The fourth edition of the Dr. Hansa Mehta Memorial Lecture was held on March 6, 2026, at the United Nations Headquarters, in New York, focusing on the theme “Breaking Barriers …
South Asia & UN
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“Dignity of Work” Exhibition at United Nations Headquarters Showcases Oil Paintings by Rahul Sur
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readAn exhibition titled “Dignity of Work,” featuring oil paintings by former United Nations official Rahul Sur, is on display from February 2 to 27 at United Nations Headquarters in New …
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Exclusive: United Nations Leadership to Join India-AI Impact Summit 2026 as Global South Shapes AI Governance Dialogue
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readAs the global conversation on artificial intelligence intensifies within multilateral forums, the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 emerges as a defining moment for the Global South. With the United Nations Secretary-General …
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Zohran Mamdani Announces Leadership Appointments Including Nisha Agarwal as Commissioner of MOPD
by SAH Staff Reporter 6 minutes readNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced three new appointments to lead key agencies and offices across city government. The appointments include Indian American Nisha Agarwal as Commissioner of …
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India Featured on UN Honor Roll 2026 for Timely Payment of Regular Budget Contributions
by SAH Special Correspondent 1 minutes readIndia continues to be recognized by the United Nations on its Honor Roll as a Member State that has paid its regular budget contributions in full and on time. The …
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India’s Permanent Mission to UN Marks World Hindi Day in New York, Highlights Global Reach of Hindi
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe Permanent Mission of India (PMI) to the United Nations hosted a commemorative event on February 2, 2026, to mark World Hindi Day at its premises in New York. India’s …
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Deccan Centre for International Relations Launched in Chennai to Focus on South India’s Global Engagement
by SAH Special Correspondent 4 minutes readThe Deccan Centre for International Relations (Deccan Centre), an independent think tank under the Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), was formally inaugurated on January 30, 2026, at the …
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India Reaffirms Two-State Solution, Highlights Gaza Reconstruction and Situations in Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen at UNSC
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readPermanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, reaffirmed that India has consistently supported a “sovereign, independent, viable” Palestine, living side by side in “peace and security” …
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India’s Permanent Mission to United Nations Hosts Republic Day Reception to Mark 77th Republic Day
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Permanent Mission of India organized a Republic Day reception on January 26, 2026, in New York to mark the 77th Republic Day of India, commemorating the adoption of the …
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At UN Security Council, India Defends Operation Sindoor, Rejects Pakistan’s Claims, Calls for Stronger Rule of Law and UN Reforms
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readPermanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, has stated that India’s actions during Operation Sindoor were “measured, non-escalatory, and responsible,” and were focused on “dismantling the …