The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations organized a special event on November 22nd in New York to celebrate “Hindi Diwas 2024.” This occasion also marked the 75th anniversary of …
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Visiting Indian Lawmakers Meet Community Leaders and Attend Meetings at the United Nations in New York
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe 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 …
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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 5 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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India’s Foreign Minister Characterizes ‘Terrorism, Extremism, and Separatism’ as ‘Three Evils’
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndia’s Foreign Minister, S. Jaishankar, emphasized that peace and stability are essential for development while highlighting “terrorism, extremism, and separatism,” as “three evils,” that must be addressed to foster trade …
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United Nations Member States Reflect on Mahatma Gandhi’s Values on the International Day of Non-Violence
by SAH Special Correspondent 4 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, Special to South Asian Herald 4 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 3 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 SAH Special Correspondent 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 SAH Special Correspondent 6 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, …