Tag: United Nations
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India is against the UN sending a “special envoy” to fight Islamophobia
India’s Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj, referring to her country as “a proud champion of pluralism,” expressed opposition to the creation of a “special envoy” position on a particular religion at the United Nations today.
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India criticises Pakistan at the UNGA, referring to allusions to Ram Mandir and the CAA as “broken records.”
United Nations: After Pakistan’s ambassador to the UN made references to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya during remarks in the Assembly on Friday (local time), India blasted Pakistan during a UN General Assembly session, calling it a “broken record” that stays stagnant while the world advances.
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Ruchira Kamboj: As the UN passes a resolution on “Measures to combat Islamophobia,” India denounces all kinds of religiophobia
India’s permanent representative to the UN stated that the nation vehemently condemns all forms of religiophobia, including anti-Semitism, Christianophobia, and Islamophobia, and that it opposes all anti-Hindu, anti-Buddhist, and anti-Sikh sentiments. The representative also cautioned against splitting the international community into religious groups.
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UNGA President: An upsurge in hate crimes and conflicts is being fuelled by intolerance, xenophobia, and hate speech
President Dennis Francis of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) called on the international community to reject racism and xenophobia in all of their shapes and forms, including Islamophobia. He emphasized that the exponential growth in hate crimes, conflict, and social marginalization is being driven by intolerance, xenophobia, and hate speech.
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According to KCNA, North Korea’s Kim Jong Un supervises air warfare exercises and encourages readiness for battle
SEOUL: Following the conclusion of joint yearly drills involving South Korea and the United States earlier this week, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed air warfare exercises on Friday and encouraged “realistic” preparation for the fight, official media KCNA reported on Saturday. Kim reportedly said that “only realistic training directly related to warfare can…
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It is essential that less healthful foods and drinks have front-of-pack labeling
On March 15, we mark World Consumer Rights Day to raise awareness of, respect for, and defense of consumer rights. An essential consumer right that aids in decision-making is the right to information. Ensuring the protection of this right requires providing accurate and truthful information about any product or service.
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NSA Doval spoke on captive release and humanitarian aid to Gaza while in Israel: MEA
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Friday that National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval’s travel to Israel at the start of Ramadan carried out Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts, who is eager to promote peace and stability in the area. NSA Doval and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about the…
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Town in the DR Congo shut off due to rebel raids is overwhelmed
Situated in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, wedged between Lake Kivu and the Masisi highlands, the town of Minova has been cut off from the rest of the nation by warfare between rebels and government forces as well as crumbling infrastructure. Since M23 (“March 23”) rebels cut off all of the Democratic Republic…
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World Consumer Rights Day 2024: Overview of the Event, Its History, and Six Essential Rights
Worldwide celebrations of World Consumer Rights Day take place on March 15 each year. This day, as its name implies, is meant to serve as a reminder to provide proper information about the amount, quality, potency, purity, price, and standard of the item, as well as the significance of safeguarding consumer rights. By bringing consumers’…
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India climbs 14 spots to rank 108 out of 193 nations on the Gender Inequality Index 2022
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has issued the Gender Inequality Index (GII) 2022, and India is ranked 108th out of 193 nations with a score of 0.437.