United Nations (UN): News
11 Oct 2018
BangladeshUS urges Bangladesh to revise its new Digital Security Act
The US has urged Bangladesh to revise its controversial new law that puts restrictions on the media and bring it into conformity with the country's international commitments on human rights and political freedom.
10 Oct 2018
IndiaUN Security Council needs to be reformed without delay: India
India has said that the UN Security Council needs to be reformed without delay or else it'll be left to nurse its self-inflicted wounds of "diminishing relevance" like terrorism, armed conflicts, and climate change.
09 Oct 2018
Donald TrumpNikki Haley: Indian-American US ambassador to UN 'resigns'
Nikki Haley, the Indian-American US Ambassador to the United Nations, resigned on Tuesday, according to multiple US media reports.
08 Oct 2018
Global WarmingUN: 10 years left before climate change decimates planet Earth
A landmark climate change report released by UN on Monday has warned that the world is on the brink of disaster and could face cataclysmic consequences if steps aren't taken immediately to drastically cut carbon emissions.
03 Oct 2018
IndiaPM Modi receives 'Champions of the Earth' award from UN
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the 'Champions of the Earth' award, which is UN's top environmental honor, on Wednesday.
01 Oct 2018
Sushma SwarajUN chief Antonio Guterres arrives on maiden India visit
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in New Delhi today on his maiden visit to India as the head of the world body that coincides with the commencement of events marking the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
01 Oct 2018
IndiaUN, India will step up cooperation in counter-terrorism: Antonio Guterres
India is an "important partner" of the United Nations in countering terrorism, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, adding there are plans to step up the cooperation between the two in combating terror financing.
29 Sep 2018
Masood AzharChina defends blocking move to list Azhar Masood as global-terrorist
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has defended Beijing's repeated blockage of India's bids at the United Nations to list chief of Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Azhar Masood as a global terrorist.
28 Sep 2018
NigeriaNigeria floods death toll hits 199: Details here
Nearly 200 people have died in floods caused by heavy seasonal rains across 12 states in Nigeria after the main Niger and Benue rivers burst their banks, said the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) yesterday.
24 Sep 2018
Tata TrustsIIT Kanpur-backed start-up receives United Nations Young Leaders award
Kanpur-based start-up HelpUsGreen, which converts flowers and offerings collected from religious places into a biodegradable alternative to thermacol and incense sticks, received the UN Young Leaders Award at the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday.
24 Sep 2018
International Cricket Council (ICC)#RohingyaCrisis: UN has 'no right to interfere', says Myanmar army-chief
Myanmar army chief said the United Nations had no right to interfere in the sovereignty of the country, a week after a UN probe suggested that he be prosecuted for "genocide" against the Rohingya minority.
23 Sep 2018
Sushma SwarajSushma Swaraj reaches New York to attend 73rd UNGA session
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has reached New York to represent India at the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly.
22 Sep 2018
IndiaUnited Nations chief Antonio Guterres to visit India in October
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres will travel to India early next month, his first trip to the country as the UN Secretary-General.
18 Sep 2018
IndiaAbout 802,000 infant deaths reported in India in 2017: UN
About 802,000 infant deaths were reported in India in 2017, the lowest in five years, according to the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNIGME).
10 Sep 2018
MyanmarUN rights chief wants a new panel for Myanmar prosecutions
The UN rights chief called for the creation of a new mechanism for preparing criminal indictments over atrocities committed in Myanmar.
08 Sep 2018
IndiaUnited Nations to issue special Diwali stamp next month
The United Nations is set to celebrate Diwali in a unique way. Its postal agency will release special stamps next month featuring festive lights and diyas.
07 Sep 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Ban Ki-moon highly impressed by Delhi's Mohalla Clinics project
The Mohalla Clinics project of the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi drew huge praise today from former United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, and former Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland after they visited a health facility built under the initiative.
03 Sep 2018
IndiaIndia progressing in increasing access to sanitation in schools: UN
India has made rapid progress in increasing access to sanitation in schools, the United Nations said, noting that the proportion of schools without any sanitation facility has decreased at a fast pace in the country.
03 Sep 2018
Donald TrumpPhilippine leader Rodrigo Duterte apologizes for cursing Obama
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has apologized to former US President Barack Obama for calling him a "son of a whore" in 2016, which sparked a new low in their nations' long alliance.
25 Aug 2018
BangladeshBangladesh: Rohingya's protest for 'justice' on anniversary of military crackdown
Thousands of Rohingya refugees staged protests in Bangladesh for "justice" today on the first anniversary of a Myanmar military crackdown that forced them to flee to camps in Bangladesh.
25 Aug 2018
Sonu NigamAnti-plastic song by Kirkire, Shaan screened at the United Nations
'Tik Tik Plastic Tik Na Paye Re', a song penned by noted lyricist Swanand Kirkire and composed by singer Shaan was screened at the United Nations in New York as part of its anti-plastic campaign.
