Hantavirus, Ebola crises: WHO kicks off 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva amid global health concernsWHO 79th World Health Assembly: World Health Organization member states meet in Geneva. Deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are major con...
18 May, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Israeli report accuses Hamas of 'systematic, widespread' sexual violence on Oct 7A new report details systematic sexual violence by Hamas and allies during the October 7 attack and against hostages. The Israeli commissio...
12 May, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
'So, what do you think the final numbers will be? Ok, so, I think...'Predicting election results is a thrilling human endeavor. Exit polls offer a glimpse into potential outcomes, much like a student's self-a...
02 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Nuclear world war 3 happening soon? Why is UN panel fearing the worst?nine nuclear-armed states -- Russia, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, China, India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea -- poss...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
North Korean hackers suspected of $300 million crypto heistA massive $300 million cryptocurrency heist, the year's largest, has been attributed to North Korea's notorious Lazarus Group. This sophist...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Reflects govt's true commitment to Paris Agreement: Congress on India withdrawing bid to host COP33India has withdrawn its offer to host the COP33 climate summit in 2028. Prime Minister Modi had announced India's bid at COP28 in Dubai. Th...
09 Apr, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
UN panel aims for 'human control' of AI: UN chief Antonio GuterresUN chief Antonio Guterres called Friday for "less hype, less fear" over artificial intelligence as he said that a new expert panel aimed to...
20 Feb, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
UN Panel of External Auditors can contribute to strengthening of accountability standards: CAG MurmuComptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India Girish Chandra Murmu has said that the UN Panel of External Auditors is uniquely placed to c...
07 Dec, 2021, 04.59 PM IST
UN panel rules in favour of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange: ReportAssange, 44, was granted political asylum by Ecuador, which has housed him since 2012 at its central London embassy.
04 Feb, 2016, 04.45 PM IST
UN panel recommends stringent measures to combat sexual abuseThe panel is chaired by Nobel laureate Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste and includes retired Lieutenant General Abhijit Guha of India.
17 Jun, 2015, 12.24 PM IST
Retd Indian Army Lt General named in UN panel on peacekeepingBan Ki-Moon has appointed Abhijit Guha, a retired Indian Army Lieutenant General, to a high-level panel to assess UN peace operations.
01 Nov, 2014, 12.44 PM IST
Vaiko urges Centre to allow UN panel to hold probe in IndiaVaiko said that Centre, in the name of ensuring cordial relations with Colombo, should not 'compromise' on the rights of the ethnic Tamils ...
09 Sep, 2014, 01.39 PM IST
- UN panel on climate change presents gloomy picture for Asia in its fresh report
Both India and China will have to see "negative impacts on aggregate wheat yields", impacting overall food security in the continent, a UN ...
31 Mar, 2014, 10.19 AM IST
Vinod Rai re-elected as chairman of UN auditors panelThe UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has appreciated the panel and the yeoman service rendered by the external auditors in improving govern...
12 Dec, 2012, 03.18 PM IST
- Lankan Carnage
A UN panel's indictment makes devolution of power all the more urgent.
28 Apr, 2011, 07.59 AM IST
- Lanka denies visas to UN panel on rights abuse
Sri Lankan government declared that it would refuse visas for UN panel members appointed to investigate alleged human rights abuses during ...
25 Jun, 2010, 07.50 AM IST
- Pachauri-led UN panel to face inquiry on climate report
Indian scientist R K Pachauri-led UN panel on climate change will face an independent international review after a series of allegations of...
27 Feb, 2010, 11.28 AM IST