News for 'United Nations Security Council'

India, US call for action against Pak-based terrorists

India, US call for action against Pak-based terrorists

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The two leaders reaffirmed that the United States and India 'will take concerted action against all terrorist groups, including groups proscribed by the UNSCR 1267 Sanctions Committee'.

Japan to give up UNSC bid: Report

Japan to give up UNSC bid: Report

Rediff.com21 Aug 2005

Japan will give up its bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the time being since it had failed to win enough support from the international community, a Japanese newspaper reported on Sunday.

Ukraine an issue of humanity, beyond politics or economy: Modi at G7 Summit

Ukraine an issue of humanity, beyond politics or economy: Modi at G7 Summit

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday said he views the current situation in Ukraine as an issue of humanity and human values and not of politics or economy even as he called for respecting international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.

'Negotiations to reform UNSC may begin this year'

'Negotiations to reform UNSC may begin this year'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Real negotiations to reform the United Nations Security Council, for which India, Japan, Germany and Brazil have been pressing for a long time, may begin this year to meet demands to enlarge the top world body and include these countries as permanent members.

'Putin Is The Biggest Child Kidnapper'

'Putin Is The Biggest Child Kidnapper'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'Parents are forced to provide their children to Russian re-education camps in occupied territories and in different parts of Russia, for example, in Chechnya, where Ukrainian children wearing military uniform are taught to use weapons.'

'Will continue until victory': Netanyahu enters Gaza

'Will continue until victory': Netanyahu enters Gaza

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'We have three goals for this war: eliminate Hamas, return all our abductees and ensure that Gaza does not become a threat to the State of Israel again'

India abstains on UNSC resolution exempting aid from sanctions

India abstains on UNSC resolution exempting aid from sanctions

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

India was the sole abstention while all other 14 members of the Council voted in favour of the resolution that decided that processing or payment of funds, other financial assets, economic resources, and provision of goods and services necessary to ensure the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance are permitted and are not a violation of the asset freezes imposed by the Council or its Sanctions Committee.

'Obama has no strategic role for India'

'Obama has no strategic role for India'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

'It is all Pakistan. They have not thought of bringing India into the biggest foreign policy crisis the US has had, which is Afghanistan and eventually Pakistan,' says South Asia expert Stephen P Cohen.

5 new non-permanent members of UNSC elected

5 new non-permanent members of UNSC elected

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The United Nations General Assembly today elected Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain and Venezuela as the new non-permanent members of the Security Council for a two-year term beginning in January next year.

India not part of Russia's troika meet on Afghanistan

India not part of Russia's troika meet on Afghanistan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

India has not been invited to a crucial meeting being convened by Russia on the fast-evolving situation in Afghanistan that is expected to see the participation of Pakistan, China and the US, people familiar with the development said on Thursday.

Not 'passive' on Russia-Ukraine war: India at UNSC

Not 'passive' on Russia-Ukraine war: India at UNSC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The President of the Security Council for December said India has taken the side of peace and favours de-escalation through diplomacy and dialogue.

UN lifts economic sanctions against Iraq

UN lifts economic sanctions against Iraq

Rediff.com22 May 2003

Fourteen of the 15 Council members voted for the American draft resolution which would give the 'occupying\npowers' control of the country's oil resources, which they have promised to use for the benefit of the Iraqi people.

IAEA chief ElBaradei says Indian won't sign NPT

IAEA chief ElBaradei says Indian won't sign NPT

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Mohammad ElBaradei has said that he does not expect India to sign the Nuclear non-Proliferation Treaty, but feels the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty could be more "acceptable".

Trudeau mum on India's sharp reaction to Canada's charge

Trudeau mum on India's sharp reaction to Canada's charge

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

India has strongly rejected Trudeau's statement made in the Canadian Parliament and said "allegations of Government of India's involvement in any act of violence in Canada are absurd and motivated."

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'...to prevent this episode from disrupting ongoing cooperation.' 'The discovery of this plot had the potential to derail much of what has been achieved in the relationship during this administration's tenure -- I don't think that fact has been sufficiently appreciated in India.'

3 martyred Indian peacekeepers to be conferred prestigious UN medal

3 martyred Indian peacekeepers to be conferred prestigious UN medal

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Three Indian peacekeepers, who lost their lives serving under the UN flag last year, are among the 103 military, police, and civilian peacekeepers who will be honoured posthumously with a prestigious medal in the United Nations for their service and supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.

We are welfare NGO, not banned group, claims JuD

We are welfare NGO, not banned group, claims JuD

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Pakistan-based Jamaat-ud-Dawah, declared by the United Nations Security Council as a front for Lashkar-e-Tayiba, on Friday claimed it is not a banned group and its offices across this country are operating normally as authorities have found "no evidence" linking it to terror or anti-state activities.

'Iran's comparison with India outrageous'

'Iran's comparison with India outrageous'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

Terming as "outrageous" Iran's comparison of its nuclear programme with India, the United States Friday said Tehran needs to face the "penalty" as it had crossed "so many international red lines".

