Category: United Nations

Deepavali: UNESCO Recognizes India’s Festival of Lights

Dec 10, 2025

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Deepavali Shines on the World Stage: UNESCO Honours India’s Festival of Lights By CitiTimes Editorial Desk New Delhi, India, December 10, 2025 At Delhi’s historic Red Fort, where centuries of India’s story are etched into stone, a new chapter was written. The 20th Session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee inscribed Deepavali, India’s magnificent Festival of Lights,…
IMF Recognizes UPI as Top Global Payment System

Dec 9, 2025

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By CitiTimes Editorial Desk New Delhi, India, December 9, 2025 — The Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has informed the Lok Sabha that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially recognised India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the world’s largest real-time retail payment system by transaction volume, marking a watershed moment for India’s digital…
IMF Report: India’s Resilient Economy in 2025

Nov 28, 2025

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IMF Praises India’s “Strong, Resilient” Economy By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Washington, DC, November 28, 2025 The IMF’s latest review, published on November 26, 2025, highlights India’s robust growth, progress on labour reforms, and the global risks ahead — a simple breakdown of what it means for policymakers, investors, and citizens. What is an IMF Article…
UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference: A New Era in Samarkand

Nov 17, 2025

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UNESCO’s Samarkand Moment: A Global Conference at the Crossroads of Civilizations By CitiTimes Editorial Desk When UNESCO chose Samarkand, Uzbekistan, as the venue for its 43rd General Conference (October 30 – November 13, 2025), it wasn’t just a logistical decision—it was a symbolic one. For the first time in over four decades, the General Conference…
ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal 2025: Celebrating Peace Through Cinema

Nov 12, 2025

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Celebrating Cinema for Peace: The ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 2025 Each year, as the spotlight turns to the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, one special honor stands out for its moral resonance and universal appeal—the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal. More than just a cinematic accolade, it celebrates storytelling that transcends borders and…
Celebrating 100 Years of the WIPO Hague System

Nov 8, 2025

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100 Years of Design Excellence: A Look at the WIPO Hague System The World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of streamlining global design protection. Established by treaty in The Hague in 1925, the system has evolved from a small…
Global Leaders Join UNESCO as Goodwill Ambassadors

Nov 3, 2025

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UNESCO Welcomes Four New Goodwill Ambassadors On October 28, 2025, UNESCO announced that Audrey Azoulay appointed four distinguished international personalities as new Goodwill Ambassadors, tasked with advancing UNESCO’s mission in education, culture, heritage, and innovation. Meet the Appointees Why This Matters In Azoulay’s words: “These individuals embody the diversity of talents and backgrounds that enrich…
World Cities Day 2025: Innovations for Sustainable Urban Living

Oct 31, 2025

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World Cities Day 2025: Building People-Centred Smart Cities Every year on October 31, people around the world celebrate World Cities Day. This observance was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013 (Resolution A/RES/68/239). World Cities Day marks the conclusion of Urban October, a month dedicated to raising awareness about sustainable urban development and…
UNCTAD 16: Future of Global Trade and Sustainable Development

Oct 23, 2025

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UNCTAD 16: Shaping the Future of Global Trade and Development Geneva, Switzerland, October 23, 2025 — The 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) commenced in Geneva with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive, and sustainable development.” The four-day conference, scheduled from October 20 to 23, brought together…
President of India Hosts Army Chiefs from UN Troop Contributing Countries

Oct 16, 2025

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Army Chiefs and Vice-Chiefs from Troop Contributing Countries Call on the President at the Army Chiefs’ Conclave. As custodians of peace, we must create a world where every child sleeps safely, every community thrives in harmony, and conflicts are confined to history. — President Droupadi Murmu ENLARGE THE ABOVE PHOTO New Delhi, India, October 16,…
MONDIACULT 2025: UNESCO’s World Conference on Culture

Oct 5, 2025

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Cultural Ministers and delegations from around the world gathered in Barcelona for MONDIACULT, UNESCO’s largest World Conference on Cultural Policies. ENLARGE THE ABOVE PHOTO Barcelona, Spain, October 3, 2025 — Amidst a period of heightened geopolitical tensions and numerous crises, over 160 countries convened in Barcelona for MONDIACULT, UNESCO’s largest World Conference on Cultural Policies,…
Guterres Calls for United Nations Reform in 80th Assembly Opening

Sep 28, 2025

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General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly United Nations, New York, September 28, 2025 — In his opening remarks for the general debate of the eightieth session of the General Assembly, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized that the establishment of the Organization was a deliberate choice for cooperation instead…
World Tourism Day 2025: UN Calls for Sustainable Actions

Sep 21, 2025

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United Nations, New York, September 21, 2025 — UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ Message for World Tourism Day — Observed on September 27: “Tourism is a powerful driver of transformation. “It creates jobs, fuels local economies, supports infrastructure, and contributes to development beyond just gross domestic product (GDP). “Tourism strengthens connections between people and places. It…
India’s Rise in the Global Innovation Index 2025

Sep 17, 2025

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Key Insights and Highlights from the Report Global Rankings – Top 5 Innovators: For the 15th consecutive year, Switzerland ranks first, followed by Sweden in second, the United States in third, the Republic of Korea in fourth, and Singapore in fifth. – New Entrants and Rising Stars: China has entered the top 10 for the…
Tariffs, Trade, and Growth: Insights from IMF’s Latest Forecast

Jul 31, 2025

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The IMF has released its World Economic Outlook Update for July 2025. Washington, DC, July 29, 2025 — Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Economic Counsellor and Director of the Research Department at the IMF, made the following remarks on the July 2025 IMF World Economic Outlook Update. According to the IMF, the global economy is facing a tenuous…
International Tiger Day 2025: India’s Commitment to Wildlife Conservation

Jul 29, 2025

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Happy International Tiger Day! Celebrations for Global Tiger Day 2025 are taking place today in New Delhi, India. New Delhi, India, July 29, 205 — Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, presided over the celebrations of Global Tiger Day 2025, which were held today at the National Zoological Park in New…
WIPO Announces 2025 Global Awards Winners: Driving Change and Impact

Jul 26, 2025

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Geneva, Switzerland, July 24, 2025 — This year, ten small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups, and university spinoffs have won the WIPO Global Awards. Their innovative products include antibody therapeutics, sign-to-speech gloves, next-generation memory chips, and sustainable protein fermentation. These breakthroughs demonstrate the transformative power of intellectual property (IP) in enhancing lives, advancing technology, and…
Modi Addresses Energy Security at G7 Summit 2025

Jun 18, 2025

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Prime Minister Modi of India speaks at the G7 Outreach Session. New Delhi, India, June 18, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Outreach Session of the G7 Summit held in Kananaskis today. He addressed a session titled “Energy Security: Diversification, Technology, and Infrastructure to Ensure Access and Affordability in a Changing World.”…
UN Secretary-General Urges Restraint in India-Pakistan Tensions

May 7, 2025

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UN Secretary-General Briefs Press on Situation in Pakistan and India. Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General: “The Secretary-General addressed reporters just an hour ago, stating that tensions between India and Pakistan are at their highest in years. He strongly condemned the attack in Pahalgam on April 22 and…
UN Security Council Condemns Jammu and Kashmir Terror Attack

May 1, 2025

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The United Nations Security Council has issued a Press Statement regarding a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. United Nations, New York, April 30, 2025 — The following UN Security Council press statement was issued by Council President Jérôme Bonnafont (France): The members of the Security Council strongly condemned the terrorist attack that occurred in…