India’s Jagjit Pavadia re-elected to International Narcotics Control Board | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s nominee Jagjit Pavadia has been re-elected to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) for the term 2025-2030, securing the highest number of votes in the elections conducted by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).External affairs minister S Jaishankar commended the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations and the Ministry…

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‘You’re making the ground shake’: New York earthquake briefly halts UN briefing – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake briefly interrupted a meeting of the UN Security Council in New York on Friday.The diplomats were discussing the situation in Gaza when the tremors rattled the chamber. Janti Soeripto, President and Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children US, was highlighting the hardships faced by women and children…

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New York submerged: Heavy rains paralyze subways, airports and roads – Times of India

In a devastating turn of events, heavy rains overnight have left parts of New York City submerged, wreaking havoc on its infrastructure and daily life. The catastrophe unfolded as torrential downpours pounded the northeastern United States, leaving New York City paralyzed and prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to declare an official state of emergency for multiple…

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