News for 'un security council'

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

VP Ansari thanked Polish leadership for its support to India's bid for NSG membership,

Pak gets backing only from China at UNSC meet: Report

Pak gets backing only from China at UNSC meet: Report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

"Only one of the five permanent members, China, openly favours Pakistan," the Dawn report noted.

Indian Army officer injured in fresh firing in South Sudan

Indian Army officer injured in fresh firing in South Sudan

Rediff.com30 May 2015

An Indian colonel was injured in fresh firing in the troubled Malakal region in South Sudan

Vijay Nambiar to lead UN probe panel

Vijay Nambiar to lead UN probe panel

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

He will probe the circumstances surrounding the recent discovery of a "potentially hazardous substance" at the world body's New York offices.

UN adopts US resolution on Iraq

UN adopts US resolution on Iraq

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

It was adopted unanimously.

If forced, US will totally destroy North Korea: Trump @ UN

If forced, US will totally destroy North Korea: Trump @ UN

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Referring to Kim Jong-Un, Trump said 'Rocket Man', is on a suicide mission for himself and for his regime.

What was Ujjwal Nikam doing at the UN?

What was Ujjwal Nikam doing at the UN?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

'Unfortunately, terrorists in one country are regarded as heroes in another,' Ujjwal Nikam told a global seminar on terrorism organised by the United Nations Security Council in New York.

Under global pressure, Libya declares ceasefire

Under global pressure, Libya declares ceasefire

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

Buckling under global pressure, Muammar Gaddafi on Friday announced a ceasefire and halted all military operations, hours after the United Nations authorised a no-fly zone over Libya and United States and allies readied plans for a military action which France said could come 'within hours.'

India for complete adherence to UN resolutions on Syria

India for complete adherence to UN resolutions on Syria

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

As violence in Syria worsens, India has called on all parties within and outside the troubled country to fully cooperate with international envoy Kofi Annan to bring an end to the crisis.

There shouldn't be discrimination on veto: Japan

There shouldn't be discrimination on veto: Japan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

The issue of veto came up for discussion during the talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Japanese counterpart Junichiro Koizumi, who is on a two-day visit to India, in New Delhi.

Only Kashmiris can decide their future: Sartaj Aziz

Only Kashmiris can decide their future: Sartaj Aziz

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Aziz made the statement in response to another made by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

India flays UNSG report on ISIL for ignoring terror groups targetting Delhi

India flays UNSG report on ISIL for ignoring terror groups targetting Delhi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The UNSC meeting also focussed on the 15th report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL (Da'esh) to international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in support of member states in countering the threat.

Time for India to sit at UNSC high table: Envoy

Time for India to sit at UNSC high table: Envoy

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

India's winning streak in elections to UN bodies demonstrates it is time for the country to become a permanent member of the Security Council and those who doubt this can no longer behave like "ostriches in sand", the Indian envoy to the world body has said.

In China Sushma targets Pak, asks to identify states supporting terror

In China Sushma targets Pak, asks to identify states supporting terror

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Sushma in her address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers meeting said that terrorism is an enemy of basic human rights.

ICC asks nations to prevent Gaddafi's son from fleeing Libya

ICC asks nations to prevent Gaddafi's son from fleeing Libya

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor has said his office has information that former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's son Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi may try to flee Libya with the help of mercenaries.

The two countries India and US differ over

The two countries India and US differ over

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

Acknowledging that there are differences between India and the US on issues like Libya and Syria, a top Obama administration official has said the two countries need to "redouble" their efforts to work together to reduce any misunderstanding between them.

Will 'immediately' enforce sanctions imposed on Azhar: Pak

Will 'immediately' enforce sanctions imposed on Azhar: Pak

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Pak rejected the world body's move as a "victory for India and validation of its stance" as projected by the Indian media.

Iran has opportunity at P5+1 talks: Kerry

Iran has opportunity at P5+1 talks: Kerry

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Ahead of the P5 plus One talks in Almaty, US Secretary of State John Kerry said that Iran has an opportunity to address the concerns of the international community with regard to its nuclear weapons program.

On Ukraine we aren't neutral, we are on the side of...: Modi tells WSJ

On Ukraine we aren't neutral, we are on the side of...: Modi tells WSJ

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

On the Ukraine conflict, Modi said, "Some people say that we are neutral. But we are not neutral. We are on the side of peace." "All countries should respect international law and the sovereignty of countries," he said.

India roots for united effort against terror at UN

India roots for united effort against terror at UN

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Intervening in the Security Council debate on 'threat to international peace and security due to terrorism', Indian ambassador to UN Nirupam Sen said international cooperation was vital to 'root out' the network of illicit activities, including clandestine proliferation of sensitive technologies. Sen also stressed on the need for the Council to work with the General Assembly to strengthen the multi-lateral and collective dimensions of counter terrorism effort.

