Geneva Archives - DD India

November 23, 2025 11:53 PM

Rubio says Ukraine meeting in Geneva probably the best so far

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday he had made good progress in talks about a draft U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine as he met with a Ukrainian delegation in Geneva. "So I think the takeaway from it is, I think this is a very, v...

October 22, 2025 10:53 PM

India stresses inclusive, sustainable growth at UNCTAD conference in Geneva

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, led India’s delegation at the XVIth Session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva, underlining the nation’s growing economic stature and commitment to s...

October 15, 2025 11:12 AM

India elected unopposed to UN Human Rights Council for seventh time

India has been elected unopposed to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for the seventh time, securing a three-year term starting next year. In a post on X, Permanent Representative P. Harish said the election “reflects India’s unwaver...

August 15, 2025 2:15 PM

Plastic pollution treaty stalled as Geneva talks end without deal

Delegates discussing the world's first legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution failed to reach consensus, diplomats said on Friday, voicing disappointment and even rage that the 10-day talks produced no deal. Delegates had been seeking a ...

June 7, 2025 6:10 PM

India calls for global action on extreme heat risk at UNDRR session in Geneva

Calling extreme heat a “global crisis,” Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr. P. K. Mishra urged coordinated international action during a keynote address at the Special Session on Extreme Heat Risk Governance hosted by the United Nations...

May 20, 2025 5:59 PM

PM Modi addresses 78th World Health Assembly, highlights India’s global health vision

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the 78th Session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva via videoconferencing, reaffirming India’s commitment to a more inclusive, collaborative, and integrated approach to global health. Exte...

March 7, 2025 5:21 PM

India slams UN human rights for unfounded and baseless comment on Kashmir and Manipur

At the 58th regular session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Arindam Bagchi, delivered a pointed critique of the High Commissioner’s global update, calling for a “genuine update” o...

January 14, 2025 10:23 AM

Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks: Senior diplomat

Iran and three European powers — France, Britain and Germany — have agreed to restart discussions on lifting sanctions and Tehran’s nuclear program, a senior Iranian diplomat said. Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy Foreign Minister, announced...

September 13, 2024 11:06 PM

EAM Jaishankar condemns human rights rankings, defends India’s record at Geneva

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, during a discussion with the Indian community in Geneva, expressed strong criticism of international human rights rankings, describing them as politically motivated. He asserted that India remains committ...

September 13, 2024 10:22 PM

EAM Jaishankar addresses women’s safety concerns in Geneva

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar raised significant concerns about women's safety and crimes against women while addressing the Indian diaspora in Geneva on Friday. During his speech, he highlighted the recent tragic incident at Kolkata's RG K...