Palestinians to apply for UN status despite pressure: Abbas
September 8th, 2012 - 10:17 pm ICT by IANS
Ramallah, Sep 8 (IANS) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Saturday stressed that a request for being made a non-member state would be submitted to the United Nations General Assembly this month ... Read more...
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UN support: India to seek Pacific island nations’ support
August 28th, 2012 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) As New Delhi renews its bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council, India is looking to deepen its relations with the 16-nation ... Read more...
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India, US discuss Syria, Iran, UN reforms
August 22nd, 2012 - 11:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Against the backdrop of the escalating crisis in Syria, India and the US Wednesday discussed the impasse in the violence-torn West Asian country and ... Read more...
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India, US discuss Syria, Iran
August 22nd, 2012 - 10:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Against the backdrop of the escalating crisis in Syria, India and the US Wednesday shared their views on ending the impasse in the ... Read more...
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South African speaker toasts Mandela-Gandhi spirit
July 10th, 2012 - 11:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) When freedom icon Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990, he was asked which country he would like to visit first. And he said ... Read more...
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Krishna to visit Pakistan in September
July 5th, 2012 - 5:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Thursday said he hopes to visit Islamabad in the first week of September for official talks and the dates will ... Read more...
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India can grow 8-9 percent despite challenges: Montek (Lead)
May 18th, 2012 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
New York, May 18 (IANS) India can grow at 8 to 9 percent for the next 20 years despite many domestic challenges, Indian Planning Commission's Deputy Chairman Montek ... Read more...
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India’s Dalveer Bhandari elected as World Court judge (Lead)
April 27th, 2012 - 11:43 pm ICT by IANS
New York/New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India's nominee, Justice Dalveer Bhandari, a sitting judge of the Supreme Court, has been elected to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the first ... Read more...
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Krishna meets UNGA chief, discusses Syria situation
February 15th, 2012 - 11:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) With violence in Syria worsening, India Wednesday said there cannot be a "one size fits all" solution and stressed on the resolution of the ... Read more...
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UN General Assembly chief heading to India
February 14th, 2012 - 11:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Amid a raging diplomatic row between Israel and Iran over the attack on Israeli personnel, the president of the 66th United Nations General Assembly ... Read more...
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PM satisfied with Chidambaram’s explanation
December 17th, 2011 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANS
On board Air India One, Dec 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday gave a virtual clean chit to Home Minister P. Chidambaram on the controversy over his alleged ... Read more...
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India beats China in UN election
November 23rd, 2011 - 10:13 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Nov 23 (IANS) In a keenly watched election in the United Nations General Assembly, India has squarely beaten China to win a seat on the Joint Inspection Unit, ... Read more...
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PM seeks Mamata’s help to sign Teesta pact with Bangladesh
September 28th, 2011 - 12:50 am ICT by IANS
On Board Air India One, Sep 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday said he would seek the help of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to resolve the ... Read more...
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PM appeals to parties to help pass economic legislation
September 27th, 2011 - 11:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Underlining the need to sustain 9 percent growth, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday appealed to political parties to work together to ensure the passage ... Read more...
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Another working birthday abroad for Manmohan
September 25th, 2011 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a famously reluctant birthday boy, will turn 79 Monday either in the high skies or in Frankfurt on his return ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh seeks UN reforms
September 24th, 2011 - 10:54 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday sought key reforms at the UN and global financial institutions to meet global challenges from economic downturn to terrorism. ... Read more...
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India calls for UN reforms, unrelenting war against terror (Roundup)
September 24th, 2011 - 10:41 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) Declaring that India stands ready to play its part in meeting global challenges from economic downturn to terrorism, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday sought ... Read more...
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Manmohan cautions against building walls of protectionism
September 24th, 2011 - 9:31 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) Noting that the world economy is in trouble, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday cautioned against allowing the slowdown to trigger the building of walls ... Read more...
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Rabbani’s killing reminder of dangers to Afghan peace: Manmohan
September 24th, 2011 - 9:25 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said the assassination of former Afghan president Burhanuddin Rabbani was "a chilling reminder" of the designs of the enemies ... Read more...
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Khurshid represents India at prayers for Rabbani
September 24th, 2011 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Law Minister Salman Khurshid Saturday represented India at a prayer ceremony in Kabul for former Afghan president Burhanuddin Rabbani, who was assassinated at his ... Read more...
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G-4 nations to keep up efforts for UNSC expansion
September 24th, 2011 - 8:34 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan, four aspirants of permanent membership of the UN Security Council have reiterated their common vision of an enlarged Security Council ... Read more...
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BRICS discuss steps to check non-communicable diseases
September 21st, 2011 - 6:32 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Sep 21 (IANS) Leaders of BRICS states - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - Wednesday held discussions to prepare a roadmap to tackle the menace of ... Read more...
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PM condemns Afghan leader Rabbani’s ’senseless’ killing
September 21st, 2011 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday condoled the death of Afghan leader Burhanuddin Rabbani, killed in a suicide blast at his house in Kabul Tuesday, ... Read more...
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PM leaves for UN General Assembly session
September 21st, 2011 - 1:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday left on a six-day visit to participate in the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
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PM’s departure statement for UN visit
September 21st, 2011 - 12:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Following is the text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement, ahead of his visit to the United Nations, issued Wednesday."I leave today on a ... Read more...
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PM to leave for UN meet Sep 21
September 20th, 2011 - 7:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will leave for New York Wednesday to attend the United Nations General Assembly session, where he will push for UN ... Read more...
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G4 to meet on UN reforms in New York
September 17th, 2011 - 11:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India, Germany, Brazil and Japan will meet on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York later this month ... Read more...
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India to raise economic crisis at UN, seek inclusive growth
September 17th, 2011 - 11:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will raise the issue of the global economic crisis and seek measures to foster and sustain inclusive growth when he ... Read more...
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India supports Libyan rebels at UN
September 17th, 2011 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India Saturday extended its support to the Transitional National Council (TNC) of Libya to attend the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in ... Read more...
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India to push for global counter-terrorism convention at UN
September 17th, 2011 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be visiting New York next week to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, when India will push ... Read more...
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Krishna likely to meet Khar, IBSA foreign ministers in US
September 14th, 2011 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sept 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna is set for hectic diplomacy in New York next week that could include meetings with Pakistani Foreign Minister Hinna ... Read more...
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PM may meet Obama, Gilani for bilateral talks in New York
September 13th, 2011 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly next week will see high-profile bilateral diplomacy as well ... Read more...
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Manmohan set to go to New York for UN meet
September 1st, 2011 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Against the backdrop of Security Council reforms gathering momentum and the world looking at India's leadership role in resolving complex global issues, Prime Minister ... Read more...
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Focusing on rural areas for non-communicable diseases: Azad
August 23rd, 2011 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Rural areas are now under the health ministry's focus for their large population vulnerable to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular and psychological ... Read more...
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UN General Assembly re-elects Ban Ki-moon as Secretary-General
June 22nd, 2011 - 8:14 am ICT by BNO News
UNITED NATIONS (BNO NEWS) -- The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday agreed to re-elect Ban Ki-moon as Secretary-General, his second consecutive term at the helm of the 192-member organization.Ban, 67, was ... Read more...
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