News for 'National Security Council'

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

According to the Federation of Resident Doctors Association, during the indefinite strike, all outpatient departments, operation theatres, and ward duties will be shut, but emergency services will continue to operate as usual, ensuring that urgent patient care remains unaffected.

Will New MPC Members Cut Interest Rates?

Will New MPC Members Cut Interest Rates?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The three day MPC meeting began on Monday and the decision will be announced on Wednesday by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

'India should have greater role in world affairs'

'India should have greater role in world affairs'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

Seeking an expansion of the UN Security Council, he said India, Japan and Germany should be included in the Security Council as permanent members but without veto power.

Victory for American diplomacy: Pompeo on Azhar's UN listing

Victory for American diplomacy: Pompeo on Azhar's UN listing

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'Congrats to our team @USUN for their work in negotiating JEM's Masood Azhar's #UN designation as a terrorist,' Pompeo tweeted.

Israel strikes back at Iran, blasts reported in Isfahan region

Israel strikes back at Iran, blasts reported in Isfahan region

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Israel launched missile strikes against Tehran during early hours on Friday (local time), ABC News reported citing a senior United States official.

Afghan peace council head meets PM Modi

Afghan peace council head meets PM Modi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Following the meeting, Abdullah tweeted that Modi assured him of India's continued support for the peace process in Afghanistan.

China blocks blacklisting of Lashkar terrorist at UN

China blocks blacklisting of Lashkar terrorist at UN

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

It is learnt that China placed a hold on the proposal by India and the US to designate Mahmood as a global terrorist under the 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council.

Iran to break UN N-seals

Iran to break UN N-seals

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

The seals on the Isfahan nuclear plant will be broken to restart uranium processing, said the Supreme National Security Council.

Australia to support India's UNSC bid

Australia to support India's UNSC bid

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

"We have a strong view that there should be Security Council reform of the United Nations, that the Security Council should reflect the modern world, which is why we've suggested that both India and Japan should become permanent members of a reformed United Nations Security Council," the Australian foreign minister said.

UAE shoots down 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi

UAE shoots down 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The attack did not result in any human losses, it said, adding that the remnants of the intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles fell in separate areas around Abu Dhabi.

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgements such as scrapping the electoral bonds scheme and upholding abrogation of Article 370, will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday.

Putin attacked Ukraine as UNSC was appealing for peace

Putin attacked Ukraine as UNSC was appealing for peace

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Guterres, who opened an emergency meeting of the 15-nation Security Council on Ukraine late Wednesday, in his brief off-the-cuff remarks said 'if indeed an operation is being prepared, I have only one thing to say from the bottom of my heart: President Putin, stop your troops from attacking Ukraine. Give peace a chance. Too many people have already died'.

'Compulsions with Russia behind India's abstention from UNSC vote'

'Compulsions with Russia behind India's abstention from UNSC vote'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The diplomat made the remarks replying to lawmakers' questions on New Delhi abstaining from several UN vote on Russian aggression against Ukraine.

India 'exposed its position on G4: Pak slams India's permanent seat pitch

India 'exposed its position on G4: Pak slams India's permanent seat pitch

Rediff.com10 May 2016

A statement issued by the Pakistan mission claimed that Lodhi last week "exposed" the G-4 position on Security Council expansion.

China to block resolution declaring JeM chief Azhar as global terrorist again

China to block resolution declaring JeM chief Azhar as global terrorist again

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

China had in August extended by three months its technical hold on the proposal to list JeM founder Azhar as a global terrorist after having blocked the move in February this year at the United Nations.

Chile welcomes President Patil

Chile welcomes President Patil

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Welcoming President Pratibha Patil on her three-day state visit to this Latin American country, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said India should become a permanent member of the UN Security Council. She said that Chile wanted a more transparent Security Council. The comments from the Chilean President came after the signing of four agreements with the visiting President.The two leaders discussed international affairs during their one-to-one meeting.

UNGA votes to suspend Russia from UNHRC, India among 58 nations to abstain

UNGA votes to suspend Russia from UNHRC, India among 58 nations to abstain

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

India on Thursday abstained in the UN General Assembly on a vote moved by the US to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over allegations that Russian soldiers killed civilians while retreating from towns near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

War fears grow as Putin recognises 2 Ukraine regions as independent

War fears grow as Putin recognises 2 Ukraine regions as independent

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Putin justified his decision in a speech blaming NATO for the current crisis and calling the US-led alliance an existential threat to Russia.

Modi, Biden discuss N-energy, 6G and AI; vow to 'deepen, diversity' defence ties

Modi, Biden discuss N-energy, 6G and AI; vow to 'deepen, diversity' defence ties

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

In a post on X, Modi said, "Happy to have welcomed @POTUS @JoeBiden to 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Our meeting was very productive."

