For the first time, an Indian diplomat has chaired the United Nations Secretary-General’s (UNSG) Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters (ABDM), meeting marking a significant milestone for India’s engagement in global …
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India Calls for Stronger Protection of Children’s Education During Armed Conflicts
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readIndia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, reaffirmed India’s “unwavering” commitment to protecting children affected by armed conflict and safeguarding their right “to learn, to grow, and …
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The Permanent Mission of India (PMI) to the United Nations commemorated the 12th International Day of Yoga at United Nations Headquarters in New York on June 18, 2026, bringing together …
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India Highlights Impact of Women Peacekeepers in UN Missions
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readIndia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, highlighted India’s longstanding commitment to advancing the role of women in peacekeeping and peacebuilding during the United Nations Security Council …
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UN Human Rights Office Reiterates Concerns Over Uyghur Rights in Xinjiang
by Vusala Abbasova 5 minutes readThe United Nations Human Rights Office has reiterated its concerns over what it describes as “severe” human rights violations against the Uyghur population in Xinjiang, also known as East Turkestan, …
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India Calls for More Analytical UNSC Reports, Renews Push for Reform
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readPermanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, underscored the significance of the General Assembly’s consideration of the Security Council’s Annual Report, noting that the process holds …
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Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman Elected President of 81st UN General Assembly Session
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe United Nations General Assembly on June 2 elected Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman as President of its eighty-first session, set to begin in September. Rahman secured 99 votes in …
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UN Warns of Funding Crisis as it Pushes “UN80 Initiative” to Strengthen Global Coordination
by UNIby UNI 3 minutes readThe United Nations has warned that its development coordination system is under severe financial pressure even as global demand for support continues to rise, urging urgent reforms under its new …
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India Calls for Urgent UN Security Council Reform Amid Growing Global Fragmentation
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readSpeaking at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on “Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-centered International System” on May 26, 2026, India’s …
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India Calls for ‘Zero Tolerance’ on Civilian Deaths at UNSC Debate
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndia has reiterated its call for “zero tolerance” toward the loss of civilian lives during armed conflicts at the annual United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Open Debate on the “Protection …