Adityanath greets youth on International Youth Day, says UP govt committed to realising their dreams

August 12, 2026 2:32 PM

Adityanath greets youth on International Youth Day, says UP govt committed to realising their dreams

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday greeted the youth on International Youth Day, describing them as the strong pillars of a “developed India” and assuring that the BJP-led state government would stand by them in realising their dreams. In a post on X, Adityanath said, “Our young companions, full of energy, enthusiasm and limitless possibilities, are the strong pillars of a ‘developed India’.” Greeting the youth on the occasion, he said, “May you touch new s...

UN assembly approves mandate extension for rights chief, despite US warning

July 25, 2026 10:32 AM

UN assembly approves mandate extension for rights chief, despite US warning

The U.N. General Assembly on Friday voted overwhelmingly to extend the term of U.N. Human Rights chief Volker Turk for four more years, despite opposition from Russia and Israel and a U.S. threat to reassess its funding and engagement. Turk, an outspoken critic of Russia's war in Ukraine and Israel's conduct in Gaza, who has also called for investigations into deaths in U.S. immigration custody, had drawn strong opposition from all three countries over his willingness to challenge major powers....

Venezuela notifies UN of withdrawal from ICC, alleging ‘bias’

July 25, 2026 10:28 AM

Venezuela notifies UN of withdrawal from ICC, alleging ‘bias’

Venezuela's foreign minister said on Friday the country has formally notified the United Nations of its "irrevocable" decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, which had been conducting a multi-year investigation into members of its armed forces and other officials. The government justified the move by alleging a "geographical bias" within the court, claiming it disproportionately targets nations in the Global South, specifically across Africa and Latin America, Felix Plasenci...

‘Diplomacy may not succeed in preventing conflicts, but holds power to stop them’: UN chief Antonio Guterres at UNSC debate

July 24, 2026 10:45 AM

‘Diplomacy may not succeed in preventing conflicts, but holds power to stop them’: UN chief Antonio Guterres at UNSC debate

Amid escalating global conflicts and rising geopolitical tensions, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday stressed that while diplomacy may not have succeeded in preventing many of the world's ongoing crises, it remains the only viable path to ending them. Addressing the UN Security Council's Open Debate on "Strengthening the Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes" in New York, Guterres warned that conflicts are becoming more frequent, prolonged and complex, while...

Security Council reform urgent to make multilateralism fit for the future: India at UN

July 15, 2026 12:18 PM

Security Council reform urgent to make multilateralism fit for the future: India at UN

India has called for urgent and comprehensive reforms of the United Nations, asserting that the Security Council's inability to effectively respond to global conflicts has weakened public confidence in the multilateral body and underscored the need to make international institutions more representative and capable of addressing contemporary challenges.   Addressing the Ministerial Roundtable on "Making Multilateralism Fit for the Future" during an informal meeting of the UN General Assembly, ...

India launches campaign for UNSC non-permanent seat for 2028–29 term; EAM Jaishankar outlines priorities on terror financing, maritime security and AI

July 14, 2026 10:02 AM

India launches campaign for UNSC non-permanent seat for 2028–29 term; EAM Jaishankar outlines priorities on terror financing, maritime security and AI

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday launched India's campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term, outlining New Delhi's vision for a more representative, effective and future-ready global order while identifying countering terror financing, strengthening maritime security and promoting responsible governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as key priorities. Addressing member states at the UN Headquarters, EAM Jaishankar s...

One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says

July 11, 2026 12:22 PM

One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says

At least one million women and girls have lost access to life-saving support within the last year due to global donor aid cuts, a new United Nations report on Friday found. Nearly nine in 10 women’s organisations can no longer meet the needs on the ground despite a large increase in demand since January last year, following the steepest drop in aid funding on record, the U.N. Women report found. The Trump administration slashed billions of dollars in foreign assistance this year, while other...

India to chair UNCTAD Consumer Protection meeting in Geneva from July 6 to 8

July 5, 2026 3:17 PM

India to chair UNCTAD Consumer Protection meeting in Geneva from July 6 to 8

India will chair the Ninth Session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection Law and Policy, organised by the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 6 to 8. The session will bring together member states, international organisations, consumer protection authorities, academia and other stakeholders to discuss emerging issues in consumer protection law and policy. The Intergovernmental Group of Experts...

India highlights growing role of AI in counter-terrorism, calls for stronger global cooperation at UN

July 2, 2026 2:56 PM

India highlights growing role of AI in counter-terrorism, calls for stronger global cooperation at UN

India has highlighted the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in global counter-terrorism efforts, stressing that the technology is rapidly reshaping both terrorist threats and the response mechanisms of governments. India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish on Wednesday addressed a side event titled "AI and the Future of Counter-Terrorism: Reshaping Institutions and Operational Realities" during the UN Counter-Terrorism Week. In a po...

India slams Pakistan for ‘politicising’ UN Security Council meeting on Jammu & Kashmir

June 24, 2026 9:55 AM

India slams Pakistan for ‘politicising’ UN Security Council meeting on Jammu & Kashmir

India strongly criticised Pakistan for raising the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during an Arria-formula meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), asserting that the Union Territory is an integral part of India and remains a strictly internal matter. India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, delivered India’s statement during the Arria-formula meeting titled “Bridging the Implementation Gap: UNSC Resolutions and Maintenance of International Pea...