Jerusalem: India votes against US in UN
New York, Dec 22 (IBNS): India has voted against the US during the UN resolution that declared Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital 'null and void'.
Hafeez Saeed walks free, slams India-US alliance
Islamabad, Nov 24 (IBNS): Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafeez Saeed, the leader of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), who walked free from house arrest, has promised to unite Pakistan for the independence of Kashmir from India, reports said.
India reacts to Hafiz Saeed's release, says Pakistan attempts to mainstream terrorism
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): Strongly reacting to Pakistan's release of Jamaatud Dawa’s (JuD) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, India on Thursday said the development indicates Pakistan's attempt to mainstream terrorism.
Xi calls for building strong army that can "defeat all invading enemies"
Beijing, July 30 (IBNS): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday send out a strong message when he said that the country's military should be built strong enough so that it can have the capability to "defeat all invading enemies".
Nine countries join UN-supported network to halve maternal, newborn deaths in clinics
New York, Feb 15 (Just Earth News): A health network is being created, with support of United Nations agencies, in nine countries – Bangladesh, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda – whose Governments have pledged to halve maternal and newborn deaths in health facilities by 2022.
Bangladesh: Maitree Express hits car, 5 killed
Dhaka, Jan 8 (IBNS): At least five people were killed as the Kolkata-bound Maitree Express train hit a car on a level-crossing at Gazipur area in Bangladesh on Sunday, media reports said.
Toronto's Tamils mourn death of Jayalalithaa
Toronto, Dec. 8 (IBNS): Toronto's Tamil community was deeply immersed in the ocean of grief at the death of Jayalalithaa, India's 'Iron Lady' who spent 14 years as Tamil Nadu's chief minister, CBCNEWS reported.
Afghanistan to open Consulate in Hyderabad
Kabul/New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): Bolstering their bilateral ties with India, Afghanistan will open another Consulate in the city of Hyderabad, reports said.
India ratifies Paris climate pact at UN, brings it ever closer to taking effect
New York, Oct 2(Just Earth News): Bringing the Paris Agreement on climate change ever closer to its entry into force, India on Sunday joined the new global accord at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and became the 62nd country to deposit its legal instrument of ratification.
Half-Indian Priyanka Yoshikawa crowned Miss World Japan
Tokyo, Sept 6 (IBNS): Half-Indian Priyanka Yoshikawa has been crowned Miss World Japan recently.
UN rights experts urge India to repeal law restricting civil society access to foreign funding
New York, June 17 (Just Earth News):Three United Nations human rights experts on Thursday called on the Government of India to repeal a regulation that has been increasingly used to obstruct civil society's access to foreign funding.
Right to adequate housing in India a matter of ‘urgency’ – UN expert
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Expressing grave concern over a number of issues regarding the right to housing in India, an independent United Nations human rights expert on Friday called on the Government for immediate attention and implementation of the right to ensure adequate housing for the most disadvantaged.
India and Armenia Sign Protocol amending the India-Armenia Double Taxation Avoidance Convention
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) A Protocol to amend the existing Double Taxation Avoidance Convention was signed by the Government of India and the Government of Armenia here on Wednesday, a government release said.
We have no information regarding arrest of Maulana Masoon Azhar: Swarup
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): India on Thursday said it has no information that leader of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masoon Azhar has been arrested in Pakistan.
Pakistan ready for dialogue with India without preconditions, says Nawaz Sharif
Valletta, Nov 28 (IBNS) Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif said his nation is ready for dialogue with India without preconditions, media reports said on Saturday.