News for 'un security council'

Iran surprised by India's IAEA vote

Iran surprised by India's IAEA vote

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

Iran has threatened to review its economic and political relations with the countries that voted for the referral to UNSC.

'Pak ready for a review if India reconsiders actions in Kashmir'

'Pak ready for a review if India reconsiders actions in Kashmir'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

"Are they ready to review their decisions? If they do, we can also review our decisions. Review will be on both sides," Qureshi said.

India to press for UN convention on terror

India to press for UN convention on terror

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

Amid growing global concerns over terrorism, India will seek early establishment of a United Nations convention on combating the scourge at the upcoming UN General Assembly session

US again asks all nations to ink NPT

US again asks all nations to ink NPT

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

With the US President Barack Obama presiding over a key session of UN Security Council on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament on Friday, America has asked all countries to join the Non Proliferation Treaty and hoped that the powerful body of the UN would endorse its call for world without nuclear weapons.

Issues related to Art 370 internal: India after UNSC meet

Issues related to Art 370 internal: India after UNSC meet

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Without naming Pakistan, he said there are some who are trying to project an 'alarmist approach' to the situation in Kashmir, which is far from the ground realities.

Dawood's name figures in UN list of terrorists

Dawood's name figures in UN list of terrorists

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The list -- which has 139 entries from Pakistan -- identifies all those individuals who have lived in Pakistan, operated from there or have been associated with groups that used Pakistani territory for carrying out their operations.

UNGA: EAM Jaishankar talks Af, Indo-pacific with counterparts

UNGA: EAM Jaishankar talks Af, Indo-pacific with counterparts

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday discussed issues relating to Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific during his bilateral meetings with global counterparts on the sidelines of the annual high-level UN General Assembly session.

'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.

There will be no winning side in Ukraine war: India at UN

There will be no winning side in Ukraine war: India at UN

Rediff.com6 May 2022

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said India remains on the side of peace.

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.

MEA sets up camp offices in Ukraine to help Indians

MEA sets up camp offices in Ukraine to help Indians

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

It is learnt that the camp office in Lviv would be able to coordinate the evacuation of Indians to Poland and Hungary while the one at Chernivtsi would facilitate exit to Romania.

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.

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.

No country should...: Quad's clear message to China

No country should...: Quad's clear message to China

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The Quad also vowed to work towards a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific, a region that has seen increasing Chinese military muscle-flexing in the last few years.

'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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Will Trump-Putin Reach A Deal On Ukraine?

Will Trump-Putin Reach A Deal On Ukraine?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Putin is keen on establishing a good personal rapport with Trump and anchor a meaningful US-Russia partnership, realistic enough to accept that Trump is as good an American president as Russia would ever get, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

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.

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".

If good neighbourliness is missing...: Jaishankar's dig at China, Pak

If good neighbourliness is missing...: Jaishankar's dig at China, Pak

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Delivering a thinly veiled message to Pakistan from its soil, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said activities across borders characterised by the 'three evils' of terrorism, extremism and separatism are unlikely to encourage trade, energy flows and connectivity.

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.

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.

Annan to tour Middle East

Annan to tour Middle East

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

World must not forget Afghan situation, says Jaishankar after talks with Lavrov

World must not forget Afghan situation, says Jaishankar after talks with Lavrov

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

At a joint media briefing with Lavrov, Jaishankar listed issues such as "factors of instability" such as terrorism and its cross-border manifestation and said it remains a "major concern".

UNSC postpones debate on Arafat

UNSC postpones debate on Arafat

Rediff.com13 Sep 2003

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.

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.

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.

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.