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No response to 26/11, but it won't be the case anymore: Jaishankar

No response to 26/11, but it won't be the case anymore: Jaishankar

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

"We should not have a repeat of what happened in Mumbai. That there was a terror attack and there was no response," Jaishankar told reporters in Mumbai.

26/11 kingpin Hafiz Saeed serving 78-year sentence in Pak jail: UN

26/11 kingpin Hafiz Saeed serving 78-year sentence in Pak jail: UN

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Last month, the Security Council Committee enacted amendments to certain entries in its ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo.

18 killed in Russian city as Ukraine retaliates after Moscow's airstrike

18 killed in Russian city as Ukraine retaliates after Moscow's airstrike

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

This attack came after Moscow launched a major aerial assault on Ukraine.

India offers to give up veto 'for now' for UN Security Council seat

India offers to give up veto 'for now' for UN Security Council seat

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin said they were open to innovative ideas and willing to not exercise veto as permanent members of a reformed Security Council until a decision on it has been taken.

LeT terrorist who trained 26/11 attackers dies in Pak jail

LeT terrorist who trained 26/11 attackers dies in Pak jail

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Hafiz Abdul Salam Bhuttavi, an United Nations-designated terrorist who trained the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) attackers for the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and acted as the outfit's chief on at least two occasions, died in a prison in Pakistan's Punjab province while serving a sentence for terror financing, his aide said on Wednesday.

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.

'Absurd': Elon Musk on India not having permanent seat in UNSC

'Absurd': Elon Musk on India not having permanent seat in UNSC

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres had also made an impassioned plea for the UN to reflect today's world.

Turkey 'will be proud': Erdogan on permanent UNSC membership for India

Turkey 'will be proud': Erdogan on permanent UNSC membership for India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Erdogan said all non-P5 members should have an opportunity to become members of the Security Council by rotation.

G20 Delhi Summit ends, Modi passes baton to Brazil

G20 Delhi Summit ends, Modi passes baton to Brazil

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Lula da Silva congratulated Modi and thanked India for its efforts to give voice to the topics of interest to emerging economies.

Deeply troubled by ongoing conflict in Gaza: India at UN

Deeply troubled by ongoing conflict in Gaza: India at UN

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Kamboj said the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a large-scale loss of civilian lives, especially women and children.

At UN, China objects India's proposal to blacklist JeM terrorist

At UN, China objects India's proposal to blacklist JeM terrorist

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Rauf Azhar, born in 1974 in Pakistan, had been sanctioned by the United States in December 2010.

Quad statement includes subtle warning to China over Indo-Pacific

Quad statement includes subtle warning to China over Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

'We condemn recent illicit missile launches in the region that violate UN Security Council resolutions. We express serious concern over recent dangerous and aggressive actions in the maritime domain. We seek a region where no country dominates and no country is dominated one where all countries are free from coercion, and can exercise their agency to determine their futures,' the declaration said.

US vetoes UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire

US vetoes UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

The UN Security Council on Tuesday failed to adopt a resolution calling for humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war after a veto by the US.

Unjustified pressure on India over energy ties: Russia

Unjustified pressure on India over energy ties: Russia

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

India is a great power that determines its national interests and chooses its partners, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said, describing as "completely unjustified" the "enormous pressure" on New Delhi due to its energy cooperation with Moscow.

UN chief 'shocked' by 'misinterpretations' Hamas remark

UN chief 'shocked' by 'misinterpretations' Hamas remark

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

In remarks that angered Israel, Guterres had told the Security Council ministerial meeting on Tuesday on the Israel-Hamas conflict that it is "important to also recognize the attacks by Hamas did not happen in a vacuum."

China blocks India-US move to blacklist 26/11 terrorist

China blocks India-US move to blacklist 26/11 terrorist

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Beijing blocked the proposal that had been moved by the US and co-designated by India to blacklist Mir under the 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council as a global terrorist and subject him to assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo.

Belgian ex-PM backs India's permanent UNSC seat, urges UN reform

Belgian ex-PM backs India's permanent UNSC seat, urges UN reform

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Leterme contended that there is a need for the United Nations Security Council to adapt to the realities of the 21st century as it requires representation that goes beyond the structures established in the 20th century.

India, US bid to blacklist JeM chief's brother: China seeks more time

India, US bid to blacklist JeM chief's brother: China seeks more time

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

China on Thursday sought to defend its move to block a proposal by the United States and India at the United Nations to blacklist Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) deputy chief Abdul Rauf Azhar, saying it needs more time to assess the application.

