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Aakar Patel | Differences among India’s states acute: For real answers, hold early Census

Aakar Patel | Differences among India’s states acute: For real...

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of average achievement: a long and healthy life, knowledgeable...

25 Feb 2025 7:26 AM IST

In most cases, the Rohingyas try to pass themselves off as Bangladeshis if they are apprehended by the BSF, officials said.

Atrocities against Rohingyas under probe: Myanmar army

Myanmar's military has said it is investigating its operations in violence-wrecked Rakhine state.

14 Oct 2017 3:49 PM IST

Myanmars State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi delivers a televised speech to the nation at the Myanmar International Convention Center in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (Photo: AP)

Myanmar's Suu Kyi calls for unity, creates new aid committee to...

The government has tightly restricted access to Rakhine for international aid groups and journalists.

13 Oct 2017 4:19 PM IST

United Nations Security Council. (Photo: AP/File)

India unwilling to sign nuke treaty as Non-Nuclear Weapon State

'The question of India joining the NPT as non-nuclear weapon states does not arise'

13 Oct 2017 1:29 PM IST

Some examples of these robots are Kenshiro and Eccerobot. They are aimed to closely replicate the detailed anatomy of the human musculoskeletal system, which include muscles, tendons and bones.

Killer Robots Debate: UN panel to move ahead with talks

The Campaign to Stop Killer Robots, an advocacy group, says 22 countries support ban of the weapons and the list will...

20 Nov 2017 7:49 AM IST

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi has not been seen since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul more than two weeks ago, amid persistent reports he was killed inside. (Photo: AFP)

Khashoggi's killing was 'extrajudicial execution': UN expert

Trump, in his most recent comments, called it 'one of the worst in the history of cover-ups.'

26 Oct 2018 10:52 AM IST

UNICEF says just over half of children up to age 14 with HIV are now receiving treatment (Photo: AFP)

UN says number of children dying from AIDS-related causes may drop by...

The report says 270,000 people up to age 19, the bulk of them in Africa, could be infected in 2030 alone.

29 Nov 2018 4:54 PM IST

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi has not been seen since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul more than two weeks ago, amid persistent reports he was killed inside. (Photo: AFP)

Pressure on Saudi builds up after Khashoggi

That Khashoggi's premeditated killing and alleged dismemberment was a clear violation of international law is not...

10 Nov 2018 6:40 AM IST

In 2017, the United Nations Security Council slapped three sets of sanctions on North Korea, one on August 5, another on September 11 and the most recent on December 22 focused on refined petroleum products. (Photo: File)

Pak again raises Kashmir issue during UNSC debate on Middle East

UN had ruled out any mediation effort on Kashmir and encouraged India and Pakistan to address all their outstanding...

27 Jan 2018 1:19 PM IST

US diplomat resigns from Suu Kyi panel on Rohingya crisis

Bill accused Suu Kyi of a 'furious response' to his calls to help free two Reuters journalists arrested while reporting...

25 Jan 2018 3:16 PM IST

Han, addressing the UN-sponsored Conference on Disarmament, said nuclear tests in 2017 had allowed his country to perfect a national nuclear force in a transparent manner. (Photo: AP | Representational)

North Korea, US clash at disarmament forum on nuke issue

N Korea is developing missile and nuclear technology amid regular threats to destroy the US and Japan and in defiance of...

23 Jan 2018 8:51 PM IST

The relations between India and Pakistan are strained following series of attacks by Pakistan-based terror groups and incidents of ceasefire violations, causing casualties on both sides. (Photo: AFP)

No mediation on Kashmir issue unless both India, Pak agree: UN chief

UN Secretary-General's spokesman said 'The Secretary-General would encourage both sides to address any outstanding...

23 Jan 2018 4:31 PM IST