United Nations Security Council

One of the six principal organs of the UN, charged with the maintenance of international security

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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), charged with ensuring international peace and security, recommending the admission of new UN members to the General Assembly, and approving any changes to the UN Charter. Its powers include establishing peacekeeping operations, enacting international sanctions, and authorizing military action. The UNSC is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions on member states.

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U.S. Ambassador to U.N. ready for 'intense discussions' on Myanmar U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Monday she hopes to use Washington's presidency of the United Nations Security Council to push for more "intense discussions" on.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:56Published 20 hours ago

India at UN urges Myanmar to resolve differences in peaceful, constructive manner India called on Myanmar leadership to resolve differences in peaceful and constructive manner. 'Rule of law and democratic process must be upheld and those detained be released'. It urged all.. Credit: ANI Duration: 05:55Published 3 days ago

"Climate change is the biggest threat to security" “Climate change is the biggest threat to security” and “those with the least security are now certain to suffer,” Naturalist David Attenborough said to the UN Security Council on Tuesday... Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:55Published 6 days ago

British PM: climate change could fuel extremism British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told the U.N. Security Council that climate change could lead to the radicalization of vulnerable young men. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:17Published 1 week ago

Attenborough: Climate change global security threat British naturalist David Attenborough warned on Tuesday (February 23) that climate change is the biggest security threat that modern humans have ever faced, telling the U.N. Security Council: "I don't.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:36Published 1 week ago

UN Security Council meeting focuses on climate change and conflicts Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:53Published 1 week ago

Boris Johnson: Threat climate change poses to global security of 'paramount importance' Boris Johnson describes the threat climate change poses to global security as of “paramount importance” as he opens a United Nations Security Council session on climate change. The Prime Minister.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:56Published 1 week ago

UN climate change summit: Security Council to tackle impact on global security Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:27Published 1 week ago

UN Security Council to meet on global warming impact on world peace Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:03Published 1 week ago

India announces gift of Covid-19 vaccines for UN peacekeepers India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar raised concerns over lack of global coordination on Covid-19 vaccine distribution as he addressed the UN Security Council. He also raise the issue of.. Credit: ANI Duration: 05:32Published 1 week ago

Watch: India announces 2 lakh Covid-19 doses for UN peacekeepers India, which has shipped ‘Made In India’ COVID-19 vaccines to 25 countries, on Wednesday appealed the international community to stop "vaccine nationalism" and actively encourage.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:58Published 2 weeks ago

Need to persist with vaccination drive along with public health measures: EAM Government needs to persist with vaccination drive along with other public health measures to slow down the COVID-19 virus, said Union External Affair Minister Dr S Jaishankar while addressing United.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:09Published 2 weeks ago

India to gift 200,000 vaccine doses for UN Peacekeepers: EAM Jaishankar Government of India gifts of 200,000 vaccine doses for UN Peacekeepers announced Union External Affair Minister Dr S Jaishankar while addressing United Nation Security Council in Open Debate on.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:32Published 2 weeks ago

India at UNSC: Terrorism emanating from Af-Pak border poses threat to regional peace and security India has once again condemned terrorism at UNSC meet. Recently it was in the event titled 'Threats of International Peace and Security caused by Terrorist Acts' India opined "Easy access to new and.. Credit: ANI Duration: 04:44Published 2 weeks ago

North Korea made nuclear progress last year - UN North Korea maintained and developed its nuclear and ballistic missile programs throughout 2020 in violation of international sanctions, helping fund them with some $300 million stolen through cyber.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:40Published 3 weeks ago

UN: India vows to fight terrorism on first International Human Fraternity Day India continues to raise voice against violence, terrorism and intolerance at the United Nations Security Council. During the first International Day of Human Fraternity India recalls that the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:42Published 3 weeks ago

UN demands Myanmar coup leaders to free Suu Kyi The United Nations Security Council called for the release of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and others detained by the military, and stressed the need to uphold democracy, but stopped short of.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:57Published on February 5, 2021

UN demands Myanmar coup leaders free Suu Kyi The United Nations Security Council called for the release of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and others detained by the military, and stressed the need to uphold democracy, but stopped short of.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:57Published on February 5, 2021

