News for 'UN Security Council'

'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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

On Ukraine we aren't neutral, we are on the side of...: Modi tells WSJ

On Ukraine we aren't neutral, we are on the side of...: Modi tells WSJ

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

On the Ukraine conflict, Modi said, "Some people say that we are neutral. But we are not neutral. We are on the side of peace." "All countries should respect international law and the sovereignty of countries," he said.

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.

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.

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".

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 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.

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.

India flays UNSG report on ISIL for ignoring terror groups targetting Delhi

India flays UNSG report on ISIL for ignoring terror groups targetting Delhi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The UNSC meeting also focussed on the 15th report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL (Da'esh) to international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in support of member states in countering the threat.

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.

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.

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.

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

No consensus on Ukraine, should be removed from G20 agenda: Russian envoy

No consensus on Ukraine, should be removed from G20 agenda: Russian envoy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

There have been sharp differences between the Russia-China combine and the Western countries over the text to describe the Ukraine crisis.

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.

US for sanctions on Mugabe; Russia, China differ

US for sanctions on Mugabe; Russia, China differ

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

The United States has introduced a resolution in the UN Security Council seeking freezing of assets of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and 11 of his aides following the last week's much-criticised presidential run-off. The resolution also asked the 15-member powerful body to impose an arms embargo against Zimbabwe and a travel ban targeting Mugabe, the central bank governor and 10 other officials.

Annan to tour Middle East

Annan to tour Middle East

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

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.

UNSC postpones debate on Arafat

UNSC postpones debate on Arafat

Rediff.com13 Sep 2003

India, Pakistan continue to spar over Kashmir at UN

India, Pakistan continue to spar over Kashmir at UN

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Sparring over Kashmir at the United Nations General Assembly, India and Pakistan have again exchanged verbal volleys over the issue with the Indian delegate dubbing the remarks of his Pakistani counterpart as "unsolicited comments" that were "factually incorrect".

Fall of N-deal not good: Kissinger

Fall of N-deal not good: Kissinger

Rediff.com28 Oct 2007

India's failure to implement the civil nuclear deal with the United States can lead to questions over its trustworthiness and may have an impact on New Delhi's quest for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council, former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has said.

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.

Sharma discusses UNSC membership with Annan

Sharma discusses UNSC membership with Annan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Sharma was confident that New Delhi would occupy its rightful place on the UNSC.

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

VP Ansari thanked Polish leadership for its support to India's bid for NSG membership,

No cause could justify such brutality, UN chief on Pak school attack

No cause could justify such brutality, UN chief on Pak school attack

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

India strongly condemned the 'barbaric' terror attack by the Taliban on a school in Pakistan that killed 141 people, mostly children, as United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council called for perpetrators of the blood-curdling attack to be brought to justice.

Indian Army officer injured in fresh firing in South Sudan

Indian Army officer injured in fresh firing in South Sudan

Rediff.com30 May 2015

An Indian colonel was injured in fresh firing in the troubled Malakal region in South Sudan

Under global pressure, Libya declares ceasefire

Under global pressure, Libya declares ceasefire

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

Buckling under global pressure, Muammar Gaddafi on Friday announced a ceasefire and halted all military operations, hours after the United Nations authorised a no-fly zone over Libya and United States and allies readied plans for a military action which France said could come 'within hours.'

Ukraine war doesn't serve anybody's interests: Jaishankar

Ukraine war doesn't serve anybody's interests: Jaishankar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

aishankar also declined to predict India's vote in advance on the upcoming draft resolution against Russia in the UN.

If forced, US will totally destroy North Korea: Trump @ UN

If forced, US will totally destroy North Korea: Trump @ UN

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Referring to Kim Jong-Un, Trump said 'Rocket Man', is on a suicide mission for himself and for his regime.

India for complete adherence to UN resolutions on Syria

India for complete adherence to UN resolutions on Syria

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

As violence in Syria worsens, India has called on all parties within and outside the troubled country to fully cooperate with international envoy Kofi Annan to bring an end to the crisis.

What was Ujjwal Nikam doing at the UN?

What was Ujjwal Nikam doing at the UN?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

'Unfortunately, terrorists in one country are regarded as heroes in another,' Ujjwal Nikam told a global seminar on terrorism organised by the United Nations Security Council in New York.

Vijay Nambiar to lead UN probe panel

Vijay Nambiar to lead UN probe panel

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

He will probe the circumstances surrounding the recent discovery of a "potentially hazardous substance" at the world body's New York offices.

UN adopts US resolution on Iraq

UN adopts US resolution on Iraq

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

It was adopted unanimously.