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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: Security Council

India to make best of 2-year term & establish right to be permanent member in UNSC: Shringla

Foreign Secretary Shringla arrived in US Wednesday and will participate in events in UNSC. He will also meet UN Secretary-General Guterres & address the Council briefing on Libya.

Dangerous trend of more kids being recruited for terror-related activities, Shringla says

Speaking at a UN Security Council debate, Harsh Shringla said closures of school due to Covid pandemic has given terrorist groups opportunities to target children, via online avenues.

India urges UNSC to list terror entities involved in violence against women

Women-targeted violence distorts the very basis on which civilised societies rest, India said in a statement to the Security Council open debate on Women, Peace & Security.

India calls out Pakistan for restating a failed and rejected approach on Kashmir

India's reaction came after the Pakistan ambassador raked up the Kashmir issue during UNSC debate on mediation and settlement of disputes.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

2 Agniveers awarded Sena Medal for gallantry in Op Sindoor, a first since Agnipath launch

This marks the first time that Agniveers have received gallantry awards. They are the Army's short-term recruits under the Agnipath scheme.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.