At UNSC's Meet in Delhi, Jaishankar Throws Light on 'Misuse of Technologies' for Terrorism; UN Chief Calls for United Action
2 years, 5 months ago

At UNSC's Meet in Delhi, Jaishankar Throws Light on 'Misuse of Technologies' for Terrorism; UN Chief Calls for United Action

News 18  

Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that terrorism remains the gravest threat to humanity and added that India will contribute 5 lakh dollars United Nations’ counterterrorism organisation to counter the threat of terrorism. “India will be making a voluntary contribution of half a million dollars to the UN Trust Fund for Counter Terrorism this year to augment the efforts of UNOCT in providing capacity-building support to member states in preventing and countering the threat of terrorism,” S Jaishankar said while speaking at Day-2 of the UNSC’s Counter-Terrorism Committee meeting in New Delhi. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for concerted global efforts to deal with the challenge of the use of new technologies by various terror groups to radicalise people and foment discord in societies. The UN Security Council established the Counter-Terrorism Committee in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks by adopting resolution 1373 of 2001 concerning countering terrorism.

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India’s evolving fight against terrorism
2 months, 1 week ago

India’s evolving fight against terrorism

Hindustan Times  

India’s battle against terrorism has been a journey of constant evolution, marked by resilience and adaptability in the face of mounting challenges. Yet, amidst these challenges, India has demonstrated commendable progress, reflected in its improved ranking on the Global Terrorism Index and its increasingly robust counter-terrorism mechanisms. In November, a regional conference in New Delhi brought together experts and officials …

'Terrorism has eroded trust': India's strong response at UN on avoiding engagement with Pakistan
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Terrorism has eroded trust': India's strong response at UN on avoiding engagement with Pakistan

India TV News  

New York: The first issue in engaging with Pakistan is the cessation of terrorism, India’s envoy at the UN said, underlining that India has been a long-standing victim of cross-border and global terrorism and has zero tolerance towards the scourge. “With Pakistan, the main issue we have is of terrorism,” India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said …

India, US focus on countering use of emerging technologies for terror
1 year ago

India, US focus on countering use of emerging technologies for terror

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India and the US explored ways to share information and build capacities to counter emerging threats in terrorism, such as the use of the internet and new technologies for terrorist purposes and terror financing, at a meeting in Washington. India and the US sought concerted action against all terror groups, including entities proscribed by the UN Security Council’s …

House panel calls for tough action on terror outfits
1 year, 1 month ago

House panel calls for tough action on terror outfits

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Terrorism in India is largely The report urged the Modi government to deal with the problem with all-out efforts. The problem of terrorism in India originates from across the border with support from Pakistan’s ISI that has close ties to LeT, Jaise e-Mohammad, Hizb-ul-Mujahidden and Indian Mujahidden,” report said. The panel suggested a comprehensive and coordinated approach to …

'Condemn Terrorism in All Forms & Manifestations': At UN, India Asks World to Stand Guard Against False Narratives
2 years ago

'Condemn Terrorism in All Forms & Manifestations': At UN, India Asks World to Stand Guard Against False Narratives

News 18  

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj on Thursday condemned the selective condemnation of terrorist acts across the globe. India’s stand remained firm on the matter as Kamboj asked the UN assembly to criticize all forms of terrorism, whether motivated by Islamophobia, anti-Sikh, anti-Buddhist or anti-Hindu prejudices. “The tendency of categorisation of terrorism based on the motivations behind …

Categorisation of terrorism on the basis of motivation is ‘dangerous’, says India
2 years ago

Categorisation of terrorism on the basis of motivation is ‘dangerous’, says India

The Hindu  

India has said that the tendency to categorise terrorism on the basis of motivations behind terrorist acts is “dangerous” and asserted that all kinds of terror attacks, whether motivated by Islamophobia, anti-Sikh, anti-Buddhist or anti-Hindu prejudices, are condemnable. “The tendency of categorisation of terrorism based on the motivations behind terrorist acts is dangerous and goes against the accepted principles that …

World Must Resolutely Act Against Perpetrators of Terrorism: Jaishankar at UN Human Rights Council
2 years, 1 month ago

