United Nations Security Council to meet on Monday to discuss Afghan situation

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With Kabul falling into the hands of the Taliban, the UN Security Council under India’s current Presidency will hold an emergency meeting on the situation in Afghanistan on Monday, the second time in just over a week. The longstanding war in Afghanistan reached a watershed moment on Sunday when the Taliban insurgents closed in on … Read more

UNGA adopts India-sponsored resolution declaring 2023 as International Year of Millets

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The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted by consensus a resolution sponsored by India and supported by over 70 nations declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets. “Delighted that Indian sponsored @UN resolution on ‘International Year of Millets 2023’ was adopted by consensus in #UNGA this morning. Big step to promote nutritional and ecological benefits … Read more

India announces immediate relief to Lebanon in the aftermath of Beirut blast

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NEW DELHI : India on Monday announced to send immediate relief to Lebanon in the wake of deadly blast that killed more than 150 people in Beirut. “India has just recently sent Lebanon essential medical items to combat COVID-19. We are immediately sending more relief and humanitarian material of medicines, foodstuff and other essential items … Read more