The Consulate General of India in New York hosted a meet-and-greet between visiting Indian Members of Parliament, and Indian American community leaders, on November 7, 2024. The delegation of Indian …
South Asia & UN
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U.S. Senate Candidate from New York Calls for Equitable Representation of the Global South at the United Nations
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readDiane Sare, an independent U.S. Senate candidate from New York representing the Lyndon LaRouche Party, has criticized the United States’ actions at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), calling for …
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United Nations Member States Reflect on Mahatma Gandhi’s Values on the International Day of Non-Violence
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readUnited Nations: On October 2, 2024, in honor of the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, United Nations Member States gathered to observe the International Day of Non-Violence. The event was hosted …
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The Great Nepali Diaspora: Making Strides for the Nepali Community in New York and Rest of the World
by Preeti Adhikary 6 minutes readThe last two weeks have been a whirlwind, especially in New York. Along with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and Climate Week, there are tons of fringe activities happening …
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World leaders express support for India’s bid to be a permanent member of the UN Security Council
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readAt the recently concluded 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in New York, world leaders expressed strong support for reforming the UN Security Council (UNSC), advocating for the …
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Sri Lanka’s UN Envoy says developing nations face a debt crisis, hindering their SDG goals
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readSri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Mohan Pieris, highlighted that despite consensus on the “Pact for the Future,” the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) convenes amidst “profound global …
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‘Brand India is doing well’: India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readOn the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Reliance Foundation in partnership with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), the United Nations in India, and the …
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‘Pakistan’s cross-border terrorism policy will never succeed’ warns India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar at UNGA
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readAsserting that “Terrorism is antithetical of everything the world stands for” India’s Foreign Minister, S Jaishankar while addressing the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 28, …
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Bhutan’s Prime Minister hails India’s ‘steadfast’ support in the Himalayan Kingdom’s development journey
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readBhutan’s Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, hailed India as Bhutan’s “closest friend and neighbor,” expressing deep appreciation for India’s “steadfast,” friendship and support in Bhutan’s development journey from the very beginning. …
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Chief Advisor of Bangladesh credits the youth for gaining independence from ‘autocratic and undemocratic regime’ in his UNGA address
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readChief Advisor to the Government of Bangladesh, Professor Muhammad Yunus, emphasized the pivotal role of the Bangladeshi people, particularly the youth, in securing the nation’s independence from an “autocratic and …