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How India exposed Pak's 'Fitna al-Hindustan' narrative at UN, calling it disinformation campaign
India | Jun 09, 2026, 07:54 AM ISTIndia also raised concerns over Pakistan’s military airstrikes in Afghanistan, saying they were causing heavy civilian suffering. It accused Islamabad of acting against international norms while claiming to support humanitarian values.
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Pakistan set to exit UNSC as 5 new nations elected; Central Asian country makes historic debut
World | Jun 04, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTPakistan's term at the UN Security Council will end in 2026 as Kyrgyzstan makes history by securing its first-ever UNSC seat. Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe have also been elected as non-permanent members for the 2027-28 term.
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UN Approves Travel Ban Exemption for Amir Khan Muttaqi's Visit to India
News | Oct 03, 2025, 06:35 PM ISTThe UN has granted Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi an exemption to visit India from October 9-16, 2025, marking the first Taliban leader's visit since the 2021 Kabul takeover.
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'Relic of the past': Bhutan, Portugal support India's permanent membership of UN Security Council
World | Sep 28, 2024, 01:30 PM ISTBhutan PM Tshering Tobgay referred to the UN Security Council as a "relic of the past" that did not represent the current geopolitical landscape. India's long-time efforts for a permanent seat in the Council has received backing from the US, France and Britain as well.
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'Willing to act': After US and France, UK backs India's permanent membership in UN Security Council
World | Sep 27, 2024, 01:05 PM ISTUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UN Security Council has to change to become a more representative body without being "paralysed by politics". His remarks signals a growing demand to increase the number of permanent members in the 15-member Council.
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Biden lends support to India's permanent membership in UNSC, lauds Modi's historic trip to Ukraine
World | Sep 22, 2024, 03:18 AM ISTPM Narendra Modi was warmly greeted by US President Biden at his residence in Delaware ahead of the Quad Leaders' Summit. The Indian leader thanked Biden for hosting him and said they had 'extremely fruitful' discussions on regional and global issues.
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'Multilateral system stuck in 1945 binary outlook...': India reiterates call for UNSC reform
World | Jul 17, 2024, 07:25 AM ISTIndia has made years-long efforts to reform the Security Council, saying that the global body its current form does not represent the geopolitical realities of the 21st century. In the past, India has highlighted the failures of the UN to respond to issues like terrorism and global conflicts.
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'Politically motivated, unfounded': India condemns 'baseless' remarks by Pakistan on Kashmir at UN
World | Jun 27, 2024, 09:30 PM ISTIndia's Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, R Ravindra, reiterated once again that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will remain an integral part of India. His remarks came in response to Pakistan envoy's remarks on the Kashmir issue during the debate on children and armed conflict.
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UN Security Council adopts resolution on Israel-Hamas ceasefire plan in 14-1 vote
World | Jun 11, 2024, 03:56 PM ISTUS President Joe Biden had outlined a three-phase ceasefire plan proposed by Israel on May 31 and urged Hamas to accept it without delay. The UN Security Council in March adopted a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, but the war did not halt.
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Palestinians Unrest: Representatives of 38 nations meet in Brussels to support Palestinians
News | May 27, 2024, 03:45 PM ISTRepresentatives of 38 countries held a meeting in Brussels on Sunday, calling for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and for a two-state solution. Watch to know more!
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US backs India's stand on UN reforms, says Security Council 'doesn't reflect today's concerns'
World | Apr 19, 2024, 04:18 PM ISTIndia has called for reforms at the UN for years, saying it is unable to represent the geopolitical situation adequately. India also presented a detailed model on behalf of G4 countries that proposed the addition of new permanent members at the UN.
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US vetoes Security Council resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine
World | Apr 19, 2024, 11:12 AM ISTThe resolution got 12 votes in its favour, with Switzerland and the UK abstaining and the US vetoing against Palestinian membership. Despite supporting a two-state solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict, the US said that it has to come from direct negotiations between both sides.
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'India has become a model for countries': Jaishankar on 'inevitable' permanent UNSC membership
World | Apr 02, 2024, 06:14 PM ISTJaishankar underscored that much work was needed to push for India's permanent membership in the UN Security Council amid concerns that the UN had weakened. He also highlighted India's economic resilience and democratic achievements despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Israel-Hamas war: UN Security Council to vote on US resolution on ceasefire in Gaza on Friday
World | Mar 22, 2024, 11:22 AM ISTThe United States has traditionally shielded Israel at the UN, vetoing three resolutions in the Security Council that called for an immediate ceasefire. However, US-Israel relations have soured due to the worsening death toll and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, along with a planned Rafah invasion.
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'Doublespeak': India slams China for blocking UN proposals to blacklist Pakistan-based terrorists
World | Mar 12, 2024, 10:47 AM ISTIndia said blocking genuine, evidence-based proposals on globally sanctioned terrorists "is uncalled for and smacks of doublespeak". This appears to be a veiled attack on China, a permanent UN member, who has vetoed several proposals by India to blacklist Pakistan-based terrorists.
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India presents elaborate G4 model for UNSC reform, vouches for more permanent members
World | Mar 08, 2024, 06:21 PM ISTIndia's reform model proposes that the Security Council’s membership increase from the current 15 to 25-26, by adding six permanent and four or five non-permanent members. It stopped short of specifying which member states would occupy the new UNSC permanent seats.
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US proposes UN resolution for temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, opposes Rafah invasion
World | Feb 20, 2024, 12:18 PM ISTThe US has expressed concerns that a major ground offensive into Rafah would result in further harm to civilians and their further displacement. Washington has been calling on Israel for some time to reduce civilian casualties and provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians.
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India at UNSC raises concerns over Middle East conflict impeding maritime safety in Indian Ocean
World | Jan 24, 2024, 10:49 AM ISTR Ravindra, India's deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, said only a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine can deliver enduring peace. Israel's devastating military campaign has killed over 25,000 Palestinians in Gaza and sparked international alarm.
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India not having permanent seat on UN Security Council is 'absurd': Elon Musk
World | Jan 23, 2024, 10:30 AM ISTUN Secretary General Antonio Guterres sparked the debate by questioning why there was not a single permanent member in the 15-member council from Africa. India has long been seeking a permanent membership at the UNSC, strongly calling for reform of the United Nations.
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UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for immediate cessation of Houthi attacks in Red Sea
World | Jan 11, 2024, 07:33 AM ISTThe resolution highlighted the attacks on commercial ships by Houthis that are impeding global commerce "and undermine navigational rights and freedoms as well as regional peace and security". It was passed 11-0 with four abstentions from Russia, China, Algeria and Mozambique.