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The voting took place on the “Mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.” (Photo: AP/File)

India abstains from vote on LGBT rights at UN

The petition also called for India to support a resolution to renew the mandate of the first UN expert Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI).

13 Jul 2019 12:52 AM

Last week, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Pakistan's Punjab province registered multiple cases against Saeed and 12 of his aides, including his brother-in-law Abdul Rehman Makki. (Photo: File)

Hafiz Saeed challenges terror financing cases filed against him

In the petition, the Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief said that he has no relation with the banned LeT, Al-Qaeda or any other similar organisations.

12 Jul 2019 3:24 PM

‘India experienced the fastest absolute reductions in the Multidimensional Poverty Index, which takes into account both incidence and intensity,’ UN said. (Photo: Representational Image/File)

UN lauds India for reducing multidimensional poverty

The organisation said that India has strongly improved nutrition, sanitation cooking fuel and assets.

12 Jul 2019 1:32 PM

So far, over 16,000 near Earth asteroids have been discovered according to NASA’s Centre for NEO Studies. (Photo: Twitter)

World Asteroid Day 2019: Why and when this day is observed globally

June 30 is observed as the International Asteroid Day in order to raise public awareness about the possible hazardous impacts of asteroids.

30 Jun 2019 12:41 PM

The event 'Yoga with the Gurus', with the theme of Yoga for Climate Action' began with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video message on Yoga Day, where he spoke about how yoga has connected the entire world in the present century.

UN General Assembly reverberates with 'Om' chants to mark International Yoga Day

The essence of yoga is balance, not only within us but also in our relationship with humanity, said Amina Mohammed.

21 Jun 2019 11:39 AM

The United Nations headquarters was lit up with postures of 'Surya Namaskar' and the message of 'Yoga for Climate Action' as India's Permanent Mission to the UN kick-started its celebrations for the 5th International Day of Yoga. (Photo: Twitter)

Yoga postures light up UN Headquarters ahead of Int'l Yoga Day

On a foggy and rainy evening on Wednesday, yoga postures were projected on the North Facade of the UN Headquarters Building.

20 Jun 2019 7:25 PM

The report says the rest of the recordings contain sounds of movement, heavy panting and plastic sheets being wrapped, which Turkish intelligence concluded came after Khashoggi’s death as Saudi officials cut up his body. (Photo: File)

‘Has sacrificial lamb arrived?’: UN cites new recordings in Jamal Khashoggi murder

Mutreb and 10 others are now on trial in closed hearings in Saudi Arabia for their role.

20 Jun 2019 8:49 AM

‘Credible evidence’ linking Saudi’s Crown Prince to Khashoggi's murder: report

The expert also said that UN chief should launch international probe over Khashoggi murder.

19 Jun 2019 3:54 PM

The report titled 'The World Population Prospects 2019: Highlights' estimated that the world's population is expected to increase by two million by 2050, from 7.7 billion today to 9.7 billion. (Photo: AP | File)

India will overtake China as world's most populous country in 8 yrs: UN report

Meanwhile, the Chinese population will decrease by 31.4 million, or around 2.2 per cent, between 2019 and 2050.

18 Jun 2019 8:47 AM

Donning a blue T-shirt and black track pants in the 3D video, Modi's animated version can be seen performing the posture while a voice-over outlines the benefits of the asana. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Ahead of International Yoga Day, PM Modi posts another video

The members of the Assembly chose June 21 to mark the day as it is the longest day of the year.

17 Jun 2019 12:24 PM

More than 300,000 people have been killed and 2.5 million displaced in the violence, according to the United Nations. (Photo: Representational I File)

China, Russia reject calls for freeze on UN pullout from Sudan

The council is scheduled to vote on the mandate of the mission, known as UNAMID, on June 27.

15 Jun 2019 12:39 PM

A complaint seen Wednesday by The Associated Press asks the UN Security Council committee monitoring sanctions against North Korea to rule that Pyongyang breached the cap and demand an immediate halt to deliveries. (Representational Image)

US, 25 other nations accuse North Korea of violating UN sanctions

It said most of the excess petroleum products were obtained from dozens of illegal ship-to-ship transfers.

13 Jun 2019 2:14 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for voting in favour of a decision introduced by the Jewish state that objected to granting consultative status to a Palestinian group at the UN's Economic and Social Council. (Photo: File)

Thank you for supporting us: Israeli PM thanks Modi to vote against Palestinian group

India has also always played a proactive role in garnering support for the Palestinian cause in multilateral fora.

13 Jun 2019 2:11 PM

The case, which local media reported had been brought by a university student, argued the government should do away with the law in light of a changed society where homosexuality was more widely accepted. (Photo: AP)

Botswana's High Court decriminalises homosexuality

South Africa is the only African nation to have legalised gay marriage.

12 Jun 2019 1:01 PM

‘These committees undertake their work outside of norms of transparency and there is hardly any effort to make the broader UN membership or the international community aware of their various decisions,’ Naidu said. (Photo: AFP)

India criticises lack of transparency in functioning of UNSC's Sanctions Committees

India's criticism of UN's top organ came a month after getting JeM chief Masood Azhar blacklisted as a global terrorist by the world body.

07 Jun 2019 1:34 PM

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday asked people to make 'population control law' a movement. (Photo: File)

Giriraj Singh asks people to make 'population control law' a movement

Earlier, the Union Minister had backed Baba Ramdev's statement to bring a law whereby third-borns should be bereft of voting rights.

03 Jun 2019 1:28 PM

The country has been largely divided into two factions ever since the death of its dictator Muammar Gaddafi. (Photo:ANI/Representational)

2 bodies retrieved from boat off Libya's coast; 73 migrants rescued

In recent years, thousands of migrants have lost their lives after undertaking dangerous sea travel on overcrowded rubber boats.

03 Jun 2019 9:13 AM

Bhatia holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Calcutta University, a Master of Arts in Political Science from Yale University. (Photo:Twitter/@UN_Women)

Another Indian-origin woman gets appointed at the UN

Anita Bhatia has been appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as the Deputy Executive Director.

31 May 2019 2:34 PM

'The United States should deliberate and think over the consequences its outrageous acts might have on the future development,' Kim was quoted as saying. (Photo: ANI)

Think over consequences on future developments: N Korea warns US over ship seizure

The cargo ship was detained in Indonesian waters in April 2018. Its seizure was announced by US Justice Dept on May 9, 2019.

22 May 2019 12:41 PM

He said India's absence hurts the credibility of the body. (Photo:ANI)

German Ambassador calls for India to have a permanent UNSC seat

Walter J. Lindner said India is needed to be present at the UNSC permanently.

21 May 2019 1:55 PM

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