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BNM Foreign Secretary condemns human rights violations in Balochistan at UN session
Geneva, March 26: Baloch National Movement (BNM) Foreign Secretary Faheem Baloch highlighted the grave human rights violations in Balochistan and condemned the recent detention of Mahrang Baloch, Sammi Deen Baloch, Bebo Baloch and many other activists at the 58th United Nations Human Rights Council Session.
Protect water for future generations: PM Modi on World Water Day
New Delhi, March 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reaffirmed India's commitment to conserve water and promote sustainable development on the occasion of World Water Day.
Pak: Paank condemns enforced disappearances in Balochistan, calls for global intervention
Quetta, March 21: Paankm, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement, has condemned the arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance of Beebagr Baloch and his brother Hammal Baloch, who is being held at Bijligar Tana, Quetta, and Ilyas Baloch, who is now being imprisoned at Huda Jail, Quetta.
Indian Ambassador to UN stresses need for responsible, ethical AI
New York, March 21: India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, has stressed the importance of promoting the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence at the world body and highlighted actions taken by the Government of India to integrate AI for good governance and developmental practices.
Glaciers retreat at record pace as world marks first-ever Glaciers Day
New Delhi, March 21: The world's glaciers continue to vanish at an alarming rate, with five of the past six years witnessing the most rapid retreat on record, the first-ever World Day for Glaciers, observed on Friday, serves as a stark reminder of the crisis.
Russia and US resume talks as India's role gains recognition: Russian lawmaker Vyacheslav Nikonov
New Delhi, March 19: Russian lawmaker Vyacheslav Nikonov emphasised that Russia and the United States have resumed diplomatic discussions, marking a significant step in re-establishing dialogue between the two nations.
Multilateralism needs reforms, not wholesale condemnation: Cong criticises PM Modi's podcast
New Delhi, March 17: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on the United Nations and other international organisations becoming irrelevant amid rising global conflicts.
Palestine calls for international pressure on Israel to resume aid deliveries into Gaza
Gaza, March 16: The Palestinian Ministry of National Economy issued an urgent appeal to the United Nations and international community, calling for pressure on the Israeli government to immediately stop using starvation and deprivation as tools of war against the Gaza Strip.
India denounces Pak's 'fanatical mindset', says ranting on Kashmir won't justify cross-border terror
United Nations, March 15: Denouncing Pakistan’s “fanatical mindset”, India’s Permanent Representative P Harish has told Islamabad that ranting about Kashmir in international forums will not justify cross-border terrorism or change the reality of the region being an integral part of India.
Guterres announces 'UN80 Initiative' to make world organisation relevant to today's world
United Nations, March 12: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday launched the "UN80 Initiative" to transform the global organisation trapped in a time warp of its founding in 1945 to make it relevant to the present.
India, Sierra Leone hold 2nd Foreign Office Consultations, discuss bilateral ties
New Delhi, March 12: The Second round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC), co-chaired by Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, and Alan CE Logan, Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Leader of the delegation from Sierra Leonean side were held on Monday in Delhi, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.
WFP warns of $412 million funding shortfall for South Sudan's humanitarian needs
Juba, March 5: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said that it faces a critical funding shortfall of $412 million to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of millions in crisis-hit South Sudan in 2025.
ICJ elects Japanese Judge Iwasawa Yuji as new President
The Hague, Mar 4: Japanese Judge Iwasawa Yuji has been elected as the new President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague, Netherlands. He will succeed former ICJ President Nawaf Salam, who resigned in January before his term expired.
'I agree': Elon Musk on call for US to quit NATO, UN
Washington, March 2: Amid emerging differences between the US and its European allies on the Ukraine conflict, President Donald Trump's close adviser and Department of Government Efficiency chief Elon Musk has publicly supported the withdrawal of the US from both NATO and the UN.
India at UN calls for reforms of Security Council, stresses need for more transparency in working of subsidiary bodies of Council
New York, February 28: India at the United Nations called for the reforms of the Security Council, stressing that the demand in this Chamber for reforms is "loud and clear." India's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, Parvathaneni Harish, emphasised that the Security Council represents a different period of time and its core architecture, which has remained unchanged for 80 years, is not in synchrony with today's global realities.
In UNHRC address, EAM Jaishankar highlights India's commitment to global unity, mutual respect
Geneva, February 25: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in his address to the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva reiterated the country's commitment to protecting and promoting human rights.
About 1 million people displaced in Congo's Goma since 2025: WFP
Kinshasa, Feb 25: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday that about 1 million people have been displaced since the beginning of 2025 from Goma city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) seized by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels.
India's Permanent Mission to UN in New York commemorates World Hindi Day
New York, February 15: India's Permanent Mission to the UN in New York commemorated World Hindi Day in the Mission on February 13. The theme of the event was "Multilingualism and the promotion of Hindi abroad."
