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Terrorism a scourge, need to address it soon, says UNGA President-elect Ab
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI): Amid the turmoil in Afghanistan post-withdrawal of the foreign forces and Taliban resurgence, President-elect of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the current Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid on Thursday called "terrorism" a "scourge", a
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Jammu drone attack shows Pakistan's interests in J-K far removed from welf
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Amsterdam [Netherlands], July 3 (ANI): Pakistan at various world platforms has claimed with great verbosity that it wants the welfare and the well-being of the people of Jammu and Kashmir (J-K), but the recent drone attack on a defence installation in Jammu, whose roots are traced to Pakista
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Yoga was lifeline during COVID-19 lockdown, says UNGA President
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], June 21 (ANI): On the 7th International Yoga Day, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Volkan Bozkir said that yoga was a lifeline during the COVID-19 lockdown as it helps to maintain physical wellbeing and manage the stress of uncertainty and isolation.
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India abstains from voting on UNGA resolution on Myanmar
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], June 19 (ANI): India on Friday abstained from voting on the UN General Assembly resolution on Myanmar saying that its views were not reflected in the draft resolution and a "consultative and constructive" approach involving Myanmar's neighbouring countries is important as the
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India needs to achieve zero new transmission of HIV to end AIDS: Harsh Var
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): India has ably demonstrated that strong political leadership is most critical to address inequalities and gaps in epidemic response, said Union Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday as he emphasised on the need to achieve zero new transmission of HIV
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UNGA President-elect appoints Indian diplomat Nagaraj Naidu as Chef du Cab
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Male [Maldives], June 10 (ANI): Maldives Foreign Minister and President-elect of the 76th United Nations General Assembly Abdulla Shahid has appointed India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador K Nagaraj Naidu, as his Chef du Cabinet.
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India backed Maldives over Afghanistan for UNGA presidency due to prior co
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): India's prior commitment to Maldives was the reason it supported the island country over Afghanistan for the presidency of the 76th United Nations General Assembly, said sources.
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India calls for strong, aligned international cooperation to combat challe
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday called for a strong and aligned international cooperation on the return of persons and assets sought for Fugitive Economic Offenders, consistent with international obligations and domestic legal systems.
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India expresses strong opposition to UNGA president's remarks on J-K
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): India on Friday expressed its strong opposition to the "unwarranted references" made with respect to the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir by the President of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA) Volkan Bozkir during his recent visit to Pakista
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India at UNGA stresses need for building resilient systems for sustainable
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New York [US], March 19 (ANI): India on Thursday stressed the need for building resilient systems that can provide long-term solutions for the sustainable use of water.
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Honoured to be at forefront of popularising millets: PM Modi after UNGA ad
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): After an India-sponsored resolution was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday to mark 2023 as the 'International Year of Millets', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed gratitude to all nations who co-sponsored the r
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UNGA adopts resolution to mark 2023 as 'International Year of Millets'
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New York [US], March 3 (ANI): The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution tabled by India along with Bangladesh, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Russia and Senegal to mark 2023 as the 'International Year of Millets'.
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