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LIVE: Biden says he thinks Russia should be removed from G-20

Biden also said if countries such as Indonesia and others do not agree with removing Russia, then in his view, Ukraine should be allowed to attend the meetings

Ukraine crisis: India abstains from vote on Russia's UNSC draft resolution

India abstained in the UN Security Council on a vote on a draft resolution by Russia on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine on Wednesday. Permanent and veto-welding Council member Russia had called for a vote in the 15-nation Security Council on its draft resolution that demands that civilians, including humanitarian personnel and persons in vulnerable situations, including women and children are fully protected, calls for negotiated ceasefire for enabling safe, rapid, voluntary and unhindered evacuation of civilians, and underscores the need for the parties concerned to agree on humanitarian pauses to this end." Russia and China voted in favour of the resolution while India was among 13 countries who abstained. India had previously abstained on two occasions in the Security Council and once in the General Assembly on resolutions on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla is visiting the United Nations and addressed a Security Council briefing on ...

Top headlines: Govt to seek crypto transactions log; Covid haunts economy

The tax authorities may tell banks crypto exchanges to report on virtual digital assets' transactions as India is starting is to tax gains from crypto

Humanitarian action in Ukraine should not be politicised: India at UNSC

India emphasized that humanitarian action shall be guided by the principles of humanity and should not be politicised in Ukraine speaking at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting

Pentagon tries to pacify US lawmakers about India's UN vote on Russia

Top Pentagon officials have shown an understanding of India abstaining at the UN on resolutions against the Russian aggression against Ukraine but had a hard time pacifying many US lawmakers

At UNSC, India highlights govt initiatives like Mudra to empower women

Highlighting the initiatives taken by the Indian government for women empowerment, India on Tuesday said it offers a unique template for gender-sensitive governance and equal access to education

Ukraine situation in danger of spiralling into major crisis: India at UNSC

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti made this statement in the backdrop of Russia ordering troops into Ukraine's breakaway regions Donetsk and Luhansk

No progress on issues flagged in UNSC resolution: Jaishankar on Afghanistan

The international community and not just India has concerns over the presence of foreign fighters and terrorist organisations in Afghanistan, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

India at UN reiterates for peaceful resolution of Israel-Palestine issue

India at the UNSC open debate on the Middle East, reiterated its firm and unwavering commitment to the peaceful resolution of the Palestine issue

India at UN stresses women's participation in public life, promotes peace

India stressed on women's participation in public life and elimination of violence against them as a pre-requisite for promoting lasting peace around the world at United Nations Security Council

Decade-old conflict, foreign interference affected Syria's integrity: India

Underlining that the humanitarian crisis in Syria has not seen significant improvement in the recent months, India has called for a nationwide comprehensive ceasefire

India votes against UNSC draft resolution to securitise climate action

India voted against a UNSC draft resolution that linked climate change with global security challenges

India reiterates concern on terrorist entities getting chemical weapons

India reiterated its concern regarding the possibility of terrorist groups and individuals gaining access to chemical weapons at the UNSC briefing on Syria (Chemical weapons).

India at UNSC commits to international obligations on illicit arms trade

India committed to implementing its international obligations regarding illicit trade in small arms at UNSC.

Terrorism continues to pose a serious threat to Afghanistan: India at UNSC

India emphasised the expectation of the international community which notes the commitment of the Taliban not to allow the use of Afghan soil for terrorism

India at UNSC asks Pakistan to vacate all illegally occupied areas of J&K

India underlined at UNSC that Pakistan has misused platforms provided by the UN to propagate falls and malicious propaganda against New Delhi

President Biden feels India should have permanent seat in UNSC: MEA

US President Joe Biden feels that India should have a permanent seat in the UN Security Council, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Friday (local time).

India's Presidency: UNSC adopts strong resolution on Afghan, China abstain

The UN Security Council, under India's Presidency, adopted a strong resolution demanding that territory of Afghanistan not be used to threaten any country or shelter terrorists

India will always be proponent of international law: S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said India looks forward to "working productively" with other members of the UNSC as the country takes over the presidency of the 15-nation UN body.

EAM Jaishankar to address UNSC debate on Afghanistan on June 23

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to address the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) debate on Afghanistan on Wednesday