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To mark UN's World Refugee Day, ICC releases video to show how cricket can
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], June 20 (ANI): To mark United Nations' World Refugee Day, the International Cricket Council has produced a video, highlighting how cricket has the ability to change lives, bring hope and unite people together across the world.
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Efforts underway to resolve current LAC situation peacefully despite 'unac
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 20 (ANI): IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Saturday said in spite of the "unacceptable Chinese action" at Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, which claimed lives of 20 Indian Army personnel, efforts are underway to ensure that the current situatio
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Tibetans hold anti-China protest at UN complex in Geneva
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], June 19 (ANI): Members of the Tibetan community from Switzerland and Lichtenstein held an anti-China protest in front of the United Nations complex in Geneva on Friday.
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Kenya defeats Djibouti to secure non-permanent seat at UN Security Council
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [USA], June 19 (ANI): Kenya on Thursday (local time) defeated Djibouti to clinch the last African seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after the UN General Assembly (UNGA) failed to choose between the two candidates during first round.
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We've seen such behaviour from Pak since past many years: MEA on Islamabad
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): After the reports in Pakistani media that the Islamabad did not vote in favour of India in the final round of UN Security Council's non-permanent membership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that such kind of behaviour has been witnessed from Paki
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Rahul Gandhi, most 'irresponsible' politician India has seen: BJP on latte
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Thursday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his "irresponsible" tweets, questioning why were Indian soldiers at the Galwan valley 'unarmed.' Patra added that Rahul Gandhi should have waited for the all-party me
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Border troops carry arms when leaving post, Indian troops in Galwan did so
Updated : 5 years, 9 months 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 : 5 years, 9 months 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 : 5 years, 9 months 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 : 5 years, 9 months 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 : 5 years, 9 months 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 : 5 years, 9 months 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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