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In UN duel with Europe, US wants Security Council vote first on Ukraine

UKRAINE-CRISIS-UN:In UN duel with Europe, US wants Security Council vote first on Ukraine

world news

Published on Feb 22, 2025 09:24 PM IST

Reuters |

Brazil’s police commissioner Valdecy Urquiza appointed new Interpol chief

Valdecy Urquiza willtake over from the incumbent, Jurgen Stock, who has been at the helm of the world’s largest police organisation for the past 10 years, on November 7

The 92nd Interpol general assembly is currently ongoing in Glasgow, Scotland. (AP)

india news

Published on Nov 05, 2024 06:41 PM IST

ByNeeraj Chauhan

What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?

UN-ASSEMBLY:Explainer-What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?

world news

Published on Sep 12, 2024 02:45 AM IST

Reuters |

What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?

UN-ASSEMBLY/ (EXPLAINER):EXPLAINER-What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?

world news

Published on Sep 12, 2024 02:42 AM IST

Reuters |

Russia fails to win a seat on UN's top human rights body; gets sizeable minority

Russia has claimed that it has support from a silent majority, and even though 83 votes came from less than half the 193 U.N. member nations

UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis reads the election results of new members to the Human Rights Council.(AFP)

world news

Published on Oct 11, 2023 03:12 AM IST

AP |

UN adopts call for Russia to pay Ukraine war reparations; India abstains

The non-binding resolution calls for creation of a framework for Russian reparations for the war saying it "must bear the legal consequences of all of its internationally wrongful acts, including making reparation for the injury, including any damage, caused by such acts."

Members of the General Assembly vote on a draft resolution during a special session in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters on November 14, 2022 in New York City.(AFP)

world news

Published on Nov 15, 2022 08:34 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

International Friendship Day 2021: Date, history, significance, celebration

International Friendship Day 2021: Know all about the date, history and significance of celebrating the valuable bond of friendship between best friends and how does it differ in India

International Friendship Day 2021: Date, history, significance of celebrating your BFF(Photo by Valiant Made on Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 30, 2021 08:56 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz

Here’s how to wish your friends a ‘Happy Friendship Day’ in 10 Indian languages

Best friends need no specific words and phrases to convey their love but if you have friends scattered in different states of India, here’s your guide to wish them a ‘Happy Friendship Day’ this year in their native language

Here’s how you can wish your friends ‘Happy Friendship Day’ in different Indian languages(Photo by Duy Pham on Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 01, 2021 09:22 AM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz

No General Assembly, ISSF to hold video meetings

The meet was scheduled to be held at the ISSF headquarters here from November 21. The decision was taken by the executive committee of the sport’s global body.

sports

Published on Jul 19, 2020 08:25 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

UN adopts new voting procedure during Covid-19 pandemic

According to the new procedure, the president of the General Assembly will send a letter to all member states at least 10 working days before the first round of secret balloting for the two elections to inform them of the date, venue where ballots should be cast, and other relevant information.

The Security Council election had been scheduled for June 17, but it’s unclear whether that will remain the date.(AP)

world news

Updated on May 30, 2020 01:33 PM IST

United Nations | ByAssociated Press | Posted by: Prashasti Singh

IOA satisfied with CGF meeting but CWG 2022 pullout threat stands

IOA President Narinder Batra said a decision on the boycott proposal made in July will be taken by the IOA Executive Committee and the General Assembly, which is expected to meet next month.

Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra.(PTI)

sports

Updated on Nov 14, 2019 10:34 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAjai Masand

No chance of bringing back shooting to 2022 Games: CGF official

CGF chief Louise Martin and CEO David Gevemberg will meet IOA chief Narinder Batra and Secretary General Rajeev Mehta on Friday.

sports

Updated on Nov 13, 2019 09:03 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Indian-Americans line New York’s streets to cheer PM before speech

The turnout was in addition to protests against Pakistan, which included a fly-by of a small plane around the Statue of Liberty with a trailing banner urging the United Nations to stop human rights abuses by Pakistan in Balochistan. The protests coincided with the speech of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who spoke shortly after Modi.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the United Nations for his speech on Friday, a gathering of thousands of people from the Indian-American community gathered outside with festive cheer(Bloomberg)

world news

Published on Sep 28, 2019 01:32 AM IST

New York | ByYashwant Raj

Imran Khan predicts ‘bloodbath’ in Jammu and Kashmir

Khan made the remarks while addressing the UN General Assembly about an hour after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who studiously avoided any mention of the Kashmir issue or Pakistan in his speech.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday contended there would be a “bloodbath” when India eases restrictions in Jammu & Kashmir(REUTERS)

world news

Published on Sep 28, 2019 01:24 AM IST

New York | ByHT Correspondent

Eliminating terror key to Saarc survival: India

The 19th Saarc Summit, which was to be held in Islamabad in November 2016, was put off indefinitely after India pulled out over the issue of Pakistan-backed terrorism. Several Saarc members backed India’s stance at the time.

