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World Autism Awareness Day 2024: cutting-edge methods of education and interaction
In order to raise awareness of the importance of enhancing the lives of people with autism so they can live fulfilling lives and be valuable members of society, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously decided to designate April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day.
IndiaSep 27, 2020, 2:47 PM IST
‘We share, applaud your vision on providing vaccines to global community’: Poonawalla to PM Modi
CEO of the Serum Institute of India, Adar Poonawalla has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his coronavirus vaccine offer to the world during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
IndiaSep 26, 2020, 12:59 PM IST
PM Modi to deliver virtual speech at UN General Assembly on September 26
The sources said Modi's pre-recorded video statement is expected to be broadcast at the UN General Assembly hall in New York around 9 am local time (6:30 PM IST) and added that he is scheduled as the first speaker in the forenoon.
IndiaJun 20, 2020, 1:26 PM IST
UNGA President praises Yoga, underlines importance of its practice during coronavirus pandemic
The President of the United Nations General Assembly Tijjani Muhammad-Bande has paid rich tributes to Yoga.
CultureDec 11, 2019, 5:07 PM IST
Remembering MS Subbulakshmi's Historic Concert At The UN General Assembly in 1966
In this episode of Culture 'Shauk' with Sunita Iyer, we recall how MS Subbulakshmi took Carnatic music to the world through her historic concert at the 1966 UN General Assembly.
IndiaDec 10, 2019, 4:54 PM IST
How This Indian's Small Change Transformed UN's Declaration of Human Rights
Hansa Mehta was single handedly responsible for amending a critical feature of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights i.e. the UDHR, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948.
PoliticsDec 9, 2019, 7:29 PM IST
IndiaNov 21, 2019, 8:35 AM IST
World Television Day: The significance, importance of TVs in our lives
November 21 of every year is celebrated as World Television Day. The first World Television Forum took place on this day in 1996 and the UNGA decided to mark the day as World Television Day.
IndiaOct 31, 2019, 8:25 PM IST
From NIA's terror module probe to Sardar Patel's birth anniversary, watch MyNation in 100 seconds
Watch MyNation in 100 seconds for latest headlines of the day. From NIA probe regarding the plot to kill Hindu activists to Sardar Patel's birth anniversary and Anushka Sharma lashing out at media.
IndiaOct 29, 2019, 12:48 PM IST
ICAO acknowledges India's concern of Pakistan denying airspace to PM Modi's plane
Pakistan had earlier also denied Prime Minister Modi's aircraft access to its air space for his visit to the United States to attend the 74th UN General Assembly session on September 20.
IndiaOct 23, 2019, 12:50 PM IST
India tells citizens to exercise 'utmost caution' while visiting Turkey in advisory
India has issued an advisory to its citizens asking them to exercise ‘utmost caution’ while visiting Turkey. Helpline numbers of the Indian Embassy and Consulate General of Istanbul have been mentioned for those requiring assistance. Relations between India and Turkey strained lately after their President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at the 73rd UN General Assembly session, made statements against abrogation of Article 370 by New Delhi.
PoliticsOct 2, 2019, 12:54 PM IST
The Handshake | How India Made A Mark At The World Stage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to New York to participate in the annual session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) had two important objectives. One was to convince the world of India’s case on changing the constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir and the other was to showcase PM’s new and purposeful commitment to multilateralism.
CultureOct 1, 2019, 3:54 PM IST
International Day of Older Persons: Let's pledge to respect the custodians of traditions
The day came into existence on December 14, 1990, when the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons.
PoliticsOct 1, 2019, 3:28 PM IST
DePress Room | The Joke Is On You Pakistan!
Welcome once again to another episode of 'De'Press Room. I am Amal Chowdhury and I am here to tell you the amazing stories from around the world. So let us begin the day with our beloved Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan's speech at United Nation's General Assembly.
WorldSep 27, 2019, 8:20 AM IST
PM Modi, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani discuss global developments in bilateral meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Iran President Hassan Rouhani. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the high-level 74th Session of the General Assembly and discussed global developments of mutual interest..