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.

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.

Just before PM Modi’s speech, India questions UN over China’s stand on 26/11 terrorist Sajid Mir

The Indian government denounced China’s move to block their proposal at the UN to designate Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Sajid Mir, wanted for his involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, as a global terrorist.

PM Modi gears up to lead Yoga Day session at UN Headquarters

Speaking on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India has always nurtured traditions that unite, adopt and embrace, and made a fervent appeal to eliminate contradictions, hurdles and resistances through yoga.

Djokovic stirs controversy with message about Kosovo clashes at French Open

Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic brought the political controversy and communal tensions in his nation into the limelight at the French Open yesterday following his first-round victory.

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