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TopicUN General Assembly

Topic: UN General Assembly

At UN, Jaishankar highlights India’s right to self-defence, calls out West for ‘lectures’ over energy

EAM didn’t name Pakistan, but noted India’s counter-terror ops, said UN system was in crisis & ‘better off’ nations have been lecturing while insulating themselves from energy issues.

ThePrint Quiz 21 September, 2025: International Day of Peace

What was UN’s 1st mission? Which country contributes largest number of troops? On International Day of Peace, take this quiz by ThePrint to test your knowledge of UN peacekeeping.

Belgium to recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly

After similar moves by Australia, Britain, Canada, and France, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said Tuesday that the decision will add to international pressure on Israel.

India calls out ‘fanatical mindset’ after Pakistan ex-diplomat refers to Kashmir as ‘occupied’ at UN meet

On International Day to Combat Islamophobia, India & Pakistan spar on religious discrimination, bigotry and attacks at an informal meeting of the UN General Assembly.

US urges countries to say no on rival European bid for action as UN vote on Ukraine looms ahead

The US described its resolution as 'a forward-looking resolution focused on one simple idea: ending the war'. The draft pits it against the EU on their resolution on the war in Ukraine.

It’s time for India to lead from the front and have more voices in the multilateral fora

Despite its significant contributions to social innovation and development, India’s representation in global social impact fora remains disproportionately modest, compared to peers.

India backs Palestine for UN membership, Israel envoy’s fiery speech ends with shredding of UN charter

The draft resolution, put forth by UAE, saw support of 143 of 193 member states while 9 countries, including US & Israel, voted against it, and 25 abstained.

‘Political convenience’ can’t determine response to terror, says Jaishankar at UN amid Canada row

Respect for territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs cannot be exercises in cherry picking, he asserts at 78th UN General Assembly.

‘Not a fence-sitter’: India abstains from UN vote on Russian invasion of Ukraine

Several experts have said that India’s decision was a necessary continuation of its strategy to not directly criticise Russia and show consistency in its policies.

India rejects Russia’s call for secret ballot on Ukraine in UN General Assembly

Moscow’s demand was rejected after 107 UN member states votes in favor of holding a public vote. Only 13 nations opposed, 39 abstained & remaining - including Russia & China - did not vote.

On Camera

Why Tejashwi Yadav failed—Bihar changed, RJD didn’t

RJD, once a prominent representative of Mandal politics, now finds itself in a political era where welfare, good governance, and new aspirations are overshadowing old caste equations.

As govt starts rolling back Quality Control Orders, a look at adverse impact they had, mainly on MSMEs

Between 2016 and 2025, around 700 QCOs were issued by the government. Now, it has withdrawn 69 of them.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.