UN General Assembly

India’s EAM S. Jaishankar Delivers Strong Warning to Pakistan at UN General Assembly

During the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York, India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar delivered a pointed message to Pakistan, highlighting the consequences of its longstanding policies on terrorism. In his nearly twenty-minute address, he underscored the detrimental impact of Islamabad's actions on both its...

PM Modi Unlikely To Meet Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus During Sidelines Of UN General Assembly

In a recent development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not anticipated to meet Muhammad Yunus, the interim chief of the Bangladesh government, during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly next week, according to sources familiar with the situation. Earlier this month, Bangladesh formally requested a meeting between the two leaders,...

India Lifts 800 Million Out of Poverty ‘Simply by Smartphone,’ UNGA President Praises Digital Revolution

Dennis Francis, the President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, praised India for its efforts in utilizing digitization to accelerate development, noting that in the last five to six years, India had pulled 800 million people out of poverty. He emphasized the ease with which individuals in...

At UNGA, 32 abstain including India from vote on resolution over Ukraine

India voted against a resolution in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) urging Ukraine to achieve comprehensive, just, and long-term peace. Countries condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a 'historic vote' at the UNGA on Thursday. The assembly demanded that Moscow leave Kyiv "immediately," emphasising the importance of achieving comprehensive,...