EC to introduce QR-based identity cards for counting centres on May 4The Election Commission is introducing QR code-based identity cards at counting centers for upcoming assembly elections to prevent unauthor...
01 May, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
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
Palestine's President to address UN by video after visa denialThe UN General Assembly on Friday approved a resolution permitting Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas to deliver a pre-recorded video addre...
19 Sep, 2025, 08.12 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to address virtual UN General Assembly on Sept 26For the first time in the UN's 75-year history, the annual General Assembly session this year will be held virtually and heads of state and...
02 Sep, 2020, 10.22 AM IST
For first time in 75 years, world leaders won't travel to NY for UNGA; session now virtualThe landmark 75th session of the UN General Assembly will begin on September 15. The General Debate is held at the beginning of each sessio...
23 Jul, 2020, 09.39 AM IST
'World leaders will address UN General Assembly session via pre-recorded video statements'The new format will mean that it will be for the first time in the world organisation's 75-year history that heads of state and governments...
10 Jun, 2020, 12.58 PM IST
World leaders cannot come for UNGA session due to COVID19: UNGA PrezThe landmark 75th session of the UN General Assembly is expected to begin on September 15 and the first day of the high-level General Debat...
09 Jun, 2020, 11.58 AM IST
Antonio Guterres suggests using pre-recorded messages by world leaders under 'different format' for UNGAThe UN is commemorating its 75th anniversary this year and the General Assembly session, held annually in September, brings world leaders, ...
19 May, 2020, 03.12 PM IST
PM Modi, US President Trump to have bilateral meeting on TuesdayThe meeting is set for 9:45 pm IST in the UN Headquarters, after Trump addresses the UN General Debate from the iconic General Assembly hal...
24 Sep, 2019, 10.16 AM IST
India a free society, successfully lifting millions out of poverty: Donald Trump"There is India, a free society (of) over a billion people, successfully lifting countless millions out of poverty and into the middle clas...
26 Sep, 2018, 12.15 AM IST
Trump arrives late for UNGA speech, misses traditional slot as 2nd speakerAccording to the UN Protocol and Liaison Services, during the Organisation's early years, no one ever wanted to be the first to speak, and ...
25 Sep, 2018, 09.10 PM IST
Pakistan has established itself as 'epicenter of terrorism': India"Just less than 10 days ago, the GA (General Assembly) hall witnessed a singular lack of support for Pakistan's baseless claims. Need one s...
12 Jul, 2018, 08.39 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi unlikely to attend UNGA session in SeptemberAccording to the first provisional list of speakers for the General Debate of the 72nd session of the General Assembly, Swaraj will address...
26 Jul, 2017, 12.15 PM IST
AR Rahman to perform at UN for India's Independence Day celebrationsA Photo Exhibition will be held to commemorate the birth centenary of India’s carnatic music legend Dr. M S Subbulakshmi on 15-19 August.
12 Aug, 2016, 12.28 PM IST
Subbulakshmi to be honoured at UN on Independence DayThe world body's iconic General Assembly hall, from where world leaders address the globe, will reverberate with Rahman's music on the even...
09 Aug, 2016, 03.05 PM IST
Sumitra Mahajan chairs session of global summit of speakers in UNGALok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has chaired a session of the global summit of speakers of Parliament in the UN General Assembly here, con...
04 Sep, 2015, 12.32 PM IST
- UN lowers flag to mark Kim's funeral, HR activists object
The United Nations' flag was lowered to half-mast at the world body's headquarters here and at its Geneva offices to mark the funeral of la...
29 Dec, 2011, 08.46 PM IST