25 Aug 2018
IndiaUN Chief describes Atal Bihari Vajpayee as an 'exemplary statesman'
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as an "exemplary statesman" during his visit to India's Permanent Mission to the UN to offer his condolences to the late BJP leader.
20 Aug 2018
IndiaDelhi HC declines Afghan's plea to direct wife to return
The Delhi High Court has declined the plea of an Afghan national to direct his wife and their two children, who have obtained refugee status in India, to return with him, after the three expressed their unwillingness to live with him.
19 Aug 2018
Sushma SwarajCrucial to propagate, conserve Hindi in its pure form: Swaraj
It's crucial to protect, propagate, and conserve Hindi in its pure form as language and culture are interconnected, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said at the 11th World Hindi Conference which began in Mauritius's capital Port Louis yesterday by paying tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
18 Aug 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi expresses profound sorrow at Kofi Annan's death
PM Modi today expressed profound sorrow at the death of former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, describing him as not only a great African diplomat and humanitarian but also a conscience keeper of international peace and security.
18 Aug 2018
Nobel PrizeFormer UN chief, Nobel Prize winner Kofi Annan passes away
According to international diplomats, former United Nations Secretary-General and Nobel Prize winner Kofi Annan has passed away at the age of 80.
18 Aug 2018
KeralaUN chief 'saddened' over destruction caused by floods in Kerala
UN chief Antonio Guterres has expressed sadness over the flooding and extensive damage and displacement caused in rain-battered Kerala.
17 Aug 2018
Madhya PradeshWhy Madhya Pradesh was important in shaping Vajpayee's political career
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's home state Madhya Pradesh played a huge role in shaping his political career.
14 Aug 2018
IndiaAl-Qaeda 'ideologically inclined' to carry out attacks in India: UN
Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), the terror group's newest affiliate, is "ideologically inclined" to carry out attacks inside India but its capability is believed to be low and is relatively isolated owing to increased security measures in India, a UN report said.
14 Aug 2018
AfghanistanCommitted to assisting Afghanistan in conducting successful elections: UN
The United Nations (UN) has said it remains committed to assisting the people of Afghanistan in conducting their first elections since 2001 and supports the country's government in its pursuit of democratic development, prosperity, and durable peace.
10 Aug 2018
Thailand#ThaiCaveRescue: 'Stateless' boys, coach granted Thai citizenship; UN hails move
The decision of the Thailand Government to grant citizenship to three of the boys recently rescued after being trapped in a flooded cave, along with their football coach, has been welcomed by United Nations refugee agency, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
22 Jul 2018
IndiaAsia-Pacific may meet only one of 17 SDGs, warns UN-official
The Asia-Pacific region is on track to meet only one of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) -the SDG on education- by 2030, a senior UN official has warned.
19 Jul 2018
Nikki HaleyHuman Rights Council is UN's 'greatest failure', says Nikki Haley
Terming the Human Rights Council as the United Nations' "greatest failure", US envoy to the UN, Nikki Haley, alleged the institution has provided cover for the world's most inhumane regimes, defending the US withdrawal.
28 Jun 2018
Jama MasjidDelhi: Haley visits Gauri Shankar Mandir, Jama Masjid, gurdwara, church
The US envoy to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, visited a temple, mosque, gurdwara, and church in Delhi, a day after she said freedom of religion was as important as freedom of people and their rights.
27 Jun 2018
Indian ArmyArmy Chief dubs UN-report on human-rights violations in J&K 'motivated'
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat today slammed the UN report on alleged human rights violations in Kashmir, dubbing it as "motivated".
26 Jun 2018
IndiaNikki Haley in India on maiden-visit as US-Envoy to UN
Nikki Haley is traveling to India for the first time as the US Ambassador to the UN on a two-day visit from June 26 to meet senior Indian officials, business leaders, NGO leaders, and students and underscore America's "strong alliance" with the country.
26 Jun 2018
IndiaIndia launches blistering attack on Pakistan at the UN
India launched a blistering attack on Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today, reminding Pakistan that no amount of "empty rhetoric" would change the fact that Kashmir is, and will remain a part of India.
24 Jun 2018
Russia NewsFirst Russia air strikes hit South Syria, no casualties reported
Russian air strikes are hitting rebel-held towns in Daraa (South Syria) for the first time since a ceasefire was agreed upon last year, said the Observatory for Human Rights.
20 Jun 2018
IndiaBorder management policy's prime objective is checking illicit trade: India
While speaking at a UN conference on small arms, Ambassador Amandeep Singh Gill, Permanent Representative of India to Conference on Disarmament, said a principal objective of India's border management policy is to secure its borders against illicit trade.