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The 73rd UNGA session begins next month. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to speak at the General Assembly on September 27, where he is likely to counter the Pakistani propaganda point by point. (File Photo)

Pak going to raise Kashmir at UNGA, Modi will counter

The Pakistani FM’s letter to the UNHCHR chief lists alleged human rights violations by India and seeks UN intervention.

29 Aug 2019 5:48 AM

The fallout in the security domain must be examined from the LoC inwards, to the terror grid and ecosystem, the people, polity and governance. (Photo: Representational Image)

Win J&K hearts, minds with better governance

The continued celebratory mode without caring for a return to outreach is a sure way of diluting the effect of such a momentous decision.

07 Aug 2019 1:09 AM

According to informed community sources, the Prime Minister is likely to travel to New York from Houston to address a special meeting of the UN on climate change on September 23. (Photo: File)

PM Modi likely to attend UN General Assembly meet in September: report

No official announcement about the trip has been made yet.

13 Jul 2019 8:23 AM

In 2016, India had pulled out of the 19th SAARC summit that was to be held in Islamabad after the deadly terrorist attack on an Indian Army camp in Uri. (Representational Image)

Indian diplomat walks out of SAARC meet over PoK minister's presence

India considers Kashmir as its integral part and does not recognise any minister for Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

10 Dec 2018 1:24 PM

In a veiled attack on Pakistan, India said terrorism is the most serious violation of human rights emanating from beyond its borders and urged global community to take resolute action against it. (Photo: File)

'Terrorism most serious violation of human rights': India at UN

'International community must take resolute action against terrorism to stop abuse of human rights of innocent people,' she said.

03 Nov 2018 12:15 PM

First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the UN Paulomi Tripathi was responding to Pakistani envoy Maleeha Lodhi's remarks at the session that the struggle of the Kashmiri people for their right to self-determination has been suppressed for decades. (Photo: File)

Has become Pakistan's habit to misuse any forum for narrow political gains: India

'We reject unwarranted reference made by one delegation to State of Jammu and Kashmir which is an integral part of India,' Tripathi said.

31 Oct 2018 10:00 AM

If passed, the resolution would allow 'the continuation of discussions between Russia and the US in order to work through the two countries' concerns about the framework of the agreement.' (Representational Image)

Russia wants UN resolution to preserve nuclear arms treaty

US rejected the Russian draft resolution because it came too late to be compatible with the agenda of the UN Disarmament Commission.

26 Oct 2018 4:57 PM

Khan is in Saudi Arabia for the second time this month seeking to shore up financial aid as the country reels from a looming balance of payments crisis. (Photo: File)

Will reach out to India again after 2019 elections, says Imran Khan

Imran Khan said he had tried to extend hand of peace to India, had not received a response, but hoped to resume efforts to improve ties.

23 Oct 2018 4:18 PM

Along with India, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Fiji and Philippines had also staked a claim in the same regional group. (Photo: File)

India wins election to UN Human Rights Council with highest votes

Given that there were five nations vying for five seats in the Asia Pacific category, India's election to the Council was all but certain.

13 Oct 2018 7:59 AM

The new members will serve a term of three years beginning January 1, 2019. (Photo: File | AP)

India set to be elected to UN Human Rights Council for three years

All candidates, regardless of rights records, are virtually assured seats as 18 nations are vying for 18 seats across 5 geographical groups.

12 Oct 2018 11:31 AM

PM Modi to get ‘Champions of the Earth Award’ on Wed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been selected in the leadership category for his pioneering work in championing the Internati-onal Solar Alliance.

03 Oct 2018 1:04 AM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: PTI)

Act swiftly to halt slide in morale of J&K cops

Of the policemen recently killed, the first to be abducted and slain happened to be a Hindu.

02 Oct 2018 12:15 AM

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Pak cooked up India link to terror, says envoy at UN

Slams Islamabad for raising Kashmir issue at UN, says J&K will remain integral part of India.

01 Oct 2018 6:37 AM

Sushma Swaraj’s address combined issues of multilateral significance like sustainable development and climate change with the global menace of terrorism. (Photo: PTI)

A touch of maturity in India-Pak ties needed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s absence was understandable as he faces crucial state and then parliamentary elections.

01 Oct 2018 12:05 AM

Indian diplomat from country's Permanent Mission to UN, Eenam Gambhir, exercised India's Right of Reply and rejected Qureshi's baseless allegation made during his General Assembly address on Saturday. (Photo: ANI)

‘New Pakistan’ cast in mould of old: India slams Imran Khan-govt at UN

Countering Qureshi's remarks on terrorism, India said Pak is 'host and patron' of 132 UN-designated terrorists.

30 Sep 2018 9:39 AM

Swaraj asked world leaders how can India pursue dialogue with a nation that “glorifies killers” and allows the Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to “roam free” with impunity.

At UN, Sushma shames Pak on terrorism, rules out talks

Foreign minister Sushma Swaraj tore into Pak on terrorism and justified India’s decision to call off talks.

30 Sep 2018 1:20 AM

Swaraj warned against a delay in reforming the world body, saying reform must begin today as tomorrow could be too late. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

UN must accept it needs fundamental reform, says Sushma Swaraj

For long, India has been calling for the reform of the UN Security Council along with Brazil, Germany and Japan.

29 Sep 2018 8:55 PM

Swaraj said the demon of terrorism now stalks the world, at a faster pace somewhere, a slower pace elsewhere, but life-threatening everywhere. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Pak's commitment to terrorism continues unabated: Sushma Swaraj at UN

In her address to the UN, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj described terrorism as an 'existential threat' to humanity.

29 Sep 2018 8:31 PM

Qureshi said, 'I wish we were going to smile at each other. But (I) could see the immense strain (on Swaraj's face). And when she left, she wasn't even willing to engage with the media...I could see the pressure, I could see the political (pressure) on her.' (Photo: AFP | File)

Domestic political, electoral compulsions behind India's reluctance to talk: Qureshi

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Qureshi were slated to meet on the sidelines of ongoing UN General Assembly session in New York.

29 Sep 2018 3:21 PM

Guterres also met Nepal's Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and thanked him for Nepal's contributions to the United Nation's peace operations. (Photo: PTI | File)

UN chief meets South Asian leaders, discusses peacekeeping, climate change

The Secretary-General met Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Friday and the two discussed 'regional issues'.

29 Sep 2018 11:48 AM

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