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EAM Jaishankar meets UN Secretary-General Guterres in New York

November 14, 2025 8:55 AM

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EAM Jaishankar meets UN Secretary-General Guterres in New York

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar valued the UN Secretary-General’s assessment of the current global order and its implications for multilateralism. He also appreciated his perspectives on various regional hotspots. The External Affairs Minister also thanked Mr Guterres for his clear and consistent support for India’s growth and development. ...

UN Troops Contributing Countries Conclave 2025 concludes in India with high-level talks

October 16, 2025 9:01 PM

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UN Troops Contributing Countries Conclave 2025 concludes in India with high-level talks

The three-day United Nations Troops Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Conclave 2025, hosted by the Indian Army, concluded today with high-level deliberations and a reaffirmation of the collective resolve to strengthen United Nations peacekeeping operations. On the last day of the conclave, President Droupadi Murmu interacted with the Chiefs and Representatives of UN Troop Contributing Nations during a Call-On at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President appreciated all the participating countries ...

July 18, 2023 6:35 PM

US national detained in North Korea after illegally crossing border: UN

A United Nations body has said, a US national has been detained in North Korea after crossing the border. The United Nations Command, which operates the Demilitarized Zone and joint security area (JSA) said, the man did not have authorization. It said, he is currently in North Korea's custody and they are working with their KPA counterparts to resolve this incident. The KPA is the Korean People's Army - North Korea's military. The Demilitarized Zone separates the two Kore...

July 4, 2023 7:34 PM

UN nuclear watchdog approves plans for release waste water from Fukushima disaster

A UN nuclear watchdog has approved plans by Japan to release waste water from the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said, the release complies with international standards and will have a negligible impact on the environment. The Fukushima facility is running out of storage space for the water, which was used to cool nuclear reactors. Japan's plan has been opposed by China and South Korea. IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi release...