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While achieving food sufficiency in production, rural communities face challenges in raising household incomes, improving nutrition and tackling the effects of climate change. (Photo: ANI)

Sitharaman meets IFAD president Houngbo to boost efforts for rural...

India has set an ambitious goal of doubling farmers' incomes by 2022.

28 Oct 2019 7:17 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: India lashes out at Pak, says linchpins of terror networks enjoy...

Pakistan raked up the issue of Kashmir at the UN, referring to the communications lockdown in the state after the...

24 Oct 2019 3:21 PM IST

'We enjoy freedom living in India,' says Dalai Lama

Asked about freedom of Tibet, Dalai Lama recalled that the former PM Nehru had advised him that the UN cannot do much.

14 Oct 2019 9:07 AM IST

The sources asked not to be named as the proposal was still under discussion. (Representational Image)

India may restrict imports of palm oil, other goods from Malaysia:...

The government wants to send a strong signal of its displeasure to Malaysian authorities, the sources said.

12 Oct 2019 9:51 AM IST

United Nations Security Council in session (Photo: AP)

Stalled escalators, empty water coolers as budget crunch hits UN

The main priority now is ensuring the next paycheck for the UN's 37,000 employees.

12 Oct 2019 9:04 AM IST

United Nations Security Council in session (Photo: AP)

India slams Pakistan for 'fake narrative' on J&K children

Lodhi had also alluded to reports by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

11 Oct 2019 10:42 AM IST

In 2017, the United Nations Security Council slapped three sets of sanctions on North Korea, one on August 5, another on September 11 and the most recent on December 22 focused on refined petroleum products. (Photo: File)

Global anti-terror body FATF, UN must cooperate to combat terror:...

India's comments come as Pakistan requested UNSC to allow Hafiz Saeed to withdraw money from his bank account for basic...

10 Oct 2019 1:07 PM IST

India responded to Pakistan at the 34th session of United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

United Nations may run out of money in October. Why?

The UN operations in New York, Geneva, Vienna and Nairobi and at regional commissions will be affected.

9 Oct 2019 12:23 PM IST

Antonio Guterress statement came ahead of the UN General Assembly session where Pakistan has said that it would raise the issue of Kashmir. The country is rattled by the Indian governments move to abrogate Article 370 of the constitution that accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

UN may run out of money by end of the month: Antonio Guterres

'The ultimate responsibility for our financial health lies with Member States,' Guterres said.

8 Oct 2019 8:34 AM IST

The family of four has been held at the Christmas Island detention facility for the past month while their fight to stay in the country is before the courts. (Photo: Facebook)

Australia rejects UN call to release Tamil family held at Christmas...

A Federal Court judge ruled last month there was enough evidence for the toddler's case to go to trial, though a date...

5 Oct 2019 2:55 PM IST

$Now, after Putins statements, shes changed it to \A kind but poorly informed teenager\. (Photo: Screengrab)$ World

Greta Thunberg changes her Twitter bio to mock Putin after he...

Putin said that Greta may have had good intentions but was poorly informed and has little or no idea about conditions in...

4 Oct 2019 1:27 PM IST

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg attended the Friday For Future rally in Berlin, Germany. (Photo: AP)

Go explain to developing countries': Putin criticises Greta Thunberg's...

Putin said: 'I may disappoint you but I don't share the common excitement about the speech by Greta Thunberg.'

3 Oct 2019 12:23 PM IST