World Must Resolutely Act Against Perpetrators of Terrorism: Jaishankar at UN Human Rights Council

News 18  

India on Tuesday urged the international community to resolutely display “zero tolerance” towards terrorism, saying the scourge is the most “indefensible violation of human rights” and those perpetrating it should always be held accountable, in a veiled reference to Pakistan. In a video message at the High-Level Segment of the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, External Affairs …

India made significant efforts to detect, disrupt and degrade ops of terror groups: US report
2 years, 1 month ago

India made significant efforts to detect, disrupt and degrade ops of terror groups: US report

Firstpost  

Washington: The Indian government has made significant efforts to detect, disrupt, and degrade the operations of terrorist organisations, according to the US Bureau of Counterterrorism’s ‘Country Reports on Terrorism 2021: India’. “The Indiam government made significant efforts to detect, disrupt, and degrade operations of terrorist organisations,” the US Bureau of Counterterrorism’s report read. The US, India in October 2021, held …

India, Egypt call upon countries to root out all forms of terrorism
2 years, 1 month ago

India, Egypt call upon countries to root out all forms of terrorism

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Just about three weeks after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi completed a successful visit to India, during which both sides had condemned cross-border terrorism and vowed to step up counter-terror cooperation, the two sides on Friday held the third meeting of the India-Egypt Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism. The two countries “called upon all countries to work towards …

Reshaping the world’s responses to the terror matrix
2 years, 3 months ago

Reshaping the world’s responses to the terror matrix

The Hindu  

The world has been witnessing a flurry of meetings and conferences on the issue of countering terrorism worldwide. The list resembles an alphabetic soup, viz., meetings of the United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee, the No Money for Terror Conference, and an Interpol Conference in which terrorism figured prominently. The 9/11 attack heralded what came to be regarded as ‘new …

Terrorism Will Not Be Easily Wiped Out From Global Agenda, Says Envoy Kamboj
2 years, 3 months ago

Terrorism Will Not Be Easily Wiped Out From Global Agenda, Says Envoy Kamboj

ABP News  

New Delhi: Terrorism continues to remain a priority for the international community even as the world’s focus has now shifted to the Russia-Ukraine War and other geopolitical developments, New Delhi has been able to bring it to the fore, India’s Ambassador to the UN Ruchira Kamboj said Tuesday. “While terrorism is very prevalent in South Asia, in our part of …

Countering terror: The Hindu Editorial on action against groups targeting civilians
2 years, 3 months ago

Countering terror: The Hindu Editorial on action against groups targeting civilians

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s listing of four hurdles to better counterterrorism cooperation, i.e., state support for financing terror; multilateral mechanisms that are opaque and agenda driven; double standards and politicisation of countering terrorism according to where terror groups belong, and the “next frontier”, needs attention. The focus of the UNSC special briefing on Thursday, ‘Global Counterterrorism Approach’, that was …

World perceives Pakistan as ‘epicentre of terrorism’: EAM Jaishankar
2 years, 3 months ago

World perceives Pakistan as ‘epicentre of terrorism’: EAM Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

The United Nations in New York became the venue for a face-off between India and Pakistan on Kashmir and terrorism after several years with external affairs minister S Jaishankar saying the world perceives Pakistan as the “epicentre of terrorism” as the country still harbours terror groups. EAM S Jaishankar at UNSC in New York On Friday, Jaishankar hit out at …

India, Pakistan envoys trade heated accusations of terrorism
2 years, 3 months ago

India, Pakistan envoys trade heated accusations of terrorism

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — After the U.N. Security Council adopted a statement Thursday warning of increasing dangers of terrorism, envoys from India and Pakistan heatedly traded accusations blaming each other for terror attacks. “The world today sees them as the epicenter of terrorism.” Earlier, he told the council that “India faced the horrors of cross-border terrorism long before the world took …

Under India's Presidency, UNSC Adopts Statement Underscoring Obligation of Nations to Curb Terror Activities
2 years, 3 months ago

Under India's Presidency, UNSC Adopts Statement Underscoring Obligation of Nations to Curb Terror Activities

