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Under the scorching sun, thousands joined in a popular song with the lyrics the world does not listen to the woes of Rohingya. (Photo: AFP)

200,000 Rohingya rally to mark 'Genocide Day' in Bangladesh camps

Myanmar had said they were conducting counter-insurgency operations against Rohingya extremists after they attacked...

25 Aug 2019 2:19 PM IST

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

Pak Foreign Minister Qureshi dials UN chief over Kashmir

India has categorically told the international community that the scrapping of Article 370 was an internal matter.

24 Aug 2019 8:26 PM IST

The UN refugee agency says Myanmar and Bangladesh are making a second attempt to start repatriating Rohingya Muslims after more than 700,000 of them fled a security crackdown in Myanmar almost two years ago. (Photo: File/ AP)

Second attempt to return Rohingya to Myanmar planned: UN

Myanmar's military in August 2017 launched a counterinsurgency campaign in response to an attack by a Rohingya insurgent...

16 Aug 2019 2:28 PM IST

Chaos is undergoing radiation therapy to treat the lesions caused by skin cancer on his nose. South Africa has no radiotherapy hospitals for animals, thus the lion is being treated in a hospital for humans. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Soth Africa announces visa waivers to boost tourism

The unilateral decision comes as official tourism figures released in May reflected a dip in the overall number of...

15 Aug 2019 5:13 PM IST

Fatuous to revive implementation of UN Resolutions on Kashmir: Shashi...

Parliament has revoked Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and passed Jammu and Kashmir...

12 Aug 2019 6:53 PM IST

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that it takes very little to worsen a situation and he was a promoter of peace. (Photo: AFP)

Will move UN Security Council with China's 'full support': Pak on...

Qureshi said he planned to approach Indonesia and Poland, both non-permanent members of the 15-strong Security Council,...

11 Aug 2019 8:18 AM IST

Antonio Guterres further said that troop- and police-contributing countries make every effort to provide well-trained and well-equipped personnel. (Photo:AP)

UN chief urges India, Pak to exercise 'maximum restraint' on Kashmir

Guterres highlighted the Simla Agreement which rejects any third-party mediation on the issue.

9 Aug 2019 8:07 AM IST

Debubant Azhar Khan, Celina Jaitly Haag, Director Ram Kamal Mukherjee and Lillette Dubey. (Photo by Sudipta Chanda)

Season's Greetings becomes India's first feature film to collaborate...

The feature film is directed by author turned filmmaker Ram Kamal Mukherjee, who made his debut in Esha Deol starrer...

8 Aug 2019 4:36 PM IST

On February 15, China, which has been blocking efforts to get Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar sanctioned by the United Nations, had conveyed to India its condemnation of the Pulwama attack. (Photo: Twitter)

India crucible for innovative ideas that can help women empowerment:...

She also stressed that girls' education is the single most important tool for change.

8 Aug 2019 3:17 PM IST

Items such as cereals and food grains when sold loose are GST-free, while the government imposes a five per cent GST on branded food grains and cereals.

UN launches new Zimbabwe appeal as millions face food crisis

In addition to food shortages, the appeal also targeted the humanitarian needs of victims of the monster Cyclone Idai.

7 Aug 2019 11:04 AM IST

Gautam Gambhir took a dig at former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, saying the unprovoked aggression and crimes against humanity happening in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) will be sorted. (Photo: PTI)

'Don't worry, will sort it out son': Gautam Gambhir reminds Shahid...

On Monday, hours after the Centre scrapped Article 370, Afridi hit out at the UN for its silence and urged Donald Trump...

6 Aug 2019 12:53 PM IST

On February 15, China, which has been blocking efforts to get Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar sanctioned by the United Nations, had conveyed to India its condemnation of the Pulwama attack. (Photo: Twitter)

UN appeals for maximum restraint along LoC

UN Secretary-General's Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the appeal has been made to both the neighbouring countries.

5 Aug 2019 1:08 PM IST