US may refer Iran to UNSC

US may refer Iran to UNSC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Observing that Iran has made a "serious miscalculation" by paving the way for resumption of uranium enrichment, the United States has said that there was not much of an option than referring Tehran to the United Nations Security Council.

Pak mum on India's demand to hand over Dawood

Pak mum on India's demand to hand over Dawood

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

India on Wednesday said Pakistan has not responded to its consistent demand for handing over underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and others fugitives."We have consistently asked Pakistan to hand over Ibrahim and others to us. The demand has been made in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.... But, unfortunately there has been no response from Pakistan so far," Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur said in the Lok Sabha.

'No set timeline for India's permanent UNSC seat'

'No set timeline for India's permanent UNSC seat'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Backing India's bid for a permanent membership, United States has started reaching out to other Security Council members on the reform of the apex United Nations body but said it could not set a target date for expansion of the UNSC.

Pak govt files appeal against LeT chief's release

Pak govt files appeal against LeT chief's release

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The Pakistan government filed an appeal against the release of Jamaat-ud Dawah chief Hafeez Mohammad Saeed in the country's Supreme Court on Friday. Saeed, who was held under house arrest after the United Nations Security Council banned the Jamaat, declaring it as a front for terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba, was released by the Lahore High Court on June 2. Saeed, the founder of the LeT, is widely considered to be the mastermind of the terror attack on Mumbai.

US committed to N-deal: Burns

US committed to N-deal: Burns

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

US committed to implementing Indo-US nuclear deal: Burns

UN adopts US resolution on Iraq

UN adopts US resolution on Iraq

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

It was adopted unanimously.

Modi's Media Triumph With Uncertain Returns

Modi's Media Triumph With Uncertain Returns

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

'Unsurprisingly, Trump shared Modi's podcast with Fridman on his Truth account.' 'The intentions of Trump, a transactional president, are never easy to tell.' 'We will know in the next fortnight if and when he unfolds reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods, whether Modi's flattering words made any significant difference to Trump's compass,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

White House carves out separate India Desk at NSC

White House carves out separate India Desk at NSC

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Implementing the commitment of United States President Barack Obama to deepen Indo-US strategic ties, the White House has carved out a separate India Desk at its National Security Council.

G4 resolution will be put to vote

G4 resolution will be put to vote

Rediff.com16 Jul 2005

The main difference between the G4 and the African Union resolutions is on veto.

Russian invasion forced over 500K people to flee Ukraine: UN

Russian invasion forced over 500K people to flee Ukraine: UN

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

More than 5,00,000 people have left Ukraine since the start of Russia's military operation and about 1,60,000 have become internally displaced, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths told the UN Security Council on Monday.

India for flexibility on Iran issue

India for flexibility on Iran issue

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline and an early ratification of the LNG deal already signed between the two countries.

No petition received from JuD: UNSC

No petition received from JuD: UNSC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

The United Nations Security Council's sanctions committee has not received any petition from Pakistan-based Jamaat-ud-Dawa, a front for Lashkar-e-Tayiba, to reconsider the decision declaring it as a terrorist group, a top official said on Thursday. Reports from Pakistan had said that the JUD is appealing the decision but Coordinator of Al Qaeda and Taliban Sanctions Monitoring Committee Richard Barrett said no such petition has been received.

India set to take back 18,000 illegal migrants from US

India set to take back 18,000 illegal migrants from US

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

During his inauguration on Monday, President Trump declared a national emergency at the US southern border.

Former ambassador's lessons for Ind, US

Former ambassador's lessons for Ind, US

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

Blackwill asked India to engage in a major way to help build a civil society in Iraq.

UNSC discussions on Iraq fail

UNSC discussions on Iraq fail

Rediff.com14 Mar 2003

UNSC bans Jamaat-ud-Dawa

UNSC bans Jamaat-ud-Dawa

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

The United Nations Security Council has placed sanctions on Pakistan-based Jamaat-ud-Dawa, the front organisation of banned Lashkar-e-Tayiba, declaring it a terrorist organisation.Four top leaders of LeT including Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, Haji Muhammad Ashraf and Zaki-ur-Bahaziq have also been declared as terrorists by the UNSC.Imposing the sanctions, the Council asked all member states to freeze their assets and impose travel ban and arms embargo.

UN: Disgraceful Dereliction of Duty

UN: Disgraceful Dereliction of Duty

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'Instead of fighting over whatever will be left of the present world, the permanent members of the UN security council should have raised a little finger to arrest the death and devastation around us,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Japan denies giving up UNSC bid

Japan denies giving up UNSC bid

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Japan denies giving up bid for a permanent seat on the UNSC

Pakistan opposed nuclear referral to UNSC

Pakistan opposed nuclear referral to UNSC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

Pakistan's Islamic alliance condemned the decision by the referral of Iran's nuclear programme to the UN Security Council.