Will Israel-Palestine conflict turn into a war?
The ongoing conflict between Israel-Palestine now seems to be changing into a war. Late night, Israel bombed Gaza for 10 consecutive minutes.
May 17, 2021, 14:46 PM ISTIndia expresses 'deep concern' over violence in Jerusalem, mourns loss of Soumya Santhosh
India has expressed its deep concern over violence in Jerusalem and called for an immediate de-escalation of the situation in Israel-Palestine conflict.
May 17, 2021, 00:11 AM ISTPakistan would not hold talks with India until New Delhi reverse Article 370, says Imran Khan
Imran Khan said on Tuesday (May 11) that Pakistan would not hold talks with India until New Delhi reverses its decision of scrapping the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
May 11, 2021, 21:33 PM ISTWorld 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 ISTVietnam agree to work closely on key issues with India at UNSC
India and Vietnam on Thursday (March 11) held bilateral consultations on United Nations Security Council issues using the VTC platform where both sides agreed to work closely together on key issues on the UNSC agenda.
Mar 12, 2021, 06:48 AM ISTUNSC calls for immediate release of all those detained arbitrarily in Myanmar
The UNSC statement expressed "deep concern" over restrictions against medical personnel, civil society, labor union members, journalists, and media workers and "called for the immediate release of all those detained arbitrarily".
Mar 11, 2021, 14:18 PM ISTSome states resorting to proxy war by supporting non-state actors: India slams Pakistan at UNSC
Nagaraj Naidu, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of India`s Mission to UN, stated that in this regard, a growing number of States believe that the use of force in self-defence against a non-state actor operating in the territory of another host State can be undertaken if: the non-state actor has repeatedly undertaken armed attacks against the State.
Feb 25, 2021, 08:35 AM ISTIndia reminds Turkey of UNSC resolution on Cyprus, raises Omar Saeed's acquittal at UNHRC
For the first time, India raised the issue of acquittal of Omar Saeed, key accused in the killing of US Journalist Daniel Pearl and Islamabad's support to "state-sponsored terrorism". Pakistan was the key focus of India's right of reply at the council, which out of habit raises Kashmir, irking New Delhi.
Feb 24, 2021, 21:13 PM ISTAt 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 ISTMyanmar Coup: India engaged constructively to ensure UNSC’s statement was not ‘condemnatory’, says MEA
India engaged constructively and acted as an "important bridge" during deliberations over the UN Security Council’s statement on the situation in Myanmar, ensuring it strongly underlined the importance of the democratic process and transition while not being "condemnatory" in nature.
Feb 05, 2021, 16:32 PM ISTMyanmar 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 ISTIndia at UNSC backs a balanced approach on Myanmar
In the aftermath of the bloodless coup staged by the military in Myanmar, India's Ministry of External Affairs in a statement had expressed its "deep concern", calling for upholding of the "rule of law and the democratic process".
Feb 04, 2021, 06:32 AM ISTPermanent 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 ISTChildren suffering in Yemen should move world's conscience, says India at UNSC
At the United Nations Security Council, India on Thursday highlighted the plight of Yemenis, especially children impacted by the ongoing famine in the west Asian nation.
Jan 15, 2021, 06:41 AM ISTChina 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 ISTArrest of Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and Masood Azhar is Pak's farcical actions prior to FATF meet: MEA
India has termed Pakistani actions of the sentencing of Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and an arrest warrant for Masood Azhar as "routine farcical actions" done just ahead of the FATF meeting due next month. It has been more than 2 years that Pakistan remains at the FATF greylist due to non-fulfilment of its anti-terror financing commitments.
Jan 08, 2021, 22:27 PM ISTIndia heads crucial UNSC panels, gets foothold in Afghan peace process and Pakistan's terror record
India will be heading three crucial committees at the United Nations Security Council giving it a crucial multilateral say in the Afghan peace process and Pakistan's terror record.
Jan 08, 2021, 15:03 PM ISTIndia gets the chairmanship of 3 bodies in the UN Security Council
India has been assigned the chairmanship of 3 bodies in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). India has been given the command of the Taliban Sanctions, Anti-Terrorism Committee.
Jan 08, 2021, 09:26 AM ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron's top advisor extends support to India's UNSC bid, says Paris did not allow China's 'play games' at UNSC
French President Emmanuel Macron's top diplomatic advisor has said that India`s two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UNSC will be critical for both Paris and New Delhi to take initiatives related to the Indo-Pacific region and terrorist threats.
Jan 07, 2021, 22:32 PM IST