This week, we are looking at the legal wrongs and rights of transnational killings- and the sometimes confusing stand of the government. To recap the developments this week: British Newspaper Guardian reported this week that Indian intelligence agents are believed to have orchaestrated up to 20 killings of alleged Khalistani separatist and Jihadist terrorists in … Read more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk. File | Photo Credit: AP Billionaire tech magnate 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, as he called for an overhaul of the United Nations (UN) organs. The remarks by … Read more
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees warned on October 25 that without immediate deliveries of fuel it will soon have to sharply cut back relief operations across the Gaza Strip, which has been blockaded and hit by devastating Israeli airstrikes since Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel more than two weeks ago. The … Read more
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj on October 10 (local time) said that the G20 Summit held in New Delhi showcased the country’s commitment to “fostering a sense of global togetherness.” Editorial |India’s moment: on the G-20 Summit outcomes She highlighted various instances when India practised ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, which means the world … Read more
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. File photo | Photo Credit: REUTERS United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has removed India from his annual report on the impact of armed conflict on children, citing “measures taken by the government to better protect” them. Mr. Guterres said in his report last year, he had welcomed the engagement of … Read more
India has high ambitions for improving its water sector and the ‘Namami Gange’ mission for the rejuvenation of the country’s longest river is a “beacon of hope” and an inspirational story, a UN delegate highlighted at the ongoing water conference here. The UN 2023 Water Conference – formally known as the 2023 Conference for the … Read more
At least 328 people have been killed in the Iran protests and 14,825 others arrested, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran, a monitoring group. At least 328 people have been killed in the Iran protests and 14,825 others arrested, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran, a monitoring group. The UN’s top human rights … Read more
The system — Methane Alert and Response System — will build on a pledge signed by 119 countries since last year to cut methane emissions by 30% this decade The system — Methane Alert and Response System — will build on a pledge signed by 119 countries since last year to cut methane emissions by … Read more
More than 2.5 million refugees have now fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion on February 24, according to United Nations figures issued Friday. UNHCR, the UN‘s refugee agency, recorded 2,504,893 refugees on its dedicated website — 188,891 more than the previous count on Thursday. The UN’s International Organization for Migration said 116,000 third-country nationals were among … Read more
India attached the highest importance to safety and security of nuclear facilities, its permanent representative told a special UNSC briefing on Friday. The UN Security Council’s emergency meeting came hours after Russian forces reportedly attacked a nuclear power plant in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia. “India attaches the highest importance to ensuring safety and security of nuclear facilities … Read more