Geopolitics
Mumbai / Kolkata, June 9 (JEN): Tata Power, an integrated power company, on Tuesday announced that the company has implemented a holistic growth and developmental plan for 56 villages through its 'Model Village Development Programme'. more
Bourbon inroads in India: A smoky affair

As bourbon whiskey- which is a rival of the Scotch worldwide- goes through a renaissance of sorts in its home in the U.S. state of Kentucky, its popularity is growing overseas, too. India b ...

Germany: Ban rallies support for 'once-in-a-generation' UN sustainability agenda

New York, Jun 8 (JEN): The world has before it a unique opportunity to build a better future for all,Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared on Sunday in Bonn, Germany.

Kolkata realty firm holds green garment exhibition to fund charity

Kolkata, June 6 (JEN) 'Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.' Probably, keeping this message of Mother Teresa in mind, Kolkata-based India Green Real ...

Libyan political dialogue round set for Monday in Morocco: UN mission

New York, Jun 6 (JEN): The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced on Friday that the next round of Libyan political dialogue sessions in Skhirat, Morocco, will commence o ...

Nigeria: Citing ‘horrifying acts of cruelty', UN rights chief urges justice for victims

New York, Jun 6 (JEN): The human rights situation in Boko Haram-held areas of northern Nigeria is one of “absolute terror” and “grave” violations, the top United Nati ...

UN invites people to become agents of change on World Environment Day

New York, Jun 6 (JEN): With many of the earth’s ecosystems nearing “critical tipping points,” the United Nations invited each of the seven billion people on the planet to ...

UN agency boosting presence on Greek islands to deal with spike in refugee arrivals

New York, Jun 6 (JEN): The United Nations refugee agency on Friday announced that it is stepping up its presence in the eastern Aegean islands of Greece where in recent weeks, sea arrivals h ...

UN refugee agency seeks $13 million to protect for boat arrivals in Southeast Asia

New York, Jun 6 (JEN): The United Nations refugee agency on Friday announced that it is seeking $13 million to help with the needs of new boat arrivals to countries in Southeast Asia, where ...

Volunteers can contribute to the new global development agenda’s success: UN report

New York, Jun 6 (JEN): Volunteers are playing a vital role in making governments worldwide more accountable and responsive to their citizens, but their potential is seriously under-valued, a ...