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UNSC 'ill-equipped' without reform, say G4 nations

August 13, 2024, 11:39 AM - 2 min read

A reform of the UN Security Council that does not address the lack of representation, particularly in the permanent category, would only "exacerbate" the current imbalances in its composition and render it "ill-equipped" to address current global challenges, India has said on behalf of the G4 countries.

US proposal for Gaza ceasefire approved by UN Council. Image UN X.

UN council backs US ceasefire proposal in Gaza

June 11, 2024, 10:22 AM - 2 min read

The United Nations Security Council has recently approved a US-drafted proposal calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. This action comes amid ongoing tensions in the region due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, which has now lasted for eight months.

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar rebukes US, Germany remarks on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, affirming India's robust judicial system.

"India needs no lesson on rule of law," says VP Dhankar, hits back at Germany, US

March 30, 2024, 10:10 AM - 2 min read

Dhankhar, in his address, reaffirmed India’s status as a democratic nation with an unwavering judicial system that cannot be undermined by external pressures.

Health ministry in Gaza reports 107 casualties within 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 32,333.

Israel cancels Washington visit over UN Gaza ceasefire abstention

March 26, 2024, 02:17 PM - 2 min read

The Security Council on Monday held an important meeting to vote on the resolution, which called for a cease-fire throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Ruchira Kamboj, India’s permanent representative to the UN.

India questions UN Security Council's ineffectiveness in resolving Russia-Ukraine

February 27, 2024, 09:50 AM - 2 min read

Ruchira Kamboj, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, posed pointed questions during a UN General Assembly plenary meeting commemorating the two-year mark since the conflict's onset on February 24, 2022.

United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis, countries, security council, G20

Current composition of UN Security Council needs reform: UNGA President

January 24, 2024, 06:14 PM - 2 min read

Ambassador Francis, who is on a five-day visit to India, also strongly underlined the need for reform of the UN Security Council (UNSC).

Middle East conflict impacting maritime commercial traffic safety in Indian Ocean: India tells UNSC

January 24, 2024, 08:37 AM - 2 min read

"The ongoing conflict is also impacting the safety of maritime commercial traffic in the Indian Ocean, including some attacks in the vicinity of India," R Ravindra, the Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations said in his remarks during a UNSC Open Debate on the Middle East.

Elon Musk has said it is "absurd" that India does not have a permanent seat on the UN Security Council despite being the most populous country on Earth

Elon Musk calls India's absence from UNSC Permanent seat "Absurd"

January 23, 2024, 12:29 PM - 2 min read

The remarks by Tesla CEO came after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised concerns about the absence of any African nation from the list of permanent members of the UNSC.