UN says it could have zero cash by July as US withholds duesU.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned member states that the United Nations faces an “imminent financial collapse” due to unpa...
31 Jan, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
UN turns 80 in 2025 amid global crises, India says ready for greater roleAs nations continue to grapple with humanitarian emergencies, climate chaos and economic inequality, questions are raised over the relevanc...
25 Dec, 2025, 12.57 PM IST
UN peacekeeping forces to be cut 25% due to budget strains: OfficialThe United Nations faces a 25% reduction in peacekeeping forces due to significant US aid cuts, impacting approximately 13,000-14,000 perso...
09 Oct, 2025, 10.11 AM IST
Air Canada starts cancelling flights ahead of work stoppage that could impact hundreds of thousandsAir Canada began cancelling flights on Thursday as a potential strike by about 10,000 flight attendants threatens to ground the airline by ...
15 Aug, 2025, 07.11 AM IST
Stranded at Sea: Indian seafarers top global abandonment list again in 2024In 2024, 899 Indian seafarers were the most abandoned worldwide, highlighting a critical issue in the maritime industry. The International ...
28 Jan, 2025, 05.49 PM IST
Iran's nuclear countdown: Could Bashar al-Assad's downfall accelerate the timeline?The overthrow of Syria's Bashar al-Assad after over 50 years of Assad family rule marks a significant shift in the Middle East. This change...
09 Dec, 2024, 07.25 PM IST
I could be in England for years, Nirav Modi tells UK courtLast year, Nirav lost his legal battle in the highest UK court against being extradited to India in the estimated USD 2 billion Punjab Nati...
16 Nov, 2023, 09.18 PM IST
Govt examines trade-related aspects amid Russia-Ukraine conflict: S JaishankarReplying to a supplementary during question hour in the Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar said, "Because of the emerging problem in dealing with Russ...
24 Mar, 2022, 04.10 PM IST
World’s biggest brands adopt checklist to rescue stuck seafarersAny company that puts any sort of cargo on ships will be encouraged to use the checklist, which includes asking ship owners and those who c...
06 May, 2021, 10.03 AM IST
India has taken up case of workers not paid end of service dues in Saudi: MEAAs per media reports, many Indian migrant workers from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha, who have returned to India afte...
23 Oct, 2020, 12.17 PM IST
Lower power demand during lockdown to increase DISCOM dues: KotakWhile most utilities under coverage operate under the cost-plus tariff mechanism (not volume-linked), we will likely continue to see a rece...
01 Apr, 2020, 01.00 PM IST
UN owes India USD 38 million for peacekeeping operations: UNSG reportThe UN owes USD 38 million to India, followed by Rwanda (USD 31 million), Pakistan (USD 28 million), Bangladesh (USD 25 million) and Nepal ...
16 Apr, 2019, 02.20 PM IST
United Nations owes India $55 million for peacekeeping operationsAs on March 31 this year, the UN owed a total of USD 777 million to member states for peacekeeping operations.
05 May, 2017, 12.55 PM IST
Five questions to ask yourself before you take that internshipTaking a service or retail job for money and pursuing your own projects on your off-hours may not be a fantasy set-up.
30 Jul, 2015, 06.29 PM IST
AAP-BJP standoff could bring civic services in Delhi to haltThe impasse also presents the AAP government with an opportunity to underline just why it wants full statehood for Delhi.
24 Mar, 2015, 11.07 AM IST
Iran seeks leeway to spend oil duesWhile India appears to be okay with the Iranian proposals, it is likely to insist on safeguards to ensure that its gesture is not misused f...
08 Jan, 2015, 11.46 AM IST
- Government to quantify household works done by women in India
Government is considering quantifying values silently created by women in India and devise strategies to empower them.
08 Nov, 2012, 12.13 PM IST