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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...

26 Oct 2018 11:27 AM

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan

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...

23 Oct 2018 10:48 AM

The Indian representative atold the UNHRC that Pakistan was committing grossest violation of human rights by exporting terrorism to Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

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...

13 Oct 2018 2:29 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...

12 Oct 2018 6:01 AM

PM Narendra Modi launches Ayushman Bharat scheme in Ranchi. (Photo: PTI )

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...

2 Oct 2018 7:34 PM

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.

1 Oct 2018 6:45 PM

Pakistans 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.

1 Oct 2018 1:07 AM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj underlined that the Indian High Commission will provide all help and assistance to the family. (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.

30 Sept 2018 6:35 PM

More than 50 speakers shared their suggestions, perspectives and concerns over reform of the 15-nation UNSC during a General Assembly session here last week.

'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,'...

3 Nov 2018 6:45 AM

Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya and now Syria are living examples of the monumental failure of US foreign policy. Apparently, the US never learnt any lessons from the Vietnam war.

How not to learn the lessons of history

Smart people draw lessons from their failures and when faced with similar problems again, try to avoid those pitfalls.

26 April 2018 12:54 AM

Palliative care is an approach to care that addresses the person as a whole, not just their disease. The goal is to prevent or treat, as early as possible, the symptoms and side effects.

Palliative care can ensure global health & well-being

The advances made by medical science have not only increased our life span but it is now possible to ensure good symptom...

17 July 2018 9:36 PM

The US has used the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act to obstruct Pakistani and Indian plans for the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline.

US sanctions law is a bully's tool, violates the UN charter

Each country namely Iran, Russia, Syria and North Korea is targeted because the US dislikes it or disapproves of its...

16 July 2018 11:53 PM