Colonel Sandeep Kapoor, military adviser at India’s UN Mission, said the current system of excluding the troop and police-contributing countries from the process of framing the mandates is not sustainable
1 min read5 Oct 2017The new Overseas Action Department's main mission is to plan, coordinate and enact non-war overseas action, such as peacekeeping missions, evacuations and joint drills
1 min read31 Mar 2016Modi's proactive approach reflects the growing importance of military diplomacy for India
3 min read29 Oct 2015Abe says the measures will improve deterrence and protect the nation from growing regional threats; China urges Japan to learn lesson from history
3 min read19 Sep 2015India has a unique opportunity to leverage its peacekeeping credentials and even strengthen its case for UNSC reforms
3 min read21 Jun 2015Asoke Mukerji, Indian ambassador to UN said his delegation will focus on the 'unfinished business of 2005 (which is) the early reform of the UNSC'
1 min read23 Sep 2014India has no plans to pull out its peacekeeping troops monitoring the demilitarized zone between Syria and Golan Heights
1 min read11 Jun 2013The Mali peacekeeping force will be supported by French troops if needed to combat Islamist extremist threats
1 min read25 Apr 2013At least 9 peacekeepers and civilians were injured in the attack
1 min read9 Apr 2013Philippines asks UN security council to ensure the peacekeepers’ freedom of movement
1 min read20 Mar 2013The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared