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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to address UN HQ on first World Meditation Day

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to address UN HQ on first World Meditation Day

Recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a significant self-care tool, meditation is proven to reduce stress and improve overall mental and physical health, the officials said

19 December,2024 09:28 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Lucknow: Shia community carries out candlelight march against atrocities against

Lucknow: Shia community carries out candlelight march against atrocities against

The candlelight march was carried out at the Chhota Imambara in Lucknow on Saturday.

15 December,2024 11:04 AM IST | Lucknow | ANI
UN General Assembly demands ceasefire in Gaza

UN General Assembly demands ceasefire in Gaza

The votes culminated two days of speeches overwhelmingly calling for an end to the 14-month war between Israel and the militant Hamas group.

12 December,2024 11:19 AM IST | United Nations | AP
COP29: India rejects new USD 300 bn climate finance deal

COP29: India rejects new USD 300 bn climate finance deal

Nations agreed on the USD 300 billion climate finance deal for Global South at the UN climate talks taking place here in Azerbaijan.

24 November,2024 11:52 AM IST | Azerbaijan | PTI
UN paves way for treaty on crimes against humanity

UN paves way for treaty on crimes against humanity

The resolution calls for a time-bound process with preparatory sessions in 2026 and 2027, and three-week negotiating sessions in 2028 and 2029 to finalise a treaty on crimes against humanity.

24 November,2024 08:50 AM IST | United Nations | Agencies
'Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, Houston spew most greenhouse gas of world cities'

'Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, Houston spew most greenhouse gas of world cities'

Seven states or provinces spew more than 1 billion metric tonnes of greenhouse gases, all of them in China, except Texas, which ranks sixth, new data released at the United Nations climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, stated

15 November,2024 09:13 PM IST | Baku | mid-day online correspondent
UN climate change conference, COP29, starts off in Azerbaijan today

UN climate change conference, COP29, starts off in Azerbaijan today

Countries are expected to replace the previous USD 100 billion annual commitment to developing countries from the 2009 Copenhagen Accord

11 November,2024 12:32 PM IST | Baku | mid-day online correspondent
PTI condemns Imran Khan's 455-day detention, says arrest violates UN rules

PTI condemns Imran Khan's 455-day detention, says arrest violates UN rules

Imran Khan's arrest by the Pakistani Rangers on May 9, 2023, sparked widespread protests. He was detained at the Islamabad High Court during a National Accountability Bureau (NAB) investigation into the Al-Qadir Trust

03 November,2024 08:58 AM IST | Islamabad | mid-day online correspondent
Paris conference rallies international aid for Lebanon's war-torn crisis

Paris conference rallies international aid for Lebanon's war-torn crisis

France hosts an international conference to secure military and humanitarian aid for Lebanon, as the country faces displacement, economic collapse, and war with Hezbollah. The conference also aims to strengthen Lebanon’s sovereignty and rebuild institutions.

24 October,2024 11:30 AM IST | Paris
Sirens sound across Tel Aviv as projectiles are intercepted near Blinken’s hotel

Sirens sound across Tel Aviv as projectiles are intercepted near Blinken’s hotel

Air raid sirens rang out in Tel Aviv as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded his visit, highlighting the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas. With both sides remaining firm in their positions, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens.

23 October,2024 02:49 PM IST | Tel Aviv

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