UN report lauds India's 'remarkable progress' in human development as HDI ranking improves to 134
New Delhi: India witnessed an increase in its Human Development Index (HDI) value in 2022, rising from 0.633 to 0.644, a positive trend after a decline in 2021, according to the latest report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Unwarranted: India slams UN Human Rights chief's 'concerns' ahead of Lok Sabha polls
New Delhi/IBNS: India has strongly objected to United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Turk's "concerns regarding the restrictions placed on the civic space" ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
Uzbekistan's engagement at the United Nations: On new initiatives at General Assembly
Recently, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev participated in the activities of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The head of the state delivered a speech during the general debate of the plenary session of the General Assembly, in which he presented his vision on pertinent regional and global agenda items.
UN Women hailed India's passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill on September 18 as a landmark moment for gender equality, especially in terms of women’s political leadership.
UN Secretary General António Guterres calls 'world a dysfunctional place', calls for UNSC reform
New Delhi: United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has called for reforms to the UN Security Council as he pointed out the widening rifts and growing tensions across the world.
India seconds Pakistan's resolution at UN panel denouncing Quran burning in Sweden
The United Nations' highest human rights body has passed a resolution urging countries to take further actions to prevent religious hatred, following incidents of Quran burnings in Europe, AP reported.
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations to visit India today
New Delhi: The Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) of the United Nations Amina J. Mohammed is paying an official visit to India from 3-5 July 2023.
PM Modi-led yoga event at UN Headquarters in New York creates Guinness World Record
New Delhi/IBNS: Showcasing India's soft power at the global stage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Yoga celebration at the UN headquarters in New York on Wednesday created a Guinness World Record for the participation of people from maximum nationalities.
PM Modi leads yoga event at UN Headquarters in New York, urges to make 'yoga part of our lives'
New York/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his Day 2 in the United States by leading a historic yoga event at the United Nations building in New York on the occasion of the International Yoga Day. The session, which made it to the Guinness World Records for participation of most nationalities, was attended by top celebrities like actor Richard Gere and New York City mayor Eric Adams.
UN adopts India-piloted resolution to set up Memorial Wall for fallen peacekeepers
New Delhi/UNI: The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to establish a new Memorial Wall for fallen Peacekeepers, piloted by India.
Indian Army marks 75th International Day of UN Peacekeepers
New Delhi: The Indian Army commemorated the 75th International Day of UN Peacekeepers, on Monday, by paying homage to the fallen comrades by laying wreath at National War Memorial, New Delhi by the Chief of the Army Staff, Vice Chief of Army Staff and representatives from Navy and Air Force, Ministry of External Affairs and United Nations.
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday addressed the 100th episode of his monthly radio talk "Mann Ki Baat", which was aired globally.
PM Modi's 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' to be aired globally
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 100th episode of his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' at 11 am on Sunday.
Rajasthan Samgrah Kalyan Sansthan hosts‘Samatva’ at UN office
Geneva: Rajasthan Samgrah Kalyan Sansthan (RSKS India) recently hosted an event named ‘Samatva’ at the United Nations Office in Geneva.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Saturday admitted that the United Nations council has not shown any interest in Pakistan's 'Kashmir' agenda, an issue the neighbouring country frequently tries to raise at the international forum.