Understanding China's policy of forced labour towards Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang (IANS Analysis)

IANS | September 23, 2024 9:26 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Over the last ten years, the global community and media have persistently highlighted the extensive atrocities inflicted by China upon its minority groups, particularly the Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang province. The Uyghurs represent approximately 45 per cent of the region's demographic and have endured various forms of oppression, including mass detainment and indoctrination through what are termed 'vocational education and training centres'.

Japanese PM reiterates India's call for expansion of UN Security Council

IANS | September 23, 2024 3:08 PM

New York, Sep 23 (IANS) Reiterating India's longstanding stance on expansion of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in both permanent and non-permanent categories, as well as reform in its working methods, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called for "concrete actions" to adapt the international organisation to the contemporary world realities.

PM Modi, Kuwaiti Crown Prince discuss ways to add vigour to bilateral ties

IANS | September 23, 2024 7:04 AM

New York, Sep 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Kuwait historical linkages and people-to-people contacts with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Sunday.

PM Modi in New York talks about 'Pushp' as way forward

IANS | September 22, 2024 11:59 PM

New York, Sep 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi coined a new formulation for developing India -- the Hindi word "Pushp". The letter 'P' stands for Progressive India, 'U' for Unstoppable India, 'S' for Spiritual India, 'H' for Humanity-first India and 'P' for Prosperous India.