News for 'United Nations Resolution'

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.

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.

UN rejects Pak's appeal for intervention on J-K

UN rejects Pak's appeal for intervention on J-K

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Guterres referred to the Simla Agreement, which is a bilateral agreement and rejects any third-party mediation in the issue.

Pak registers FIR against IAF pilots for 'bombing trees' in Balakot: Report

Pak registers FIR against IAF pilots for 'bombing trees' in Balakot: Report

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The report said that Pakistan also plans to lodge a complaint against India at the United Nations, accusing New Delhi of "eco-terrorism".

Congress slams BJP for calling Nehru grandfather of Partition

Congress slams BJP for calling Nehru grandfather of Partition

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

They (BJP) don't know the history before 1947 and 1971. They don't know their own history, Khera charged.

Yoga Day celebrations at UN to be broadcast at Times Square

Yoga Day celebrations at UN to be broadcast at Times Square

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The UN will commemorate the inaugural International Yoga Day on June 21 with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

'Yoga free from copyright': Modi leads Yoga event at UN

'Yoga free from copyright': Modi leads Yoga event at UN

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The prime minister, wearing an especially customised white yoga T-shirt and trousers, began his address with a 'Namaste' and thanked people for coming here from far away to attend the celebration.

UNSC imposes new sanctions on North Korea

UNSC imposes new sanctions on North Korea

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The United Nations Security Council on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution against the recent North Korean nuclear tests, which adds to the sanctions already imposed on the reclusive nation.

China responds to Biden's remark with military drills near Taiwan

China responds to Biden's remark with military drills near Taiwan

Rediff.com26 May 2022

China on Wednesday announced military drills around Taiwan, days after United States President Joe Biden said Washington would intervene militarily if Beijing tried to reunify with the island by force.

India is running away from talks, says Pak President

India is "running away" from talks, says Pak President

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday accused India of "running away" from talks.

Rahul leads Cong pitch for caste census, seeks removal of 50% cap

Rahul leads Cong pitch for caste census, seeks removal of 50% cap

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the underprivileged need economic and political power and not empty words as he again called for removing the 50 per cent ceiling on quota and demanded reservations for Dalits and tribals based on their population.

India using artillery fire to escalate tension: Pak to UN

India using artillery fire to escalate tension: Pak to UN

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Pakistan has drawn the attention of the United Nations to what it said was India's "intention" to escalate tension on the Line of Control by launching artillery barrages, which were threatening regional peace and security.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

BJP to hold 2-day meet in Hyderabad from July 2, aims expansion in South

BJP to hold 2-day meet in Hyderabad from July 2, aims expansion in South

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

This will be the first physical meeting of BJP's key decision-making body outside he national capital after a gap of five years.

In apparent 'slip of tongue', Imran says US sent 'threat letter'

In apparent 'slip of tongue', Imran says US sent 'threat letter'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

"The letter stated that the no-confidence motion was being tabled even before it was filed, which means the Opposition was in contact with them," Khan alleged in his address to the nation.

PM took just 10 minutes to order surgical strikes: Rajnath

PM took just 10 minutes to order surgical strikes: Rajnath

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The minister asserted that India has taken major action against terrorism under the Modi government and referred to the surgical strikes carried out across the Line of Control (LoC) in 2016 and the Balakot air strike in 2019.

India has excellent diplomatic service, they know what to do: German envoy

India has excellent diplomatic service, they know what to do: German envoy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Putin's idea was to attack his neighbouring country, he has to stop and then only we can find a solution, said the German ambassador.

Israel hopes India's UN vote decision won't impact ties

Israel hopes India's UN vote decision won't impact ties

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Days after India voted against it at the United Nations, Israel on Sunday hoped the Indian decision would not impact on the robust Indo-Israel ties in strategic areas of defence and security, to which they have added some more "ingredients" in the past few months.

PM expresses India's steadfast backing for Palestine statehood

PM expresses India's steadfast backing for Palestine statehood

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

As Palestinians make a vigorous push for statehood, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday expressed India's "steadfast" support for their struggle for a sovereign, independent and united state of Palestine.

