Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016Four candidates are vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. This selection process unfolds in a world marked by deep div...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran warSix months after the Gaza ceasefire took effect, fighting has largely reduced but key goals remain unmet, leaving the region in uncertainty...
10 Apr, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
India reaffirms support for two-state solution to Palestine issue condemning Israel's expansion in West BankIndia has reiterated its strong backing for a two-state solution to the Palestine issue. The nation has joined over 100 countries and organ...
20 Feb, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George meets UNDP Acting Administrator Haoliang Xu, discusses India-UNDP collaborationJaiswal stated that the discussions included "India's project assistance to foster South-South cooperation to achieve SDGs and address clim...
12 Nov, 2025, 06.49 PM IST
India condemns 'blinkered' UN report, calls for inclusive political dialogue in MyanmarIndia has strongly rejected a UN report's analysis of Myanmar's human rights situation. New Delhi called the report's observations baseless...
29 Oct, 2025, 02.40 PM IST
Earthquake of magnitude 3.7 jolts AfghanistanAn earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck Afghanistan early Friday. The tremor occurred at 06:09 AM Indian Standard Time at a depth of 80 kilom...
24 Oct, 2025, 08.13 AM IST
Kazakhstan president echoes India’s views & calls for comprehensive UN reformsPresident Tokayev of Kazakhstan, addressing the UN General Assembly, advocated for comprehensive UN reform, emphasising the need for greate...
25 Sep, 2025, 02.55 PM IST
China defends UN against Trump's scathing criticismChina has voiced its support for the United Nations, emphasizing its crucial role in maintaining global peace and security, contrasting wit...
24 Sep, 2025, 06.21 PM IST
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to meet US President Trump with select Muslim leaders on UNGA sidelinesPakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet US President Donald Trump during the UN General Assembly. The Prime Minister will visit ...
21 Sep, 2025, 06.50 PM IST
UN may cut staff by 20%, internal memo saysThe United Nations plans to reduce its budget by 20 percent. Around 6,900 jobs may be cut. This is due to a financial crisis. The United St...
30 May, 2025, 07.11 AM IST
Perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers must be brought to justice: India at UNSCIndia emphasizes the need for the protection and proper resourcing of UN peacekeepers who face threats from non-state actors, armed groups,...
25 Mar, 2025, 02.02 PM IST
As UN turns 80, it seeks to cut costs in shadow of Trump uncertaintyThe United Nations, turning 80 this year, is embarking on a major efficiency and cost-cutting initiative amid a persistent cash crisis. A t...
12 Mar, 2025, 07.51 PM IST
UNGA President cites India's efforts to lift millions out of poverty through digitalisationAt a lecture at the FAO in Rome, Dennis Francis, President of the 78th UN General Assembly, praised India's digitalisation efforts for lift...
01 Aug, 2024, 08.37 PM IST
India, despite severe constraints, tried to ‘walk the talk' on vaccine equity: India at UNIndia urged the Department to also "suitably highlight the efforts of Member States, international organisations, and vaccine producers, wh...
29 Apr, 2021, 11.45 AM IST
India, China plan disaster management agendaIt is important for New Delhi to have the framework agreement modelled to its needs as it could impact infrastructure projects worth $1 tri...
08 Mar, 2015, 10.46 AM IST
- India for expansion of UN Security Council
India's new Permanent Representative to the UN Mukerji said the last expansion of the Council saw a "modest" change in membership from 11 t...
17 Apr, 2013, 07.52 PM IST
- India announces additional $20 mn aid to flood-hit Pak
India announced an additional $20 mn assistance to Pakistan which is grappling with the worst floods in recent history of the region.
31 Aug, 2010, 12.34 PM IST