Amitoj Singh

Delhi Has "Worst Air In The World" Today. 25-Crore Fine Makes Zero Impact

Delhi News | Written by Amitoj Singh | Friday December 7, 2018

At a time when Delhi has been revealed as the most polluted city in the world, fires continue to rage in its Neelwal locality despite a 2013 National Green Tribunal (NGT) order that clamped down on the burning of plastic. Ironically, this West Delhi area is situated just 30 km from the green court.

A Look At 2018's Biggest Moments, Top Hashtags On Twitter In India

India News | Amitoj Singh | Thursday December 6, 2018

In the"Top 10 Hashtags in India" released by Twitter on Wednesday, South Indian movies such as "Sarkar", "Viswaram", "BharatAneNenu" topped the list, while #MeToo was at a distant eighth spot.

5 Reasons Why India Will Be Closely Watching US Midterm Elections

World News | Written by Amitoj Singh | Tuesday November 6, 2018

Election day is upon us, promising what is not just expected to be a historic US midterm election because of the expected voter turnout, pulling in even the "Presidential election voters" but also because few other elections of the sort have been this hotly contested, divisive, controversial, potentially making possible the impeachment of the man i...

India Respects Human Rights More Than Other Nations: UN Chief To NDTV

India News | Written by Amitoj Singh | Friday November 2, 2018

Human rights in India are "much more respected than in many other countries of the world," UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said in an exclusive interview to NDTV. Mr Guterres, who visited India last month, also said UN's relationship with India is not centred only on the question of Kashmir. The comments come months after a UN report on K...

How Did UN Body Report On Kashmir Without Access? What Top Official Said

India News | Written by Amitoj Singh | Saturday October 20, 2018

When the United Nations Human Rights Office published a report on Kashmir earlier this year, calling for an inquiry into "multiple violations", it evoked sharp rebuttals from the Indian administration. Among the questions raised about the report was: How was it framed without access to the region on either side of the Line of Control?

On 18 New Countries In UN Human Rights Council, Nikki Haley's Critique

India News | Written by Amitoj Singh | Sunday October 14, 2018

While India's election to the United Nations' Human Rights Council was celebrated by several countries, Nikki Haley, the outgoing US ambassador to the UN, criticised the "no competition" electoral process saying "yet again, countries with poor human rights records ran uncontested".

Blog: Why India's Open Warning To The UN Will See No Action

Blog | Amitoj Singh | Wednesday October 3, 2018

India, Japan, Germany and Brazil form the G4 who stake a claim for a permanent seat at the UNSC. They even suggest a compromise -- give us a permanent seat without the veto power.

"Up To India To Decide": Russia On Defence Deals During Putin Visit

India News | Written by Amitoj Singh | Saturday September 29, 2018

Days before Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India when high-profile defence deals worth more than $8 billion is likely to be signed, the country's foreign minister denied any knowledge of the row over the Rafale deal in India.

"Need Action Before Meetings": Sushma Swaraj's Clear Message To Pak

India News | Written by Amitoj Singh | Friday September 28, 2018

Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday made a strong statement on terrorism threatening peace and stability in South Asia at a meeting of SAARC ministers on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Regional cooperation in South Asia is not possible without an environment of peace and security, said the minister.

Takeaways From Donald Trump's First Press Conference In 587 Days

World News | Amitoj Singh | Thursday September 27, 2018

It has been 587 days since US President Donald Trump held his last press conference, according to The Washington Post that has been running a log on its website calculating the same. On Wednesday, Mr Trump addressed the press for over an hour, which many believe comes as a political outreach to detractors and more importantly to American citizens a...

Wasn't In Charge When Rafale Deal Was Signed, Says France's Macron

India News | Reported by Amitoj Singh | Wednesday September 26, 2018

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday avoided giving a direct answer on the raging Rafale deal controversy, and said he was not in charge when the multi-billion dollar deal for 36 aircraft was signed between India and France.

Top 5 Highlights Of Donald Trump's 2018 UN Address

World News | Written by Amitoj Singh | Wednesday September 26, 2018

US President Donald Trump, the rockstar of the biggest week of the year for the United Nations, used the occasion of addressing the UN General Assembly, perhaps, as an election speech, ahead of the midterm elections in the US on November 6.

India Successfully Lifting Millions Out Of Poverty, Donald Trump Tells UN

India News | Reported by Amitoj Singh | Wednesday September 26, 2018

As he addressed world leaders at the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday held up India as an example of a country that has successfully lifted millions of its citizens out of poverty. Calling India a part of a "beautiful constellation" of countries working for a common future, Donald Trump said ...

"If Pak Wants To Be One-Trick Pony...": India's Jab Ahead Of UN Meet

India News | Written by Amitoj Singh | Monday September 24, 2018

An escalation of hostilities between India and Pakistan over the killing of Indian policemen and a soldier and New Delhi's decision to scrap a proposed meeting of foreign ministers sets the tone for bitter rhetoric at the UN General Assembly.

With India At UN General Assembly, 10 Big Developments To Watch Out For

India News | Written by Amitoj Singh | Monday September 24, 2018

The 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, the biggest stage for backdoor diplomacy, has begun. Not all of it takes place within the hallowed walls of the UN Headquarters in New York. 95 heads of state, 4 vice presidents, 42 heads of governments, 3 deputy prime ministers and 48 ministers will be present. India's Foreign Minister Sushm...