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International Yoga Day 2019: PM Narendra Modi to Lead Celebrations in Ranchi Today, UN to Hold 'Yoga With Gurus' Event

PM Narendra Modi will attend the International Yoga Day programme at Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi.

Jamal Khashoggi Killing: Have Credible Evidence to Link Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman to Journalist's Murder, Says UN Report

The UN report described the killing of Jamal Khashoggi as "an international crime".

Global Day of Parents 2019: Date, Theme and Significance of Parents' Day

The Global Day of Parents is observed on the 1st of June every year, to honour the ones who’ve stood by you. This day celebrates the parent's selfless involvement to power a child’s journey. The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 to honour parents all over the world.

International Day of UN Peacekeepers: A Solemn Day To Honour Peacekeepers on May 29

May 29 marks the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. This year’s theme, “Protecting Civilians, Protecting Peace,” coincides with the 20th anniversary of the “…first time the Security Council explicitly mandated a peacekeeping mission in Sierra Leone to protect civilians.” But today, the central component of the UN, peacekeeping, is under attack as countries cut their contributions to the United Nations.

International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2019: A Solemn Day of Remembrance to Honour United Nations Peacekeepers

The International Day of UN Peacekeepers is observed across the world on May 29 every year with an aim to honour more than 3700 peacekeepers who have lost their lives while serving the United Nations since 1948, including those who died in 2018.

Jagjit Pavadia Re-Elected to UN International Narcotics Control Board, Defeats Chinese Candidate Hao Wei

Pavadia polled 44 votes on Tuesday in the first round of voting in the 54-member UN Economic and Social Council Council. A total of 15 candidates were in fray for the five seats up for election this year.

Masood Azhar Listing: Arun Jaitley Calls it 'Win For Every Indian', Sitharaman Credits PM Modi's Leadership

The UN Security Council on May 1 acted against Azhar under the 1267 Al Qaida Sanctions Committee, after China, which had prevented the measure for four consecutive times, finally listed the technical hold.

PM Narendra Modi Terms Ban on Masood Azhar as 'Big Victory For India in Fight Against Terrorism'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the ban on Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a “big victory’. During a rally in Jaipur, PM Modi said that the designating Azhar as a global terrorist is a “big victory for India in its fight against terrorism”. The Prime Minister said that in the fight against terrorism entire world is with India.

Masood Azhar Designated Global Terrorist by UN: All About JeM Chief and Reason For His Listing by UN Security Council

India has been trying to get Masood Azhar declared a global terrorist from the year 2009 itself and the effort had previously been blocked by China at the UNSC.

China Defends Pakistan After UN Designate JeM Chief Masood Azhar As Global Terrorist

Beijing also said it firmly support Pakistan's efforts to combat terrorism and extremist forces.

Masood Azhar's Listing as Global Terrorist: Positive Progress Made, Says China Day Before UN Meet

China has been blocking India's bid to enlist Masood Azhar as an international terrorist.

World Creativity and Innovation Day 2019: Here's Everything You Need to Know About UN Resolution to Achieve 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Every year World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID) is celebrated on April 21. WCID is a part of the United Nations resolution entitled “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development."

UN Seeks Access to Syria's Rukban For Evacuation

The UN has said it wants to do more to help the people of Rukban in Syria -- those who fled and those are still there -- if granted full access.

UN Ignores Imran Khan's Claim on Kashmir Annexation

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's assertion that India was going to "annex" Kashmir has failed to evoke any reaction from the UN's leadership.

United Nations Stops Printing Press Releases, Goes Paperless

The United Nations has announced that it has started going partially paperless by stopping printing of press releases.

Masood Azhar to be Blacklisted? US Moves Resolution in UN Security Council to Designate JeM Chief as Global Terrorist

The draft resolution says Azhar will be added to the UN Al-Qaida and Islamic State sanctions blacklist.

Holika Dahan 2019: Traders To Burn Chinese Goods on March 19 to Protest China's Stand on Terrorist Masood Azhar

The traders’ body has also demanded the Government to levy 300% to 500% custom duty on imports from China.

Asaduddin Owaisi Attacks Centre Over China's Stand on JeM Chief Masood Azhar in UN

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi Saturday attacked the NDA government over China blocking a UN Security Council resolution to designate Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.