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'Pak ready for a review if India reconsiders actions in Kashmir'

'Pak ready for a review if India reconsiders actions in Kashmir'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

"Are they ready to review their decisions? If they do, we can also review our decisions. Review will be on both sides," Qureshi said.

Imran Khan telephones UN chief, raises Kashmir issue

Imran Khan telephones UN chief, raises Kashmir issue

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

In a set of recent tweets, Khan said that "Kashmiris must be allowed to decide their future".

Issues related to Art 370 internal: India after UNSC meet

Issues related to Art 370 internal: India after UNSC meet

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Without naming Pakistan, he said there are some who are trying to project an 'alarmist approach' to the situation in Kashmir, which is far from the ground realities.

G4 nations express common vision for UNSC reform

G4 nations express common vision for UNSC reform

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

India and other G4 countries have expressed their common vision for a reformed UN Security Council, seeking a concise working document which will serve as a basis for further negotiations on expansion in permanent and non-permanent categories.

Why Israel is upset with Indian peacekeepers

Why Israel is upset with Indian peacekeepers

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

In a letter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and the President of the UN Security Council Ruhakana Rugunda, Israel accused an Indian contingent of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) of having done nothing to prevent the demonstrators from crossing the border and even cooperating with the group, The Jerusalem Post reported.

TN Assembly wants UNSC resolution against Lanka

TN Assembly wants UNSC resolution against Lanka

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Stepping up pressure on the United Progressive Alliance government on the Sri Lankan Tamils issue, Tamil Nadu on Wednesday demanded that India move a resolution in the UN Security Council for a referendum for separate Tamil Eelam and stop calling Colombo a friendly nation.

Victims of 26/11, Pathankot attacks yet to get justice: India at UNSC

Victims of 26/11, Pathankot attacks yet to get justice: India at UNSC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Speaking in the Security Council briefing on 'Threat to International Peace & Security Caused by Terrorist Acts' on Wednesday, Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti reiterated India's firm belief that terrorism in one part of the world is threat to peace and security of entire world.

Dawood's name figures in UN list of terrorists

Dawood's name figures in UN list of terrorists

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The list -- which has 139 entries from Pakistan -- identifies all those individuals who have lived in Pakistan, operated from there or have been associated with groups that used Pakistani territory for carrying out their operations.

'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.

Israel to contest UN General Assembly seat

Israel to contest UN General Assembly seat

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

Deputy PM of Israel said he had met with more than ten Arab and Muslim ministers.

Naxal violence is not armed conflict:India to UN

Naxal violence is not armed conflict:India to UN

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

India has strongly protested the inclusion of the Naxal issue under the realm of 'armed conflict' in a United Nations report, saying the violence being perpetrated by these groups does not make it a zone of armed conflict, as defined by international law.

UNSC agrees on resolution to end Gaza offensive

UNSC agrees on resolution to end Gaza offensive

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

While the US stayed away, the remaining 14 members voted in favour of the resolution which came after three days of intensive negotiations.

US again asks all nations to ink NPT

US again asks all nations to ink NPT

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

With the US President Barack Obama presiding over a key session of UN Security Council on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament on Friday, America has asked all countries to join the Non Proliferation Treaty and hoped that the powerful body of the UN would endorse its call for world without nuclear weapons.

Iran surprised by India's IAEA vote

Iran surprised by India's IAEA vote

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

Iran has threatened to review its economic and political relations with the countries that voted for the referral to UNSC.

India-US 2+2: Taking The Relationship Ahead

India-US 2+2: Taking The Relationship Ahead

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The Quad summit to be hosted by India in 2024 is likely to enhance New Delhi's strategic intent.

Krishna for 'zero tolerance' to terrorism from NAM

Krishna for 'zero tolerance' to terrorism from NAM

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

India asked NAM nations to adopt a "zero tolerance" approach to terrorism while strongly pitching for a comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council and global financial institutions to ensure greater say for developing countries.

Russia's Ukraine attack: It is a tightrope walk for India, say ex-envoys

Russia's Ukraine attack: It is a tightrope walk for India, say ex-envoys

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

India should watch the emergence of the situation and then see how others react, he said adding that Russia has stood by India in very difficult times.

Govt, BJP come out guns blazing over Bilawal's attack on Modi

Govt, BJP come out guns blazing over Bilawal's attack on Modi

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

India on Friday launched a no-holds-barred attack on Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari for his 'uncivilised' outburst against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the comments were a 'new low' even for that country.

India to press for UN convention on terror

India to press for UN convention on terror

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

Amid growing global concerns over terrorism, India will seek early establishment of a United Nations convention on combating the scourge at the upcoming UN General Assembly session

'Countries must deny safe haven for terrorists'

'Countries must deny safe haven for terrorists'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

The 2 countries underlined the need for more efficient measures to prevent propagation of terrorism, including in the cyberspace.

