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Pak-China bid to internationalise J-K snubbed at UN

Pak-China bid to internationalise J-K snubbed at UN

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Majority of the 15 members said there should not be any statement or outcome issued after the consultations and their will prevailed, leaving China to come out and make a statement in its national capacity followed by Pakistan.

At UN, India, 152 nations vote for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

At UN, India, 152 nations vote for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The resolution, sponsored among others by Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Palestine, demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and reiterated its demand that all parties comply with their obligations under international law, "notably with regard to the protection of civilians."

Social media platforms now toolkits of terror groups: Jaishankar

Social media platforms now toolkits of terror groups: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

He said despite efforts by the UN, the threat of terrorism is only growing and expanding, particularly in Asia and Africa.

Russia grants asylum to ousted Syrian president Assad

Russia grants asylum to ousted Syrian president Assad

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The situation in Syria remains a focal point for all the neighbouring nations after Syrian rebels on Sunday entered the capital Damascus, forcing Assad to flee, ending his over two-decade rule in the country.

Russia's crimes in Ukraine no different from those by IS, Zelenskyy tells UNSC

Russia's crimes in Ukraine no different from those by IS, Zelenskyy tells UNSC

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN Security Council on Tuesday that the atrocities committed by Russian troops are no different from terrorists like the Islamic State extremists as he demanded immediate action to bring the Kremlin's forces to justice for "war crimes".

Need immediate end to violence in Afghanistan: India-chaired UNSC

Need immediate end to violence in Afghanistan: India-chaired UNSC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

The UN Security Council members on Monday reaffirmed the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities and violence in Afghanistan and that for any acceptance and legitimacy, there needs to be a political settlement that fully respects the human rights of women, children and minorities, India's Permanent Representative to the UN and President of the Security Council Ambassador T S Tirumurti said.

India has retained its options by abstaining from UNSC vote: Sources

India has retained its options by abstaining from UNSC vote: Sources

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Russia vetoed the United States-sponsored resolution on Friday that 'deplored in the strongest terms' Russia's 'aggression' against Ukraine and asked Moscow to immediately stop its attack on that country.

UN demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza

UN demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly adopted a resolution demanding "an immediate, durable and fully respected" ceasefire in the troubled Gaza Strip, leading to withdrawal of all Israeli forces.

'I Love Muhammad' campaign: Cleric among 39 held after violence

'I Love Muhammad' campaign: Cleric among 39 held after violence

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

In a major crackdown, police arrested 39 people, including local cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan, in connection with the violence during the 'I love Muhammad' campaign after Friday prayers in Bareilly, while authorities suspended internet service in the district for 48 hours beginning Saturday.

World wants an improved UN

World wants an improved UN

Rediff.com10 May 2007

A large majority of those polled in 18 countries representing 56 per cent of the world's population believed the UN Security Council should have the right to authorise military force to prevent genocide.

Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu and the UN

Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu and the UN

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

India's vote on the Sri Lanka resolution in Geneva may well have speeded up the general elections in the country and reduced our effectiveness as a regional power, says TP Sreenivasan

Syria situation remains extremely serious: UN chief

Syria situation remains extremely serious: UN chief

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Voicing alarm over the high level of violence and bombings in Syria, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has said that "established terrorist groups" are suspected in many deadly attacks in the country, where the overall situation remains "extremely serious". Ban briefed the 15-nation UN Security Council about the over year-long crisis in Syria in his periodic report as mandated by a UNSC resolution.

India has evolved on UN: Robert Blake

India has evolved on UN: Robert Blake

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

The Republican chairman of the house foreign affairs subcommittee on Asia, on Tuesday questioned the Obama administration's point man on South Asia on India's propensity to vote against the United States at the United Nations, ostensibly taking a swipe at President Obama's endorsement of India's bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.

UN must become better at solving problems: US

UN must become better at solving problems: US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

UN must become better at solving problems: US

Bhutto-led Pak delegation faces US heat over Jaish, minorities

Bhutto-led Pak delegation faces US heat over Jaish, minorities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

In a post on X, Sherman said that he 'emphasised to the Pakistani delegation the importance of combatting terrorism, and in particular, the group Jaish-e-Mohammed, who murdered my constituent Daniel Pearl in 2002'.

Israel has neutralised Iran's air defence: Envoy

Israel has neutralised Iran's air defence: Envoy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Noting that Israel is not interested in escalation of situation in the Middle East, country's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar said on Saturday that Israel defence forces attacked military targets in Iran 'in a very precise way' and that 'there is a price to pay when you attack the state of Israel'.

US, Russia hold talks to end war, without Ukraine

US, Russia hold talks to end war, without Ukraine

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

After more than four hours of talks in Saudi Arabia, the US and Russia agreed on four key principles, Rubio said on Tuesday. These include appointing a high-level team to help "negotiate and work through the end of the conflict in Ukraine" in a way that's "acceptable to all the parties engaged."

'India deserves permanent UN seat'

'India deserves permanent UN seat'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

He also said the G-4, comprising India, Germany, Japan and Brazil, should enter into renegotiation with the African Union

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

India proposes to organise a briefing of the Security Council on December 15 on 'Global counter-terrorism approach - principles and the way forward" under the 'Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts'.

