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Thursday, November 6, 2025
TopicUnited Nations

Topic: United Nations

Indian economy could recover to 6.6% next fiscal, new UN report predicts

The recovery will come due to a combination of fiscal stimulus and financial sector reforms, says the UN report. South Asia’s growth is also expected to rebound.

Why India is home to millions of refugees but doesn’t have a policy for them

Most South Asian countries do not have a national, regional or international policy for the protection of refugees, without officially disclosing why.

Mamata challenges Modi govt to conduct UN-monitored referendum over CAA-NRC

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said the BJP government will have to quit if it fails such a "mass vote" over the amended Citizenship Act and the proposed nationwide NRC.

UN investigators unable to verify claims over Iran’s role in Saudi Aramco attack

The attack on Saudi Aramco facilities in September had raised questions about the Gulf nation's role as an anchor of stability in global energy markets.

India climbs one spot in human development rankings but ranks low on gender parity index

Report released by United Nations notes that India has lost over 26 per cent of its human development index score due to various inequalities.

COP25, UN ‘s climate change conclave, kick-starts year-long effort to ‘save the world’

For the next two weeks, several stakeholders will hold discussions about the path forward in combating climate change.   

Top polluter China in focus as UN climate talks begin in Madrid

As climate warnings become more severe, the focus is shifting from creating more green power toward stopping emissions, putting a harsher spotlight on China.

India reiterates its ‘strong support’ for Palestine, urges dialogue with Israel

Ahead of International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People, PM Modi says India stands with efforts to form a state that peacefully co-exists with Israel.

Indian diaspora is 17.5 million strong, the highest from a single country: UN report

Global Migration Report 2020 says total number of migrants in the world is estimated at 270 million. The US is the top destination, with 51 million.

United Nations must give ‘blue passports’ to Syrian refugees

Having a basic form of ID would allow many refugees to travel to havens and escape human traffickers, to open bank accounts, apply for visas and find employment.

On Camera

Nehru is suddenly back in the news. This time, the BJP could not criticise him

The BJP often names him as the architect of India’s many shortcomings and failures, which are amplified on TV news. However, this week, Nehru’s words echoed across television after two very different victories.

What does NCLAT order mean for data-sharing ban, penalty imposed by CCI on Meta & WhatsApp

On 4 November 2025, NCLAT bench, comprising Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Member Arun Baroka, noted that WhatsApp and Meta are distinct legal entities.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.