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The United Nations General Assembly is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), serving as its main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ. Currently in its 79th session, its powers, composition, functions, and procedures are set out in Chapter IV of the United Nations Charter.
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![Belgium to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250902/1421435096-Belgium-to-recognise-Palestine-at-the-UN-General.jpg) Belgium to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published | |
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PM Modi likely to visit New York: UNGA address on cards; trip amid Trump tariff rowPrime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to meet US President Donald Trump in New York during the UN General Assembly next month. This occurs amidst rising tensions as Washington increased tariffs on New..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Zelensky dials PM, seeks support ahead of Trump-Putin meetAmidst escalating efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war, PM Modi and President Zelensky engaged in discussions, with Zelensky advocating for limitations on Russian energy exports. Modi reiterated..IndiaTimes - Published | |
UNGA list of speakers suggests Modi might be visiting US in SeptemberPM Narendra Modi is scheduled to speak at the upcoming UNGA session in September, indicating a potential visit to the US. He is listed to address the assembly on Sept 26, although leaders can later..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Business-like approach unlikely to succeed': India cautions UNGA over Afghanistan; abstains on draft resolutionIndia abstained from the UNGA resolution on Afghanistan, emphasizing that a conventional approach won't achieve desired outcomes for the Afghan people. India's UN envoy, P Harish, advocated for a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
âStanding silent as Israel annihilates a nationâ: Congress slams government over UN Gaza vote; says abstention reversed moral legacyThe Congress party criticises the government's abstention from the UNGA vote on a Gaza ceasefire. Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders call it a departure from India's foreign policy. Priyanka Gandhi..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Glorious legacy reduced to...': Congress lashes out at Union government for abstaining from UNGA proposal on Gaza ceasefireCalling the abstention "extremely shameful", Congress in a post on social media X stated that India had always chosen to stand with Palestine, but the glorious legacy had been "reduced to rubble".DNA - Published | |
India, 18 others abstain; 149 back UN resolution for Gaza ceasefireThe UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with 149 nations voting in favor. India abstained, despite key US allies supporting the resolution,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Fanatical mindset': India slams Pakistan in UN over 'unjustified' reference to J&KIndia strongly objected to Pakistan's mention of Jammu and Kashmir at the UN General Assembly, emphasizing that such references do not substantiate territorial claims. India highlighted Pakistan's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India skips vote on Ukraine resolutions, as US faces setback in UNGAOn the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, India abstained from two UN General Assembly resolutions calling for peace and Ukrainian sovereignty. The US abstained from voting on its own..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Europeans win in UN clash with US over rival resolutions on Ukraine war The US has abstained from a UN General Assembly vote on a resolution it drafted on the war in Ukraine after the body approved amendments proposed by European countries.Sky News - Published | UNGA president Philemon Yang to arrive in India today on 4-day visitUNGA president Philemon Yang will visit India for four days at the invitation of external affairs minister S Jaishankar. They will discuss key multilateral and regional issues, and Yang will also meet..IndiaTimes - Published |
India votes for UN resolution on immediate Gaza ceasefireIndia voted with 158 other countries at the UN General Assembly for resolutions demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and access to humanitarian aid. The assembly also..IndiaTimes - Published | UN declares December 21 as World Meditation Day, India among co-sponsorsThe UN General Assembly declared December 21st as World Meditation Day, led by a group of nations including India. The date coincides with the Winter Solstice and falls six months after International..IndiaTimes - Published |
Meet woman, IIT graduate, UPSC 2015 batch IFS officer, who schooled Pakistan PM at UNGA over...Bhavika Mangalanandan is a 2015 batch IFS officer.DNA - Published | 'Hypocrisy at its worst': India hits back at Pakistan PM over Kashmir statement at UN General AssembyThe First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India to the UN, Bhavika Mangalanandan on Friday (local time) called out Pakistan's 'hypocrisy' for raking up Kashmir and questioning the Jammu and Kashmir..DNA - Published |
Joe Biden calls for diplomatic solution to Middle East conflict in final United Nations address Joe Biden has called for an end to conflicts in the Middle East in his final address to world leaders at the UN General Assembly.Sky News - Published | Donald Trump to meet PM Modi amid Quad summit: What's on agendaPrime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the US from September 21 to 23 for the 4th Quad summit. Although an official meeting with Donald Trump is not listed, PM Modi will engage with key..IndiaTimes - Published |
Quad, UNGA, bilaterals: Govt details PM's US visit itineraryPM Modi's three-day visit to the US starts on Sept 21 with his participation in the Quad Summit hosted by President Biden. He will address the UNGA Summit of the Future on Sept 23 and meet with..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi to visit US from Sep 21 to 23 for Quad and UN summitsPM Modi will address the 'Summit of the Future' at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 23.DNA - Published |
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India abstains from UNGA's Ukraine voteIndiaTimes - Published | India abstains on UNGA resolution demanding Russia immediately cease its aggression against UkraineIndia abstained in the UN vote on a Ukraine resolution, supported by France, Germany, and the US, urging Russia to withdraw from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. The 193-member assembly logged 99 votes..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Baseless, deceitful narratives': India slams Pakistan over remarks on J&K at UNGAIndiaTimes - Published | UNGA president honours India's Hansa Mehta on International Day for Women in diplomacyDennis Francis, UNGA president, honoured Hansa Mehta on International Day for Women in diplomacy for her pivotal role in revising the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) to include..IndiaTimes - Published |
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'Most dubious track record': India slams Pakistan over remarks at UNGAIndia condemns Pakistan's 'dubious track record', rebukes negative remarks by Pakistan's UN envoy on Kashmir. Kamboj emphasizes terrorism's opposition to peace, referencing Mahatma Gandhi's Ahimsa..IndiaTimes - Published | Urgent reforms imperative to make UN reflective of current geopolitical realities: IndiaIndia emphasizes UN General Assembly revitalization within broader UN reform, including Security Council, to reflect current geopolitical realities. Upholding General Assembly's role as crucial in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Present UNSC does not reflect today's reality: UNGA president Dennis FrancisUN General Assembly President Dennis Francis, currently visiting India, discussed the need for reforming the UN Security Council and expressed concern over the lack of progress in the Intergovernmental..IndiaTimes - Published | UNGA president arrives in India on 5-day visit, to meet foreign minister S Jaishankar todayIndiaTimes - Published |
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India votes against Israeli settlements in occupied territoryIndia has voted in favor of a resolution in the UN General Assembly condemning Israeli settlement activities in Occupied Palestinian Territory. The resolution, which was approved by a majority of 145..IndiaTimes - Published | Why is India against 'humanitarian truce' between Israel and Hamas? Know reason behind UNGA voteIndia decided to abstain from the UNGA vote calling for a complete humanitarian truce between Israel and Hamas, putting an end to the long-standing war.DNA - Published |
CPI(M) leaders hold symbolic dharna in solidarity with Palestinian people, call for ceasefireTop leaders of the CPI(M) in India have condemned the country's abstention from voting in the UN General Assembly on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The leaders..IndiaTimes - Published | India abstain as UNGA backs ceasefire, doesnât condemn Hamas terrorThe UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for a humanitarian truce in the West Asia crisis, with support from 120 countries. India abstained from voting, citing that the final text did not..IndiaTimes - Published |
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