Articles tagged under: United Nations

India stepping into its rightful place, shaping new global order: Isha Ambani at ‘India Day @ UNGA week’

September 26, 2024
India stepping into its rightful place, shaping new global order: Isha Ambani at ‘India Day @ UNGA week’

Mumbai: High-level dialogues exploring India’s growing  role as a leader in the Global South marked discussions during ‘India Day @ UNGA week’ in  New York. Organised by Reliance Foundation in partnership with Observer Research  Foundation (ORF) and the United Nations in India office, the events provided insights and  learnings along with pathways for sustainable development beyond 2030. Delivering the opening address at the high-level event, Isha Ambani, Director, Reliance Foundati...Read More

Football Icon David Beckham likely to visit Ahmedabad during India trip

November 08, 2023
Football Icon David Beckham likely to visit Ahmedabad during India trip

Ahmedabad: The British football icon David Beckham who played for clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid is expected to visit Ahmedabad from November 13 to 15. Beckham, a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations' Children Fund (Unicef) since 2005, is anticipated to begin his India visit here at an event organized by Unicef this weekend. While Unicef officials have not officially confirmed the high-profile visit, multiple reliable sources close to the event have verified Beckham's arri...Read More

Dhordo in Gujarat honored by UN’s WTO as Best Tourism Village

October 20, 2023
Dhordo in Gujarat honored by UN’s WTO as Best Tourism Village

Gandhinagar: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India today announced that Dhordo in Gujarat has been honored as the "Best Tourism Village" by the World Tourism Organization which functions as an arm of the United Nations. Ministry of Tourism in a tweet stated - 'This accolade reflects the village's exemplary contribution to sustainable and responsible tourism.' Dhordo is a small village located next to the white Rann of Kutch and known for hosting annual Rann Utsav in winters. On the othe...Read More

United Nations Secretary-General visits Modhera Sun Temple

October 20, 2022

Gandhinagar: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited the famous Sun Temple in Modhera, Gujarat today. He was fascinated with the beauty of the Sun Temple and to know the fact that the people of Modhera village generate their total electricity through solar energy. In the visitor's note, Mr Guterres wrote that, "Sun is life. It is the origin of all things. I pay my respects to all those who built this Sun Temple thousands of years ago. Through using solar energy around this ...Read More

UN Secretary General to visit Modhera during Gujarat visit

October 17, 2022
UN Secretary General to visit Modhera during Gujarat visit

Mehsana: Secretary General of the United Nations António Guterres will visit Modhera Sun temple in Mehsana district of North Gujarat on 20th October. Secretary-General is likely to be on a visit Gujarat to attend the conference of Indian Ambassadors to be held in Kevadia from 19th to 22nd October. Ambassadors from 120 nations are likely to participate in the conference. PM Narendra Modi and Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar are also likely to attend the conference. Secretary-...Read More

UN Secretary-General António Guterres likely to visit Gujarat

October 13, 2022
UN Secretary-General António Guterres likely to visit Gujarat

Bharuch: Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres is likely to be on a visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home-state Gujarat. He will attend the conference of Indian Ambassadors to be held in Kevadia from 19th to 22nd October. Ambassadors from 120 nations are likely to participate in the conference. PM Narendra Modi and Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar may also attend the conference. Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres will launch an im...Read More