News 18  

The UN Security Council, under India’s presidency, adopted a Presidential Statement on Thursday underscoring the obligation of nations to curb terror activities of blacklisted individuals and groups regardless of their “nationality” and the need to deny safe havens and prosecute perpetrators of terrorism. The Presidential Statement said that Security Council reminds all States that they have an “obligation to curb …

Jaishankar's stern message on terrorism: ‘Ludicrous that you are only helpless…’
2 years, 3 months ago

Jaishankar's stern message on terrorism: ‘Ludicrous that you are only helpless…’

Hindustan Times  

The threat of terrorism has become more serious as lone-wolf radicalisation has been now added to the spectrum while al-Qaida, Daesh and Boko Haram have expanded, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday chairing the UNSC briefing on Global Approach to Counter Terrorism. In a sharp swipe at Pakistan, Jaishankar said the established networks of terror are still alive …

'Contemporary epicentre of terrorism remains very much active': Jaishankar's veiled attack on China, Pak at UN
2 years, 3 months ago

'Contemporary epicentre of terrorism remains very much active': Jaishankar's veiled attack on China, Pak at UN

India TV News  

Jaishankar at UNSC: In a veiled attack on China and its close ally Pakistan, Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on Thursday, asserted that the "contemporary epicentre of terrorism" remains very much active. 'The contemporary epicentre of terrorism remains very much active': Jaishankar Addressing the 15-nation Council, the External Affairs Minister said that at the other end of the spectrum …

Multilateral platforms being misused to justify, protect perpetrators of terrorism: EAM Jaishankar at UN
2 years, 3 months ago

Multilateral platforms being misused to justify, protect perpetrators of terrorism: EAM Jaishankar at UN

India TV News  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaking at the United Nations said that multilateral platforms are being misused to justify and protect perpetrators of terrorism. Further speaking at the debate, Jaishankar said, "UN Secretary General has rightly called for ‘transforming this moment of crisis into a moment of multilateralism’. "This debate & its outcome will not only help determine what kind …

Multilateral platforms being misused to justify and protect perpetrators of terrorism: Jaishankar at UNSC
2 years, 3 months ago

Multilateral platforms being misused to justify and protect perpetrators of terrorism: Jaishankar at UNSC

The Hindu  

Multilateral platforms are being misused to justify and protect perpetrators of terrorism, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday during an open debate at the UN Security Council, in a veiled attack on China and its close ally Pakistan. Presiding over the UN Security Council open debate on ‘Maintenance of International Peace and Security: New Orientation for Reformed Multilateralism’, …

As Jaishankar to chair session on counter-terrorism at the UNSC, Pakistan launches claims against India
2 years, 3 months ago

As Jaishankar to chair session on counter-terrorism at the UNSC, Pakistan launches claims against India

The Hindu  

As External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar prepares to chair a UN Security Council meeting on terrorism on Thursday, Pakistan said it is distributing a new “dossier” on terrorism to UNSC members that alleges Indian agencies were involved in “masterminding” a 2021 blast near Hafiz Saeed’s home in Lahore. Ms. Khar also accused India of “blocking” UNSC terror designation requests for …

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to attend UNSC meetings on multilateral reform and terrorism
2 years, 3 months ago

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to attend UNSC meetings on multilateral reform and terrorism

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit New York to participate in two high-level Ministerial meetings at the UN Security Council that will take up reform in the UN Security Council and the global counter-terror campaign on December 14 and 15. Both these themes have been key priorities for India during its current tenure at the UN Security Council,” the …

India says era of classifying terrorists as 'bad, 'good' on basis of political convenience must end immediately
2 years, 3 months ago

India says era of classifying terrorists as 'bad, 'good' on basis of political convenience must end immediately

The Hindu  

The era of classifying terrorists as "bad" or "good" on the basis of "political convenience" must end immediately, a concept note circulated by India in the U.N. Security Council here has said, underlining that categorising terror acts by intent as religious or ideologically motivated will dilute the shared global commitment to fighting terrorism. India proposes to organise a briefing of …

India's staunch stand on terrorism: 'Classification of terrorists for political comfort must end'
2 years, 3 months ago

India's staunch stand on terrorism: 'Classification of terrorists for political comfort must end'

