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TopicUnited Nations

Topic: United Nations

Covid pandemic could lead to 1 billion living in extreme poverty by 2030, says UN study

The study, however, also found that investment in a set of focused Sustainable Development Goals over the next 10 years could exceed development trajectory to the pre-pandemic era.

People have a right to demonstrate peacefully—UN spokesperson on farmers’ protest

Stephane Dujarric's remarks came while he was responding to a question on farmers' protest, even as India has called remarks by foreign leaders on the protests as 'ill-informed'.

Why India wants UN to stop being ‘selective’ with Abrahamic religions, not take sides

India feels that Islamophobia, anti-Semitism and Christianophobia are implicitly being placed on a pedestal.

As NCB continues arrests, India votes at UN to declare cannabis a less dangerous drug

Experts say India's move to have cannabis removed from Schedule IV of 1961 UN convention could soften its stand on the plant drug, but will have no impact on laws unless they are amended.

Vaccine can’t undo Covid damage that will stretch for decades, says UN chief Guterres

Addressing the UN General Assembly, Guterres pointed out that extreme poverty is rising, the threat of famine looms and the world faces the biggest global recession in eight decades.

India says UNGA fails to acknowledge hatred, violence against Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism

At a UNGA session on 'Culture of Peace', India pointed out that UN resolutions on important issues speak only of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.

US accuses China of seeking to undo North Korea sanctions

The US relationship with Beijing has soured as Donald Trump has sought to blame China for the Covid pandemic & pressure it over the erosion of democratic freedoms in Hong Kong.

A billion people have no legal identity, but this new app can change that

The United Nations wants everyone to have a legal identity by 2030.

Donors pledge $13 billion for Afghanistan as US looks to exit

About 70 countries & 30 international organisations offered $3.3 billion for 2021, with commitments expected to be the same for the next 4 years, says the UN.

India slams Pakistan over its history of harbouring terrorists, reminds of Abbottabad

The Indian Ambassador said this in response to Islamabad's UN envoy meeting Guterres to hand over the dossier from the Pakistan govt that alleged India was promoting terrorism.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

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.