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India reacts strongly to the criticism at the United Nations and said it was perplexed by the top UN human rights officials criticism of New Delhis approach to Rohingya refugees. (Photo: AP)India
India strongly condemns UN criticism on Rohingyas and human rights

Ambassador said Govt's motto Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas reflects India's commitment to attain inclusive development.

12 Sept 2017 1:47 PM

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

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.World
'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

Social media and the sharing economy have created opportunities by leveraging online networks to build trust and remove market barriers. (Photo: Pixabay)Technology
UN urges social media, investors to promote human rights in Myanmar

Myanmar denies allegations of mass killings and rape and says its military offensive.

6 March 2019 9:17 AM

Asserting that Kashmir is \a bilateral issue\ between India and Pakistan, Rahmani said her country believes Pakistans motive and insistence to purposely tie Afghanistan to the Kashmir issue is a deliberate attempt to prolong the violence happening on Afghan soil. (Photo: PTI)World
Pakistan plans to raise Kashmir issue at UN Human Rights Council forum

Foreign Office spokesperson said another platform available was to raise issue in Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's...

22 Aug 2019 7:57 AM

He added that the aid provided to Pakistan by foreign countries and international organizations to combat terrorism in its soil is instead being used to build madrassas for funding illegal activities and train suicide bombers for carrying out terror activities in the region. (Photo: ANI)World
At UNHRC, Baloch activist terms Pakistan a 'breeding ground of...

This comes at the time when the Pakistan government has submitted a dossier in UNHRC over Kashmir.

12 Sept 2019 8:08 AM

Vijay Thakur Singh, Secretary (East) MEA. (Photo: ANI)India
India debunks Pak claims on Kashmir at UN rights session

Pak FM Qureshi, in a slip, refers to J&K as Indian state'.

10 Sept 2019 7:39 PM

The spokesperson said, ...the report has been made with the best information they had available, even though they lacked the sort of access that they needed to either of the areas of Kashmir. At this stage, now that they have the reports in their hands, the Member States of the Human Rights Council can determine whether any other steps are needed. (Photo: UN logo)World
Up to members to act on rights chief's call for action on Kashmir: UN...

India has rejected the UN report, terming it as 'overtly prejudiced' and seeking to build a 'false narrative'.

15 Jun 2018 10:14 AM

Zeid Raad Al HusseinWorld
Parting children from parents at US border 'unconscionable': UN rights...

The 'zero-tolerance' border security policy implemented by President Donald Trump's administration has sparked global...

18 Jun 2018 9:41 AM

Maithripala Sirisena said he had ordered Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera to revoke his decision last week to overturn the 1979 law prohibiting the sale of any type of alcohol to women. (Photo: AP)World
Sri Lanka to urge UN to remove war crime charges against its troops

Sirisena, who will lead a delegation to the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York, will address general...

15 Sept 2018 7:56 AM

Attorney General Mukul RohatgiWorld
At UNHRC, India says it's secular state with no state religion

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi led the Indian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council.

5 May 2017 3:14 AM

The idea struck Maj.-Gen. B.S. Raju, General officer Command of Victor Force, the Armys anti-insurgency grid responsible for much of South Kashmir, when he interacted with young boys caught throwing stones at security forces during counter-insurgency operations.World
Pakistan using terror to destabilise Kashmir: India tells UNHRC

India accused Pakistan of 'misusing' the UN platform to pursue its political objectives.

15 Jun 2017 6:11 AM

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