India TV News  

India's staunch stand on terrorism: 'Classification of terrorists for political comfort must end' India, on Saturday, staunchly affirmed its stand on terrorism at the UN Security Council and asserted the classification of terrorists on the basis of political convenience must be stopped immediately. India, on Saturday, staunchly affirmed its stand on terrorism at the UN Security Council and asserted the …

Planners of 26/11 Mumbai attacks must be brought to justice: Jaishankar
2 years, 4 months ago

Planners of 26/11 Mumbai attacks must be brought to justice: Jaishankar

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Terrorism threatens humanity, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday, as he remembered the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. After the meeting, a Delhi Declaration was issued which underlined that terrorists' opportunity to access safe havens continues to be a significant concern and that all Member States must cooperate fully in the fight against terrorism. During …

India moving in right direction: ‘Following the money’ is key to counter terrorism
2 years, 4 months ago

India moving in right direction: ‘Following the money’ is key to counter terrorism

Firstpost  

There is no question that ‘following the money’ is essential to counter terrorism. As India hosts the No Money for Terror summit, it’s evident that “following the money” is essential to counter terrorism. India is very focused about the challenges faced by investigation agencies while probing terror financing crimes, the sharing of information among financial intelligence units, and recent trends …

Terrorism biggest enemy of democracy, human rights, economic progress: Amit Shah
2 years, 4 months ago

Terrorism biggest enemy of democracy, human rights, economic progress: Amit Shah

India Today  

Addressing the concluding session of the Ministerial Conference on 'No Money for Terror', Union Home Minister Amit Shah deemed terrorism as the 'biggest enemy' of democracy, economic progress and world peace. "On the occasion of the Amrit Mahotsav of India's Independence, it gives me immense pleasure to address the concluding session of the 3rd Ministerial Conference on "No Money for …

Terrorism cannot, should not be linked to any religion, nationality or group: Shah
2 years, 4 months ago

Terrorism cannot, should not be linked to any religion, nationality or group: Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: India recognises that the threat of terrorism “cannot and should not” be linked to any religion, nationality or group, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday. Addressing a session at the third 'No Money for Terror Ministerial Conference on Counter-Terrorism Financing', he said terrorism is, undoubtedly, the most serious threat to global peace and security but financing …

UN curbs helped identify terror hubs: EAM Jaishankar
2 years, 5 months ago

UN curbs helped identify terror hubs: EAM Jaishankar

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Taking a thinly-veiled potshot at Pakistan at the UN Security Council counter-terrorism committee meeting in New Delhi on Saturday, where he referred to terrorism as “one of the gravest threats to humanity,” external affairs minister Dr S. Jaishankar said the sanctions regime architecture “has been very effective in putting those countries on notice that had turned terrorism into …

UNSC meet: Jaishankar takes tough stand on terrorism, warns against misuse of new technologies
2 years, 5 months ago

UNSC meet: Jaishankar takes tough stand on terrorism, warns against misuse of new technologies

Firstpost  

During the UNSC meeting, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar again took a tough stand against terrorism. He said that in recent years terrorist groups have increased their capabilities by gaining access to technology, especially in open and liberal societies UN Security Council Committee: Today was the second day of the special meeting of the Anti-Terrorism Committee of the United …

United global action needed to deal with challenge of terrorists abusing new technologies: U.N. chief Antonio Guterres
2 years, 5 months ago

United global action needed to deal with challenge of terrorists abusing new technologies: U.N. chief Antonio Guterres

The Hindu  

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on October 29 called for concerted global efforts to deal with the challenge of the use of new technologies by various terror groups to radicalise people and foment discord in societies. In a message at the U.N. Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee's meeting in Delhi, he expressed concerns over the abuse of new technologies by various terror …

Terrorism one of gravest threats to humanity: Jaishankar at UN meet
2 years, 5 months ago

Terrorism one of gravest threats to humanity: Jaishankar at UN meet

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The counter-terror sanction regime of the United Nations has been effective to put countries on notice that turned terrorism into a state-funded enterprise, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday, in an apparent reference to Pakistan. In an address at the meeting of the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee in Delhi, Jaishankar described terrorism as "one of …

