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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicT S Tirumurti

Topic: T S Tirumurti

What UN General Assembly’s adoption of multilingualism resolution means for Hindi, Bangla, Urdu

India-sponsored resolution promoted use of both official & non-official languages — such as Bangla, Hindi, Urdu, Portuguese, Kiswahili, & Persian — by UN’s Department of Global Communications.

‘We know what to do,’ India’s sharp response to Dutch envoy over Ukraine stance

India has abstained from several resolutions adopted in the United Nations over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Humanitarian action in Ukraine should be guided by principles & not politicised: India at UNSC

Tirumurti, India’s permanent representative to the UN, made the comments while reiterating the country's calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine.

India abstains on UNSC resolution that deplores Russian aggression in Ukraine

T S Tirumurti, India's Permanent Representative at UN, stressed on dialogue as the 'only answer' to settling disputes. China and UAE too abstained from the US-sponsored resolution.

Professor Bimal Patel elected to UN’s International Law Commission for 5-yr term

Patel garnered 163 votes in the UN General Assembly out of 192 members present and voting, topping the Asia-Pacific group that included candidates from China, South Korea and Japan.

Will ramp up production capacity as new Indian vaccines come on stream: Tirumurti at UN

Indian envoy T.S. Tirumurti noted that India has provided medical-related assistance and subsequently, vaccines to numerous countries all over the world.

Can’t have terrorist camps again in Afghanistan, will directly impact India, says Tirumurti

While speaking at the UN headquarters Monday, envoy Tirumurti said violence is increasing in Afghanistan and noted that the situation is of deep concern to all members of the UNSC.

Pakistan should take credible, verifiable action against terrorism, envoy Tirumurti says

TS Tirumurti, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, said the onus is on Pakistan to create a conducive atmosphere that is free of terror, hostility and violence.

On Camera

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

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.