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India Says It Doesn't Support Treaty On Prohibition Of Nuclear Weapons

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 23, 2021

As the first-ever treaty to ban nuclear weapons entered into force, India said on Friday that it does not support the treaty and shall not be bound by any of the obligations that may arise from it.

Human Rights Day 2020: Know History, Significance, Theme For This Year

Education | Edited by Mridusmita Deka | Thursday December 10, 2020

Human Rights Day 2020: The theme for this year's Human Rights Day is “Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights”. It is celebrated to commemorate the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

UN Security Council Has Become An Impaired Organ: India

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 17, 2020

India at the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) said that today the Security Council has become an "impaired organ" as it is "unable to act with credibility essentially due to its unrepresentative nature".

UN General Assembly Adopts India-Sponsored Resolutions On Nuclear Disarmament

India News | ANI | Wednesday November 4, 2020

The First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday adopted two resolutions sponsored by India which call for the prohibition of nuclear weapons and reduce the risks of accidental use of nuclear weapons in the world.

Adar Poonawalla's Praise For PM On Providing Vaccine To Global Community

India News | Reported by Sukirti Dwivedi, Edited by Stela Dey | Sunday September 27, 2020

Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of the Serum Institute of India, took to Twitter today to praise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the United Nations General Assembly on COVID-19 vaccines a day after he highlighted the challenges in vaccine production and distribution in the country.

PM Presented Strong Representation Of India's Culture To UN: JP Nadda

India News | ANI | Sunday September 27, 2020

Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday said that the former presented a strong representation of India's culture and thinking to the United Nations.

As Biggest Vaccine Maker, India Will Help World Overcome Covid: PM Modi To UN General Assembly

India News | Edited by Debanish Achom | Saturday September 26, 2020

India can help in bringing the world out of the coronavirus crisis with mass vaccine distribution once all trials are completed successfully, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today in his virtual address to the United Nations General Assembly or UNGA. He asked the UN to do more in the fight against the pandemic.

How Much Longer Will India Be Kept Out Of UN's Decision-Making Body: PM Modi

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Saturday September 26, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday evening made India's strongest pitch yet for a more prominent role in the UN Security Council - the global body's highest decision-making forum, asking "Till when do we have to wait?"

PM Modi's Address At UNGA, Says Reform In UN Need Of Hour: Highlights

India News | Edited by Deepika Pundir | Saturday September 26, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturday pushed for the reforms in the global body. "Till when do we have to wait? Till when will India be kept away from the UN's decision-making process?" PM said.

"Lies, Misinformation, Warmongering": India Hits Out At Pakistan Over Kashmir

India News | ANI | Saturday September 26, 2020

Hours after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan raised the Kashmir issue in the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, India promptly responded to Khan's comments and requested the United Nations for the floor to exercise Right to Reply in response to Pakistan's statements.

Indian Envoy Walks Out As Pak PM Imran Khan Begins Speech At UN

India News | ANI | Saturday September 26, 2020

The Indian delegate at the United Nations General Assembly session walked out when Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan began his speech in which he made comments on India's internal affairs.

Japan PM Yoshihide Suga "Determined" To Hold Olympics Despite Coronavirus

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 26, 2020

Japan is "determined" to host the postponed Olympic Games in 2021 despite the coronavirus pandemic, the country's newly elected prime minister told the United Nations General Assembly on Friday.

PM Modi To Address United Nations General Assembly Tomorrow

India News | ANI | Friday September 25, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the United Nations General Assembly for the general debate in the 75th session of the General Assembly tomorrow.

"Completely Unacceptable": India Slams Turkey's Kashmir Remarks At UN

India News | ANI | Wednesday September 23, 2020

India on Tuesday slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his remarks on Kashmir during United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, saying the latter's speech constitutes "gross interference" in India's internal affairs and is "completely unacceptable".

International Day Of Peace 2020: Know Why Dove Is A Symbol Of Peace

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Monday September 21, 2020

International Day of Peace: World Peace Day is observed every year on September 21. A United Nations-designated day, it was first established in 1981. On International Day of Peace, the United Nations encourages countries to observe the day by adhering to "24 hours of non-violence". In 2001, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) voted to call ...