India's envoy Ruchira Kamboj calls Israel-Gaza conflict ‘Matter of Grave concern’ at UNSC
Ruchira Kamboj, India's ambassador to the UN, stated during a meeting on the situation in Gaza that the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine is a cause for great concern and is inflicting great pain and loss of precious lives.
Aug 09, 2022, 15:36 PM IST
Big embarrassment for Pakistan, 5 nations oppose bid to list Indian as terrorist at UNSC
During the United Nations Security Council’s committee, Pakistan attempted to propose the listing of an Indian national as a UN-listed terrorist.
Jun 20, 2022, 18:00 PM IST
Africa must be included in reformed UNSC, get 'voice in global decision-making', says EAM S Jaishankar
Dr S Jaishankar explained, "When it comes to political issues, we share the frustration of international organizations being unrepresentative of contemporary reality."
May 18, 2022, 06:49 AM IST
Russia-Ukraine war: Diplomacy must prevail as only viable option, says India at UNSC
India continues to remain deeply concerned at the worsening situation and reiterates its call for an immediate cessation of violence and hostilities, said R Ravindra, India`s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN.
Apr 20, 2022, 06:39 AM IST
Bill to ban financing of weapons of mass destruction gets Lok Sabha nod
The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022 was passed after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar replied to a debate in the House on the bill.
Apr 06, 2022, 19:34 PM IST
Civilian killings in Ukraine’s Bucha ‘deeply disturbing’: India at UNSC
India also reiterated its call for an immediate cessation of violence and end to hostilities and urged both the countries – Russia and Ukraine – to come to the negotiation table to resolve all issues of conflict.
Apr 05, 2022, 22:39 PM IST
'Civilians were crushed by Russian tanks, women were raped in Bucha': Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tells UNSC
Zelensky, while addressing the UN Security Council today via a translator, also gave graphic detail about alleged atrocities committed by Russian troops in Ukrainian cities, including Bucha.
Apr 05, 2022, 21:43 PM IST
UNSC members call for opening of schools for all girls in Afghanistan, send unified message to Taliban
The members said that the recent decision by the Taliban is a profoundly disturbing setback.
Mar 27, 2022, 06:30 AM IST
Six countries including US, UK request UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine situation
"The UK and [Albania, France, Ireland, Norway, and the United States] have called for a Security Council meeting on #Ukraine. Russia is committing war crimes and targeting civilians. Russia`s illegal war on Ukraine is a threat to us all," read the tweet.
Mar 17, 2022, 07:50 AM IST
'Call for direct contacts with a view to cease hostilities': India on Ukraine-crisis at UNSC
While addressing a UNSC briefing, India`s Deputy Permanent Representative to UN R Ravindra said our Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) has repeatedly called for an urgent ceasefire and that there is no other path left but of dialogue and diplomacy.
Mar 15, 2022, 00:03 AM IST
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Why Russia is demanding to convene UNSC meeting?
In the midst of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, Putin has asked to convene a meeting of the UNSC, but what is Putin's intention behind this?
Mar 11, 2022, 21:34 PM IST
India abstains from UNSC vote to call for General Assembly session on Russia-Ukraine war
The 15-nation Security Council met on Sunday afternoon to hold the vote on the emergency special session of the 193-member General Assembly on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This comes two days after the Russian veto blocked a UNSC resolution on its "aggression" against Ukraine.
Feb 28, 2022, 07:59 AM IST
UNSC adopts resolution urging UNGA emergency session on Ukraine
It is the first such resolution that the council has adopted in four decades, according to the Security Council Report on Sunday. The UNSC on Friday failed to adopt a draft resolution on Ukraine, Xinhua news agency reported.
Feb 28, 2022, 06:21 AM IST
‘Independent, balanced position’: Russia on India abstaining from voting on UNSC resolution
The Russian embassy said Moscow is ‘committed’ to maintain ‘close dialogue’ with India on the Ukraine situation.
Feb 26, 2022, 19:57 PM IST
Russia vetoes UN Security action on Ukraine, here's everything you need to know about it
Veto power means that if any one of the permanent member states casts a negative vote in a pending UNSC decision, the resolution cannot be approved.
Feb 26, 2022, 13:32 PM IST
Ukraine Crisis: Over 50% of Russian troops just 30 km away from Kyiv, says US
The US official said advancing Russian forces were roughly 30 kilometers outside Kyiv as of Saturday (February 26), and that an unspecified number of Russian military "reconnaissance elements" had entered the capital.
Feb 26, 2022, 06:55 AM IST
Ukraine Russia Conflict Update: 11 votes in favor of the censure motion
Ukraine Russia Conflict Update: UNSC meeting begins. Russia-Ukraine war is being discussed. Voting took place in the UNSC on the war. 11 votes were cast in favor of the censure motion, whereas, only one vote was against the censure motion.
Feb 26, 2022, 04:56 AM IST
Is world inching closer to World War III as Russia declares war on Ukraine?
Despite several appeals for peace and concerted efforts by international leaders to prevent a full-scale military confrontation between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow on Thursday declared war on Kyiv.
Feb 24, 2022, 11:00 AM IST
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes emotional plea for peace as Russia launches war
Speaking in Russian, President Zelenskyy made an emotional appeal for peace as fears grow about a full-scale Russian invasion. “The people of Ukraine and the government of Ukraine want peace,” he said.
Feb 24, 2022, 10:19 AM IST
India calls for ‘immediate de-escalation’, refraining from any action that worsens Russia-Ukraine crisis
India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti told the Council that New Delhi had only two days ago at the Council meeting on Ukraine called for urgent de-escalation of tensions and emphasised sustained and focused diplomacy to address all issues concerning the situation.
Feb 24, 2022, 10:00 AM IST