No takers for your malware: India slams Pak at UN

No takers for your malware: India slams Pak at UN

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin, on Thursday lambasted Pakistan for peddling a false narrative on New Delhi and said there are no "takers for your malware here".

Ukraine's President speaks with Modi, seeks political support

Ukraine's President speaks with Modi, seeks political support

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

President Zelenskyy's telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Modi came hours after India abstained on a UN Security Council resolution by the United States that 'deplores in the strongest terms' Russia's 'aggression' against Ukraine.

Strategic Calculus Driving Pakistani Actions

Strategic Calculus Driving Pakistani Actions

Rediff.com10 May 2025

It is important for India to pay close attention to both the tone and substance of authoritative remarks coming out of Pakistan, explains former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

LeT may attack India again: Top UN official

LeT may attack India again: Top UN official

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

"Lashkar-e-Tayiba tactics is quite obvious. It is trying to increase tensions between India and Pakistan at a time when they and their associates are particularly under pressure in western Pakistan," Barrett said in at press conference at the UN Headquarters in New York.

War was unjustified: UN inspectors

War was unjustified: UN inspectors

Rediff.com22 Mar 2004

Ban, UNSC strongly condemn deadly attack on UN base in S Sudan

Ban, UNSC strongly condemn deadly attack on UN base in S Sudan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

UN chief Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council have strongly condemned the attack on a UN base in South Sudan that killed 22 people, including two Indian peacekeepers, and asked the government there to swiftly investigate the "criminal act".

China-Russia Bhai Bhai: What India Can Expect

China-Russia Bhai Bhai: What India Can Expect

Rediff.com30 May 2025

China appears determined to upgrade Pakistan's military capabilities, sufficient to ensure local parity with India, alerts former foreign secretary Ambassador Shyam Saran.

UN's status update for Ilyas Kashmiri: 'reported dead'

UN's status update for Ilyas Kashmiri: 'reported dead'

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Almost a year after key 26/11 suspect Ilyas Kashmiri was reported killed in a drone strike, the United Nations has updated his status as "reported dead" in a sanctions list of individuals and entities associated with the Al Qaeda

Modi-Sharif meeting at UN unlikely, says report

Modi-Sharif meeting at UN unlikely, says report

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Sharif and Modi are expected to attend the UN General Assembly session next week.

India urges for zero tolerance towards terrorism at UN

India urges for zero tolerance towards terrorism at UN

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

India will ask members of the United Nations to ensure a "zero tolerance" approach towards terrorism besides pressing for an early adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism during the United Nations General Assembly's annual gathering of world leaders.

China-Pak-Taliban axis cause for worry: Chidambaram

China-Pak-Taliban axis cause for worry: Chidambaram

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday said it is too premature to congratulate ourselves over the UN Security Council adopting a resolution on Afghanistan, and cautioned that the possible axis of China, Pakistan and Taliban-controlled Afghanistan is a cause for worry.

India is lying about Kashmir, Pak tells UN

India is lying about Kashmir, Pak tells UN

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

In a rare action, Pakistan accused External Affairs Minister S M Krishna of making a 'self-serving claim' at the United Nations General Assembly about Jammu and Kashmir being an integral part of the country.

At UNSC, Jaishankar's veiled attack on China, Pak

At UNSC, Jaishankar's veiled attack on China, Pak

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Multilateral platforms are being misused to justify and protect perpetrators of terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said

Can Iran Expect Help From Putin Now?

Can Iran Expect Help From Putin Now?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Will Russia's entry deter Trump on his warpath?, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Ukraine's foreign min dials Jaishankar ahead of UNSC vote on Russian attack

Ukraine's foreign min dials Jaishankar ahead of UNSC vote on Russian attack

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Jaishankar said he emphasised that India supports diplomacy and dialogue as the "way out".

At SCO meet Doval flags double standards in fighting terror

At SCO meet Doval flags double standards in fighting terror

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

In an address at a security conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the Kazakh capital, he also underlined the need for holding accountable the sponsors, financiers and facilitators of terrorism, in remarks that came amid Pakistan's continuing support to various terror groups.

4 of P5 nations support India for permanent UNSC seat: Govt

4 of P5 nations support India for permanent UNSC seat: Govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Four out of five permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) have supported India's candidature for a permanent seat in the top world body, the government told the Lok Sabha on Friday.

India to give UN $12 million to fight Ebola

India to give UN $12 million to fight Ebola

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

India has announced $12 million (Rs 73 crore) contribution to the United Nations to help it fight the deadly Ebola virus in the African continent.

Siddharth Chatterjee takes over as top UN diplomat in China

Siddharth Chatterjee takes over as top UN diplomat in China

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Chatterjee, whose early career was in the Indian Army, was decorated for gallantry by the President of India in 1995.

100 terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

100 terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told an all-party meeting that at least 100 terrorists were killed in the Indian strikes on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under 'Operation Sindoor'. Leaders from various parties showed maturity and extended all support to the government and armed forces.

Delhi baba booked for sexually harassing 17 students at his institute

Delhi baba booked for sexually harassing 17 students at his institute

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Female students alleged that Saraswati used abusive language, sent obscene messages, and made unwanted physical advances.