News for 'UN Resolutions'

Russian FM may visit India this week; focus likely on oil payment

Russian FM may visit India this week; focus likely on oil payment

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

It is learnt that Lavrov is expected to travel to India either on Thursday or Friday after concluding a two-day visit to China.

India condemns Bucha killings at UNSC, backs independent probe

India condemns Bucha killings at UNSC, backs independent probe

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Tirumurti said India continues to remain deeply concerned at the worsening situation and reiterates its call for immediate cessation of violence and end to hostilities.

NKorea remains defiant despite UN sanctions

NKorea remains defiant despite UN sanctions

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

The United Nations Security Council has imposed new sanctions on North Korea for its rocket launch and warned of 'significant action' in the event of a fresh nuclear test, but Pyongyang remained defiant.

The clock in Kashmir has been reset to 1993

The clock in Kashmir has been reset to 1993

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

'This was the worst phase yet in the state's human rights history.' 'Notorious interrogation centres were set up, large numbers died in firing on civilian mobs.' 'This is what today's generations might identify better as the Haider phase in Kashmir's history,' says Shekhar Gupta.

China blocks Indo-US proposal to list Pak-based Makki a global terrorist

China blocks Indo-US proposal to list Pak-based Makki a global terrorist

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Makki is a US-designated terrorist and brother-in-law of Lashkar-e-Tayiba chief and 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed.

Huge win for India as G20 adopts New Delhi declaration

Huge win for India as G20 adopts New Delhi declaration

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

"Have just got the good news that due to the hard work of our teams and your cooperation, a consensus has been reached on New Delhi G20 Leaders Summit Declaration," Modi said while addressing the second session of the Summit at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

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.

No country must take advantage of Afghan situation: PM @ UNGA

No country must take advantage of Afghan situation: PM @ UNGA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Addressing the 76th UNGA session in New York, Modi called for ensuring that no country 'tries to take advantage of the delicate situation in Afghanistan and use it for its own selfish interests'.

Pak govt acting against us to please India: Hafiz Saeed

Pak govt acting against us to please India: Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

"We will fight our case in court against Pak govt's illegal action," said Saeed.

Pak terms India's stand on Kashmir a 'travesty of history'

Pak terms India's stand on Kashmir a 'travesty of history'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Pakistan has criticised India over alleged human rights violation in Kashmir and threatened to expose the country in the world over the "abysmal rights situation" in other parts if it continued to talk about Balochistan.

Contemporary epicentre of terrorism very much active, Jaishankar tells UNSC

Contemporary epicentre of terrorism very much active, Jaishankar tells UNSC

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Jaishankar, who presided over the UNSC Briefing: Global Counterterrorism Approach: Challenges and Way Forward, described terrorism as an existential threat to international peace and security and said it knows no borders, nationality, or race.

Pakistan is 'arsonist' disguising itself as 'fire-fighter': India at UNGA

Pakistan is 'arsonist' disguising itself as 'fire-fighter': India at UNGA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

"We keep hearing that Pakistan is a 'victim of terrorism'. This is the country which is an arsonist disguising itself as a fire-fighter. Pakistan nurtures terrorists in their backyard in the hope that they will only harm their neighbours," India's first secretary Sneha Dubey said in the UN General Assembly on Friday.

A bomb worse than an atom bomb in Kim Jong-un's hands!

A bomb worse than an atom bomb in Kim Jong-un's hands!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

North Korea is unlikely to strike first, but its response in retaliation, if attacked, could be massive even at the expense of its own destruction, says Rajaram Panda.

France freezes assets of JeM founder Masood Azhar

France freezes assets of JeM founder Masood Azhar

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

'France has decided to sanction Masood Azhar at the national level by freezing his assets'

UN unanimously approves Syria observer force

UN unanimously approves Syria observer force

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

The United Nations Security Council on Saturday voted unanimously on a resolution to send an advanced team of "unarmed" observers to Syria to monitor the implementation of cessation of armed violence in the country.

Will approach UN if India violates Indus Water Treaty, says Pakistan

Will approach UN if India violates Indus Water Treaty, says Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Aziz said unilateral revocation of the treaty can pose a threat to Pakistan and its economy.

Will stand for rights of Kashmiris: Imran Khan in PoK

Will stand for rights of Kashmiris: Imran Khan in PoK

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Will stand for rights of Kashmiris: Imran Khan in PoK

Peace is necessary, but...: Modi on China threat

Peace is necessary, but...: Modi on China threat

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

"We work with other countries to develop their capabilities and support their efforts to make free sovereign choices. More broadly, we aim to advance peace and stability in the region," he asserted.

Sharif likely to tone down reference to Kashmir in UNGA address

Sharif likely to tone down reference to Kashmir in UNGA address

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Pak PM discussed the situation in Kashmir and tense relations with India with Army chief Gen Raheel Sharif.

China's UNSC gamble is a setback to relations with India

China's UNSC gamble is a setback to relations with India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

'India needs to closely monitor the discussions at the UNSC and make counter-measures as this touches its core interests', points out Srikanth Kondapalli.