Russia announces Modi, Putin to meet on SCO sidelines

Russia announces Modi, Putin to meet on SCO sidelines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Uzbekistan this week and discuss issues of strategic stability, the situation in the Asia Pacific region and bilateral cooperation within the UN and G20, the Kremlin has announced.

'Protection of civilians must be uniform during conflict'

'Protection of civilians must be uniform during conflict'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

India has demanded that the principle of "protection of civilians" must be applied in a uniform manner to all parties to a conflict, pointing out that the UNSC failure to enforce accountability of armed groups has served to exacerbate the situation in several instances.

Pak must enact legislation to proscribe Hafiz Saeed-led JuD: US

Pak must enact legislation to proscribe Hafiz Saeed-led JuD: US

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The US said the removal of the ban on the Jamaat-ud-Dawa and Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation would jeopardise Pakistan's ability to meet its commitments to fight terrorism.

Why Messrs Hollande, Cameron wooing India

Why Messrs Hollande, Cameron wooing India

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Everyone's rooting for India to develop itself as a credible, counterbalance to China in Asia, where the future of global growth lies.

Quake triggers doubts about North Korean nuclear test

Quake triggers doubts about North Korean nuclear test

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

North Korea appears to have carried out a nuclear test on Tuesday despite a promise from the UN Security Council of "consequences"

US should endorse India's UNSC bid, says McCain

US should endorse India's UNSC bid, says McCain

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

The United States should fully back India's pursuit of permanent membership of the powerful UN Security Council, John McCain, the top Republican leader said, days after President Barack Obama described the issue as "very difficult and complicated".

India to focus on terrorism, peacekeeping at UNGA

India to focus on terrorism, peacekeeping at UNGA

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Early reform of the United Nations Security Council, terrorism and peacekeeping will be among the main issues that India will pursue during the world body's General Assembly session, Indian ambassador to the UN has said.

US warns North Korea over rocket launch

US warns North Korea over rocket launch

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

The United States has warned North Korea against going ahead with its long-range rocket launch and asked the international community to take appropriate actions to prevent Pyongyang from such a provocative act.

Tackle Al Qaeda's barbarity, India to UN

Tackle Al Qaeda's barbarity, India to UN

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

"We need to go much further in realising the well established objective of degrading the ability of the Taliban to fight while simultaneously denying safe-havens, finances and armament," Indian Ambassador to UN Nirupam Sen told the Security Council on Tuesday.

Pakistan: Protests against ban on Jamaat-ud-Dawah

Pakistan: Protests against ban on Jamaat-ud-Dawah

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

Hundreds of people today marched towards UN office in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to protest the world body's declaration of the Jamaat-ud-Dawah as a terror outfit while political and religious leaders criticised the government's decision to crackdown on the group.

Pak gets backing only from China at UNSC meet: Report

Pak gets backing only from China at UNSC meet: Report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

"Only one of the five permanent members, China, openly favours Pakistan," the Dawn report noted.

Putin oversees nuclear drills, says 'ready to use all means'

Putin oversees nuclear drills, says 'ready to use all means'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday monitored drills of the country's strategic nuclear forces involving multiple practice launches of ballistic and cruise missiles, the Kremlin said.

India joins in condemning North Korea's rocket launch

India joins in condemning North Korea's rocket launch

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

India on Wednesday reacted strongly to the rocket launch by North Korea, saying the 'unwarranted action' by that country has adversely impact peace and stability in the Korean peninsula.

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

For India to view the new Sri Lankan leadership only through the prism of the past or through their narrow view on China, is fraught with possibilities that should be avoided, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Civil nuke coop, security high on PM-Obama meeting agenda

Civil nuke coop, security high on PM-Obama meeting agenda

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Implementation of civil nuclear cooperation and ways to expand cooperation in the fields of defence, security and economy will be high on the agenda when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets President Barack Obama in Washington next week.

Is China protecting terrorists in Kashmir?

Is China protecting terrorists in Kashmir?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

China is providing tacit support to Pakistan in its jihadi strategy with an aim to pin down half a million Indian troops in Kashmir, a leading European security expert has said.

Swaraj joins G4 ministers in appealing for UNSC reform

Swaraj joins G4 ministers in appealing for UNSC reform

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

India is expected to press for text-based negotiation during the current session of the United Nation General Assembly. Suman Guha Mozumder reports from New York

India to focus on terrorism, global economy, UNSC reforms

India to focus on terrorism, global economy, UNSC reforms

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Ahead of the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly, India on Monday said its focus at the high-level meeting will be terrorism, UN Security Council reforms, managing the global financial system, Palestine and piracy.

All UNSC members should follow rules: China on Azhar ban

All UNSC members should follow rules: China on Azhar ban

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

He said Beijing resorted to this move to allow the 'relevant parties' to reach a consensus.