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TopicUnited Nations Security Council

Topic: United Nations Security Council

‘When a UNSC member openly protects a terror group’: Jaishankar takes aim at Pakistan, China in UN

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was speaking at the launch of a commemorative stamp issued by India Post on the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.

Amid India’s bid to fix onus for Pahalgam, Pakistan made vice-chair of UNSC counter-terrorism panel

Islamabad has been appointed to the posts by the UN Security Council. The 1988 Sanctions Committee, which Pakistan is set to chair, looks after UNSC sanctions against Taliban.

Pakistan likely to hold open sessions at UNSC on J&K, Operation Sindoor during its presidency in July

India, though not a member of UN Security Council, has been diplomatically active with 13 of its 15 members. Pakistan is set to assume UNSC presidency after a little over 12 yrs.

Operation Sindoor targeted only terror complexes, foreign secy Vikram Misri tells UNSC envoys

The 20-minute briefing to envoys of 13 UNSC member-states at South Block saw Misri reiterate that any retaliation by Pakistan will be aimed at civilian facilities, requiring a response.

How world leaders have reacted to India’s Operation Sindoor

China, a staunch supporter of Pakistan, brands India’s strikes 'regrettable', while Russia pushes to resolve the issue on a bilateral basis.

Pakistan chastised for Pahalgam ‘false-flag’ theory & ‘nuclear rhetoric’ at closed-door UNSC meet

Pakistan’s attempt to raise J&K question at United Nations Security Council challenged, as members ask it to solve issues with India bilaterally, express concerns over Pahalgam.

What are the reforms proposed by India & its G4 partners for United Nations Security Council

At the inter-governmental negotiations for UNSC reforms, India outlined its vision, along with Brazil, Germany & Japan, for an expanded body with new permanent & non-permanent members.

UK calls on Assad regime to end violence against Syrians

Ambassador Kariuki highlights Iranian-backed attacks and instability concerns that have shaked the nation out of normalcy for over a decade.

India under ‘enormous, unjustified pressure’ due to ties with Russia, says Russian foreign minister

Russia took over presidency of UNSC this month. Speaking to media, Sergey Lavrov called India 'a great power that sets its own national interests'.

Why is UNSC ‘completely ineffective’ in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, asks India

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, raised questions at UNGA plenary meeting held to mark two years of Russia-Ukraine conflict.

On Camera

Hannah Montana deserves a reunion of its characters, not actors

As much as I loved seeing Miley Cyrus walk into the closet of my dreams in the Hannah Montana reunion, I hate that the anniversary special didn’t tell me what my favourite pop star is doing 20 years later.

Centre cuts excise duty by Rs 10/litre to absorb global oil shock, levies export tax to steady supply

Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman & Hardeep Puri say govt effort meant to shield consumers from oil shock. Nayara Energy had raised pump prices Thursday

India’s fourth S-400 system ready in Russia, undergoing final testing before delivery

The system was to delivered in March but will now reach the Indian shores by May, or June. The fifth S-400 will be delivered in the last quarter of this year.

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.