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1-in-3 UN employee reported sexual harassment in first ever “Me Too” survey by the organisation
The most common types of harassment reported in the survey were "sexual stories or jokes that were offensive" and "offensive remarks about appearance, body or sexual activities." However, more serious transgressions were also reported as common.
Pakistan does not deserve even a dollar from the US until it stops harbouring terrorists: Nikki Haley
Nikki Haley stated that President Trump does not want to continue aid to countries, who don't serve the USA's interests.
India suggests voting to overcome hurdles in UN Security Council reforms
The Security Council reform is being opposed by a group of countries which includes Pakistan.
Can we ask what was the entire cost of Nehru’s 1948 Kashmir blunder?
In essence, Jawaharlal Nehru was a Bharat Ratna because he went where no Indian kid has ever gone before. He was free from comparisons with the proverbial Sharmaji ka beta
India asks UN to list terrorist groups involved in sexual violence
UN Secretary-General has woman human rights activists, political leaders and journalists in conflict areas are being targeted at alarming rates.
India elected to UN Human Rights Council with the highest number of votes
In January, India will join 46 other countries as fellow members in the UN's top human rights body.
Disappearance of a dissident: Jamal Khashoggi becomes new point of contention for Middle East
Saudi is alleged by Turkey of killing one if its critic Jamal Khashoggi, inside Saudi consulate in Istanbul
PM Modi wins UN’s prestigious ‘Champions of the Earth’ awards, Cochin Airport recognised for its sustainable operations
'Champions of the Earth' is an annually awarded to recognise outstanding environmental leaders for their positive impact on the environment.
Pakistan government dismisses economist because of his Ahmadiya faith, India hits out
India said that a state whose foundation was laid on religious fundamentalism should not have any opinion on communal harmony
United Nations to issue special stamp to commemorate Deepavali
In 2016, US Postal Service had also issued a stamp to celebrate Diwali
