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For the first time, India votes against Russia in UNSC on Ukraine

India for the first time on Wednesday voted against Russia during a procedural vote at the United Nations Security Council on Ukraine, as the 15-member powerful UN body invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address a meeting through a video tele-conference. This is for the first time that India has voted against Russia on the issue of Ukraine, after the Russian military action began in February. So far, New Delhi has abstained at the UN Security Council on Ukraine, much to the annoyance of the Western powers led by the United States. Western nations, including the US, have imposed major economic and other sanctions on Russia following the aggression. India has not criticised Russia for its aggression against Ukraine. New Delhi has repeatedly called upon the Russian and Ukrainian sides to return to the path of diplomacy and dialogue, and also expressed its support for all diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between the two countries. India currently is a non-permanen

Taliban warns of 'stern stance' if UNSC refuses to extend travel ban waiver

Taliban officials warned that if the UNSC refused to extend the travel ban waiver, the decision would provoke them to maintain which will not be in the interest of anyone

Jaishankar, Muttaqi likely to hold bilateral meet at Tashkent SCO summit

In the meeting at the SCO summit, which will be the first face-to-face interaction between the two leaders, issues like humanitarian aid to Afghans are likely to be discussed

UNSC condemns attack on peacekeepers in Congo that killed 2 Indians

The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the attack on the UN mission in Congo in which two peacekeepers from India and one person from Morocco were killed

Diplomatic win for Russia; UNSC adopts Syria relief resolution on its terms

In a diplomatic win for Russia, the United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution extending on Moscow's terms the mandate to continue humanitarian aid to rebel-held areas in Syria

Expert speculates India's claim to permanent UNSC seat could strengthen

A UN population expert has speculated that India becoming the world's most populous country could strengthen its claim to a permanent seat on the Security Council

India votes for West-sponsored resolution on Syria, abstains on Russia

India has voted for a UN Security Council resolution sponsored by Western countries on continuing a passage for aid to reach parts of Syria and abstained on a counter-motion proposed by Russia

India raises concern at UNSC over Haiti's multi-dimensional challenges

India on Thursday raised concern over the multi-dimensional challenges Haiti faces in the backdrop of natural calamities and political turmoil at the United Nations Security Council

Relationship between Taliban, Al Qaeda remains close: UNSC report

The report estimated that an approximate presence of "180 to 400 fighters affiliated with Al Qaeda" from "Bangladesh, India, Myanmar and Pakistan" are settled in Afghanistan

UN Security Council renews arms embargo against South Sudan until June 2023

Resolution 2633, which was adopted on Thursday with 10 votes in favour and five abstentions from China, Gabon, India, Kenya, and Russia

UN Security Council renews mandate of assistance mission for Iraq

The resolution expresses the Security Council's intention to review the mandate and reporting cycle of UNAMI by May 31, 2023, or sooner, if requested by the Iraqi government

UNSC unanimously backs chief Guterres' peace bid in Ukraine conflict

The 15-nation Council, under the current monthly Presidency of the US, unanimously adopted a very brief Presidential Statement on Ukraine Friday

UNSC condemns continued attacks targeting civilians in Afghanistan

The council issued a press statement to condemn the terrorist attacks, including the attack against the Mawlawi Sekander mosque in Kunduz on April 22 which killed more than 25 people

UNSC condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan's Karachi University

The Council members reiterated that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed

LIVE: India sees worst power cuts in 6 years; braces for more heatwaves

Live news updates: The ongoing heatwave sweeping through vast swathes of the country will intensify in the next five days, the IMD said

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Moscow to hold informal UNSC meeting on May 6

'If you want to learn the truth about real situation with the ground, come to our aria-formula meeting on May 6, we plan to give the floor to some independent voices working on the front line'

LIVE: Kremlin warns of cutting off gas supplies to more EU nations

Live news updates: Russia on Wednesday said that it is shutting off gas to two European Union nations, which have staunchly backed Ukraine

Russia Ukraine conflict spurs bid for closer examination of UN vetoes

Two days into Russia's attack on Ukraine, a majority of UN Security Council members voted to demand that Moscow withdraw. One thing stood in their way: a veto by Russia itself.

UNSC condemns terrorist attack on school, education centre in Afghanistan

The attack, which took place during the month of Ramadan, resulted in several killed and dozens injured, including students

India hails findings of UN's Global Crisis Response Group on food purchase

India has hailed UN Secretary-General's Global Crisis Response Group's recommendation for exempting purchases of food by the WFP for humanitarian assistance from food export restrictions.