News for 'United Nations Security Council'

Bibi says no deal as US cites bid to broker truce

Bibi says no deal as US cites bid to broker truce

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

He asserted that if a deal emerges the Israeli public will be updated.

UN splits Al Qaeda and Taliban on sanctions list

UN splits Al Qaeda and Taliban on sanctions list

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

The United Nations Security Council has split a key sanctions list on the Taliban and Al Qaeda to inspire the radical Islamic militia to join the reconciliation efforts in Afghanistan.

UNSC to vote on resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine

UNSC to vote on resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The Council will vote on the draft resolution at 3 pm Friday (New York time), two days after it held an emergency meeting on the situation in Ukraine just as Putin had announced Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

India-China Tensions Move To Global Arena

India-China Tensions Move To Global Arena

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'The future of BRICS is under stress as Chinese attempts to expand the platform are being resisted by India and Brazil.' 'Beijing is focused on a quick expansion with the aim of giving the platform a distinctly anti-Western orientation, which New Delhi and Brasilia seem to have no interest in,' notes Harsh V Pant.

'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.

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.

UNSC reforms 'inevitable', says India

UNSC reforms 'inevitable', says India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Pitching for "urgent" reforms of the United Nations Security Council, India on Friday said that the long pending expansion of the top organ of the world body is "inevitable".

Trump's Disruptions: Blessing In Disguise

Trump's Disruptions: Blessing In Disguise

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

We must bring a laser focus on our own interests, and define our friends and foes more clearly instead of trying to live by somebody else's rules. We must grow up, think for ourselves, think India First, asserts R Jagannathan.

Israel sends new Ambassador to India

Israel sends new Ambassador to India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The Israeli government on Sunday approved the appointment of Reuven Azar as the new Ambassador to India.

UNSC to discuss terrorism, conflict

UNSC to discuss terrorism, conflict

Rediff.com3 Sep 2005

Britain has passed a draft resolution asking countries to create laws that will prevent incitement of terror.

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?

Kindly don't patronise us: India to Netherlands on Ukraine

Kindly don't patronise us: India to Netherlands on Ukraine

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The Dutch envoy said to Tirumurti "You should not have abstained in the GA. Respect the UN Charter."

President Patil's Chinese soujourn begins

President Patil's Chinese soujourn begins

Rediff.com27 May 2010

India has sought China's support for its bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council during a meeting between President Pratibha Patil and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Bejing. Patil, who arrived in Beijing on Wednesday on a six-day visit to China, was welcomed warmly by Wen at the Purple Light Pavilion.

Patil seeks China's support for India's UN bid

Patil seeks China's support for India's UN bid

Rediff.com27 May 2010

President Pratibha Patil discussed bilateral issues of mutual interest and situation in the region with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Thursday.

High-level group monitoring India's priorities in Afghanistan

High-level group monitoring India's priorities in Afghanistan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

India's immediate priorities have been the safe return of the Indians still in Afghanistan, bringing back the Afghan nationals who stood by New Delhi, and ensuring that Afghan soil is not used for terrorism directed at India

PIX: Advani makes strong case for UNSC reform

PIX: Advani makes strong case for UNSC reform

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani has made a strong case for reform of the United Nations Security Council, emphasising that it should be expanded to include nations willing to share responsibility of combating global threats like terrorism and piracy and help in maintaining security.

Assist India in fighting terror: UNSC

Assist India in fighting terror: UNSC

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

"The Security Council underlines the need to bring the perpetrators, organizers, financiers, and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism to justice," the statement said.

India discusses ISI's Afghan link with security officials of US, UK, Russia

India discusses ISI's Afghan link with security officials of US, UK, Russia

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

India has conveyed its concerns to the top security and intelligence officials of the United States, the United Kingdom and Russia over the possible implications of Pakistan's links with the Taliban and various terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan for regional security and stability, people familiar with the development said.

China puts hold on proposal at UN to blacklist 26/11 LeT handler

China puts hold on proposal at UN to blacklist 26/11 LeT handler

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

China has put a hold on a proposal moved at the United Nations by the United States and co-supported by India to designate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Sajid Mir, one of India's most wanted terrorists and the main handler of the deadly 2008 Mumbai attacks, as a global terrorist.

We can take on enemies but not the world: Pak

We can take on enemies but not the world: Pak

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

"There was a resolution in the United Nations Security Council. If Pakistan had not taken steps under that, then they could have declared Pakistan a terrorist state. They could have crippled Pakistan's economy," Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar said.