UN chief Guterres calls for democratising AI, avoiding geopolitical divide
United Nations, Feb 11: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for democratising Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that the "growing concentration of AI capabilities risks deepening geopolitical divides".
Zambian President vows commitment to peace efforts in Congo
Lusaka, Feb 8: Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is committed to collaborating with other African leaders to foster peace, security and stability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a senior government official said.
Continued clashes in Congo's South Kivu trigger mass displacement: UN
United Nations, Feb 8: With hostilities subsiding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)'s occupied Goma City in North Kivu province, UN humanitarians said that violence in South Kivu province is increasing and triggering mass displacement of people.
Increasing violence propels two Sudan states onto catastrophe's brink: UN
United Nations, Feb 7: Recent fighting has thrust two states of Sudan, South Kordofan and Blue Nile, onto the brink of catastrophe, a UN spokesman has said.
US cannot withdraw from a body it no longer belongs: UNHRC
Geneva, Feb 7: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has said that as of January 1, 2025, the US' term as a member had ended, making it ineligible to withdraw from an intergovernmental body it was no longer part of.
UNGA President Philemon Yang pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat
New Delhi, February 6: United Nations General Assembly President Philemon Yang paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat in New Delhi on Thursday.
UAE affirms unwavering position to safeguard Palestinian rights
Abu Dhabi, February 5: The United Arab Emirates affirmed its commitment to support regional peace and stability, and its historic and steadfast position to safeguard the rights of Palestinians. Furthermore, the UAE underscored the importance of finding a serious political horizon to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and establish an independent Palestinian state, reflecting the UAE's belief that regional stability can only be attained through the two-state solution.
UN humanitarians continue delivering aid to Gaza despite Trump threat
United Nations, Feb 6: Despite US President Donald Trump's threat to take over Gaza, UN humanitarians said that they and their partners are assessing needs and scaling up aid operations across the region.
UN chief speaks out against 'ethnic cleansing' in context of Trump plan to clear Gaza
United Nations, Feb 6: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has spoken out against "ethnic cleansing" in Gaza after US President Donald Trump suggested ousting Palestinians living there to neighbouring countries.
UN humanitarians concerned over escalating hostilities in Sudan
United Nations, Feb 5: Escalating hostilities in Sudan's North Darfur and South Kordofan states are increasing civilian casualties and displacements, causing extreme concern, UN humanitarians said.
Calling it 'anti-American', Trump calls for reviewing UN funding
United Nations, Feb 5: US President Donald Trump has ordered a review of the country's role in the United Nations and its funding while reaffirming that it would neither participate in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) nor contribute to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) that helps Palestinians.
Trump reinstates maximum pressure on Iran, withdraws US from UNHRC
Washington DC, February 5: US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders to reinstate the "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, withdraw the US from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), and cut funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Fox News reported.
India featured in UN's Honour Roll for timely payment of regular budget assessments
New York, February 5: The Permanent Mission of India in New York announced on Tuesday that India has once again been included in the 'Honour Roll' of the United Nations (UN) for paying its regular budget assessments in full within the 30-day period specified in the Financial Regulations of the UN.
South Sudan urges investigation into alleged civilian killings in Sudan
Juba, Feb 4: South Sudan on Tuesday called on the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) to investigate the alleged killings of its nationals by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its allied forces in Sudan.
UN General Assembly President Philemon Yang arrives in New Delhi for four-day visit
New Delhi, February 4: United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Philemon Yang arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a four-day visit to India at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Bodies, untreated water, rain add up to health risks in DR Congo: UN
Moscow, Feb 4: Bodies in the streets, no clean water and an intensifying rainy season trigger escalating health risks in Goma, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN humanitarians said.
UNGA President Philemon Yang to arrive in India today on 4-day visit
New Delhi, February 4: United Nations General Assembly President Philemon Yang is scheduled to arrive in India on Tuesday for a four-day visit on the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Trump to pull US from UN Human Rights Council, stop relief agency funding: Report
Washington DC, February 4: US President Donald Trump is anticipated to sign an executive order on Tuesday, formally withdrawing the United States from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and prohibiting future funding for the UN relief agency UNRWA, Politico reported, citing an official document.
International Big Cat Alliance comes into force
New Delhi, February 3: The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) has officially come into force as a full-fledged, treaty-based, inter-governmental international organisation and an international legal entity.
UNGA President to visit India from today to deepen multilateral ties on global issues
New Delhi, Feb 4: United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Philemon Yang is set to embark on an official visit to India from February 4 to February 8 at the invitation of the Government of India.
Shutting down USAID will have immediate impact on saving lives: UN
United Nations, Feb 4: The shutting down of USAID, a “critical partner” of the world organisation, will have an “immediate impact on lifesaving activities”, according to Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Hamas warns of humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urges international action
Gaza, Feb 3: Hamas declared the Gaza Strip a "disaster zone", warning of an unprecedented catastrophe that threatens the lives of its over 2.4 million people, as widespread destruction continues and essential resources run out.