India wins elections to two UN subsidiary bodies

India wins elections to two UN subsidiary (सहायक) bodies

UNITED NATIONS: India has won elections to two subsidiary bodies of a UN organ focussed on social and economic issues.     India along with 12 other members was elected to the Committee for

United Nation Recognizes 2017 as Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

United Nation Recognizes 2017 as Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

The United Nations 70th General Assembly has recognized the year 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.  The declaration by the UN of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development is a unique opportunity to raise awareness among decision-

UNSC approves Resolution to deploy UN observers in Aleppo

UNSC approves Resolution to deploy UN observers in Aleppo The United Nations Security Council on December 19, 2016, unanimously approved a resolution to deploy UN observers to the Syrian city of Aleppo.The resolution taken during a session at the council’s headquarters in New York, stated that UN monitors sent to Aleppo would be carrying out “adequate, neutral monitoring and direct observation” on

UN Secretary General designate Antonio Guterres to be sworn on Monday

UN Secretary General designate Antonio Guterres to be sworn on Monday United Nations: Antonio Guterres, a former Portuguese Prime Minister will be sworn in on Monday as the next UN Secretary General, succeeding Ban Ki-moon as the ninth chief of the 71-year old world body. President of the UN General Assembly Peter Thomson will administer the Oath of Office to Guterres, 67, at a

UN Votes By Strong Majority To Demand End To Syria Carnage

UN Votes By Strong Majority To Demand End To Syria Carnage . UNITED NATIONS:  The UN General Assembly on Friday adopted by a strong majority a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Syria and urgent deliveries of life-saving aid. The measure drafted by Canada passed by a

Fresh Congo Rebel Violence Displaces 13,000: UN

Fresh Congo Rebel Violence Displaces 13,000: UN GENEVA:  Fresh fighting between rebels in the Republic of Congo and government forces has displaced an estimated 13,000 people, the United Nations refugee agency said on Friday. The violence has been concentrated in the country's southeast, where members of the Ninja Nsiloulou militia have battled the army, according to UNHCR.  "We are

India Pledges Aid To UN Relief Agency For Palestinian Refugees

India Pledges Aid To UN Relief Agency For Palestinian Refugees UNITED NATIONS:  India pledged USD 1.25 million to the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees as it voiced concern over the fragile situation and ongoing conflicts in the Middle east region that is aggravating problems of refugees. A total of 20 donors today announced contributions, or their intention to contribute, to the

United Nations launches strategy to minimise environmental footprint of its peace operations

United Nations launches strategy to minimise environmental footprint of its peace operations , 

The United Nations Department of Field Support (DFS) on 29 November 2016 launched a new strategy to maximize its peace operations' efficiency in the use of natural resources. The strategy will also help in minimizing peace operations' risk to people, societies and ecosystems. The step was taken to highlight the significance of environmental protection and management in the work of peacekeeping

US President-Elect Donald Trump Fills Top Jobs For His Administration

US President-Elect Donald Trump Fills Top Jobs For His Administration

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he would name retired Marine Corps General James Mattis as defense secretary. The following is a list of Republican Trump's selections for top jobs in his administration. All the posts but that of national security adviser require Senate confirmation:

Aadhaar critical step in enabling fairer access: UN

Aadhaar critical step in enabling fairer access: UN ,UNITED NATIONS: India's unique identification programme Aadhaar is a "critical" step in enabling fairer access to government services and has "tremendous potential" for fostering inclusion, according to a UN report. "The decision of India in 2010 to launch the Aadhaar programme to enrol the biometric identifying data of all its 1.2 billion citizens

Yemen govt accepts UN deal to end civil war

The Yemeni government  accepted a UN-proposed peace agreement to end civil war in the country. However, it set a pre-condition that the Houthi rebels and ex-President Ali Abdullah Saleh need to sign the deal by August 7. Notably, the deal abolishes the supreme political council set up jointly by Saleh and the rebels, and nullifies all its decisions. The announcement came after a high-level meeting in Riyadh chaired by

CAG of India signs 11 UN Audit reports

Shri Shashi Kant Sharma, Comptroller & Auditor General of India, is currently in New York to attend the 70thRegular Session of the United Nations’ Board of Auditors, held at the UN headquarters, New York.  Shri. Shashi Kant Sharma, along with Auditor Generals of Tanzania, Shri. Mussa Juma Assad and of the United Kingdom, Shri. Amyas Morse approved and signed 11 UN Audit reports today, as approved by the

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Supreme Court notice to Centre, RBI and CBI on plea on Participatory-notes

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court today sought responses from the Centre, RBI, market regulator SEBI and CBI on a plea seeking a direction that the offshore portfolio investors, who invest in the Indian stock market through participatory-notes, should not be allowed to withdraw the money till further orders. A bench of Justices Dipak Misra and C Nagappan issued the notice on the interim application, which was

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annual "State of the World's Children" report, the UN children's agency

UNITED NATIONS: The world must focus more on helping the poorest children to build on progress achieved in health and education over the past 25 years, UNICEF said today. In its annual "State of the World's Children" report, the UN children's agency took stock of important gains such as a 53 percent drop in infant mortality since 1990 and a dramatic reduction in extreme poverty. But without a sharper