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India abstains on UNSC resolution that 'deplores' Russian aggression
The resolution received 11 votes in favour and three abstentions, including by India, China and the UAE.
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US Congress wants to kick out Russia from UNSC after Ukraine invasion
A resolution calling to kick Russia off the UNSC for its invasion of Ukraine -- which has virtually no chance of being enforced -- is circulating among US Congress members from both parties
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In likely prelude to war, Kremlin says rebels in eastern Ukraine want help
The Kremlin said rebels in eastern Ukraine asked Russia for military assistance Wednesday to help fend off Ukrainian aggression.
UNSC schedules emergency meeting on Ukraine amid invasion concerns
The United Nations Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting for Wednesday night at the request of Ukraine, which said it feared an immediate threat of a Russian invasion. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba asked for the meeting in a letter to Russia's UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia, who holds the council presidency in February. The meeting is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. EST. The meeting comes two days after the 15-member council held an emergency open meeting, also at Ukraine's request, which saw no support for Russian President Vladimir Putin's declaration of independence for two separatist areas in Ukraine's east and his announcement that Russian troops would head there to keep the peace. Council diplomats are finalising a draft resolution that they said would make clear that Russia is violating the UN Charter, international law, and a 2015 council resolution endorsing the Minsk agreements aimed at restoring peace in eastern Ukraine.
No progress on issues flagged in UNSC resolution: Jaishankar on Afghanistan
The international community and not just India has concerns over the presence of foreign fighters and terrorist organisations in Afghanistan, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
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India and Russia agree to deepen cooperation at the UN Security Council
India and Russia agreed to deepen cooperation at the UN Security Council after the two sides held wide-ranging talks on issues before the global body.
UNSC uses 3-D virtual diplomacy for the first time, says report
Indian Diplomat and Counselor of the Permanent Mission of India, Prateek Mathur shared that the UNSC in New York used VR technology in its security council session for the first time
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India at UN reiterates for peaceful resolution of Israel-Palestine issue
India at the UNSC open debate on the Middle East, reiterated its firm and unwavering commitment to the peaceful resolution of the Palestine issue
Al-Qaida's links with Pak-based terror groups continue to strengthen: India
Al-Qaida's linkages with UNSC proscribed Pakistan-based terror groups like LeT and JeM has continued to strengthen, India's envoy to the UN said
Highlight of India's presence at UNSC was its August presidency: Tirumurti
India's Permanent Representative to the UN, TS Tirumurti said the highlight of India's presence in the Security Council has been its presidency in August this year
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India's non-permanent membership gives much-needed balance at UNSC in 2021
When India took up the seat at the 15-nation Council in the beginning of the year, the world was still reeling with the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged nations and slaughtered economies
India at UNSC meet calls for inclusive dispensation in Afghanistan
India's Ambassador to the UN TS Tirumurti said that over half of Afghanistan's population is facing a crisis on emergency levels of acute food insecurity
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Need to tackle cyber domain's exploitation by terrorists: India at UNSC
India emphasised the need for Member States to address and tackle the implications of terrorist organisations exploiting the cyber domain at UNSC
United Nations strongly condemns violations in Central African Republic
The UN Security Council strongly condemned violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in the Central African Republic
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India participates in first physical meeting of UNSC since December
Five months after India was elected as non-permanent member, the country's ambassador participated in an in-person meeting of the UN's most powerful body
UN chief calls for unified Security Council over Israel-Palestine conflict
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for a unified Security Council over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and regretted the lack of multilateralism
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UN condemns violence against Myanmar peaceful protesters and deaths
The UN Security Council late Thursday strongly condemned the use of violence against peaceful protesters in Myanmar and the deaths of hundreds of civilians
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India to chair three key UNSC committees, to focus on terrorism, sanctions
India will chair the crucial Taliban and Libya sanctions committees and the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the UN Security Council during its tenure as non-permanent member of the 15-nation UN body
Best of BS Opinion: Beyond a seat at UN high table, mining watchdog & more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
Beyond a seat at the UN high table
India wants to be on the Security Council, but it is not clear why
