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Border troops carry arms when leaving post, Indian troops in Galwan did so
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Hours after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned why Indian soldiers were "unarmed" during the violent face-off with the Chinese troops, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that all troops on border duty always carry arms, especially when leavi
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Election as non-permanent member of UNSC displays goodwill India enjoys at
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): India's election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) demonstrated the goodwill New Delhi enjoys at the global body and the confidence the international community has reposed in the country's capability to contribute to the
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Nepal's Upper House endorses proposal seeking to update new map
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], June 18 (ANI): Nepal's Upper House on Thursday endorsed the New Map Amendment Bill (Coat of Arms) unanimously. A total of 57 lawmakers voted in support while none voted against, or abstained.
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Why Indian soldiers were sent 'unarmed to martyrdom' in Ladakh: Rahul Ga
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Speaking on the violent face-off between Indian Army and Chinese troops in Ladakh's Galwan Valley, Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday questioned why Indian security personnel were "sent "unarmed to martyrdom" in Ladakh and asked who is respon
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US looks forward to working with India for more stable, secure world: Amba
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): United States Ambassador to India Ken Juster on Thursday congratulated India for having elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, saying the US is looking forward to working with India for a more prosperous world.
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Celebrate International Yoga Day with JKYog: Biggest festival for wellness
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India] June 18 (ANI/NewsVoir): The United Nations International Day of Yoga is celebrated on 21st June. The UN mentions that during COVID-19, "Yoga is a powerful tool to deal with the stress of uncertainty and isolation, as well as to maintain physical well-being".
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Deeply grateful for overwhelming support shown by global community for Ind
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New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he is "deeply grateful" for the overwhelming support shown by the global community for India's membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
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Jaishankar congratulates Indian mission at UN, MEA for securing non-perman
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Thursday congratulated Indian mission representing New Delhi at the United Nations, and officials working at the Ministry of External Affairs, for getting elected unopposed as a non-permanent member of United Nati
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Turkey's Volkan Bozkir elected president of 75th UN General Assembly
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New York [USA], June 18 (ANI): The UN General Assembly on Wednesday elected Turkish diplomat Volkan Bozkir to be its president ahead of the 75th General Debate in September.
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India, Ireland, Mexico secure temporary seats on UN Security Council, Cana
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New York [USA], June 18 (ANI): With a comfortable victory of 184 votes in the 193-member General Assembly, India on Wednesday was elected unopposed as a non-permanent member of the 15 member United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2021-22 term.
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Counting begins for UNSC non-permanent member seat, India set for comforta
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New York [USA], June 18 (ANI): Voting began on Wednesday morning (local time) for the five non-permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2021-22 term, one of which is assured for India with the unanimous backing of the Asian Pacific group.
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As saliva is banned, bring in second new ball after 50-55 overs: Jaydev Un
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): India pacer Jaydev Unadkat on Wednesday said that a second new ball can be taken in Tests after every 50-55 overs to help the bowlers.
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