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Idea of climate action should not be to move climate ambition goal post to 2050: India at UNSC IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago
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‘Stop vax nationalism’: India gifts 2 lakh shots to UN peacekeepers Announcing a gift of 2 lakh doses of Covid vaccine doses for UN peacekeepers, India told the UN Security Council on Wednesday that 25 countries have already received Indiamade vaccines. Another 49 in.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago

BJP, Congress members in Lok Sabha raise issue of Myanmar situation Tewari said India is the largest democracy and it stands for certain values and ideals. Noting that India is now a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, Tewari said, "We must lead by example.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
China harps on 'package solution' for India's bid to become UNSC permanent member China reiterated its stand on New Delhi's bid to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council, and called for evolving a "package solution" that is acceptable to all to reform the top organ of.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Amid border tensions, India, China hold consultations on UNSC agenda IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago

North Korea using cyber heists to fund nuclear programme, says UN A confidential UN report circulated among its Security Council members reportedly claims that North Korea has continued to maintain and develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes through.. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
UNSC calls for immediate release of Myanmar leaders 'arbitrarily' detained by military The UN Security Council on Thursday expressed deep concern over the declaration of the state of emergency in Myanmar by the military and called for the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 4, 2021
India's bid for permanent UNSC membership matter of discussion: Linda Thomas-Greenfield IndiaTimes - Published on January 28, 2021
Airlifted 6m shots to 9 nations, will supply to WHO’s Covax facility, India tells UNSC India has informed the UN Security Council that it will gradually supply vaccines to the Covax facility of the World Health Organisation and undertake contractual supplies to various countries in a.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 26, 2021

