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China unlikely to back India's bid for permanent UNSC seat: John Bolton
Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton has said that China is not ready to move when it comes to supporting India's bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council. Speaking to PTI Videos, Bolton said that attempts to change the composition of th…
China unlikely to back India's UNSC bid: Former US NSA John Bolton
John Bolton has indicated that China will not support India's permanent seat bid in the UN Security Council. He suggested that any expansion of permanent membership requires an amendment to the UN Charter. Bolton believes this amendment would likely be vetoed…
Congress objects to UN map depiction of Arunachal Pradesh
The Congress party in Arunachal Pradesh has raised strong objections regarding a United Nations map that designates the state as disputed territory. They firmly declare Arunachal Pradesh as an essential part of India, insisting that its sovereignty is inviola…
India slams Pak at UN , says J - K always been , is and will remain an internal matter
India calls for review of outdated UN mediation frameworks , says J - K is internal matter in response to Pakistan remarks
India calls Pakistan a Frankenstein state at U . N .; accuses it of supporting terrorism
India Calls Pakistan A Frankenstein State At UN , Rejects Kashmir Claims
'Monster bites back': India calls Pakistan a 'Frankenstein state' at UN; accuses it of supporting terrorism
India sharply criticised Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of sponsoring terrorism and describing it as a "Frankenstein state" that is shocked when its "own monster bites back."
From its deep roots in ancient India, yoga has become truly universal: Guterres
The United Nations celebrated the International Day of Yoga with a focus on healthy aging. UN chief Antonio Guterres emphasised yoga's universal benefits for millions across faiths. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, s…
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty declares the moon ‘the province of all mankind’ and bans any nation from owning it — yet it created no court, no police and no referee anywhere off Earth to enforce the rule
Signed in 1967 by the United States, Soviet Union and United Kingdom, the Outer Space Treaty bans any nation from owning the Moon — but created no court, police force or referee to enforce the rule. Six decades later, that gap is the central problem in space …
BABBLES: Nepal’s Affection for “Underdeveloped” Status
By Babbler The government has requested the United Nations to retain Nepal’s status as an “underdeveloped” country for another three years. Although Nepal was scheduled to graduate to the status of a “developing country,” the government chose to delay the tra…
Africa could be home to nearly half the world's young people by 2100, new data shows
Africa's population has grown more than sixfold since 1950 and is projected to keep expanding through the end of the century — even as growth slows across most of the world — according to a Pew Research Center analysis published last week.Drawing on United Na…
India recalls World War II sacrifices , peacekeeping contributions at UN , backs multilateralism
Will support early resolution to Ukraine, West Asia conflicts: PM Modi; Cyprus backs India's bid for reformed UNSC
At a joint press meeting with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to peace, dialogue, and diplomacy in resolving global conflicts
China’s AI Governance Offensive Threatens U.S. Tech Leadership
China’s diplomats are on an “AI governance” offensive. At a May 5 United Nations meeting, China’s vice minister of science and technology championed China’s role in shaping U.N.-led frameworks that determine how the technology should be built and used. Just a…
UN cuts India's 2026 GDP forecast to 6.4%, still among fastest-growing economies
UN lowers India's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 6.4%, citing global challenges, but India's economy remains among the fastest-growing.
UN cuts India's 2026 GDP forecast to 6.4 pc, still among fastest-growing economies
The United Nations has lowered India's economic growth forecast for 2026 to 6.4 percent. This adjustment reflects global uncertainties and economic shocks from the West Asia crisis. Despite this, India remains one of the world's fastest-growing major economie…
UN lowers forecast for global economic growth
Responding to Middle East crises and rising oil prices, the United Nations has lowered its forecast for global economic growth.
Global Market: U.N. cuts global growth forecast as Middle East crisis fuels inflation risks
The UN has lowered its global growth forecast to 2.5% for 2026, warning that Middle East tensions are fueling inflation, disrupting supply chains, and weighing on economic activity worldwide. Inflation is expected to rise across both developed and emerging ma…
Press Release | Developing economies bear the brunt of Middle East conflict as growth slows and inflation rises, UN warns
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Modi allies push for bigger families despite India’s 1.4-billion population
Even though the United Nations projects India’s population will keep rising for about four decades, peaking at around 1.7 billion, some policymakers and Hindu groups say the shift away from smaller families should begin now
Monitoring land degradation by soil salinity using Sentinel-2 satellite data and GIS techniques: A case study of Sabkhat Ghuwaymid, Saudi Arabia
Soil salinity drives land degradation and vegetation loss, posing a significant challenge for agriculture and global efforts to combat desertification. Enhancing land degradation monitoring methodologies is essential and aligns with the mission of the United …
MoS for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh meets UN Chief Antonio Guterres
Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh met UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in New York. The meeting occurred during the International Migration Review Forum. Singh also delivered India's national statement and highlighted India's digital innovation in migra…