The vision has led to the development of India Stack, a bouquet of digital tools accessible to everyone. Building this public infrastructure was a true team effort. The government, private sector, nonprofit organisations and volunteers, all played a crucial role, he said.
Tag: United Nations
US vetoes Palestine’s request for full membership in United Nations
The draft resolution is among the shortest in the Council’s history: “The Security Council, having examined the application of the State of Palestine for admission to the United Nations (S/2011/592), recommends to the General Assembly that the State of Palestine be admitted to membership in the United Nations.”
India launches international database to record crimes against UN Peacekeepers
Designed to serve as an online repository, the new database empowered the UN Secretariat, Missions, and member states to monitor and address cases of malicious acts against peacekeepers.
Science points to “climate collapse” as UN chief Antonio Guterres calls COP28 to action
The world is heating up at an unprecedented pace, new climate data shows, and leaders gathered for the COP28 conference must get us out of “deep trouble”, UN chief António Guterres said.
Gaza conflict: US, Israel, Hamas close to agreement on 5-day ceasefire
The United States, Israel, and Hamas are close to an agreement on a five-day pause in fighting in the Gaza Strip.
Gaza conflict: Fuel restrictions curtail aid efforts amid attacks on UN schools and evacuation plans for Al-Shifa Hospital
Fuel restrictions are curtailing aid efforts in Gaza, UN agencies said on Saturday.
UK AI Summit: UN chief Antonio Guterres says risks outweigh rewards without global oversight
UN Secretary-General António Guterres attends the summit on AI safety held in UK
Jaishankar at UN session: Calls out double standards; speaks of challenges for India’s G20 presidency
Dennis Francis, President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, said that India’s G20 presidency marked a historic milestone, being the first to usher the African Union into the group as a permanent member.
S Jaishankar to address UN General Assembly session on September 26
S Jaishankar to address UNGA on September 26
WATCH: Millions of people in India and across the globe celebrate Yoga Day
Even as India celebrated the International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead celebrations at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York today.