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Aid supplies to Gaza on pause, UN sees imminent 'starvation': Report

Israel said its troops had found a tunnel shaft used by Hamas at Al Shifa hospital in the north of the Gaza Strip

UNWTO launches education toolkit for incorporating tourism as a subject

Recognising the tourism sector as a pillar of economic and social development, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has launched an education toolkit for the incorporation of tourism as a subject in high schools across the world. UNWTO Secretary Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvil pitched for the introduction of tourism as a subject in schools and establishing more tourism academies and universities across the globe at the Global Education Forum' during the 25th General Assembly of the UNWTO here. We recognise the vital need of supporting our member states in training and supporting the tourism workers of today and of tomorrow, giving them the skills and knowledge they need to meet the changing employer demands and build a truly resilient and competitive sector," Pololikashvil said. The introduction of tourism into high schools reflects the heightened relevance of our sector as a pillar of economic and social development. The support of Ministries of Tourism will be essential fo

Thrilled to see Dhordo celebrated for its rich cultural heritage: PM Modi

With the World Tourism Organisation (WTO) declaring Gujarat's Dhordo as the "best tourism village", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that he is "absolutely thrilled" at the development as the honour not only showcases the potential of Indian tourism but also the dedication of the people of Kutch in particular. Posting pictures of his visits to the village in 2009 and 2015, he asked people to share their memories too saying this will inspire others to visit the place. "Absolutely thrilled to see Dhordo in Kutch being celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. This honour not only showcases the potential of Indian tourism but also the dedication of the people of Kutch in particular. May Dhordo continue to shine and attract visitors from around the world," Modi said on X. Earlier, the tourism ministry announced that Dhordo has been honoured as the "Best Tourism Village" by the WTO, a United Nations agency working to promote tourism for sustainable ...

Kamboj expresses India's concern about weapons of mass destruction at UN

She emphasised that India has an active and comprehensive domestic legislative framework that effectively demonstrates its firm commitment to preventing the proliferation of WMDs

Arindam Bagchi appointed India's Permanent Representative to UN in Geneva

A 1995-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, Bagchi is an Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs

Water runs out at UN shelters in Gaza as Israeli ground offensive looms

Water has run out at UN shelters across Gaza as thousands packed into the courtyard of the besieged territory's largest hospital as a refuge of last resort from a looming Israeli ground offensive and overwhelmed doctors struggled to care for patients they fear will die once generators run out of fuel. Palestinian civilians across Gaza, already battered by years of conflict, were struggling for survival Sunday in the face of an unprecedented Israeli operation against the territory following a Hamas militant attack on Oct 7 that killed 1,300 Israelis, most of them civilians. Israel has cut off the flow of food, medicine, water and electricity to Gaza, pounded neighbourhoods with airstrikes and told the estimated 1 million residents of the north to flee south ahead of Israel's planned attack. The Gaza Health Ministry said more than 2,300 Palestinians have been killed since the fighting erupted last weekend. Relief groups called for the protection of the over 2 million civilians in Gaza

UN talks on plastic pollution end; next zero draft of legally binding pact

"I am encouraged by progress at INC-2 and the mandate to prepare a zero draft of the international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution," said Inger Andersen, Executive Director, UNEP

Indian-origin Preeti Sinha to lead United Nations Capital Development Fund

Sinha commenced her tenure as UNCDF Executive Secretary, the highest leadership rank in the institution, on Monday

UN Foundation initiative Girl Up joins call for active measures to combat rape

New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Taking note of the expected surge in rape and sexual offences as the COVID-19 restrictions are gradually lifted, subject matter experts from fields of criminal law, forensics, and policy, came together with luminaries from the civil society on a common platform calling for active measures to raise awareness for a citizen's role in combating rape and expediting justice through forensic DNA technology.