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UN warns drone attacks drive surge in civilian deaths in Sudan

May 11, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The United Nations human rights chief warned on Monday that widening and intensifying violence in Sudan, as well as the rising use of drones, could lead to more death and displacement. “The international community is on notice that, unless action is taken without delay, this conflict is on the cusp of entering yet […]

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India places migrant welfare at core of migration governance: Kirti Vardhan Singh

May 8, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: India has adopted a “holistic approach” to migration governance, placing the “welfare, protection and empowerment of emigrants at its core”, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said at a special event organised by India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations on the sidelines of the second International Migration Review Forum […]

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MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh holds ‘productive meeting’ with UN Chief Guterres on IMRF sidelines

May 8, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: India’s Minister of State of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) to discuss issues of mutual concern. After the meeting, Singh took to social media platform X and wrote: “Had a productive meeting with Secretary General of United Nations HE […]

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India’s resolve to fight terrorism ‘strong as ever’: Kirti Vardhan Singh

May 8, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday led a commemoration marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, which he described as a strong response to Pakistan for allegedly supporting and sheltering terrorists. Addressing the gathering, Singh said India’s resolve to combat terrorism remained “as strong as ever”. The event, organised at India’s UN Mission, paid […]

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North Korea not bound to any treaty on non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, KCNA reports

May 7, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: North Korea is not bound to any treaty on non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, state media KCNA reported on Thursday, as Pyongyang continues to reject international pressure and sanctions to dismantle its nuclear programme. Kim Song, North Korea’s permanent representative to the United Nations, said in a statement that the U.S. and some countries […]

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Rubio calls Hormuz resolution test for UN, urges against vetoes

May 6, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday called a U.S.-proposed U.N. resolution demanding Iran stop attacks and laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz a test of the utility of the United Nations and urged China and Russia not to repeat vetoes. U.N. Security Council members began closed talks on Tuesday on […]

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US wants curbs on China as a condition for paying UN dues, report says

April 29, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The United States has outlined specific conditions for releasing billions of dollars in unpaid contributions to the United Nations, including demands for greater cost-cutting and measures to limit China’s influence within the organization, according to a report published Tuesday by a development news agency. The U.S. has reportedly outlined nine “quick-hit” reforms in […]

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Pakistan: Muslim Man Forcefully Married to 16-Year-Old Hindu Girl

July 14, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: One Muslim boy in Sindh Province of Pakistan abducted a 16-year-old Hindu girl and forcefully got married to her. After the abduction, An extremist Muslim boy forced her to accept Islam first. Soon after the Hindu girl was allegedly kidnapped in Unnar Muhalla, Qazi Ahmed town, members of the Hindu community took to the […]

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Alert Everyone! Air Pollution kills nearly seven million people every year

September 23, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The United Nations (UN) Health Agency the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed concerns about consistently rising Air Pollution in the World. The WHO in a statement said that “Air Pollution kills an estimated 7 million people every year, and it is one of the biggest environmental threats to human health’ alongside climate change.” […]

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Around 17 percent of Bangladesh will be submerged by rising sea levels by 2050

September 14, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) shared very important information on climate change’s effect on Bangladesh. UNHCHR Michelle Bachelet has mentioned that around 17 percent of Bangladesh will be submerged by rising sea levels by 2050, and will deprive 20 million people of their homes. This information was presented at […]

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