US Proposal For Expansion of UNSC Is An Empty Gesture

US Proposal For Expansion of UNSC Is An Empty Gesture

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

By proposing the addition of six permanent members this year, it may appear that it was a major concession, but in actual fact, it will make no difference to the privilege of the permanent five as the new six will have no veto, ever! points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

China blocks India-US bid for UN blacklist of Masood Azhar's brother

China blocks India-US bid for UN blacklist of Masood Azhar's brother

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

China has blocked a proposal by the US and India at the United Nations to blacklist Abdul Rauf Azhar, the brother of Jaish-e Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and the deputy chief of the Pakistan-based terror group, in the second such move by Beijing in less than two months.

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.

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.

At SCO meet Doval flags double standards in fighting terror

At SCO meet Doval flags double standards in fighting terror

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

In an address at a security conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the Kazakh capital, he also underlined the need for holding accountable the sponsors, financiers and facilitators of terrorism, in remarks that came amid Pakistan's continuing support to various terror groups.

Failure to end Ukraine war shows UNSC's dysfunctional system: UNGA chief

Failure to end Ukraine war shows UNSC's dysfunctional system: UNGA chief

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

On Monday, Korosi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri with an overall focus on pressing global issues including those related to the UN.

Russia welcomes India's 'independent' stand on Ukraine crisis

Russia welcomes India's 'independent' stand on Ukraine crisis

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

'The Indian activities at the UN are fully reflecting the merit of our special and privileged strategic partnership'

Pakistan rakes Kashmir at UNGA, India hits back

Pakistan rakes Kashmir at UNGA, India hits back

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The General Assembly held a plenary meeting on Thursday on the issue of UN Security Council reforms during which Pakistan yet again raked up the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

Permanent UNSC seat India's top priority: Foreign secy

Permanent UNSC seat India's top priority: Foreign secy

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Shringla said India will continue to work towards the reformed United Nations during its stint as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.

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."

China stalls India, US bid to blacklist JeM chief's brother

China stalls India, US bid to blacklist JeM chief's brother

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

China has put a hold on a proposal by the United States and India at the United Nations to blacklist Abdul Rauf Azhar, the brother of Jaish-e Mohammed (JEM) chief Masood Azhar and a senior leader of the Pakistan-based terror organisation.

For first time UK puts support for India in UNSC in policy document

For first time UK puts support for India in UNSC in policy document

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The UK government made its first major commitment to support UN Security Council reforms and India's permanent membership within it as part of a refreshed defence and foreign policy review tabled in Parliament on Monday.

Social media platforms now toolkits of terror groups: Jaishankar

Social media platforms now toolkits of terror groups: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

He said despite efforts by the UN, the threat of terrorism is only growing and expanding, particularly in Asia and Africa.

Once Nehru said 'India second, China first': Jaishankar

Once Nehru said 'India second, China first': Jaishankar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday targeted Jawaharlal Nehru and claimed that past mistakes were responsible for the problems such as Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) and occupation of some parts of the Indian territory by China.

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."

Russia 'highly appreciates' India's position on UNSC resolution

Russia 'highly appreciates' India's position on UNSC resolution

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The Russian embassy said in the spirit of the special and privileged strategic partnership with India, Moscow is committed to maintaining close dialogue with New Delhi on the situation around Ukraine.

Moscow supports probe into Bucha killings: Russian embassy

Moscow supports probe into Bucha killings: Russian embassy

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The comments by the Russian embassy in Delhi came in the wake of strong condemnation of the killings in Ukrainian town of Bucha by India at the UN Security Council as well as by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Parliament.

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

For India to view the new Sri Lankan leadership only through the prism of the past or through their narrow view on China, is fraught with possibilities that should be avoided, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

India backs Palestine's bid for full UN membership

India backs Palestine's bid for full UN membership

Rediff.com2 May 2024

India has voiced hope that Palestine's bid to become a full member of the United Nations, which was blocked by the United States last month, will be reconsidered and its endeavour to become a member of the world organisation will get endorsed.

Finally, UNSC calls for Gaza ceasefire as US abstains

Finally, UNSC calls for Gaza ceasefire as US abstains

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The United Nations Security Council on Monday passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the month of Ramzan, a breakthrough coming after more than five months since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

China blocks India-US move to blacklist LeT terrorist 2nd time in 2 days

China blocks India-US move to blacklist LeT terrorist 2nd time in 2 days

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Hafiz Talha Saeed is a senior leader of the LeT and is the head of the cleric wing of the terrorist organisation.

'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.