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shakes hands with St. Vincent and the Grenadine Prime Minister Ralph E Gonsalves, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. (PTI Photo/Subhav Shukla) (PTI9_11_2019_000037B)(PTI)

india news

Updated on Sep 28, 2019 12:27 AM IST

New York/New Delhi | ByYashwant Raj and Rezaul H Laskar

PM Modi skips Pakistan in UNGA address; it’s a first for India in 8 years

The only time India omitted Pakistan from its speech in the last decade was in 2011.

PM Narendra Modi addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 27, 2019.(Reuters photo)

india news

Updated on Jul 05, 2020 01:33 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Kerala HC verdict: A victory for individual freedom

Restricting Internet access deprives people of their right to life, liberty, freedom of expression, and privacy

An instrument, essential to fulfilling rights, may be used negatively. But this cannot justify prohibiting its use(KERALA HIGH COURT)

analysis

Updated on Sep 20, 2019 08:23 PM IST

ByGautam Bhatia

Pak a hub of terror, spreading deceitful narratives about J&K at UN: India

Pakistan’s envoy to the UN Maleeha Lodhi raised the Kashmir issue during a General Assembly session on Report of the Security Council for 2018 on Friday, and referred to India’s August 5 decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution which ended the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan's U.N. Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi speaks in the United Nations Security Council, Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)(AP)

world news

Published on Sep 13, 2019 11:17 PM IST

United Nations | ByPress Trust of India

At UNGA session, India to focus on new partnerships

External affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in New Delhi that Modi will travel to the US during September 21-27 to participate in the high-level segment of the General Assembly in New York.

India’s push for new partnerships is expected to be commensurate with its changing stature globally.(HT imagine)

india news

Updated on Sep 13, 2019 06:25 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Washington | ByYashwant Raj

Clubs call for more time for Champions League reform

Agnelli, the chairman of Italian champions Juventus as well as the ECA, has been at the forefront of plans to reshape Europe’s elite club competition from 2024 which would turn it into a largely closed shop.

sports

Updated on Sep 10, 2019 11:55 PM IST

Agence France-Presse | ByAFP

Noble laureate Kailash Satyarthi calls for UN convention to stop digital child abuse

Kailash Satyarthi said he was in talks with the government to lead in proposing a UN convention to stop the use of technology for child abuse.

world news

Published on Aug 17, 2019 03:09 PM IST

Singapore | ByPress Trust of India

IOA pulls out of CGF General Assembly to protest dropping of shooting from 2022 CWG

The IOA also withdrew the nomination of its Secretary General Rajeev Mehta for the election of a regional vice-president.

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President, Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra.(Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

sports

Published on Jul 26, 2019 08:47 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

India calls for multi-stakeholder engagement to tackle hate speech online

Naidu told the General Assembly that the Jewish people have for more than two millennia faced discrimination and hatred based on their identity, asserting that pervasive antisemitism often co-exists with other forms of deep-rooted malaise towards others.

India has called for a multi-stakeholder engagement, including lasting commitment from technology companies on higher standards of content regulation, to address challenges of hate speech online.(HT File)

world news

Updated on Jun 28, 2019 04:26 PM IST

United Nations | ByPress Trust of India

Former hockey captain Sardar Singh named in OCA Standing Committee

Sardar is part of a 10-member panel which has been nominated for a four-year term from 2019 to 2023.

File image of former India hockey captain Sardar Singh(Frank Uijlenbroek)

sports

Updated on Mar 20, 2019 05:30 PM IST

Press Trust of India | ByPTI

Cricket set for Asian Games return in 2022: Reports

The decision was taken at the Olympic Council of Asia’s General Assembly, sports website “insidethegames.biz” reported.

cricket

Published on Mar 03, 2019 01:10 PM IST

Bangkok | ByPTI

Abhinav Bindra conferred with shooting’s highest honour by ISSF

“Extremely humbled to receive the @ISSF_Shooting’s highest honour the Blue Cross at the General Assembly in Munich today,” Bindra wrote on his Twitter handle.

File picture of Abhinav Bindra(Getty Images)

sports

Updated on Nov 30, 2018 09:15 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPTI

India suggests voting to break UNSC reform deadlock

The reform process has stalled during almost ten rounds of negotiations primarily because ‘United for Consensus’, a 12-member group that opposes adding permanent members, has used the procedural gambit of preventing the adoption of a negotiating text to be the basis of the talks and move it forward.

India's permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin.(PTI)

india news

Published on Nov 21, 2018 01:50 PM IST

United Nations | ByIndo Asian News Service

Politicisation of human rights as foreign policy tool area of concern: India

In June this year, India had rejected then Human Rights High Commissioner Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein’s report on Kashmir in which he had called for an independent international probe into the human rights situation in Kashmir.

