UNGA: Donald Trump appreciates India's efforts to lift people out of poverty
New York, Sept 26 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has appreciated India's efforts in lifting several of its citizens out of poverty.
India and the UN: Celebrating 70 years of invaluable service to the cause of peace
New York, Aug 4 (IBNS): From protecting civilians, disarming ex-combatants and helping countries transition from conflict to peace, Indian men and women in uniform have served the cause of peace from the earliest years of United Nations peacekeeping and continue to do so in some of the most challenging missions.
US Ambassador to United Nations Nikki Haley meets Kailash Satyarthi, visits Mukti Ashram
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS): US Ambassador to United Nations Nikki Haley on Wednesday visited Mukti Asharam of Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi and discussed challenges of child labor, trafficking and sexual abuse.
UN: India replies to Pakistan's Kashmir comment, says empty rhetoric won't change it
New York, Jun 26 (IBNS): Exercising its Right of Reply at the UN General Assembly, India came down on Pakistan on Monday, after the latter accused the former of carrying out egregious crimes, such as mass blinding and killings in Jammu and Kashmir.
Maldives Mission to the UN website 'hacked'
New York, Feb 23 (IBNS): It seems that the Maldives Mission to the UN website has been hacked, media reports said.
PM Modi congratulates Dalveer Bhandari, says appointment a proud moment for India
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was all praise for India's External Affairs Ministry after Indian judge Dalveer Bhandari was re-elected to the International Court of Justice.
Judge Dalveer Bhandari re-elected to ICJ, Swaraj hails achievement
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): In another major diplomatic win for India, judge Dalveer Bhandari has been re-elected to the International Court of Justice after winning majority in the elections, forcing the United Kingdom to withdraw its candidate.
PM Modi greets UN on its 72nd anniversary
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the UN on its 72nd anniversary.
UNGA: Pakistan envoy attempts to pass off Gaza girl as Kashmiri
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS): Pakistan's attempt to malign India at the UNGA backfired as its envoy showed a fake image of a "pellet gun victim", media reports said.
Pakistan is Terroristan: India's jibe at the neighbour
New York City, Sep 22 (IBNS): In a strong rebuttal to Pakistan's statements concerning India and its involvement in terrorist activities, India put down its neighbour as Terroristan.
UN body deplores 'current measure in India to deport Rohingyas'
New York, Sept 11 (IBNS): In a major statement on the Rohingya issue, the UN on Monday said India could not carry out expulsions or return of people to a place they might risk facing torture.
India is keen to suppress international terrorism: Vice President
New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said that India is keen to see the conclusion of convention on the suppression of international terrorism, which is threatening world peace.
West Bengal govt wins UN Public Service award
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): The United Nations has accorded the highest award, the first place for Public Service to the West Bengal Government for its scheme titled "Kanyashree Prakalpa" at a ceremony held at the World Forum, The Hague.
Indian national arrested in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 21 (IBNS): An Indian national has been arrested by Pakistani authorities for allegedly not having proper travel documents, media reports said.
New Delhi, Mar 6 (IBNS): Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and the United Nations Entity of Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women).