India, Africa demand 'rightful place' in UN Security Council
India on Tuesday made a strong pitch for early reforms of the United Nations Security Council before a gathering of Africa's leaders, saying both India and and Africa can no longer be excluded from their "rightful place" in the world body.
Oct 27, 2015, 15:39 PM IST
India makes fervant pitch for permanent seat in UNSC
India Tuesday said it along with Africa comprising nearly 2.5 billion people "can no longer be excluded from their rightful place" in the UNSC.
Oct 27, 2015, 13:31 PM IST
India, Africa cannot be excluded from security council: Sushma Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said India and Africa can no longer be excluded from the permanent membership of the UN Security Council.
Oct 27, 2015, 12:22 PM IST
102 countries pledge not to oppose UN action on genocide
More than 100 countries have signed a "Code of Conduct" pledging not to vote against a credible UN Security Council resolution seeking to prevent or end genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes.
Oct 24, 2015, 13:26 PM IST
Ukraine, Japan face tense diplomacy as UN Council newcomers
Voting gets under way at the General Assembly around 10:00 am (1400 GMT) with results expected later in the day.
Oct 15, 2015, 10:26 AM IST
India dismayed at lack of transparency in UN peace operations
India has expressed its strong dismay at the lack of accountability and transparency in the framing of peacekeeping mandates by the UN Security Council, saying this "failing" by the world body is resulting in rising casualties among peacekeepers and civilians.
Oct 13, 2015, 09:29 AM IST
PM Modi should repeal AFSPA before pressing for UNSC seat: Irom Sharmila
Human Rights Activist Irom Sharmila on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should consider removing Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Manipur before pressing for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Oct 06, 2015, 23:37 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi praises Sushma Swaraj for 'excellent' speech at UN General Assembly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised External Affairs Sushma Swaraj for her 'excellent' speech at the United Nations General Assembly Thursday night.
Oct 02, 2015, 08:41 AM IST
Sushma Swaraj meets Caribbean, Latin American ministers to push for UNSC reform
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met with two groups of Caribbean and Latin American foreign ministers Wednesday as part of India's campaign to win support for Security Council reform.
Oct 01, 2015, 14:46 PM IST
US warns Russia against striking non-IS groups in Syria
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Wednesday that the Russian airstrikes in Syria appear to have targeted areas that do not include Islamic State fighters, a development which Secretary of State John Kerry said would cause "grave concern" for the United States.
Oct 01, 2015, 01:56 AM IST
Australia contests for non-permanent seat in UNSC in 2029-30
Australia on Wednesday announced its bid for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council, with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop stressing on the need for international cooperation to tackle security challenges.
Sep 30, 2015, 12:17 PM IST
China again calls for political solution for Syria
China`s foreign minister has repeated a plea for the crisis in Syria to be resolved politically, during a meeting of the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, the Xinhua state news agency reported on Wednesday.
Sep 30, 2015, 11:50 AM IST
Europe`s migrant crisis, Syria in the UN spotlight
The war in Syria and Europe`s migration crisis take centre stage at the United Nations on Wednesday as world leaders work to overcome deep divisions over how to confront the turmoil.
Sep 30, 2015, 11:19 AM IST
BRICS Foreign Ministers call for comprehensive approach to counter terrorism
The BRICS Foreign Minister on Tuesday reiterated their strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestation.
Sep 30, 2015, 04:21 AM IST
Russia to propose draft UN Security Council resolution on 'battling terrorism'
Russia on Wednesday will propose a United Nations Security Council resolution on fighting "terrorism", deputy foreign minister Mikhail Bogdanov was quoted as saying by RIA Novosti news agency.
Sep 30, 2015, 01:49 AM IST
Full text: Joint Press Statement at G4 Summit on United Nations Security Council reform
Making a strong pitch for reform of the UN Security Council, the G4 countries of India, Brazil, Germany and Japan on Saturday said that the international body needs to be reflective of the present geopolitical world order and not of the past century.
Sep 26, 2015, 20:25 PM IST
PM Modi pitches for India's permanent seat in UNSC, says world's largest democracies must be included
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hosted leaders of the G4 nations during a special summit here and pitched for United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms while terming it as an urgent task.
Sep 26, 2015, 18:19 PM IST
In push for UNSC reforms, PM Modi to host G4 leaders in New York
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to host leaders of the G4 nations for a special summit here ahead of leaving for the Silicon Valley leg of his US visit.
Sep 26, 2015, 07:42 AM IST
India doesn't deserve to be permanent member of UNSC: Pakistan
As India is going to become a permanent member of U.N, Retired Karnal Shafqat Saaed of Pakistan says that India does not have the strength and ability which one needs, to be a permanent member of U
Sep 25, 2015, 23:17 PM IST
South Korea warns North Korea over nuclear threats
Seoul: South Korean President Park Geun-hye warned North Korea it will pay a price if it goes ahead with its recent missile and nuclear threats.
Sep 25, 2015, 16:01 PM IST
