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FIA And Steelbird Partner For Global Safe & Affordable Helmets Programme

Written by Sameer Contractor | Monday April 12, 2021

Steelbird will be producing 240,000 helmets per year for the FIA helmet safety programme that meet the UN 22.05 safety standards and cost under Rs. 1500.

UN Atomic Watchdog Flags New Iranian Breach Of Nuclear Deal: Report

World News | Reuters | Saturday April 10, 2021

The U.N. atomic watchdog on Friday flagged a new breach by Iran of its nuclear deal with major powers on the day those powers met to revive the agreement, a report by the agency seen by Reuters showed, likely raising tensions with Western powers.

Myanmar's UN Envoy Urges No-Fly Zone, Sanctions Against Junta

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 9, 2021

Myanmar's envoy to the United Nations, who has rebelled against the junta, on Friday urged a no-fly zone, arms embargo and targeted sanctions in a passionate plea for action.

India Contributes $500,000 To UN Trust Fund For Counter-Terrorism

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 9, 2021

India has contributed an additional $500,000 to the United Nations Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism, taking the country's donation to the UN office set up to combat terrorism to over $1 million.

Made-In-India Covid Vaccines In Yemen A "Game Changer": UN Official

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 1, 2021

The shipment of 360,000 Made-in-India COVID-19 vaccines that arrived in Yemen, as part of the first batch of 1.9 million doses it will receive throughout the year, is a "game changer" and a "milestone" in the fight against the pandemic in the country

Aung San Suu Kyi Faces Court As UN Envoy Warns Of Myanmar Civil War

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 1, 2021

Myanmar's ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi faced a court hearing Thursday, after a UN envoy warned of the risk of civil war and an imminent "bloodbath" as the junta represses pro-democracy protests.

Guru Granth Sahib Stanza Included In UN Official Video On Gender Equality

World News | ANI | Thursday April 1, 2021

On the 4th Anniversary of the United Nations Faith for Rights declaration, the UN Office of the High commissioner on Human Rights has issued a short video on gender equality which contains a stanza from Guru Granth Sahib read by renowned scholar and

"India A Bridge In Narrowing Differences At Security Council": UN Envoy

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 31, 2021

India has "been a bridge" in a polarised UN Security Council, narrowing differences and helping shape the Council's statements, discussions on Afghanistan and Myanmar, pushing for greater meeting of minds to address humanitarian crisis in Syria and focusing on terrorism, India's envoy to the UN said.

Manipur Withdraws 'No Refuge For Myanmarese' Order, Says "Misconstrued"

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Tuesday March 30, 2021

The Manipur government has withdrawn an earlier order against local authorities setting up food and shelter camps for Myanmar citizens entering India due to the ongoing turmoil in the neighbouring country, sources have said. The order, sent out on March 26, also had asked border officials to "politely turn away" those seeking refuge in India.

UN Chief Criticises Wealthy Countries For "Stockpile" Of Covid Vaccines

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday March 29, 2021

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized developed countries for creating a "stockpile" of Covid-19 vaccines, and called on them to share with the rest of the world to help end the pandemic.

Myanmar Violence Could Be "Catastrophic" For Youth: UNICEF

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday March 29, 2021

The violence meted out by Myanmar's military since last month's coup risks inflicting "catastrophic" consequences on the country's younger generation, the head of the UN children's agency warned Sunday.

North Korea Accuses UN Of "Double Standard" Over Recent Missile Tests

World News | Reuters | Monday March 29, 2021

North Korea said on Monday that the U.N. Security Council showed a double standard as its sanctions committee criticised the country's recent missile test as a violation of U.N. resolutions.

Bangladesh Requests India To Play "Strong Role" In Rohingyas' Early Repatriation

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 28, 2021

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday requested India, as a member of the UN Security Council, to play a "strong role" in the early repatriation of the displaced Rohingyas back to Myanmar during her talks with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

India Sends 2,00,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses As Gift For UN Peacekeepers

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 27, 2021

Top United Nations officials, including the UN peacekeeping chief, have expressed gratitude to India for its gift of 2,00,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses for peacekeepers, saying the donation will enable the Blue Helmets to continue their life-saving work in a safe manner.

"Supplied More Vaccines Globally Than Vaccinated Our Own," India Tells UN

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 27, 2021

India has supplied more COVID-19 vaccines globally than vaccinated its own people, the country has told the UN General Assembly and cautioned that vaccine inequity will defeat the collective global resolve to contain the coronavirus as the disparity in the accessibility of vaccines will affect the poorest nations the most.