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Wuhan Coronavirus: The United Nations lauds India’s 21-day comprehensive lockdown

OpIndia Staff - 27 March, 2020

On March 24, UN resident Dessallien and WHO representative Dr Bekedam met Dr Harsh Vardhan and lauded the Government for its robust response.

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China refuses to allow discussion on Wuhan Coronavirus in UNSC, blocks draft that called for “full transparency” over the outbreak

OpIndia Staff - 25 March, 2020

The UNSC is divided on its proposal on the pandemic. China has also objections regarding the terminology of the proposal.

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United Nations asks nations to put a moratorium on capital punishment a day after the hanging of convicts in Nirbhaya case

OpIndia Staff - 21 March, 2020

UN asked countries to halt capital punishment a day after hanging of Nirbhaya case convicts in India

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United Nations asks India to mediate between Israel and Palestine

OpIndia Staff - 3 March, 2020

In a bid to seek a peaceful resolution in the prolonged conflict between Israel and Palestine, the United Nations is now considering to rope in India to try and resolve the same.

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United Nations’ OHCHR files intervention application in SC over CAA, MEA fumes

OpIndia Staff - 3 March, 2020

The contentious move by the UN body implied that it wanted to be made a party in the existing petitions against the CAA. The message was conveyed to India's Permanent Mission in Geneva, Switzerland.

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“International community cannot be misled by Pakistani hysterical reactions to malign India”: India at Human Rights Council

OpIndia Staff - 28 February, 2020

India exercises it Right of Reply to debunk Pakistani propaganda at the 43rd session of Human Rights Council

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Issue here is Pakistan has illegally occupied Indian territories: India says ‘No, thanks’ to UN Sec General Guterres’ mediation offer on Kashmir

OpIndia Staff - 17 February, 2020

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar added that the Antonio Guterres should instead urge Pakistan to end cross-border terrorism that threatens the right to life of the people of India.

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Whenever they speak, they spew venom and false narratives of monumental proportions: India takes on Pakistan at UNGA

OpIndia Staff - 23 January, 2020

At the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), India took on Pakistan said that a the not-so-friendly neighbour takes to hate speech so naturally the way fish takes to water.

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