Lok Sabha approves Delhi services bill by voice vote, AAP cries foul

Lok Sabha approves Delhi services bill by voice vote, AAP cries foul

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which will replace an ordinance promulgated for handling the transfers and postings of senior officers in the city government, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday amid a walkout by opposition parties.

IOC president Bach urges Ukraine to drop Paris Olympics boycott threat

IOC president Bach urges Ukraine to drop Paris Olympics boycott threat

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Thomas Bach has called on Ukraine to drop threats of a boycott of the 2024 Olympics over the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

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.

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'The Centre and state need to take a unified approach and take concerted action before this matter assumes menacing proportions because unemployment, the drug trade and the levels of frustration among the youth make them vulnerable to any maverick who promises something better.'

'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.'

Meet the man tasked with monitoring Indo-Pak ceasefire line

Meet the man tasked with monitoring Indo-Pak ceasefire line

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Maj Gen Lodin succeeds Major General Delali Johnson Sakyi of Ghana, who completes his two-year assignment as chief military observer and head of mission for the UNMOGIP on July 2.

Imran set to visit China ahead of Xi's India tour

Imran set to visit China ahead of Xi's India tour

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

According to some media reports, the Modi-Xi informal summit could take place from October 11-13.

Gambhir spars with Afridi over Kashmir tweet

Gambhir spars with Afridi over Kashmir tweet

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

'Don't worry, will sort it out son'

India votes with the West against Lanka's rights record

India votes with the West against Lanka's rights record

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

India, which normally does not vote on nation-specific resolutions, made a last-minute departure in the current instance after overwhelming pressure from parties in Tamil Nadu, especially the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which had even considered pulling out its ministers from the government at the Centre, to vote against Sri Lanka.

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.

Support India's right to self-defence: US NSA to Doval on Pulwama attack

Support India's right to self-defence: US NSA to Doval on Pulwama attack

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

He said the US has been very clear to Pakistan on ending support to terrorist safe havens.

Amit Shah reviews party performance at BJP national executive

Amit Shah reviews party performance at BJP national executive

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Shah held a meeting with office-bearers, state chiefs and key organisational leaders to finalise agenda items, including resolutions, which the national executive is expected to discuss on September 25, the birth anniversary of Hindutva icon Deen Dayal Upadhyaya.

World Diabetes Day 2007 to focus on children

World Diabetes Day 2007 to focus on children

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Type 1 diabetes is growing by 3 per cent a year in children and adolescents, and at an alarming 5 per cent per year among pre-school children. Adding to this is the occurrence of Type 2 Diabetes in children in alarming proportions

Imran says world will be responsible if war breaks out

Imran says world will be responsible if war breaks out

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

"The world's eye is on Kashmir and on Pakistan...I will be the ambassador who raises Kashmir's voice at every international forum," he said.

MPs walk out of Lok Sabha on Sri Lankan Tamils issue

MPs walk out of Lok Sabha on Sri Lankan Tamils issue

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

India on Thursday continued to be evasive on its stand to be adopted on the resolution against Sri Lanka at the United Nations Human Rights Commission, triggering an angry walk out in Lok Sabha by United Progressive Alliance constituent Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which was joined by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal-United.

After France, Germany initiates move to list Azhar as global terrorist at EU

After France, Germany initiates move to list Azhar as global terrorist at EU

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

On March 15, France imposed financial sanctions on Azhar.

US 'in talks' with India over its stand on Russian invasion: Diplomat

US 'in talks' with India over its stand on Russian invasion: Diplomat

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Donald Lu, was speaking to members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, just after India had abstained from a vote on the United Nations General Assembly resolution.

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'

Quad ministers oppose 'unilateral' move to change status quo in China seas

Quad ministers oppose 'unilateral' move to change status quo in China seas

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The top diplomats of Quad nations on Friday denounced as "inadmissible" any use or threat of use of nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war and strongly opposed any "unilateral actions" that seek to change the status quo in the South and East China Seas, a region that has witnessed increasing Chinese military offensive.

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.