India joins majority to vote against US move on Jerusalem

India joins majority to vote against US move on Jerusalem

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

India's vote comes a day after Trump warned countries against opposing the US position.

'When innocent children die...': Modi to Putin on Ukraine war

'When innocent children die...': Modi to Putin on Ukraine war

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told Russian President Vladimir Putin that a solution to the Ukraine conflict is not possible on the battlefield and peace efforts do not succeed in the midst of bombs and bullets even as he flagged concerns over a missile strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv.

Big victory: PM on Azhar's listing as global terrorist by UN

Big victory: PM on Azhar's listing as global terrorist by UN

Rediff.com1 May 2019

'The opposition party was disappointed that the UN listing does not mention the Pulwama terror attack, in which 40 CRPF personnel lost their lives, and has no reference to Jammu and Kashmir'

India, China working to ban Pak terrorists

India, China working to ban Pak terrorists

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

As external affairs minister S M Krishna travels to Beijing on Tuesday for talks till April 8 with his counterpart, Yang Jiechi, highly placed sources in the establishment confirmed that India and China have been in talks for some time to ban Masood Azhar of the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Abdul Rehman Makki of the Jamaat-ud Dawa and Azam Cheema of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, under the UNSC resolutions.

Onus for ceasefire on Gaddafi's forces, says US

Onus for ceasefire on Gaddafi's forces, says US

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

With BRIC nations -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, calling for ceasefire in Libya, a top Pentagon official on Wednesday said that the onus for this lies with the Gaddafi forces, which needs to pull back its troops from cities and stop attacking civilians.

'Use UN's 70th birthday to promote human rights everywhere'

'Use UN's 70th birthday to promote human rights everywhere'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

'Human rights issues continue to be exploited selectively, more often for narrow short-term political ends,' Modi tells Ban.

Pak rebuffs India's stance on occupied Kashmir

Pak rebuffs India's stance on occupied Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Jan 2010

Pakistan has rejected India's stance on occupied Kashmir, saying the dispute over the region was a result of New Delhi's refusal to implement the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

China again blocks move to list Azhar as global terrorist

China again blocks move to list Azhar as global terrorist

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

China on Thursday blocked another bid by the United States, France and the United Kingdom to list Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed chief and Pathankot terror attack mastermind Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the United Nations, saying it has rejected the move as "there is no consensus".

US warns Iran over 10 new enrichment sites

US warns Iran over 10 new enrichment sites

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The United States on Sunday said time was running out for Iran to address the growing concerns of the international community about its nuclear programme, as the Islamic republic approved plans to build 10 new uranium enrichment facilities in defiance of United Nations' demands.

Shocking! China blocked move to ban Lashkar and co

Shocking! China blocked move to ban Lashkar and co

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

China, at the apparent request of Pakistan, put a "technical hold" on an Indian request to the UN Security Council to slap sanctions on three terrorists, says a secret State Department cable of December 2009 signed off by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

India's ambassador to France on Nicolas Sarkozy's visit

India's ambassador to France on Nicolas Sarkozy's visit

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

'People who understand will tell you that France is a very critical partner.' India's Ambassador to France Ranjan Mathai on French President Nicolas Sarkozy's visit.

UNSC reforms wont happen soon, says US

UNSC reforms wont happen soon, says US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Just a week after President Barack Obama's endorsement for India's permanent membership in the UN Security Council, the US has said no breakthrough is expected "anytime soon" on the UNSC reforms.

Pakistan regrets India rejection of holding talks on Kashmir

Pakistan regrets India rejection of holding talks on Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Pakistan on Friday "regretted" India's virtual rejection of its proposal for talks on Kashmir even as it briefed the ambassadors of the P-5 and European Union countries about the situation there in yet another attempt to internationalise the issue.

What US says about the NPT resolution

What US says about the NPT resolution

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

The new UN Security Council resolution on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament makes it difficult for the NPT signatory countries to withdraw from the regime and calls upon nations to enter into safeguard agreements with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Blast kills child, injures 32 Indian UN peacekeepers in Congo

Blast kills child, injures 32 Indian UN peacekeepers in Congo

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Army officials in New Delhi said two of the 32 injured soldiers require surgery but are not critical.

Australia to enhance economic ties with India

Australia to enhance economic ties with India

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Australia on Monday reiterated support to Indian viewpoint that world financial decision-making forums must be democratic and representative, and sought to enhance trade links between the two countries.

'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.

Ukraine war doesn't serve anybody's interests: Jaishankar

Ukraine war doesn't serve anybody's interests: Jaishankar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

aishankar also declined to predict India's vote in advance on the upcoming draft resolution against Russia in the UN.

No consensus on Ukraine, should be removed from G20 agenda: Russian envoy

No consensus on Ukraine, should be removed from G20 agenda: Russian envoy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

There have been sharp differences between the Russia-China combine and the Western countries over the text to describe the Ukraine crisis.