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Some countries using UN as 'tool' to resolve conflicts, rues PM Modi
'A body like the UN should not merely be an institution but also an instrument for positive change,' PM Modi said
 "Some countries using UN as 'tool' to resolve conflicts, rues PM Modi")
UN endorses India's steps to address hunger, malnutrition to achieve SGD
In 2015, India, along with other countries, signed the declaration on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, comprising 17 Sustainable Development Goals
 "UN endorses India's steps to address hunger, malnutrition to achieve SGD")
We are concerned, says UN spokesperson on situation in Kashmir
Dujarric was asked about a New York Times report that had said people in Kashmir are unable to get medical help due to the communication blackout
 "We are concerned, says UN spokesperson on situation in Kashmir")
UN running deficit of $230 mn, may run out of money by month-end: Guterres
To cut costs, Guterres mentioned postponing conferences and meetings and reducing services, while also restricting official travel to only essential activities and taking measures to save energy.
 "UN running deficit of $230 mn, may run out of money by month-end: Guterres")
With $230 mn deficit, UN may run out of money by end of the month: Guterres
To cut costs, Guterres mentioned postponing conferences and meetings and reducing services, while also restricting official travel to only essential activities
 "With $230 mn deficit, UN may run out of money by end of the month: Guterres")
India calls for more cooperation between UN, FATF to deal with terrorism
The Paris-based FATF is an intergovernmental organisation to develop policies to combat money laundering and terrorism financing
 "India calls for more cooperation between UN, FATF to deal with terrorism")
Respect, enthusiasm for India has grown in 5 yrs: Modi on return from US
Modi also recalled the surgical strikes on terror launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, saying three years ago on this day he did not sleep all night waiting for his phone to ring
At UNGA, PM Modi asks world community to stand united against terrorism
"The lack of unanimity amongst us on the issue of terrorism, dents those very principles, that are the basis for the creation of the UN," Prime Minister Modi rued
 "At UNGA, PM Modi asks world community to stand united against terrorism")
Explained: Why India should not enhance its climate targets at UNSG Summit
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend Climate Action Summit on September 23 at New York
Top events today: PM Modi's UNGA speech, iPhone 11 goes on sale, and more
Modi's address to world leaders at the UN will be the first after winning his second term as Prime Minister
 "Top events today: PM Modi's UNGA speech, iPhone 11 goes on sale, and more")
No UN breakthrough: Iran closes the door on talks as US ramps up sanctions
Trump had already ruled out easing economic pressure and, hours before Rouhani's speech, his administration said it was stepping up sanctions
 "No UN breakthrough: Iran closes the door on talks as US ramps up sanctions")
Modi stresses on Gandhi's vision and relevance in contemporary world at UN
Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said Modi also requested the UN to issue a commemorative stamp on the occasion of Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary
 "Modi stresses on Gandhi's vision and relevance in contemporary world at UN")
Trump takes China head-on at UN, says he won't accept a bad trade deal
Trump said he hoped an agreement that was mutually beneficial for the US and China could be reached
 "Trump takes China head-on at UN, says he won't accept a bad trade deal")
Need to avoid politicisation of UN listings, FATF to combat terrorism: Modi
A terrorist attack anywhere in the world "should be considered terrorism -- not good or bad terrorism. Not more or less", the prime minister said
At UN, Trump to tout leadership as US seeks to tackle Iran and China
Trump has said he is considering how to respond and that military action is an option
 "At UN, Trump to tout leadership as US seeks to tackle Iran and China")
Trump to meet Modi, Imran soon; says progress made in reducing tensions
According to Trump's schedule, he could meet the Pakistani Prime Minister on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly Session in New York later this month
 "Trump to meet Modi, Imran soon; says progress made in reducing tensions")
Over 3 animal species in India extinct due to desertification: Researchers
Researchers' warning came at the 14th meeting of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP 14)
Modi to address annual UN General Assembly session on Sept 27 in New York
Modi has a packed agenda of bilateral and multilateral engagements in the UN and New York area during his nearly week-long visit to the city
 "Modi to address annual UN General Assembly session on Sept 27 in New York")
Congress slams Pak for 'mischievously' dragging Rahul's name in UN petition
In a statement, the opposition party said Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh were and would always be an integral part of India as it accused Pakistan of instigating violence in Jammu and Kashmir
 "Congress slams Pak for 'mischievously' dragging Rahul's name in UN petition")
Jal Shakti Ministry to go ahead with Bureau of Water Efficiency
India is among the least water-efficient countries, according to global baseline for sustainable development goals indicator by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
 "Jal Shakti Ministry to go ahead with Bureau of Water Efficiency")