General view of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council in Geneva on March 13.(AFP File Photo)

india news

Updated on Nov 03, 2018 07:20 PM IST

United Nations | ByPress Trust of India

India elected to UN Human Rights Council for 3 years, gets highest number of votes

India received 188 votes, the highest polled by any of the 18 countries elected so far.

This is the fifth time India is elected to the Geneva-based Council, the main body of the UN charged with promoting and monitoring human rights.(Reuters Photo)

india news

Updated on Oct 13, 2018 10:48 AM IST

Indo Asian News Service, United Nations | ByIndo Asian News Service

Sushma Swaraj says India ready to take lead on climate action

India looks forward to welcoming Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the first General Assembly of the ISA next week in New Delhi.

New York: Union Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj during a meeting on climate change at the 73rd UN General Assembly in New York, Wednesday, September 26, 2018.(PTI)

india news

Updated on Sep 27, 2018 01:44 PM IST

Indo Asian News Service, United Nations | ByIndo Asian News Service

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UKRAINE-CRISIS-UN:In UN duel with Europe, US wants Security Council vote first on Ukraine

Valdecy Urquiza willtake over from the incumbent, Jurgen Stock, who has been at the helm of the world’s largest police organisation for the past 10 years, on November 7

UN-ASSEMBLY:Explainer-What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?

UN-ASSEMBLY/ (EXPLAINER):EXPLAINER-What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?

Russia has claimed that it has support from a silent majority, and even though 83 votes came from less than half the 193 U.N. member nations

The non-binding resolution calls for creation of a framework for Russian reparations for the war saying it "must bear the legal consequences of all of its internationally wrongful acts, including making reparation for the injury, including any damage, caused by such acts."

International Friendship Day 2021: Know all about the date, history and significance of celebrating the valuable bond of friendship between best friends and how does it differ in India

Best friends need no specific words and phrases to convey their love but if you have friends scattered in different states of India, here’s your guide to wish them a ‘Happy Friendship Day’ this year in their native language

The meet was scheduled to be held at the ISSF headquarters here from November 21. The decision was taken by the executive committee of the sport’s global body.

According to the new procedure, the president of the General Assembly will send a letter to all member states at least 10 working days before the first round of secret balloting for the two elections to inform them of the date, venue where ballots should be cast, and other relevant information.

IOA President Narinder Batra said a decision on the boycott proposal made in July will be taken by the IOA Executive Committee and the General Assembly, which is expected to meet next month.

CGF chief Louise Martin and CEO David Gevemberg will meet IOA chief Narinder Batra and Secretary General Rajeev Mehta on Friday.

Khan made the remarks while addressing the UN General Assembly about an hour after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who studiously avoided any mention of the Kashmir issue or Pakistan in his speech.

The 19th Saarc Summit, which was to be held in Islamabad in November 2016, was put off indefinitely after India pulled out over the issue of Pakistan-backed terrorism. Several Saarc members backed India’s stance at the time.

The only time India omitted Pakistan from its speech in the last decade was in 2011.

Restricting Internet access deprives people of their right to life, liberty, freedom of expression, and privacy

Pakistan’s envoy to the UN Maleeha Lodhi raised the Kashmir issue during a General Assembly session on Report of the Security Council for 2018 on Friday, and referred to India’s August 5 decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution which ended the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

External affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in New Delhi that Modi will travel to the US during September 21-27 to participate in the high-level segment of the General Assembly in New York.

Agnelli, the chairman of Italian champions Juventus as well as the ECA, has been at the forefront of plans to reshape Europe’s elite club competition from 2024 which would turn it into a largely closed shop.

Kailash Satyarthi said he was in talks with the government to lead in proposing a UN convention to stop the use of technology for child abuse.

The IOA also withdrew the nomination of its Secretary General Rajeev Mehta for the election of a regional vice-president.

Naidu told the General Assembly that the Jewish people have for more than two millennia faced discrimination and hatred based on their identity, asserting that pervasive antisemitism often co-exists with other forms of deep-rooted malaise towards others.

Sardar is part of a 10-member panel which has been nominated for a four-year term from 2019 to 2023.

The decision was taken at the Olympic Council of Asia’s General Assembly, sports website “insidethegames.biz” reported.

“Extremely humbled to receive the @ISSF_Shooting’s highest honour the Blue Cross at the General Assembly in Munich today,” Bindra wrote on his Twitter handle.

In June this year, India had rejected then Human Rights High Commissioner Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein’s report on Kashmir in which he had called for an independent international probe into the human rights situation in Kashmir.

India received 188 votes, the highest polled by any of the 18 countries elected so far.

India looks forward to welcoming Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the first General Assembly of the ISA next week in New Delhi.

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