UN General Assembly

India Slams Pakistan For "Baseless," "Deceitful" Narratives At UN General Assembly

Pakistan regularly brings up the Jammu and Kashmir issue at UN platforms and other some international forums, irrespective of the agenda of the meetings.

Jun 26, 2024, 16:40 PM IST

'We Are Committed To Countering Terrorism In All Its Forms': Quad Foreign Ministers in New York

Addressing the issue of forceful coercion of territories, Quad leaders also emphasised the resolution of international issues peacefully and in accordance with international law and called for addressing the challenges in the "South and East China Seas," in a veiled attack on China.

Sep 22, 2023, 22:05 PM IST

'Important For Peace In South Asia': Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Raises Kashmir Issue In UN General Assembly Again

Erdogan's comment came weeks after he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi during which both the leaders discussed strengthening trade and infrastructure relations.

Sep 20, 2023, 18:08 PM IST

International Day of Neutrality 2022: Theme, history, significance of this day

 Observed annually on December 12, the International day of neutrality seeks to strengthen peace and security at a global level. The purpose of the day is to raise public awareness of the importance of neutrality in intergovernmental relations and aims to develop peaceful, friendly, and mutually beneficial relations between different countries of the world. The observance of this day was initiated by the United Nations which defines neutrality as the legal status resulting from a state's abstention from any kind of participation in a war between other states.

Dec 12, 2022, 16:24 PM IST

India abstains again on UNGA resolution condemning Russia`s annexation of Ukrainian territories

Russia-Ukraine war: India's Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj explained India`s decision and said that with its "firm resolve to strive for a peaceful solution through dialogue and diplomacy, India has decided to abstain". 

Oct 13, 2022, 08:01 AM IST

UK PM Liz Truss, Ukraine President Zelenskyy among 10 others mention India at UN General Assembly; Bhutan, Nepal thanked for Covid vaccines

12 country leaders mentioned India at this year’s UNGA. Some lauded its role, others ranted on usual subjects and a few countries like Bhutan and Nepal thanked India for helping them with India-made COVID vaccines

Sep 30, 2022, 07:10 AM IST

India being taken 'seriously' on world stage because of PM Modi: EAM S Jaishankar

"Today our opinions count, our views matter and have actually today the ability to shape the big issues of our time," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said.

Sep 26, 2022, 11:25 AM IST

President Biden to raise issue of UNSC reforms at UN General Assembly session, rebuke Russia's war in Ukraine: NSA Jake Sullivan

UNGA Session: US President Joe Biden will make new announcements about the US' investments to address global food insecurity and lay out in detail how the country "restored its global leadership by delivering on its promises, on global health, climate and emerging technologies among others," said National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

Sep 21, 2022, 09:42 AM IST

PM Modi was right when he said time is not for war, not for revenge...: French President Emmanuel Macron at UNGA

In his address on the opening day of the General Debate of the UNGA, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed hope the international community can commit to the reform of the UN Security Council "so that it is more representative, welcome new permanent members and remain able to play its full role by restricting the use of veto in cases of mass crimes".

Sep 21, 2022, 06:36 AM IST

EAM S Jaishankar to address UN General Assembly session in September

The session holds importance amidst Russia Ukraine war and the ongoing Covid pandemic

Jul 20, 2022, 11:21 AM IST

For first time, UN General Assembly resolution on multilingualism mentions Hindi language

India emphasised that it is imperative that United Nations embraces multilingualism in a true sense, reports PTI.

Jun 10, 2022, 23:03 PM IST

India has excellent diplomatic service, they know what to do: German envoy

German Ambassador to India said that India has an excellent diplomatic service and seeing the global world order, their diplomats know what to do regarding India's stand on the issue.

Mar 06, 2022, 18:57 PM IST

India's priority is permanent UNSC seat: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

FS Shringla said India will continue to work towards the reformed United Nations during its stint as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Sep 25, 2021, 23:06 PM IST

China will not build new coal-fired power projects abroad, says Xi Jinping at UNGA

"China will step up support for other developing countries in developing green and low-carbon energy, and will not build new coal-fired power projects abroad," said Xi Jinping.

Sep 22, 2021, 08:31 AM IST

UN celebrates International Day of Peace to mark 'recovering world for better'

Each year the UN comes up with a theme that supports the idea of the International Day of Peace to mark this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace.

Sep 21, 2021, 11:42 AM IST

Jammu & Kashmir: Suspected drones seen at 3 different places late night on Monday

Amid drone sightings in and around Jammu city and days after the attack on the Indian Air Force (IAF) station in Jammu, India told UN General Assembly that potential use of armed drones for terrorist activities requires serious attention.

Jun 29, 2021, 13:48 PM IST

In the UN, India raises the issue of smuggling of weapons by terrorists using drones

Amid drone sightings in and around Jammu city and days after the attack on the Indian Air Force (IAF) station in Jammu, India told UN General Assembly that potential use of armed drones for terrorist activities requires serious attention.

Jun 29, 2021, 13:04 PM IST

India-backed Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid elected as UNGA President

The President of the General Assembly is elected every year by a secret ballot and requires a simple majority vote of the General Assembly. The 193-member General Assembly voted on Monday to elect Abdulla Shahid as the President, who will preside over the 76th session of the UN body that will commence in September.

Jun 07, 2021, 22:31 PM IST

India slams UNGA President Volkan Bozkir’s remarks on Kashmir during his Pakistan visit, says his standing diminished

India has expressed its "strong opposition" to the comments made by United Nations General Assembly President Volkan Bozkir on Kashmir during his visit to Pakistan. 

May 29, 2021, 06:35 AM IST

UN vote on call to suspend arms supply to Myanmar postponed

The UN General Assembly was due on May 18 to vote on a draft resolution calling "for an immediate suspension of the direct and indirect supply, sale or transfer of all weapons and munitions", but it has been delayed in a bid to win more support.

May 18, 2021, 10:32 AM IST