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India's presence in UNSC will bring Indian ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], June 13 (ANI): Ahead of June 17 elections to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), India has said that its presence in the world body will help to bring the ethos of 'Vasudev Kutumbakam' (the world is one family) to the world.
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UN Panel demands US take immediate reforms to eliminate structural racism
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], June 12 (Sputnik/ANI): The US government should implement immediate reforms to eliminate structural discrimination by police, the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination said in a statement on Friday.
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World Health Organization says global coronavirus tally topped 7.2Mln
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], June 12 (Sputnik/ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated the overall number of coronavirus cases globally at 7,273,958, with over 413,000 having died from the disease.
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Over 100 UN peacekeepers in Mali infected with coronavirus
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Bamako [Mali], June 12 (Sputnik/ANI): More than 100 peacekeepers from the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) have been infected with the novel coronavirus and two have died, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday.
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Prominent personalities discuss on 'Role of inspirational leadership in un
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 11 (ANI/NewsVoir): To provide answers for what makes for effective leadership in the times of a crisis like the one the world is faced with today, a thought provoking discussion between global humanitarian and spiritual master Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
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COVID-19 driving up hunger in vulnerable countries: UN FAO
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Rome/New York, June 10 (ANI): Initial and ongoing assessments by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) provide strong indications that the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts are driving up hunger in countries that were already experiencing high levels of food insecurity prior to th
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Nepal Parliament endorses proposal for controversial new map
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], June 10 (ANI): Nepal's Lower House on Tuesday unanimously endorsed a proposal seeking consideration of a constitution amendment bill for change of country's map after a lengthy discussion.
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Centre brings fresh rules for import of unapproved new drug for 'compassio
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The Union Health Ministry has drafted the new rules for import of unapproved new drug for only 'compassionate Use' for treatment of patients by hospitals or medical institutions under New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019.
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Eight countries including India urge Office of UN High Commissioner on Hum
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], June 6 (ANI): Around eight countries including India, while responding to a release issued by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights, have urged the world body to play a "responsible role".
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Pak is 'nerve centre' of terrorism, should stop supporting it: India
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Calling Pakistan a "nerve centre" of terrorism, India on Friday asked Islamabad to introspect and put end to any kind of support for terrorism emanating from territories under its control.
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As world spins into pandemic, China using opportunity to take over global
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], June 5 (ANI): As the United States falters and the world spins into coronavirus crisis, Chinese President Xi Jinping is swiftly carrying out a campaign to take over the international institutions like the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations (UN), said
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Over 92 pc people unaware of difference between PM2.5 and PM10, says air q
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): A survey conducted on the awareness about air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) has shown that although people can feel the difference in air quality, most people are unaware of its basic terms.
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