It's 3 dynasties vs J-K youths: Modi at 1st poll rally

It's 3 dynasties vs J-K youths: Modi at 1st poll rally

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Modi began his nearly 45-minute speech by welcoming the people who attended the rally in the Kashmiri language. "This time, the (assembly) election will decide the future of Jammu and Kashmir, which has remained the target of foreign powers since Independence," he told the gathering.

2 yrs after death, Osama out of UN sanctions list

2 yrs after death, Osama out of UN sanctions list

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Nearly two years after the killing of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, the United Nations Security Council has deleted his name from its sanctions list. The powerful 15-member council will continue a freeze on bin Laden's assets to prevent them from being used by others for terror activities.

India abstains on UNSC resolution exempting aid from sanctions

India abstains on UNSC resolution exempting aid from sanctions

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

India was the sole abstention while all other 14 members of the Council voted in favour of the resolution that decided that processing or payment of funds, other financial assets, economic resources, and provision of goods and services necessary to ensure the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance are permitted and are not a violation of the asset freezes imposed by the Council or its Sanctions Committee.

After Parliament, now focus on VP Enclave, new PMO

After Parliament, now focus on VP Enclave, new PMO

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The government also plans to build MPs' chambers that will come up on the land where the Transport Bhawan and Shram Shakti Bhawan are located.

'No policy to oppose India's permanent membership in UNSC'

'No policy to oppose India's permanent membership in UNSC'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

China on Wednesday said it doesn't have a policy to oppose India's claim for permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council.

Now, China to shoot down object flying over its waters

Now, China to shoot down object flying over its waters

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The development comes after the United States and Canada shot down three high-altitude airborne objects in recent days.

Singapore supports India's bid for UNSC membership

Singapore supports India's bid for UNSC membership

Rediff.com20 Nov 2011

Singapore has joined the list of nations that support India's bid for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council, as and when the expansion is undertaken.

PMO defines work areas for PK Mishra, Doval and Sinha

PMO defines work areas for PK Mishra, Doval and Sinha

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Mishra and Doval hold the rank of a Cabinet minister.

'India doesn't DESERVE to be in the UNSC'

'India doesn't DESERVE to be in the UNSC'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

India can never become a great power unless it assumes hard power status, says national security hawk Bharat Karnad

Manipur: BJP's Formidable Internal Security Challenge

Manipur: BJP's Formidable Internal Security Challenge

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

There are three things you never do in a small North East state: Undermine local leaders, divide and rule, push homogenisation, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Afghanistan must not become haven for terror, says Delhi declaration

Afghanistan must not become haven for terror, says Delhi declaration

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Top security czars of India, Russia, Iran and five central Asian countries on Wednesday pledged to work for ensuring that Afghanistan does not become a safe haven for global terrorism and called for the formation of an open and truly inclusive government in Kabul.

India says frustration building over paralysis in UNSC

India says frustration building over paralysis in UNSC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

India has said frustration is building up among the international community over the United Nations Security Council's inability to respond to global crises due to lack of reforms in its structure and functioning.

'People to say India deserves permanent UNSC seat'

'People to say India deserves permanent UNSC seat'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

As India assumes the month-long presidency of the United Nations Security Council, the international community has "very high expectations" from it, New Delhi's envoy to the United Nations, Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday.

India's UN bid contrary to democracy's spirit: Pak

India's UN bid contrary to democracy's spirit: Pak

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Amid India's quest for a permanent berth in the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan on Monday said some aspirants for the powerful seat were creating divisions among the world community.

Japan to back India for UN seat

Japan to back India for UN seat

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

China-backed Pak bid to raise Kashmir at UN fails yet again

China-backed Pak bid to raise Kashmir at UN fails yet again

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The attempt failed as other member countries felt Kashmir is a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan.

Likely done by 'other team': Biden on Gaza hospital blast

Likely done by 'other team': Biden on Gaza hospital blast

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that based on what he saw, it appears that the deadly explosion at the Gaza hospital was done by 'the other team' and not the Israeli military, accepting the Israeli version of the story pinning the blame for the blast on the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad.

'Why should I resign? I am no thief, there is no scam'

'Why should I resign? I am no thief, there is no scam'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'In a complex situation a PM coming was not necessary'

Xi, Sharif listening, Modi says must condemn countries backing terror

Xi, Sharif listening, Modi says must condemn countries backing terror

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

In his opening remarks at the virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Modi also said that some countries use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of their policy and the grouping must not hesitate to criticise them.

Modi To Visit 2nd Muslim Nation In A Month

Modi To Visit 2nd Muslim Nation In A Month

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Abu Dhabi on July 15.

Islamic State had 66 Indian-origin fighters, says US report; lauds NIA

Islamic State had 66 Indian-origin fighters, says US report; lauds NIA

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The UN Security Council Resolution 2309 calls governments to meet their responsibility to keep citizens secure while travelling by air.