Terrorists using technology to harm society: Jaishankar
2 years, 5 months ago

Terrorists using technology to harm society: Jaishankar

The Hindu  

Terrorism is still one of the “gravest threats” to humanity, said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, on the concluding day of the United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee’s special meeting in India that sought to focus on the misuse of emerging technologies by terrorist groups. Mr. Jaishankar’s statement came a day after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had referred …

'No state should stand in way…: US warns after China blocks blacklisting of Pak-based terrorists
2 years, 5 months ago

'No state should stand in way…: US warns after China blocks blacklisting of Pak-based terrorists

India Today  

Addressing a special meeting of the United Nations Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee in Mumbai, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, "all relevant parties should support these resolutions and no nation should stand in their way". Blinken said member states should support the resolutions to designate terrorists under the UNSC’s 1267 list. Bliken’s statement was directed towards China, which had …

Delhi Declaration adopted unanimously at UN Counter-Terrorism council meeting
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Declaration adopted unanimously at UN Counter-Terrorism council meeting

India TV News  

United Nations counter-terrorism council meet on Saturday adopted the Delhi Declaration and called on all member states to ensure zero tolerance towards terrorism. The counter-terrorism council meeting reaffirmed terrorism in all forms constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. The council noted with concern the increased use of the Internet and communication technology including social …

Terrorism one of gravest threats to humanity: Jaishankar at UN meet
2 years, 5 months ago

Terrorism one of gravest threats to humanity: Jaishankar at UN meet

India TV News  

Terrorism one of gravest threats to humanity: Jaishankar at UN meet He also spoke extensively on the use of new technologies by terror groups, saying the internet and social media platforms have turned into potent instruments in the 'toolkit of terrorists and militant groups.' In an address at the meeting of the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee in Delhi, Jaishankar …

Sustained efforts needed to fight terror: Jaishankar
2 years, 5 months ago

Sustained efforts needed to fight terror: Jaishankar

The Hindu  

The international community should rise above political differences and defeat the challenge of terrorism, said External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Friday at the Special Meeting of the Counter Terror Committee of the UN Security Council. https://t.co/WMwufCcaso — Dr. S. Jaishankar October 28, 2022 He avoided a direct mention of the repeated obstruction and technical holds that China has …

26/11 key perpetrators still under political shadow: S Jaishankar at UN counter-terrorism meet
2 years, 5 months ago

26/11 key perpetrators still under political shadow: S Jaishankar at UN counter-terrorism meet

India Today  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that while the world will soon observe the 14th anniversary of the 26/11 terrorist attack, the key perpetrators of the attack still remain protected under political support and shadow. On Friday, the United Nations Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee organised a special meeting on the issue of countering the use of new emerging …

Social Media, Online Payments, UAVs: Key Issues in Focus at UNSC’s Counter-terror Meet in India
2 years, 5 months ago

Social Media, Online Payments, UAVs: Key Issues in Focus at UNSC’s Counter-terror Meet in India

News 18  

The terrorist’s use of new and emerging technologies will be the overarching theme of the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee, which will be hosted in Mumbai and Delhi on October 28 and 29. The special meeting will begin with a homage to the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel, the site of 26/11 …

In Gujarat, UN chief raps China for blocking proposal to blacklist Pak-based LeT terrorists
2 years, 5 months ago

In Gujarat, UN chief raps China for blocking proposal to blacklist Pak-based LeT terrorists

India Today  

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called China’s move to block the listing of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Shahid Mahmood, a political one. Guterres, who inaugurated India’s Mission LiFE along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat’s Kevadia said, “Geopolitical divides make it difficult for us to work together effectively against terrorism.” Soon after blocking the proposal to designate Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Shahid …

UN chief Antonio Guterres pays tribute to victims of ‘barbaric’ Mumbai attacks
2 years, 5 months ago

UN chief Antonio Guterres pays tribute to victims of ‘barbaric’ Mumbai attacks

Hindustan Times  

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday said all countries must collectively fight terrorism and violent extremism as he paid tribute to the 166 people killed in the “barbaric” terror attacks in Mumbai in November 2008. Guterres, who is on a two-day visit to India, participated in a simple ceremony at Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai – one of …

Fighting terrorism must be global priority for every country: UN Secretary General Guterres in Mumbai
2 years, 5 months ago

Fighting terrorism must be global priority for every country: UN Secretary General Guterres in Mumbai

