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"Today's action painting the canvas of tomorrow...": India's top diplomat
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Ruchira Kamboj highlighted the significance of Akshaya Patra's milestone achievement of serving 4 billion meals. She conveyed a special message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauding the foundation's unwavering commitment to eradicating hunger and nourishing humanity. The event, held
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India's UN envoy in Geneva Arindam Bagchi meets WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom G
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
India's permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Arindam Bagchi met the Director General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Geneva on Tuesday.
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"No big achievement comes without hard work": EAM Jaishankar confident on
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Exuding confidence on India's bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that no big achievement ever comes without hard work, and added that the country will have to put an extra effort this time.
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Over 380 families affected by heavy rains, floods in Afghanistan
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that seven people have died and nearly 400 families have been affected by the heavy rains and floods across Afghanistan, as reported by TOLO News.
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"Modi government cracking down on opposition," says TMC's Mahua Moitra
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Maitra launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister-led Narendra Modi government in the centre over the concerns expressed by the United Nations on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Admi Party (AAP)
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Activist highlights human rights violations in PoK
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
He made the remarks at a side event organised on the sidelines of the ongoing 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
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PoK: HRCP expresses concern over extensive power outages, internet disrupt
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
While addressing a press conference on Friday, HRCP co-chairperson Munizae Jahangir, regional coordinator Israruddin Israr, political leader Baba Jan, and women's rights activist Yasmin Kareem, spoke about human rights violations in Gilgit-Baltistan.
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Saudi Arabia to chair UN forum on women's rights and gender equality
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Ahead of the decision, Amnesty International Deputy Director for Advocacy Sherine Tadros called out Saudi Arabia for its notorious treatment of women.
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Concern sparks over as Afghanistan emerges as hub of narcotics production
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Despite the caretaker Taliban government's ban on narcotics cultivation, production, and trafficking, some farmers who formerly grew poppies criticised the absence of assistance in transitioning to alternative crops.
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Russia vetoes UN resolution on North Korea sanctions amid Ukraine war
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
This move comes amidst heightened tensions between Moscow and the West over the conflict in Ukraine, with North Korea emerging as a significant supplier of munitions to Russia.
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Geneva: Baloch activists at UNHRC highlight "crimes against humanity" comm
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Senior Baloch Human Rights Council (BHRC), leaders, human rights activists, and press personnel highlighted the severe deterioration of human rights situation in Balochistan and the atrocities inflicted by the Pakistani administration upon the Baloch community.
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Energeia's Innovative Energy Solutions Drive Sustainability and Efficiency
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 29: In the past decade, the energy efficiency sector in India has grown remarkably, powered by the government's sustainability initiatives and rising awareness among consumers about the cost savings that efficiency can unlock.
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