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UN lacks credibility and, to large degree, effectiveness: Jaishankar
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Reiterating the need for reforms in the United Nations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said the world body lacks credibility and, to a large degree, effectiveness.
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India concludes Women Military Officers Course for ASEAN countries
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The course has been designed to elevate leadership competencies, strategic acumen, and operational efficacy among female officers while offering a rich platform for cross-cultural interaction and mutual professional development.
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Crackdown on Afghan residents in Pakistan triggers alarm
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
As per the latest United Nations data, there are approximately 1.3 million registered Afghan refugees in Pakistan, with an additional 8,80,000 possessing legal status to reside in the country.
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Over 2500 dead, missing as 186,000 people cross Mediterranean to Europe in
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Over 2,500 people died or gone missing while trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe so far this year, reported Al Jazeera citing the United Nations Refugee Agency.
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Geneva: Sindhi Foundation holds poster campaign to highlight plight of Sin
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Sindhi Foundation organized a day-long poster campaign in front of the United Nations office in Geneva to make people aware of the plight of Sindhis in Pakistan’s Sindh province.
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Karima Baloch’s husband blames Pakistan’s ISI for her killing, asks Canadi
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Hammal Haider participated in a protest in front of the United Nations in Geneva to demand justice for Karima Baloch and other Baloch political activists killed in Pakistan and foreign soil.
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UN meeting presses Taliban for violating women's rights in Afghanistan
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
As many as 11 countries have put pressure on the Taliban government for violating women's rights in Afghanistan during the United Nations (UN) meeting, reported Khaama Press.
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Narratives peddled by international media on Manipur violence hold no grou
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A Christian social activist from Mizoram, Alinery Lianhlawng, told the United Nations that the narratives peddled by the international media on Manipur violence hold no ground and India’s northeast region has rich ethnic diversity.
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China attempts to block Uyghur activist at UN for speaking against Chinese
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A Chinese diplomat interrupted his speech and demanded the floor to object. The Chinese diplomat said Isa is not a representative of the "so-called NGO". However, UN Human Rights Council Vice President Asim Ahmed allowed Uyghur activists to complete his statement.
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At UN Human Rights Council, India flags atrocities against minorities in P
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
At the 54th Session of the Human Rights Council, India came down hard on Pakistan for using the forum for their baseless allegations against New Delhi and also highlighted the prevailing atrocities against the minorities in the neighbouring country.
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People from PoK forced to migrate due to Pakistan’s repressive policies, a
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In his intervention during the 54th Session of UN Human Rights in Geneva, Junaid Qureshi said, “In the worst migrant boat disaster in the Mediterranean Sea, a boat carrying 750 people capsized in June this year. At least 300 people from Pakistan, including 135 from Pakistan-administered Jamm
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India ageing report 2023 unveils insights into elderly care challenges and
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
This comprehensive report delves into the challenges, opportunities, and institutional responses surrounding elderly care in India as the nation undergoes a significant demographic shift towards an ageing population, read the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment press release.
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