October 10, 2024, 05:24 PM - 3 min read
The United Nations General Assembly recently elected 18 new members to the 47-member Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term. This election saw Benin, Bolivia, Colombia, Cyprus, Czechia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Iceland, Kenya, Marshall Islands, Mexico, North Macedonia, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Spain, Switzerland, and Thailand secure their positions through a secret ballot held on Wednesday. These countries will start their three-year terms on January 1, 2025, replacing members whose terms are due to expire by the end of 2024.
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October 1, 2024, 02:54 PM - 4 min read
The 79th United Nations General Assembly, known as UNGA79, has emerged as a pivotal platform for advocating changes in the UN Security Council. The assembly has seen a remarkable increase in support for India's bid to become a permanent member of the council. This momentum reflects a broader call for reform aimed at enhancing representation for developing nations.
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September 29, 2024, 09:46 AM - 4 min read
Javed Beigh, a political activist from Jammu and Kashmir, recently spoke at an event at the Geneva Press Club, where he voiced his concerns about the ongoing persecution of religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan.
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September 27, 2024, 06:09 PM - 2 min read
The BJP leader said, “People have now understood that the Congress, National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) dynasties were running propaganda for more than 60 years in which they were calling J&K a disputed territory. It has now become history.”
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September 26, 2024, 05:02 PM - 3 min read
Advocating for an overhaul of the UNSC, Macron highlighted the necessity of expanding the permanent membership to include Germany, Japan, India, and Brazil.
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September 24, 2024, 06:07 PM - 3 min read
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with foreign ministers from the G4 nations, reaffirming their shared commitment to pushing for reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where Jaishankar engaged with his counterparts from Brazil, Germany, and Japan.
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September 23, 2024, 08:00 AM - 2 min read
PM Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to restoring peace and stability in the region while strengthening its ties with Palestine during his meeting with Prez Abbas.
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September 19, 2024, 12:32 PM - 4 min read
India abstained from a crucial United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) vote on a resolution demanding an end to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories within the next 12 months.
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September 17, 2024, 09:06 PM - 3 min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the United States from September 21-23, during which he will attend two major international events: the fourth Quad Leaders' Summit and the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This visit holds significant diplomatic importance, marking another step in strengthening India's position on the global stage.
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September 11, 2024, 02:09 PM - 5 min read
The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) saw a momentous occasion with Palestine being granted a seat among the member states. While Palestine is not yet a full member of the 193-member UN body, the event has been hailed as a historic development.
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September 7, 2024, 04:58 PM - 3 min read
PM Modi, who took office for a historic third term in June, is scheduled to visit New York later this month for several key engagements.
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July 16, 2024, 09:14 AM - 2 min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the United Nations General Assembly's high-level meeting in New York this September. According to the preliminary program released by the Assembly President Dennis Francis' office, Modi's speech is scheduled for the afternoon session on September 26.
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