geneva, [Switzerland], September 11 (ANI/Sputnik): The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is shocked to learn of the series of devastating blazes at the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, Shabia Mantoo, a representative for the agency, said at a press briefing in the Swiss city of Gen
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Assam govt to provide Rs 5,000 for cremation of COVID-19 patient
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Dispur (Assam) [India], September 11 (ANI): Keeping in view the difficulties faced by people regarding cremation of COVID-19 patients in the state, Assam government had decided to provide till Rs 5,000 each from National Health Mission for the families who are unable to bear the cost.
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Erik Solheim inaugurates the 12th International Greenstorm Nature Photogra
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India] September 11 (ANI/PRNewswire): "Contrary to popular notions, environmental protection and development can go hand in hand," said Erik Solheim, former Norwegian Environment Minister, former UNEP Executive Director and former UN Under-Secretary-General.
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Congress raises concern regarding insufficient COVID-19 facilities in Utta
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 11 (ANI): With COVID-19 cases rising rapidly in 13 districts in the State, including Dehradun, it is a cause of concern that many hospitals are full and unable to admit more patients, Uttarkhand Congress Vice President Suryakant Dhasmana said.
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Pak should self-evaluate on protecting minorities instead of making hate s
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New York [US], September 11 (ANI): India at the United Nations' High-Level Forum on Culture of Peace slammed the Pakistan delegation for exploiting a UN platform for giving hate speech against India and said that they should instead do a self-evaluation of their own system and record of prot
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India calls on UN for comprehensive action to counter threats to children
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New York [US], September 10 (ANI): India on Thursday called on United Nations member states to demonstrate the greater political will to hold the perpetrators of terrorism and their collaborators, as well as their sponsors, to account in order to fulfil Council's child protection obligations
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Female Sufi painter from J-K inspires people to use art as therapy
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Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 10 (ANI): Badr-un-Nissa Bhat, a 20-year-old student from Srinagar is an inspiration for all.
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Need to discuss further steps to promote cooperation between SCO and UN: R
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], September 10 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has emphasized on the need to discuss further steps to promote cooperation between the SCO and the UN, and ensure that the organisation makes greater contribution to shaping the multipolar world order.
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Russian Foreign Minister notes increasing importance of cooperation within
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], September 10 (ANI/Sputnik): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday expressed the belief that partnership within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was of growing importance amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as it helped efficiently overcome its political and s
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BMC issues show-cause notice to designer Manish Malhotra for 'unauthorised
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 10 (ANI): The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a show-cause notice to designer Manish Malhotra for 'unauthorised construction' in his residential premises.
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