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On International Day of Non-Violence, UN chief calls for world to follow Gandhi’s example

New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the world to follow the “enduring vision and wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi” on the International Day of Non-Violence, which falls on 2 October - the birthday of the iconic leader who led India to independence, and inspired civil rights movements across the globe.

UN chief inaugurates new UN headquarters in Indian capital, as official visit gets underway

New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, took part on Monday in the opening ceremony of the Organization’s newly-refurbished headquarters for its multi-agency operations, known as UN House, in the Indian capital, New Delhi.

Narendra Modi conferred UN's highest environment award; PM expresses gratitude

New Delhi, Sept 27 (IBNS): The United Nations on Thursday conferred its highest environment award on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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.