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  Kuwait Backs India's Bid For UNSC Seat, Calls India "Key Player On The Global Stage"

  News | April 18, 2025 18:51 IST

  Tareq albanai, Kuwait's permanent representative to the United Nations and co-chair of the intergovernmental negotiations, voiced his support for India’s bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council. Describing India as a "Key player on the global stage,"

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  India rejects introduction of criteria such as religion, faith for representation in reformed UNSC

  World | April 16, 2025 11:10 IST

  India has rejected the introduction of new parameters, such as religion and faith, as the basis for UNSC's permanent membership. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P Harish said that the latest attempts are contrary to the concept of 'regional representation'.

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  UNSC adopts US resolution demanding end of war in Ukraine without mentioning Russian aggression

  World | February 25, 2025 7:15 IST

  Two resolutions were tabled for voting in the UNGA against 'Russian aggression in Ukraine' where the US voted against one while abstaining on its own draft after it was amended. The same original draft was taken to UNSC where it was adopted.

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  India slams Pakistan at UNSC over Jammu and Kashmir, calls it 'global epicenter of terrorism'

  World | February 19, 2025 13:37 IST

  At the UN Security Council, India strongly rebuked Pakistan for raising the Jammu and Kashmir issue, calling it the "global epicenter of terrorism." Indian envoy Parvathaneni Harish accused Pakistan of harbouring UN-listed terrorist groups and engaging in cross-border terrorism.

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  France assures support for India's permanent UNSC bid as PM Modi holds talks with Emmanuel Macron

  World | February 12, 2025 18:32 IST

  Both PM Modi and Emmanuel Macron stressed an urgent need for reform in the United Nations Security Council. Macron reiterated France's support for India's permanent membership at UNSC.

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  India's stern reply to Pakistan at UN: 'We are well aware of condition of minority...' | WATCH

  World | October 27, 2024 10:19 IST

  India noted an estimated thousand women of these minority communities, as per data from Pakistan’s Human Rights Commission, are subject to “abduction, forced religious conversions and forced marriages every year. "Anyway, I could go on, but I'll end here," said Harish.

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  Fact Check: Has India finally received Veto Power at UNSC? Know truth behind viral claim

  Fact Check | September 29, 2024 11:21 IST

  India TV Fact Check: A claim is being made on social media that India has become a permanent member of the UNSC with Veto Power. India TV conducted a fact check on the viral claim.

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  India issues dire warning at UNSC: Thousands of kilometres of coastline could disappear underwater

  News | September 27, 2024 18:57 IST

  India delivered its statement at the UNGA High-level Plenary Meeting on addressing the Existential threats posed by Sea level rise. Tanmaya Lal said, “India is often referred to as a sub-continent one whose coastline travels to thousands of kilometres and one that has thousands of islands.

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  Emmanuel Macron extends full support to India as permanent member of the UNSC

  News | September 26, 2024 19:21 IST

  French President Emmanuel Macron on September 25 extended full support to India as permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. Watch to know more!

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  'Let's make UN more efficient': Macron supports India's bid for permanent membership in UNSC

  World | September 26, 2024 17:19 IST

  Macron stated at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, "Our Security Council is currently at an impasse. We need to enhance the efficiency of the UN and ensure it is more representative".

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  Quad a force for good, will reform UNSC to make it more democratic, accountable: Joint statement

  World | September 22, 2024 7:33 IST

  Joe Biden hosted PM Modi at his residence in Delaware on Saturday, where the leaders affirmed that the Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership is decisively delivering on an ambitious agenda that serves the global good, according to a statement by the White House.

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  Jaishankar reveals how India plans to tackle China, Pakistan as he assumes External Affairs ministry

  World | June 11, 2024 10:42 IST

  Jaishankar emphasised the unique dynamics of India's relationships with different countries, noting distinct challenges for each. Regarding China, he highlighted the imperative for both nations to address the border dispute.

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  India supports UNGA resolution backing Palestine's full UN membership bid

  World | May 10, 2024 23:52 IST

  India stood alongside other nations in supporting a UNGA resolution endorsing Palestine's quest for full membership in the United Nations. The resolution, titled 'Admission of new Members to the United Nations,' garnered significant support, with 143 nations voting in favour, including India.

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  US responds after Elon Musk advocates India's permanent UNSC seat I VIDEO

  World | April 18, 2024 7:59 IST

  India has long sought a permanent seat on the Security Council to better represent the interests of the developing world. The nation's quest has gained momentum with support from the international community.

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  UN Security Council approves draft resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza during Ramzan

  World | March 25, 2024 23:45 IST

  The United States warned that the resolution approved on Monday could hurt negotiations to halt hostilities by the US, Egypt and Qatar, raising the possibility of another veto, this time by the Americans.

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  India's befitting reply to Pakistan and Turkey at UNSC: 'Country that speaks soaked in red...'

  World | February 29, 2024 10:41 IST

  First Secretary Anupama Singh said that regarding Pakistan's lengthy mentions of India, it is very regrettable that the Council's forum has once again been abused to propagate flagrantly false accusations about India.

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  UNSC vote on Gaza humanitarian resolution delayed again in a bid to avoid US veto

  World | December 20, 2023 13:36 IST

  The draft resolution on the table Monday morning called for an “urgent and sustainable cessation of hostilities,” but this language was watered down in a new draft circulated early Tuesday.

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  US vetoes UNSC resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

  World | December 09, 2023 13:04 IST

  US deputy ambassador Robert Wood criticised the council after the voting for its failure to condemn the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel, or to acknowledge Israel's right to defend itself.

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  Dominica supports India's bid for permanent UNSC membership, calls Delhi 'important global player'

  World | September 24, 2023 11:03 IST

  Henderson thanked India for providing support in human resource development, education and technical assistance to Dominica and lauded India's successful G20 presidency.

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  India pushes international community to question ineffectiveness of UNSC to resolve Ukraine conflict

  World | September 22, 2023 9:47 IST

  The Secretary reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's view that "this is not an era of war" and said that escalation of hostilities and violence no one's interests.