South Asia & UN

The Permanent Mission of India (PMI) to the United Nations celebrated World Hindi Day on February 13, 2025, in New York, under the theme “Multilingualism and the Promotion of Hindi …

New Jersey State Assembly swore in its first Indian American of Sikh heritage, Balvir Singh, a Democrat who represents the 7th District alongside Assemblywoman Carol Murphy. Assemblyman Singh takes the seat …

The President of the 79th UN General Assembly (PGA), Philemon Yang, is visiting India from February 4-7, 2025, highlighting the growing significance of India-UN relations.  During his visit, PGA Yang …

India has once again secured a place on the “Honor Roll,” of the United Nations (UN), for fulfilling its regular budget assessment on time and in full. This recognition highlights …

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian American vocalist Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon on winning the Grammy Award for Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album for her album Triveni …

India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, has expressed optimism following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Gaza, along with the release of hostages.  …

Donald Trump’s return to the White House as the 47th President of the United States has sent ripples through global markets—especially across India’s technology and AI sectors. Known for his …

Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, has emphasized the critical role of global partnerships in bridging the North-South divide and advancing sustainable development. On January …

On January 2, 2025, Pakistan began its eighth term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2025–26 term. Pakistan will preside over the 15-member …