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.

Amit Shah digs up Chinese embassy donation to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation

Amit Shah digs up Chinese embassy donation to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

No one can capture an inch of Indian land till the Narendra Modi government is in power, Home Minister Amit Shah said Tuesday and claimed the actual reason behind the Congress disrupting Lok Sabha proceedings was not the clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers but a question on the cancellation of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation.

Will cricket FINALLY return to Pakistan?

Will cricket FINALLY return to Pakistan?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

"The ICC (International Cricket Council) Champions Trophy 2025 is a culmination of those efforts," PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi told Reuters.

UN extends Hariri muder probe

UN extends Hariri muder probe

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

Hariri was assassinated on February 14, in which 22 other people were also killed when his car was blown up.

US rejects Russian proposal on Iran

US rejects Russian proposal on Iran

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

India ready for UNSC seat: Kalam

India ready for UNSC seat: Kalam

Rediff.com27 May 2005

President A P J Abdul on Friday made a strong pitch for India getting a permanent membership of an enlarged United Nations Security Council.

UNSC holds emergency meet over Suu Kyi sentencing

UNSC holds emergency meet over Suu Kyi sentencing

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The United Nations Security Council held a close door meeting to discuss the situation after the junta government in Myanmar extended the house arrest of the country's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi. The meeting was held at the request of France, which condemned Tuesday's verdict of a Myanmar court convicting the 64-year-old leader for breaching the terms of her detention. "The verdict is in clear violation and breach of the request made by the Security Council," UNSC said.

Russia to withhold nuclear fuel to Iran

Russia to withhold nuclear fuel to Iran

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

The officials attributed the delay to the failure of Iran to pay what it owes, not on nuclear proliferation.

Referring Iran to UNSC a matter of time: US

Referring Iran to UNSC a matter of time: US

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

The UNSC has the power to slap Iran with sanctions.

Expansion of UNSC necessary: Moon

Expansion of UNSC necessary: Moon

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

"This is, again, a very serious, important issue to which international community must pay attention on an urgent basis," he remarked. "We need to act on the basis of several principles, that this global warming is a global issue."

How WikiLeaks exposes America's double standards on India's UNSC bid

How WikiLeaks exposes America's double standards on India's UNSC bid

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

United States' Secretary of State Hillary Clinton described India as a "self-appointed frontrunner" for a permanent United Nations Security Council seat and directed US envoys to seek minute details about Indian diplomats stationed at the United Nations headquarters, according to classified documents released by WikiLeaks on Monday.

Pakistan summons Indian envoy over situation in Kashmir

Pakistan summons Indian envoy over situation in Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Pakistan on Monday summoned the Indian High Commissioner to express serious concerns over the killings of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani and many civilians in Kashmir and called for "fair and transparent" inquiry against individuals responsible for "blatant" violation of fundamental rights.

US non-committal on India's UNSC bid

US non-committal on India's UNSC bid

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

White House Spokesman Tony Snow evaded a question on a seat for India in the UNSC saying he was 'not aware' of any official position on the issue.

UN ends observer mission in Syria

UN ends observer mission in Syria

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Amid escalating violence in Syria, the United Nations has decided to end its observer mission in the strife-torn country after failed international attempts to broker a cease-fire between the forces of Bashar al-Assad and the opposition.

Committed to India's bid for permanent UNSC seat: US

Committed to India's bid for permanent UNSC seat: US

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

The reaffirmation from the US comes in the backdrop of the maiden India US Strategic and Commercial Dialogue which was held on Tuesday.

Pakistan rejects India's move to scrap Article 370

Pakistan rejects India's move to scrap Article 370

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Pakistan strongly condemns and rejects the announcements made by the Indian Government regarding Jammu and Kashmir, the statement said. "As the party to this international dispute, Pakistan will exercise all possible options to counter the illegal steps," it said.

Britain backs India for UNSC seat

Britain backs India for UNSC seat

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Britain has backed India for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council to make the world body more credible and effective.

India cites 'inherent limitations' in resolution, abstains from UGA's Ukraine vote

India cites 'inherent limitations' in resolution, abstains from UGA's Ukraine vote

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

India abstained in the UN General Assembly on Thursday on a resolution that underscored the need to reach "comprehensive, just and lasting peace" in Ukraine, citing the resolution's "inherent limitations" in reaching New Delhi's desired goal of securing lasting peace and ending the conflict which has been raging for one year now.