India and 3 other G4 nations seek single text for UNSC reforms India and three other G4 nations seeking a permanent seat in the UN Security Council have asserted that the format of the inter-governmental negotiations (IGN) on UNSC reforms can be saved only if.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 26, 2021
At UNSC, India highlights its COVID-19 vaccine diplomacy India has gifted indigenously-made vaccines to 7 countries and sent contractual supplies to 3 countries so far, with many being planned. DNA - Published on January 26, 2021
Globally recognised state sponsors of terrorism used Covid-19 to ramp up recruitment: India at UNSC IndiaTimes - Published on January 25, 2021	At UNSC, India highlights politicisation of Syrian conflict This year marks 10 years since the conflict began in Syria in 2011. DNA - Published on January 21, 2021
India welcomes Abraham Accords at UNSC, lauds role of Arab League Arab League is a 22-member grouping based out of Cairo, Egypt. DNA - Published on January 18, 2021	'Mumbai blasts perpetrators enjoying 5-star hospitality': Jaishankar slams Pak at UNSC Calling out Pakistan for its support for terrorism, Jaishankar asserted that the international community must not allow terrorism to be justified. DNA - Published on January 13, 2021
In 8-point action plan against terrorism, Jaishankar slams Pakistan, takes a dig at China Describing terrorism as the greatest threat to mankind, foreign minister S Jaishankar Tuesday proposed an 8-point action plan at the UNSC to ensure effective action against the menace of terrorism... IndiaTimes - Published on January 12, 2021	'No ifs and buts': Jaishankar's eight-point action plan at UNSC on anti-terrorism As part of the proposed plan, Jaishankar has asked for a reform in the working methods of committees "dealing with Sanctions and Counter Terrorism", asking for an end to the practise of blocking of.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 12, 2021
China stoops to new low, blocks India's entry at key sanctions committee of UNSC China, which is one of the Permanent Five, prevented India from heading the UNSC 1267 Sanctions committee that lists international terrorists. DNA - Published on January 12, 2021	China worked to prevent India from chairing key UNSC terrorism-related body While India, as announced last week, will still head the counter-terrorism committee and also Taliban and Libya sanctions committees, China's opposition seems to have prevented India from heading the.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 11, 2021
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to address UNSC on Tuesday The meet will see all UNSC members speaking on 20 years of adoption of resolution 1373, which was adopted on September 28, 2001. DNA - Published on January 11, 2021	India to chair UNSC's crucial Taliban and Libya sanctions committees, panel on counter-terrorism IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2021
France is not letting China play anti-India games at UNSC, says Emmanuel Bonne IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2021	India to chair 3 key subsidiary bodies of UNSC IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2021
France lends support to India over Kashmir issue, says didn't let China play any games in UNSC When it comes to the Himalayan regions, you should check our statements, we have been completely clear, adviser to French President Macron said. DNA - Published on January 8, 2021	French President's top advisor extends support to India at UNSC, says Paris did not allow Chinese 'games' at council France has always backed India's permanent membership to the United Nations Security Council DNA - Published on January 7, 2021
Will support Africa without conditionalities: India at UNSC As several African countries grapple with a debt crisis after having acquired concessional loans from China, India on Wednesday said it was committed to supporting Africa as per African priorities and.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 7, 2021	At UNSC, India warns of Syrian chemical weapons falling into the hands of terrorists India has provided $1M to the OPCW Trust Fund for activities relating to the destruction of chemical stockpiles and related facilities in Syria. DNA - Published on January 6, 2021
World cannot afford to dilute fight against terror taking advantage of Syria war: India at UNSC IndiaTimes - Published on January 5, 2021	UN member states, leaders welcome India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway to UNSC IndiaTimes - Published on January 5, 2021
Indian flag raised at UNSC, envoy Trimurti says New Delhi to be voice of the developing world This is the 8th time India assumes membership at the UNSC. Along with India--Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway also began 2-year term at the body. DNA - Published on January 5, 2021	Five new countries, including India, join polarized UN Security Council IndiaTimes - Published on January 4, 2021
Indian tricolour to be installed at UN Security Council stakeout as country begins 2-year tenure IndiaTimes - Published on January 3, 2021	Meet India's team at UN as New Delhi becomes UNSC non-permanent member India took over as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) from January 1 for a two-year term. DNA - Published on January 3, 2021
India set to begin its two-year tenure as non-permanent member of UNSC India, which has been at the forefront of the years-long efforts to reform the UN Security Council, will begin its two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the powerful organ of the world body on.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 1, 2021	UNSC is an impaired organ, has lost its credibility: India IndiaTimes - Published on November 18, 2020
Security Council an ‘impaired' organ; handful of countries stopping UNSC reform: India at UN IndiaTimes - Published on November 17, 2020	India slams China for stalling UN reforms China, a member of the UNSC has been halting any attempts for application of the rules and move to a single "text-based negotiation." DNA - Published on November 17, 2020
Indian on panel that holds UN purse strings In what is seen as a significant achievement, Indian diplomat Vidisha Maitra has been elected to a key United Nations committee that controls the financial and budgetary purse of the world body... IndiaTimes - Published on November 7, 2020	At UNSC, India warns of artificial intelligence 'deepfakes' being used to fuel misinformation India at the UNSC has warned that artificial intelligence-enabled deep learning to create 'deepfakes' which can be used for misinformation across the world and terror groups are using the internet for.. DNA - Published on November 4, 2020
UNSC should not be misused with 'retaliatory intent' to name innocent civilians as terrorists: India The UN Security Council should not be misused by countries with "retaliatory intent to name innocent civilians as terrorist" without credible evidence by invoking non-transparent working methods and.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 8, 2020	India will raise its voice against terrorism, illegal weapon smuggling at UNSC: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India will not hesitate in raising its voice against the enemies of humanity, human race and human values including terrorism, smuggling of illegal.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 26, 2020
'When will India be allowed into UN's decision-making body?': PM Modi makes decisive statement at 75th UNGA session Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today (i.e. September 26, Saturday). At the session, the Prime Minister made the case for India.. DNA - Published on September 26, 2020	China says 'package solution' needed for UNSC expansion due to enormous divisions China, which has been stonewalling India's entry into the UN Security Council, on Thursday said there were "enormous divisions" on reforms to expand the premier body of the United Nations and expressed.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 24, 2020
4 UNSC permanent members support India's bid for permanent seat: Govt IndiaTimes - Published on September 21, 2020	PM Modi's twin addresses to UNGA will be truly significant as India enters Security Council: Amb Tirumurti IndiaTimes - Published on September 19, 2020
India supports multilateralism, need to adopt speedier UNSC reforms: UN envoy Tirumurti IndiaTimes - Published on September 19, 2020	India to UN: Reduced 38 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually In a written statement at UN Security Council, India highlighted in last decade "around 3 million hectares of forest and tree cover has been added" which has "enhanced the combined forest and tree.. DNA - Published on September 17, 2020
Accorded highest priority to getting permanent membership of UNSC: India IndiaTimes - Published on September 17, 2020	India working with other pro-reform countries towards expansion of UNSC: MEA IndiaTimes - Published on September 17, 2020

United Nations Security Council

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