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"Unlawful": UN Expert On US Drone Strike That Killed Top Iran General Qassem Soleimani

World News | Reuters | Tuesday July 7, 2020

The January US drone strike in Iraq that killed top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani and nine other people represented a violation of international law, a UN human rights investigator said on Monday.

UN Sustainable Development Goals In IIT Guwahati’s BTech Curriculum

Education | Edited by None | Monday July 6, 2020

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has become the first IIT to introduce the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030 to its curriculum.

Buddha's Message Is Like A Balm Amid COVID-19: UN Marks Vesak Day

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Friday July 3, 2020

The United Nations commemorated International Day of Vesak, which marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Buddha. This year it was on May 7, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic it was pushed back. Buddha's message of solidarity and service to others is more important than ever, UN chief Antonio Guterres said.

"Keeping Close Watch...": India's Message At UN Over Hong Kong, China

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday July 2, 2020

In a reference to the controversial Hong Kong national security law, India has urged the United Nations to ''seriously and objectively'' address its concerns over recent developments in the region, which is home to a sizeable Indian community.

Indra Mani Pandey Appointed India's Permanent Representative To UN In Geneva

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 1, 2020

Seasoned diplomat Indra Mani Pandey has been appointed as India's next Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva.

COVID-19 A Setback For Education, Governments Must Address Inclusion Challenges: UNESCO Report

Education | Edited by None | Wednesday July 1, 2020

The Global Education Monitoring Report, or GEM report 2020, by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) suggests that governments should rebuild education systems that are better and accessible to all.

China Must Reconsider Hong Kong Security Law, 27 Countries Tell UN

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 30, 2020

China must reconsider its sweeping national security law imposed on Hong Kong which "undermines" the city's freedoms, 27 countries said in a joint statement Tuesday.

India Accounts For 45.8 Million Of World's ''Missing Females'': UN Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 30, 2020

India accounts for 45.8 million of the world's 142.6 million "missing females" over the past 50 years, a report by the United Nations said on Tuesday, noting that the country along with China form the majority of such women globally.

UN Changes Phrase In 75th Anniversary Draft After India, 5 Others Object

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 29, 2020

UN General Assembly President Tijjani Muhammad-Bande has changed a phrase in the draft declaration to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations after India along with countries including the UK and the US raised objection to the sentence, understood to be similar to wording used by the Chinese Communist Party.

UN Marks 75th Anniversary With Biodegradable Mural Art At Geneva Office

World News | Reuters | Friday June 26, 2020

A French artist has painted a large biodegradable fresco on the lawn of the United Nations' European headquarters in Geneva, marking Friday's 75th anniversary of its founding.

World Going Green, Low Returns In Coal: Mamata Banerjee Asks PM To Rethink FDI

India News | Edited by Nandini Gupta | Friday June 26, 2020

Allowing 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the coal sector would neither bring competent returns nor new technology, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

World Day Against Drug Abuse: UN Says, "Better Knowledge For Better Care"

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Friday June 26, 2020

World drug abuse day 2020: Around 35.6 million people across the world are victims of drug abuse according to the World Drug Report 2020, which is published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Young adults and teenagers account for the largest share of those using drugs and most of them suffer from HIV, Hepatitis C and other related di...

No Good Reason For Any Country To Include Coal In COVID-19 Plan: UN Chief

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 26, 2020

A week after India launched the auction process for coal blocks for commercial mining, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said there is no reason for any country to include coal in their COVID-19 recovery plans and investments should instead be made in non-polluting energy sources.

Kerala Health Minister Joins UN Panel Talk On Covid On Public Service Day

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Wednesday June 24, 2020

KK Shailaja: The Health Minister of Kerala, has been honoured by the United Nations on World Public Service Day 2020, for her efforts to fight coronavirus in her state. Kerala's strategy of aggressive testing, contact tracing and quarantining helped slow the spread of the deadly virus in the state after an early spurt in cases, according to experts...

United Nations Public Service Day 2020: All You Need To Know About It

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Tuesday June 23, 2020

United Nations Public Service Day: "Honouring the public servants who have been working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic" is this year's focus for UN Public Service Day.