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Afghanistan Now Most Repressive Country For Women: UN

The UN mission in Afghanistan said in a statement released on International Women's Day that the new Taliban leaders have "demonstrated an almost singular focus on imposing rules that leave most women and girls effectively trapped in their homes"

UN Predicts Worsening Economic Outlook In Most Developing Regions

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Economy

The report states that growth in China is projected to moderately improve in 2023 after the weaker-than-expected performance in 2022

India Ensuring No One Is Left Behind: Modi At UN Congress

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Economy

PM Modi said that there is a need for an institutional approach by the international community to help each other during a crisis

Programme Of Action On Small Arms And Light Weapons: Eighth Biennial Meeting

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World

The meeting adopted an outcome document aimed at strengthening the implementation of the Programme of Action as well as the International Tracing Instrument against illicit trafficking of SALW

India's Urban Population To Stand At 675 Mn In 2035, Behind China: UN

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National

It also noted that urban extension has surpassed urban population growth globally and, due to that expansion, many cities have grown beyond the boundaries of their central municipality

E-commerce For SMEs

Akash Gehani

Economy

Industry reports indicate that in the first lockdown in 2020, the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector shrunk significantly. The second lockdown resulted in a further 11 per cent losses in businesses

Kashmiri Pandits Org Asks UN To Declare Pakistan A 'Terrorist Country'

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National

On the occasion of World Refugee Day on Monday, the organisation staged a demonstration here and raised anti-Pakistan slogans

India-Israel Hold Dialogue On UN And Multilateral Issues

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Economy

The Indian delegation briefed the Israeli side on India’s priorities at the UN Security Council. The two sides agreed to continue their cooperation in the multilateral fora, the ministry said

Afghan Envoy At UN Lodges Complaint Amid Pak Airstrikes

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World

We emphasise that there should be a holistic approach in fighting against terrorism and violent extremism. There is no justification for aggression and killing of civilians under any circumstances, the statement said

Covid-19 Pandemic Not Over Yet, Large Outbreaks In Asia: UN Chief

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Healthcare

Noting that the supply of Covid-19 vaccines is not the issue as manufacturers are producing 1.5 billion doses per month, Guterres said progress in achieving vaccine equity is possible but the window is closing fast

UN Names Economist Jayati Ghosh To Advisory Board On Multilateralism

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Economy

Ghosh has been named to the 12-member board, which will be supported in its work by the Centre for Policy Research of the United Nations University in close coordination with the Executive Office of the Secretary-General

India Slams Pakistan At UN, Says Perpetrators Of Mumbai, Pathankot, Pulwama Terror Attacks Enjoying State Support

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Economy

He said it is “regretful” that victims of these dastardly attacks are yet to get justice, and the perpetrators, facilitators and financiers of these attacks continue to walk free, “still enjoying state support and hospitality”, making a reference to Pakistan.