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Topic: UNSC meet

US, EU & allies call for immediate 21-day ceasefire along Israel-Lebanon border

A joint statement was signed after discussions at the UN Wednesday by several nations calling for diplomatic negotiation & resolution of the conflict, while also advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza.

UNSC calls for Aung San Suu Kyi’s release in first-ever Myanmar resolution

The 15-member Council has been split on Myanmar for decades and was previously only able to agree on formal statements about the country which has been under military rule since 2021.

PM Modi chairs UNSC debate, proposes 5 principles to build global maritime security road map

Chairing the debate via video conferencing, PM Modi said maritime disputes should be settled via international law and elaborated on the removal of maritime trade barriers.

India will share its vision, perspectives on Afghanistan at UNSC meet on 6 Aug, MEA says

The decision to hold the meet under Indian presidency came 2 days after EAM Jaishankar spoke to his Afghan counterpart on convening an emergency session to stop Taliban’s violence.

India calls for African representation among UNSC permanent members

Speaking at the UNSC during Open Debate Wednesday, Foreign Secretary Shringla called for introspection within the council over the lack of representation of African countries.

US, UK target China and Pakistan at UNSC meet for persecution of religious minorities

Countries, including Canada and France called out China and Pakistan for the oppression of Christians, Ahmadis, Uighurs & other ethnic minorities.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan ‘welcomes’ UNSC meet over Kashmir issue

Imran Khan says there are 11 UNSC resolutions on Kashmir issue & the meeting was a 'reaffirmation of these resolutions'.

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Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.