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Sunday, October 5, 2025
TopicUnited Nations

Topic: United Nations

Following Biden’s win, UN chief Antonio Guterres seeks to stay on for second term

Guterres assumed office in January 2017 for a five-year term. Diplomats say he was waiting for the results of the US presidential election before coming to a decision.

All about the UN Security Council and India’s two-year term as non-permanent member

India officially began its two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council on 1 January, after being elected in June.

Indian economy could be most resilient in south, southwest Asia subregion, says UN report

India's fast-growing telecom and digital space, in particular, could see a faster rebound, according to a report compiled by UNESCAP.

India pursued scientific evidence-based approach to tackle Covid, says Harsh Vardhan

The Union Health Minister was speaking at a virtual event of Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).

Our vaccine production, delivery capacity will be used to help all humanity — India at UN

Addressing UN's session on Covid, Vikas Swarup said the ongoing crisis had 'laid bare' the gaps that exist in global cooperation & governance structures of multilateral organisations.

Need to press ‘refresh’ button on United Nations, says External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

At Carnegie’s Global Technology Summit, Jaishankar says the world is becoming more bilateral and plurilateral in the absence of reform of the multilateral UN.

Australia excluded from global climate change summit as policies lag

Australia's PM Scott Morrison wasn’t invited to speak at the United Nations Climate Action Summit because he hadn’t come up with an ambitious enough pledge.

Over 80 mn people displaced globally till mid-2020, Covid worsened challenges, says UN

According to the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR, some of the measures to curb Covid spread made it harder for refugees to reach safety.

Need roadmap to put in place system to deal with future pandemics – India at UN

Speaking at UNGA’s session on 'Global Health and Foreign Policy, India emphasised on barriers to equitable access to affordable medicines and new technologies.

Curbing gender violence must find place in govts’ larger Covid strategy

The UN’s resources can only enhance existing mechanisms. The need of the hour is increased govt investment for prevention and response to gender-based violence.

On Camera

The RSS should be instrumental in bringing a revolution in India: Jayaprakash Narayan

On 3 November 1977, socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan delivered an address to RSS swayamsevaks in Patna, challenging the Sangh to transcend Hindu communalism and embrace a national vision.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.