UN launches network to support victims and survivors of terrorism

UN launches network to support victims and survivors of terrorism

The UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) launched the Victims of Terrorism Associations Network (VoTAN) on Monday. The network is a key outcome from the first UN Global Congress of Victims of Terrorism, held in September 2022. It brings together victims and survivors of terrorism, victims’ associations and civil society organizations from across the globe. The […]

India Cites Salahuddin’s Claim as Proof of State-Sponsored Terrorism

India Cites Salahuddin’s Claim as Proof of State-Sponsored Terrorism

In a response to the interview by global terrorist Syed Salauddin, the Pakistan-based self-styled head of the United Jihad Council and Chief of internationally designated terrorist organisation Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, telecast by a Pakistan TV Channel on 2 July 2017, India said it was a clear example of terrorists being given shelter in Pakistan. The official Spokesperson […]

Nirupam Sen: A Diplomat from NAM to Neo-Global Order

Nirupam Sen: A Diplomat from NAM to Neo-Global Order

Nirupam Sen, India’s former Permanent Representative to the UN, died in New Delhi on Sunday aged 70. Nirupam Sen, a 1969 batch IFS officer, was India’s Permanent Representative from September 2004 to March 2009 and served as Special Senior Advisor to the UN General Assembly President. He also served as India’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, […]

PM Meets Indian Community in Washington DC, Praises Their Contribution

PM Meets Indian Community in Washington DC, Praises Their Contribution

As part of his US visit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with the Indian community in Washington DC after his CEOs meeting where he pitched for more investments in view of GST roll out and ‘Ease of Doing Business’ in India. Addressing the Indian diaspora, he noted that they rejoiced whenever there […]

India Signs 7 MoUs, Malaysia PM Razak Meets PM, President

India Signs 7 MoUs, Malaysia PM Razak Meets PM, President

Malaysian Prime Minister Mohd. Najib Bin Tun Abdul Razak called on President of India Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, April 1, 2017, as part of his state visit, reciprocating PM Narendra Modi visit to Malaysia in November 2015. Welcoming PM Razak, the President said relations between India and Malaysia are centuries old and is […]

Jaishankar Makes Half-Way to Convince China on NSG, Azhar Issues

Jaishankar Makes Half-Way to Convince China on NSG, Azhar Issues

External Affairs Secretary Dr. S. Jaishankar’s visit to China at a crucial stage has come as no magic but certainly paved the way, at least by half, to make Beijing see the reason behind India’s demand. The latest restructured strategic dialogue with Chinese counterpart Executive Vice Minister Mr. Zhang Yesui besides the State Counsellor Mr. […]

YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Skype on One Page to Stem Terrorism

Web-based tech giants YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Microsoft (Skype & Bing) have decided to work together to stop extremist content from their websites by creating a common database. The firms have agreed to share ‘hashes’ or unique digital fingerprints they automatically assign to videos or photos of such content. The hashtag on such content enables […]