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Russia reiterates support for India's permanent membership in UN Security Council
World | Dec 27, 2023, 09:04 PM ISTIndia has long been seeking a permanent membership at the UNSC, strongly calling for reform of the United Nations in line with the changing realities of the world. The five permanent members are the UK, China, Russia, the US and France.
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Israel-Hamas war: UNSC adopts watered-down resolution to boost humanitarian aid in Gaza, US abstains
World | Dec 23, 2023, 10:04 AM ISTThe resolution came amid global outrage over the rising death count of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, which has already crossed 20,000, and a worsening humanitarian crisis. The US and Israel oppose a ceasefire, believing it would only benefit Hamas.
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India expresses concern over situation in Afghanistan, calls for inclusive government structure
World | Dec 21, 2023, 07:49 PM ISTThe Indian envoy to the UN asserted that humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan "needs to be prioritised" by the international community, particularly after the earthquakes that killed over 2,000 people in October. India has overseen over 500 projects in the war-torn country.
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Israel-Hamas war: UN Security Council overcomes deadlock, passes resolution on 'humanitarian pauses'
World | Nov 16, 2023, 04:12 PM ISTThis comes after four failed attempts at the UN Security Council to allow humanitarian access for Gazans in the month-long conflict. The US has demanded a clear condemnation of the Hamas' October 7 attack, while Russia seeks a call for a ceasefire.
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'UNSC has been rendered ineffective': India reiterates call for reformed multilateralism
World | Oct 21, 2023, 11:53 AM ISTAccording to Kamboj, the UN Security Council will continue to face "a crisis of credibility" unless it undertakes comprehensive reforms and steps in the direction of reformed multilateralism. She said that India's conviction of UN reform is backed by several countries of the Global South.
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Russia under pressure as nations call for reviving grain deal to avoid global food crisis
World | Jul 22, 2023, 11:13 AM ISTThe 'Black Sea Grain Initiative' allowed the export of 36.2 million tons of food from Ukraine to the world, especially African nations. Stopping it has major repercussions for developing nations.
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Russia assumes UN Security Council presidency despite ICC's arrest warrant against Putin
World | Apr 01, 2023, 10:27 PM ISTNotably, this came nearly two weeks after Russian President Vladimir Putin was prosecuted by the International Criminal Court.
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India voices concern over stalled reform at UNSC, says 'delay would deficit in representation'
India | Nov 18, 2022, 08:45 AM ISTUNSC reform: India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj highlighted the importance of enhancing membership in both permanent and non-permanent categories, saying it will help the powerful UN body to effectively manage ongoing conflicts.
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UN warns up to 345 million people marching toward starvation
World | Sep 16, 2022, 12:47 PM ISTDavid Beasley, executive director of the U.N. World Food Program, told the UNSC that the 345 million people facing food insecurity in the 82 countries where the agency operates is 2½ times the number of food insecure people before the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.
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Regrettable that evidence-based proposals to blacklist terrorists put on hold: India at UNSC
India | Aug 09, 2022, 11:32 PM ISTIndia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said the practice of placing holds and blocks on listing requests without giving any justification must end.
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Russia-Ukraine War: Emergency UN Security Council meeting called to discuss humanitarian situation
World | Mar 17, 2022, 08:34 AM ISTThe development comes amidst the continued efforts by Russia and Ukraine to reach a negotiated settlement through the talks being held in Belarus.Ukrainian Prez Volodymyr Zelenskyy said earlier today that the negotiations towards peace between Russia and Ukraine are in progress but fairly difficult, Sputnik News Agency reported.
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Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of impeding humanitarian corridors for safe passage of citizens
World | Mar 08, 2022, 03:36 PM ISTIndia has brought back over 17,100 of its nationals from Ukraine so far while around 700 Indian students remained stuck in the northeastern city of Sumy with their evacuation dependent on the facilitation of a safe passage by Russian and Ukrainian authorities.
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Russia-Ukraine War: India abstains from voting in UNSC to call 'rare special emergency session'
India | Dec 16, 2022, 03:43 PM ISTThe resolution was adopted with 11 votes in favour, paving the way for the General Assembly to meet on the crisis as soon as Monday. India, China and the UAE abstained, while Russia voted against the resolution. This will be only the 11th such emergency session of the General Assembly since 1950.
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Russia's Putin gets no support from UN Security Council over Ukraine
World | Feb 22, 2022, 03:52 PM ISTThe U.S. called Putin's moves a pretext for a further invasion, many members condemned his violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity, and even close ally China urged diplomacy and a peaceful solution.
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India votes against UNSC draft resolution that attempted to securitise climate action
India | Dec 14, 2021, 11:20 AM ISTIndia is second to none when it comes to climate action and climate justice, but the Security Council is not a place to discuss either issue, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti said.
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UNSC adopts resolution on peacekeeping transitions
World | Sep 10, 2021, 01:38 PM ISTIt further emphasizes that in order to be sustainable, the transition planning process should take into account broad challenges, including risks to stability, governance, and the rule of law, as well as the political, economic, development, humanitarian, and human rights context.
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UNSC resolution demands Afghanistan territory not be used to attack countries; Russia, China abstain
World | Aug 31, 2021, 07:16 AM ISTUNSC adopted the resolution proposed by France, the UK and the US with 13 Council members voting in favour and Russia and China abstaining.
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Afghanistan: UN Security Council drops Taliban reference from statement on terror activities
World | Aug 30, 2021, 05:12 PM ISTUNSC's statements called upon Afghan groups advising them not to support terrorists operating on their territory.
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UN to hold emergency meeting on Afghanistan crisis
World | Aug 16, 2021, 11:16 AM ISTThe UN chief on Friday had urged the Taliban to immediately halt their offensive in Afghanistan and negotiate “in good faith” to avert a prolonged civil war.
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UNSC meeting on Afghan galvanised members to call for end to violence: India’s envoy TS Tirumurti
World | Aug 08, 2021, 11:57 AM ISTIndia assumed the Presidency of UN Security Council for the month on Aug 1 and wrapped up a hectic 1st week with discussions on Afghanistan on Aug 6 amidst a deteriorating security situation in the country as the Taliban carried out its military offensive.