Geneva Archives - DD India

February 23, 2026 9:28 AM

Oman confirms US-Iran nuclear talks set for Geneva on Thursday

Oman has confirmed that the United States and Iran will hold further talks in Geneva on Thursday (Feb 26th), as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate over Tehran's nuclear programme. Oman's foreign minister Badr Al Busaidi announ...

February 16, 2026 3:39 PM

Iranian FM arrives in Geneva for second round of Iran-US talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva on Monday for a second round of nuclear talks with the United States, Iranian state media reported, as tensions persist amid a US military buildup in the region. According to Tehran, the nego...

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...