India TV News  

Fighting terrorism must be global priority for every country: UN Secretary General Guterres in Mumbai Coincidentally, on the day, UN Secretary General Guterres paid tribute to victims of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, China has put a hold on a proposal by India and the US at the United Nations to list Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba leader Shahid Mahmood as a global terrorist. …

At Kazakhstan meeting, India terms Pakistan epicentre of terrorism
2 years, 5 months ago

At Kazakhstan meeting, India terms Pakistan epicentre of terrorism

The Hindu  

India desires “normal” relations with Pakistan, but it must take “credible, verifiable and irreversible actions” to end cross-border terrorism, said Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi, slamming India’s neighbour for supporting terror groups and for attacks on minorities, in response to a speech made by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, at a conference in Kazakhstan both countries attended, …

India has been victim of state-sponsored cross-border terrorism for past 3 decades: MoS External Affairs Muraleedharan
2 years, 5 months ago

India has been victim of state-sponsored cross-border terrorism for past 3 decades: MoS External Affairs Muraleedharan

Firstpost  

India expressed hope that a special meeting of the UN Security Council Counter Terrorism Committee, it is hosting later this month, will contribute positively towards creating a global architecture that effectively responds to the new tech tools deployed by terrorists and its backers United Nations: India said on Thursday that it has been a victim of state- India also expressed …

UNGA : S. Jaishankar showed the glory of India on the biggest stage | India | United Nations
2 years, 6 months ago

UNGA : S. Jaishankar showed the glory of India on the biggest stage | India | United Nations

ABP News  

S Jaishankar in UNGA: External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar has reprimanded China and Pakistan on the issue of terrorism in the UN. The External Affairs Minister emphasized that India demands that the serious issue of Security Council reform should be discussed in depth. Addressing a high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly, the foreign minister said that …

Terror listings at U.N. blocked without assigning reason challenges common sense, says Jaishankar
2 years, 6 months ago

Terror listings at U.N. blocked without assigning reason challenges common sense, says Jaishankar

The Hindu  

Amid repeated holds on proposals to designate Pakistan-based terrorists under the U.N. sanctions regime, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that terrorism should not be used as a "political tool" and the idea that something is blocked without assigning a reason challenges common sense. So the idea that something is blocked without assigning a reason, it sort of challenges common …

India's roar at UNGA after S. Jaishankar's speech
2 years, 6 months ago

India's roar at UNGA after S. Jaishankar's speech

ABP News  

S Jaishankar in UNGA: External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar has reprimanded China and Pakistan on the issue of terrorism in the UN. The External Affairs Minister emphasized that India demands that the serious issue of Security Council reform should be discussed in depth. Addressing a high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly, the foreign minister said that …

U.N.’s terror sanctions regime at an ‘all time low’, says India
2 years, 7 months ago

U.N.’s terror sanctions regime at an ‘all time low’, says India

The Hindu  

The credibility of the United Nations’ sanctions regime is at an ‘all time low’, said India on Tuesday, taking aim at China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United Nations Secretariat over ‘selectivity’ and ‘double standards’ against terrorism. Delivering a speech sharply critical of U.N. processes at a Security council session on ‘Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts’ …

India to host UNSC meet on counterterrorism in October
2 years, 7 months ago

India to host UNSC meet on counterterrorism in October

The Hindu  

In a first, India will host diplomats and officials from all 15 countries of the United Nations Security Council, including China, Russia and the United States, for a special meeting on terrorism, in Delhi and Mumbai in October. The meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, which India is chairing for 2022 as a member of the UNSC, will focus particularly on …

What Lies Ahead for India After China Blocks Proposal to Designate Abdul Rehman Makki as Global Terrorist
2 years, 8 months ago

What Lies Ahead for India After China Blocks Proposal to Designate Abdul Rehman Makki as Global Terrorist

News 18  

As China blocks the joint proposal by the US and Indian governments to designate Abdul Rehman Makki, a US-designated terrorist and brother-in-law of Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed, as a global terrorist on June 16, 2022, based on a ‘technical hold’ under United Nations Security Council 1267 Committee, a larger question arises over how to deal with the issue of terrorism …

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