Change in authority in Kabul was neither through negotiations, nor inclusive: India

Change in authority in Kabul was neither through negotiations, nor inclusive: India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Addressing the UNSC High Level Open Debate on 'Peacebuilding and sustaining peace: Diversity, state building and the search for peace', Muraleedharan said the expectations of the international community on Afghanistan, including on combating terrorism, are set out clearly in the UN Security Council Resolution 2593, that was adopted under India's Presidency of the 15-nation Council in August.

India wants peace: Rajnath on Russia-Ukraine dispute

India wants peace: Rajnath on Russia-Ukraine dispute

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

We are sure that when talks take place, some way or the other will come out, Singh said.

When Pakistan told US it won't raise Kashmir at UN

When Pakistan told US it won't raise Kashmir at UN

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

According to the cable, Sattar reacted positively to the idea of involving Kashmiris.

Azhar's listing: China asks US to 'act cautiously'

Azhar's listing: China asks US to 'act cautiously'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said that Washington's move only complicates the issue.

India at UNSC highlights 'contemporary threats' to peacekeeping

India at UNSC highlights 'contemporary threats' to peacekeeping

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

"The 21st century peacekeeping must be anchored in a strong ecosystem of technology and innovation that can facilitate UN peacekeeping operations in implementing their mandates in complex environments," India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar said

Russian envoy thanks India for 'withstanding US pressure' on Ukraine

Russian envoy thanks India for 'withstanding US pressure' on Ukraine

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

India abstained on the procedural vote taken in the Security Council ahead of a meeting to discuss the tense situation on the Ukraine border.

Netanyahu thanks Modi for India's vote against Palestinian group

Netanyahu thanks Modi for India's vote against Palestinian group

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

It is the first time that India has voted on a resolution at the UN that is being perceived as pro-Israel.

ICJ has not given order on consular access for Jadhav: Aziz

ICJ has not given order on consular access for Jadhav: Aziz

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Aziz said that when it comes to cases involving the death penalty, the international court has always given a stay order.

'China did not get its way'

'China did not get its way'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

'There's no pro-China tilt in BRICS.' 'All these countries want to be close to China, but they are all good friends of India also.'

Our message on Kashmir should be 'loud and clear' to Pak: India at UN

Our message on Kashmir should be 'loud and clear' to Pak: India at UN

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

In its 'Right of Reply', India also rejected the 'fanciful and misleading' remarks by the Pakistani envoy to the United Nations.

US reaffirms support for India's membership to UNSC, NSG

US reaffirms support for India's membership to UNSC, NSG

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The Biden administration has reaffirmed its commitment to support India's permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council and New Delhi's entry to the Nuclear Suppliers' Group.

Kashmir is Pakistan's jugular vein, says Imran Khan

Kashmir is Pakistan's jugular vein, says Imran Khan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Khan in his message on Pakistan's Defence and Martyrs Day said his government has launched a proactive diplomatic campaign in the world capitals and at the United Nations to apprise the world community about Kashmir after India revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status on August 5.

'Incorrect to say Article 370 has been abrogated'

'Incorrect to say Article 370 has been abrogated'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

'Article 370 laid down the edifice of the relationship between J-K and the Union of India.' 'If you look at the Article, what is there now is a provision which states that all provisions of the Constitution of India applies to J-K.' 'The veto that the state could exercise previously on most Union laws has ended.'

India always supported Afghan minorities: Shringla

India always supported Afghan minorities: Shringla

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

India has always provided very strong support to minority communities in Afghanistan, particularly Sikhs and Hindus, and it is an important part of New Delhi's effort to evacuate those Afghan nationals who want to leave the war-ravaged country, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said.

At UNSC, PM lists 5 principles to prepare roadmap for maritime security cooperation

At UNSC, PM lists 5 principles to prepare roadmap for maritime security cooperation

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

In his statement while chairing the debate on "Enhancing Maritime Security - A Case for International Cooperation" via video conferencing, Modi highlighted that maritime routes were being misused for terrorism and piracy.

Dr Singh's buzzwords at UN: Developing, terrorism, Pakistan

Dr Singh's buzzwords at UN: Developing, terrorism, Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

What were the words that the PM used the most in his speech at the UN?

Doval hopeful and positive about boundary talks with China

Doval hopeful and positive about boundary talks with China

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Describing the boundary talks with China as "positive", National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Friday said India has inalienable positions and the government will protect vital national interests.

Islamic bloc asks India to reverse Kashmir move

Islamic bloc asks India to reverse Kashmir move

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation voiced concern over the human rights situation in Kashmir.

Pak army chief warns India of 'unbearable cost' in case of war

Pak army chief warns India of 'unbearable cost' in case of war

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Warning India of "unbearable damage" in case of a war, Pakistan's army chief General Raheel Sharif has said his troops are ready to tackle any long or short misadventure by the "enemy".

Modi tells China frankly it erred in siding with Pak on Lakhvi

Modi tells China frankly it erred in siding with Pak on Lakhvi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "strongly" and "clearly" conveyed concerns to Chinese President Xi Jinping over Beijing blocking a proposal for action by the United Nations against Pakistan on the release of jailed Mumbai attack mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, with India rejecting the "weak evidence" theory propounded by Beijing in this regard.