News for 'national-security-council'

UNSC meet to discuss Kashmir after China's request

UNSC meet to discuss Kashmir after China's request

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Poland, which currently holds the council's rotating presidency, has listed the matter for discussion at 10 am on Friday, the diplomats were quoted as saying.

UNSC sanctions Islamic State's South Asia Branch

UNSC sanctions Islamic State's South Asia Branch

Rediff.com15 May 2019

IS-Khorasan was sanctioned for its links with Al Qaeda and involvement in several deadly attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan that killed over 150 people.

PMO moots sweeping powers to regulate FDI

PMO moots sweeping powers to regulate FDI

Rediff.com18 Oct 2006

The Prime Minister's Office has sought the opinion of various ministries for creating an umbrella legislation that would empower the government to suspend any foreign investment

Tibet issue: UN unlikely to take action

Tibet issue: UN unlikely to take action

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

The envoys of member-nations of the council, which has often condemned human rights violations in member-states, have been very clear that the issue is not likely to come up during the meetings, and some have even questioned whether it posed a threat to international peace and security, a yardstick for council action. The Chinese diplomats said the issue did not come up in the council on Monday, maintaining it does not pose threat to international and peace and security.

Pak raises Kashmir issue at UN; seeks OIC intervention

Pak raises Kashmir issue at UN; seeks OIC intervention

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Pakistan has once again raised the Kashmir issue at the UNSC, seeking mediation from the world body and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to resolve the issue.

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.

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."

Some foreign companies need to be blocked: NSC

Some foreign companies need to be blocked: NSC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

The presence of the Egyptian company in India would not be in national interest as the entity could gain access to "our ICT assets and enhance the capabilities of our adversaries in gathering intelligence", said the report.

'India has to do more for permanent UNSC seat'

'India has to do more for permanent UNSC seat'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2007

"India is not doing enough to become a permanent member of the Security Council. Instead of demanding for it, India should play a more participatory role in world affairs," Vijay Nambiar, chief of staff to the UN secretary general, told PTI in Mumbai

Left parties may back govt on Iran nuclear issue

Left parties may back govt on Iran nuclear issue

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

The government believes that the matter should remain within the jurisdiction of the International Atomic Energy Agency and not be referred to the United Nations Security Council.

Hafiz Saeed's outfits no longer in Pak's 'banned' list

Hafiz Saeed's outfits no longer in Pak's 'banned' list

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

JuD and FIF were proscribed under an ordinance that has been lapsed.

43 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack on army camp

43 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack on army camp

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Just two soldiers are known to have survived unscathed after the attack on the base.

Leela Ponappa appointed Deputy NSA

Leela Ponappa appointed Deputy NSA

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

The appointment of Ponappa comes at a time when NSCS was being revamped following busting of a major spy racket in 2006.

'India should have greater role in world affairs'

'India should have greater role in world affairs'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

Seeking an expansion of the UN Security Council, he said India, Japan and Germany should be included in the Security Council as permanent members but without veto power.

Iran snubs UNSC, expands N-plan

Iran snubs UNSC, expands N-plan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

"This nuclear fuel is definitely for the development of Iran and expansion of peace in the world," Ahmadinejad said.

Will go back to ICJ if Pak violates ruling: Harish Salve

Will go back to ICJ if Pak violates ruling: Harish Salve

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Salve said it is important to be 'positive' after such a positive ruling.

Top secrets leaked for MNC jobs?

Top secrets leaked for MNC jobs?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2006

Iran not being cooperative: IAEA

Iran not being cooperative: IAEA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

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.

High-level US delegation arrives in Pak; Islamabad to raise issue of drone strikes

High-level US delegation arrives in Pak; Islamabad to raise issue of drone strikes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Pak-US ties are sliding down the hill due to difference over handling of peace issue in Afghanistan and US' growing defence tie with India.

When India's UNSC bid blips US bonhomie

When India's UNSC bid blips US bonhomie

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

When a media person asked why despite the affinity the United States had such a hard time endorsing India's bid for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council, Burns went into a spin.

Brown favours UNSC seat for India, entry into G-8

Brown favours UNSC seat for India, entry into G-8

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

Favouring a greater role for New Delhi in the global arena, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Sunday backed its bid for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council and sought expansion to G-8 to include India in it in view of the "new realities".

Protests outside Israeli embassy in Delhi over airstrikes in Gaza Strip

Protests outside Israeli embassy in Delhi over airstrikes in Gaza Strip

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Scores of protesters, mostly students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University had gathered outside the Israeli embassy in New Delhi to protest against Israel's air strikes in the Gaza Strip resulting in civilian casualties.

UK backs India's bid for UNSC seat: Brown

UK backs India's bid for UNSC seat: Brown

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

It is time to formally recognise on a more consistent and regular basis the reality of the emerging new world order, he said.

Former NSC official sent to police custody

Former NSC official sent to police custody

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

The former navy commander, who resigned and joined the US-based software company, allegedly introduced US diplomat Rosanna Minchew to "contacts" in the NSCS.

NSC spy ring: naval officer taken into custody

NSC spy ring: naval officer taken into custody

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

Though there was no immediate confirmation about whether Saini had been formally arrested, informed sources said he was picked up from his residence on the intervening night of July three and four.

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.

UNSC condemns Ahmadinejad's anti-Israeli statement

UNSC condemns Ahmadinejad's anti-Israeli statement

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

UNSC condemns Ahmadinejad's anti-Israeli statement

UNSC expansion must be part of UN reforms: India

UNSC expansion must be part of UN reforms: India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

'The expansion of the Security Council should be seen in the context of overall reforms of the United Nations, which would make it more effective and efficient and give strong legitimacy to its decisions.'

Kashmir won't be 'major topic' during Modi-Xi meet: China

Kashmir won't be 'major topic' during Modi-Xi meet: China

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'For this kind of informal summit, I think it is better to leave the leaders much time to discuss whatever they would like to discuss'

Why India must protest China's Hong Kong policy

Why India must protest China's Hong Kong policy

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'India need to look beyond the economic prism.' 'China had no qualms in taking the Kashmir issue to the UN Security Council last year -- not once, but thrice -- thus violating Indian sensitivities,' observes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking ban on burqa, other face veils

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking ban on burqa, other face veils

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

The plea sought a ban on wearing face veils including burqas, helmets, hoods etc at public places on the ground of threat from terror activities.

Will this man defuse the Iraq crisis

Will this man defuse the Iraq crisis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

A look at his 26-year career in the intelligence agency will tell more about the man.

Lantos hails India's vote on Iran

Lantos hails India's vote on Iran

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

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.