UN General Assembly

India has excellent diplomatic service, they know what to do: German envoy

German Ambassador to India said that India has an excellent diplomatic service and seeing the global world order, their diplomats know what to do regarding India's stand on the issue.

Mar 06, 2022, 18:57 PM IST

India's priority is permanent UNSC seat: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

FS Shringla said India will continue to work towards the reformed United Nations during its stint as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Sep 25, 2021, 23:06 PM IST

China will not build new coal-fired power projects abroad, says Xi Jinping at UNGA

"China will step up support for other developing countries in developing green and low-carbon energy, and will not build new coal-fired power projects abroad," said Xi Jinping.

Sep 22, 2021, 08:31 AM IST

UN celebrates International Day of Peace to mark 'recovering world for better'

Each year the UN comes up with a theme that supports the idea of the International Day of Peace to mark this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace.

Sep 21, 2021, 11:42 AM IST

Jammu & Kashmir: Suspected drones seen at 3 different places late night on Monday

Amid drone sightings in and around Jammu city and days after the attack on the Indian Air Force (IAF) station in Jammu, India told UN General Assembly that potential use of armed drones for terrorist activities requires serious attention.

Jun 29, 2021, 13:48 PM IST

In the UN, India raises the issue of smuggling of weapons by terrorists using drones

Amid drone sightings in and around Jammu city and days after the attack on the Indian Air Force (IAF) station in Jammu, India told UN General Assembly that potential use of armed drones for terrorist activities requires serious attention.

Jun 29, 2021, 13:04 PM IST

India-backed Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid elected as UNGA President

The President of the General Assembly is elected every year by a secret ballot and requires a simple majority vote of the General Assembly. The 193-member General Assembly voted on Monday to elect Abdulla Shahid as the President, who will preside over the 76th session of the UN body that will commence in September.

Jun 07, 2021, 22:31 PM IST

India slams UNGA President Volkan Bozkir’s remarks on Kashmir during his Pakistan visit, says his standing diminished

India has expressed its "strong opposition" to the comments made by United Nations General Assembly President Volkan Bozkir on Kashmir during his visit to Pakistan. 

May 29, 2021, 06:35 AM IST

UN vote on call to suspend arms supply to Myanmar postponed

The UN General Assembly was due on May 18 to vote on a draft resolution calling "for an immediate suspension of the direct and indirect supply, sale or transfer of all weapons and munitions", but it has been delayed in a bid to win more support.

May 18, 2021, 10:32 AM IST

India slams Pakistan, highlights ‘irony’ that it co-sponsors UN resolution on safeguarding religious sites

India has highlighted the "irony" as Pakistan co-sponsored a resolution at the United Nations on safeguarding religious sites pointing out to recent demolishment of a Hindu temple in the country. India in its statement on Adoption of Resolution on "Promoting a culture of peace and tolerance to safeguard religious sites" said,"The resolution can not be a smokescreen for countries like Pakistan to hide behind.".

Jan 22, 2021, 09:45 AM IST

EAM S Jaishankar to visit Tokyo on October 6 for quad FMs meet

This will be first such major diplomatic engagement of the new Japanese Prime minister Yoshihide Suga.

Sep 29, 2020, 14:11 PM IST

India, 5 other countries object to Chinese communist party language for 75th anniversary UN resolution

In a strong message for China, the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Tijjani Muhammad-Bande changed the language of the resolution to be adopted by UN on the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the global body.

Jun 28, 2020, 07:29 AM IST

Deshhit: Saudi prince called back private plane given to Imran Khan during US visit

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, who facilitated a special plane for Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for his visit from the US to Islamabad, called back his private jet after he apparently got irked by some dimensions of the Pakistani premier's diplomacy at UN General Assembly.

Oct 07, 2019, 20:52 PM IST

Sent young diplomat to articulate New India's position: Syed Akbaruddin on India's right to reply at UNGA

You know, we are a country with a tradition, a country with a very consistent approach, We also know Pakistan very well, and its approach, said India’s envoy to United Nations Syed Akbaruddin.

Sep 29, 2019, 08:21 AM IST

Terrorism greatest threat to humanity and biggest global challenge: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the 74th session of UN General Assembly in New York, in what was his maiden speech at the world body after assuming office for the second term.

Sep 27, 2019, 20:10 PM IST

What PM Modi going to say at UN General Assembly?

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Sep 26, 2019, 20:24 PM IST

With Iran on his mind, US President Donald Trump to speak before UN General Assembly

With the president looking to improve his standing among Americans as he looks ahead to a tough re-election battle next year, Trump aims to present a reassuring message to ease voters` concerns about his tendency toward inflammatory rhetoric. The top item for Trump in the morning address is Iran.

Sep 24, 2019, 11:49 AM IST

Seen many theatrics at UNGA: India on Pakistan PM Imran Khan's address

Launching a direct attack on Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is set to raise the Kashmir issue at the UNGA Assembly session, Akbaruddin said that it is the right of every country to use the UNGA to attract the attention of global community but those who fail to follow the global norms are bound to face the consequences.

Sep 22, 2019, 07:43 AM IST

Sushma Swaraj attacks Pakistan for supporting terror: Here's the full text of EAM's UNGA speech

EAM Swaraj made a hard-hitting speech at UNGA accusing Pakistan of supporting terror.

Sep 29, 2018, 22:36 PM IST

Pakistan supports terrorism, refuses to see blood of innocents: Sushma Swaraj at UNGA

The EAM spoke in lengths of terrorism, climate change and reforms in the UN Security Council (UNSC) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Sep 29, 2018, 19:10 PM IST