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India Reaffirms Commitment to Afghanistan at UN, Calls for Fresh Policy Approach
I.S. Saluja UNITED NATIONS (TIP)– india has reiterated its “paramount interest” in ensuring peace and stability in Afghanistan while urging the international community to adopt a “fresh approach” beyond punitive measures to support the Afghan […]
United Nations
UN backs Abbas video address after US visa refusal
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The UN General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution allowing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address next week’s high-level debate by pre-recorded video after the United States refused to issue visas for […]
United Nations
UN Security Council rejects resolution to extend Iran sanctions relief
Iran calls action by UN Security Council ‘unlawful’ as nine member countries vote against nuclear sanctions relief UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The United Nations Security Council has voted not to permanently lift economic sanctions on Iran […]
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Past and present crises UN has dealt with
When the United Nations (UN) was born in October 1945, the world was still reeling from the devastation of the Second World War. Its founders pledged to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war” […]
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United Nations: History, membership, objectives and structure
The United Nations (UN) is the world’s foremost international organization dedicated to peace, security, cooperation, and development. It was founded on 24 October 1945, in the aftermath of World War II, when 51 nations signed […]
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India Hosts High-Level Side Event on “SDGs Keeping up the Momentum for Agenda 2030”
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, in collaboration with NITI Aayog, Government of India, hosted a high-level side event titled “SDGs: Keeping up the Momentum for Agenda 2030” on 18 […]
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Global Leaders Unite to End Childhood Blindness
Lord Rami Ranger and Dr. VK Raju to Lead Historic Campaign Declaring January 31 as the ‘International Day for a World Without Childhood Blindness’ Landmark Launch Set for January 31, 2026, at the House of […]
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Amnesty International says Israel using starvation to commit Gaza genocide
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Amnesty International issued a report Thursday, July 3, 2025, claiming a controversial Israeli- and U.S.-backed system to distribute aid in Gaza uses starvation tactics against Palestinians to continue to commit genocide in […]
Perspective
India must cash in on its economic edge
The US is facing a slowdown owing to the fallout of Trump’s tariff policies, compounded by Moody’s unprecedented decision to downgrade its credit rating. The big worry is the prospect of a prolonged conflict. Given […]
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U.N. cuts India’s 2025 growth forecast to 6.3% from 6.6%, in line with slowing global growth
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The United Nations has lowered its growth projections for India for this year and the next, to 6.3% and 6.4%, respectively. These are both 0.3 percentage points lower than its earlier projections. […]
United States
IRS nears deal with ICE to share addresses of suspected undocumented immigrants
The move toward information-sharing comes as President Donald Trump pushes his administration to use every resource to conduct what he hopes will be the largest mass deportation of immigrants in U.S. history WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): […]
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Trump strips security clearance from political foes, including Tish James, Alvin Bragg
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Trump has revoked security clearances and access to classified information from a slew of his political opponents, including New York Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg. “I have […]
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‘Frequent references’ to J-K will not validate Pakistan’s claim on territory: India at UN
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): India has slammed Pakistan for its “unjustified” reference to Jammu and Kashmir in the UN General Assembly, with New Delhi asserting that such remarks will neither validate the country’s claim nor justify […]
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All will lose : U.N. chief warns amidst growing global trade war
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that “all will lose” when countries get into trade wars, against the backdrop of tariff wars unleashed by the Trump administration. “I think we live […]
World
Arab leaders gather in Saudi Arabia to hash out recovery plan for Gaza
RIYADH (TIP): Arab leaders were gathering in Saudi Arabia on Feb 21 to hammer out a recovery plan for Gaza aimed at countering President Donald Trump‘s proposal for US control of the territory and the […]
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Natural disasters that rocked the world in 2024
The year 2024 has seen a horrifying variety of natural disasters resulting in tragic deaths and destruction that have shocked the world. Events, including everything from earthquakes to hurricanes and landslides, have left in their […]
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The rise and contributions of the Indian diaspora
The Indian diaspora is one of the largest and most diverse global communities, with an estimated 32 million people of Indian origin living across the world. From the shores of the Caribbean islands to the […]
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First World Meditation Day in the United Nations
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in New York organized “Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony” to mark the First World Meditation Day at the United Nations Headquarters in […]
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President-elect Donald Trump’s transition says several of his Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Several of President-elect Donald Trump‘s Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks,” Trump’s transition said on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, an AP Report said. “Last night […]
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Crimes against humanity: Key U.N. committee adopts resolution paving way for first-ever treaty
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): A key United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly committee adopted a resolution on Friday, November 22, 2024, paving way for negotiations on a first-ever treaty on preventing and punishing crimes against humanity after […]
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Hypocrisy at its worst: India rips apart Pak PM over Kashmir statement at UN
United Nations (TIP)- In a strong retort, India has slammed Pakistan in the UN General Assembly, saying its “fingerprints” are on terrorist incidents across the world and the country should realise that cross-border terrorism against […]
India
PM Modi says US visit fruitful, focused on global initiatives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared highlights of his visit to the United States, saying it has been “fruitful”, covered diverse programmes and focused on a series of subjects aimed at making the planet […]