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TopicUnited Nations

Topic: United Nations

At UN convention, scientists propose global indicator to measure droughts

UNCCD lead scientist Barron Joseph Orr proposes a three-tier system for establishing a drought indicator.

Need to tackle land degradation to maintain global peace, says top UN official

At UN convention to combat desertification, Under-Secretary-General Ibrahim Thiaw says shrinking land resources result in social, ethnic conflicts.

Modi to address UN on 27 September, will steer clear of ‘internal issue’ Kashmir

PM Narendra Modi's UN General Assembly speech will focus on cross-border terrorism and Pakistan's 'role' in spreading terror in India.

Activist from Kerala, Vishnu PR, gets ‘Green Ticket’ to attend UN Youth Climate summit

Vishnu P.R is among 100 youngsters being invited to participate in the first UN Youth Climate Summit, a platform to showcase solutions for climate change.

Pakistan demands Priyanka Chopra be removed as UN Goodwill Ambassador for Peace

Pakistan's human rights minister called for Priyanka Chopra's removal on the grounds that she publicly endorsed India's decision on Kashmir and "supported a nuclear threat".

Food supply under threat, UN climate agency urges world to go vegan

According to the IPCC, the world may not have a lot of time to prevent food from running out.

UN in talks with India & Pakistan following tensions over Modi govt’s move on Kashmir

The UN said it is engaging with both countries at “various levels” and has also received a letter from Pakistan foreign minister raising the issue.

Karachi to Balochistan, Pakistanis battle state as they wait for ‘missing’ family members

Pakistan has refused to sign the UN International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance despite promises.

Brazil’s president wants to deforest the Amazon, and the UN has few options to stop him

The Amazon is a crucial carbon sink, which makes responding to Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro's deforestation efforts a matter of international responsibility.

On Malala Day, a look back at her powerful UN speech that continues to inspire

Soon after her speech at the UN headquarters, 12 July was declared by the international agency as Malala Day to honour the young activist.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.