Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla heads to New York as India set to assume UNSC Presidency
India is a non-permanent member of the UNSC for a period of 2 years starting January 1, 2021, and will be chairing the body in August. India will also chair the body in December 2022.
Jul 13, 2021, 15:23 PM IST
Witnessing sophisticated use of cyberspace by terrorists: FS Harsh Shringla
Speaking at the United Nations Security Council debate, Harsh Shringla said, "We are witnessing a sophisticated use of cyberspace by terrorists around the world to broaden their appeal, spread virulent propaganda, incite hatred and violence, recruit youth and raise funds."
Jun 29, 2021, 22:40 PM IST
World order under serious stress, EAM S Jaishankar tells UNSC
Jaishankar said that the nature of threats faced by member states when the United Nations was founded 75 years ago are not limited to territorial or political disputes, but transcend physical or political boundaries.
Apr 20, 2021, 06:18 AM IST
Myanmar coup: At least 138 people killed since Feb 1, India tries to address the situation
India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said the situation in Myanmar was "complex" and that India is working in the UN Security Council in a constructive manner to facilitate "balanced outcomes" that could assist in resolving the situation.
Mar 16, 2021, 07:23 AM IST
At UNSC, India highlights Pakistan's link with Al Qaeda, Islamic State in South Asia
Tirumurti explained that the "world is fully aware that these groups also perpetrate terrorist activities from safe havens in Pakistan, including through violent attacks in Afghanistan that have disrupted the peace process". India's comments came at a UNSC briefing on the 12th report of the UN Secretary-General (SG) on the threat posed by the Islamic State (ISIL/Da'esh) to international peace and security.
Feb 11, 2021, 01:05 AM IST
Myanmar military coup: UN Security Council expresses concern, calls for Aung San Suu Kyi's release
The statement said, "Members of the Security Council expressed deep concern at the declaration of the state of emergency imposed in Myanmar by the military" and the "arbitrary detention of members of the Government, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint and others. They called for the immediate release of all those detained".
Feb 05, 2021, 00:26 AM IST
Permanent Security Council seat for India? Here's what Joe Biden's UN pick Linda Thomas-Greenfield said
Three previous US administrations, that of George W Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, had publicly said that the nation supports India's bid to be a permanent member of the UNSC. Thomas-Greenfield has spent more than 35 years in foreign service before being nominated to the position.
Jan 28, 2021, 17:00 PM IST
No ifs and buts in fight against terrorism, says EAM Dr S Jaishankar at United Nations security council
Dr S Jaishankar gave an 8-point agenda at the United Nations security council for the "UN system to credibly address the menace of terrorism and ensure effective action"
Jan 12, 2021, 23:25 PM IST
China prevents India from heading UNSC Sanctions committee that lists international terrorists
By being at the Taliban sanctions committee, India gets a crucial multilateral foothold in the Afghan peace process.
Jan 12, 2021, 16:47 PM IST
At UNSC, India expresses concerns over acts of terrorism by Boko Haram, Islamic State in West Africa
India called for closer coordination in counter-terrorism cooperation in the region.
Jan 12, 2021, 00:17 AM IST
Terror flow across Durand Line should stop: India slams Pakistan for destabilising Afghanistan
India has slammed Pakistan at the UNSC for destabilising Afghanistan.
Nov 20, 2020, 23:03 PM IST
One or two countries want to freeze a moment of history, says India on UN reforms
India has said that "one or two countries" are obstructing reforms at the United Nations.
Nov 18, 2020, 23:59 PM IST
United Nations Security Council will become obsolete, if not reformed: G4 countries
The G4 countries--India, Japan, Germany and Brazil, are a group of countries who have been calling for reforms at the UNSC.
Sep 23, 2020, 23:25 PM IST
Four UNSC permanent members support India's bid for permanent seat: Centre
Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said India has accorded the "highest priority" to getting permanent membership in an expanded UN Security Council (UNSC).
Sep 22, 2020, 01:01 AM IST
IBSA grouping issues joint statement calling for accelerated and comprehensive UNSC reforms
The joint statement was issued after virtual IBSA foreign ministers meet.
Sep 16, 2020, 21:44 PM IST
Terror networks spread tentacles across borders threatening peace and stability, children worst affected: India at UNSC
In its statement on Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict, India said, "Terror networks spread their tentacles across borders threatening peace and stability."
Sep 10, 2020, 23:45 PM IST
Five countries block Pakistan's move to list Indians as terrorists at UN
Pakistan has failed to list two Indians as United Nations listed international terrorist under the 1267 committee of the UNSC.
Sep 03, 2020, 00:24 AM IST
India demands permanent removal of Jammu and Kashmir issue under 'outdated agenda item' from UNSC
The last time Kashmir was formally raised at UNSC was in 1965, according to the UN records.
Sep 02, 2020, 23:02 PM IST
India asks Pakistan to take credible action against 1993 Mumbai blasts mastermind Dawood Ibrahim
MEA said, "Pakistan’s assertion that the SRO does not mean that it admits to the presence of listed individuals on its territory" on these listed individuals.
Aug 27, 2020, 19:53 PM IST
After exposing Pakistan's lie of making statement at UNSC, India puts on record with United Nations
A note was sent by Indian mission to the UN headquarters over the development and Pakistani action.
Aug 26, 2020, 19:47 PM IST
