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'Modi's US visit to focus on innovation, digital economy'

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 13:43

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to interact with technology and business leaders and focus on innovation, digital economy and renewable energy during his US trip next month, a top Indian diplomat has said.

Five new nations join UNSC as members

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 07:21

Five new countries joined the UN Security Council (UNSC) as non-permanent members starting from the new year, while Jordan assumed Thursday the rotating presidency of the Council for January.

Palestinians cast first vote at UN Assembly

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 12:45

The Palestinians cast a UN General Assembly vote for the first time and claimed the moment as a new step in their quest for full recognition by the global body.

Five Indian-Americans score victories in US polls

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 12:02

At least five Indian-American candidates scored victories in Tuesday`s US polls with three of them becoming legislators in two states and two others winning elections to local bodies.

India dismisses Pak attempt to rake up Kashmir at UNGA

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 19:17

India has dismissed as "unwarranted" Pakistan`s attempt to rake up the Kashmir issue at the UN General Assembly.

U.N. approves network to monitor near-Earth objects

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 16:21

The U.N. General Assembly has reportedly set up an international network to monitor near-Earth objects and alter their trajectories to prevent impact.

German, Brazilian UN draft urges halt to excessive spying

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 09:15

Germany and Brazil circulated a draft resolution to a UN General Assembly committee that calls for an end to excessive electronic surveillance, data collection and other gross invasions of privacy.

188 nations back UN vote against US Cuba embargo

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 08:56

A record-equalling 188 countries on Tuesday backed an annual UN General Assembly vote condemning the five-decade-old US embargo against communist Cuba.

Germany, Brazil to propose anti-spying resolution at UN

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 09:15

Germany and Brazil are drafting a UN General Assembly resolution that would demand an end to excessive spying and invasion of privacy after a former US intelligence contractor revealed massive international surveillance programs, UN diplomats said on Friday.

Five new members elected to UNSC

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 10:16

The UN General Assembly elected Chad, Chile, Lithuania, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia to a two-year term in the UN Security Council.

India calls for timely reform of global financial institutions

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 14:09

India has called for timely reform of global financial institutions, saying it will give "real voice" and participation to developing countries.

Pakistan calls for end to US drone strikes

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 15:55

Pakistan`s envoy to UN Masood Khan said the war against terrorism must be waged within the framework of international law and called for an end to US drone strikes in Pakistan.