Syed Akbaruddin

Twitter account of Indian ambassador to UN hacked, image of Pakistan flag posted

The pictures were posted during the wee hours of Sunday, and interestingly, the "blue tick" that marks a verified account also disappeared at the time.

Jan 14, 2018, 12:02 PM IST

India hits out at China for protecting Masood Azhar due to 'narrow' concerns

China once again last month blocked a move by Britain, France and the US to list Azhar, the mastermind of last year's attack on the Pathankot air force base, as a global terrorist.

Dec 21, 2017, 10:37 AM IST

India denies talks with UK for Bhandari's withdrawal from ICJ election

For election to the ICJ, a candidate has to win an absolute majority in both the General Assembly and the UN Security Council.

Nov 18, 2017, 10:30 AM IST

UN reforms inadequate for "creaking and crumbling" world: India

Syed Akbaruddin said there are 22,000 man-made objects orbiting the earth but nations are not able to assess their impact or figure out how to manage them.

Oct 04, 2017, 09:06 AM IST

Need to build trust, confidence among nuke weapon states: India

India has called for a meaningful dialogue among all states possessing nuclear weapons to build trust and confidence and for reducing the salience of atomic weapons in international affairs.

Sep 27, 2017, 10:26 AM IST

Will not sit idle till Masood Azhar is brought to justice, says India at UN

India has said that New Delhi will not sit idle till the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed leader is brought to justice.

Sep 17, 2017, 17:52 PM IST

Pakistan to raise Kashmir issue at UNGA, India calls it waste of time

India on Sunday hit out at Pakistan and said that the neighbouring country will waste its time by raising an old Kashmir issue at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. 

Sep 17, 2017, 08:49 AM IST

Terrorism should not be used as 'card' by some nations: India

India also voiced concern over the international community's reaction to terrorism in some geographies being different from others.

Jul 29, 2017, 13:59 PM IST

Great honour to illuminate UN building in New York: Anupam Kher

Veteran actor Anupam Kher said he was proud to be the chosen for illuminating the United Nations headquarters, ahead of International Day of Yoga.

Jun 19, 2017, 17:10 PM IST

New high-level UN office set up to fight terrorism globally, India welcomes move

According to diplomats, Russia is lobbying for the crucial new post of Under Secretary General for counter terrorism.

Jun 16, 2017, 00:14 AM IST

'India showed commitment to multilateralism via peacekeeping'

India has provided almost 200,000 troops in nearly 50 of the 71 peacekeeping missions over the past six decades.

May 25, 2017, 11:41 AM IST

Nikki Haley, Syed Akbaruddin discuss India-US cooperation

US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, described her meeting with India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin as "great". 

Apr 27, 2017, 09:32 AM IST

Size of reformed UNSC is a choice of all, for all, by all: India

The UN Security Council's size is inextricably linked to the need for equitable geographical distribution, India has said underscoring that the size of a reformed Council is a "choice of all, for all, by all".

Apr 05, 2017, 14:15 PM IST

India offers to temporarily give up veto power as permanent member in expanded UNSC

India offers to temporarily give up veto power as permanent member in expanded UNSC

Mar 08, 2017, 14:44 PM IST

'Convergence' on UNSC reforms, don't slide back: India

India has cautioned against questioning the "convergence" of views that took the negotiation process for Security Council reforms forward instead of building up on that progress.

Feb 07, 2017, 12:19 PM IST

''Convergence'' on UNSC reforms, don't slide back: India

India has cautioned against questioning the "convergence" of views that took the negotiation process for Security Council reforms forward instead of building up on that progress.

Feb 07, 2017, 11:39 AM IST

India criticises 'frozen' UNSC that represents small minority

Making a pitch for rebooting the stalled Security Council reform process, India has said that to regain its "lost legitimacy" the Council should change to reflect the new world realities.

Jan 11, 2017, 11:20 AM IST

India lauds Fidel Castro in UN homage to revolutionary leader

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon had called Fidel Castro as "one of the most important Latin American leaders of the 20th century".

Dec 21, 2016, 12:37 PM IST

India calls for action against Lashkar-e-Toiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed; warns Pakistan on terror

India has renewed its demand for international action against terror outfits Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and "their shadowy supporters"

Dec 20, 2016, 10:28 AM IST

India slams UNSC, says world body takes 9 months to decide on sanctions against terror operators like Masood Azhar

India has slammed the UNSC, saying the world body takes 9 long months to decide on sanctions against terror operators like Masood Azhar.

Nov 08, 2016, 09:48 AM IST