Israeli army attacks have injured two Indonesian & two Italian peacekeepers. The Indian Army contingent is currently safe & there is no plan for immediate evacuation, it is learnt.
Most of the UNSC’s failures stem from the use of veto power by the P5. In a world that champions democracy, the UNSC is inherently the most undemocratic entity possible.
Despite its significant contributions to social innovation and development, India’s representation in global social impact fora remains disproportionately modest, compared to peers.
The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN called for release of hostages, and end to heavy weaponry use while noting the human fatalities of the conflict in Gaza.
US Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield is set to announce support for one permanent seat for Africa and another rotational seat for small island developing states.
India's envoy to the UN, R Ravindra, presented five observations including need for UN to collaborate with regional organisations to address the issue.
Global media also explores the need for UN veto powers to be recalibrated in accordance with the new world order & the looming threat of extinction faced by India’s iconic Irani cafes.
US and other Western countries sound extremely hollow when they pontificate on strengthening democracy and the fight against terrorism even as they keep India out of P5.
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.
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.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
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.
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