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Jaishankar says UN ‘largely irrelevant’, UNSC ‘gridlocked’: Why India pushes for reform | Explained
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called the UN “largely irrelevant” to major global crises, blaming a “gridlocked” Security Council. His remarks come as India pushes for UNSC reform, greater representation for the Global South and Africa, and a permanent seat for India.
3 min read6 Oct 2026S Jaishankar to launch India’s bid for UN Security Council tenure 2028-29 in New York on July 13
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will launch India's official campaign for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat for 2028-29 at a special event in New York next week, where he will also meet UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
2 min read11 Jul 2026UN Security Council postpones vote on Strait of Hormuz; here's what happened
The UN Security Council has postponed a vote on authorizing defensive force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, citing Good Friday as a public holiday. No new date for the vote has been announced.
2 min read3 Apr 2026Donald Trump to unveil $5 billion Gaza aid fund at Washington ‘Board of Peace’ event
According to Trump, members have pledged over $5 billion toward humanitarian relief and rebuilding efforts in Gaza. He said thousands of personnel would also be committed to an “International Stabilization Force” and local policing initiatives aimed at maintaining security for civilians.
3 min read15 Feb 2026China says it ‘understands and respects’ India’s aspirations for UNSC membership — Here's why this is significant
China has expressed support for a successful BRICS Summit and Chairmanship by India and conveyed that it “understands and respects India's aspirations for UNSC membership”, the MEA said. Here's why this is significant.
2 min read11 Feb 2026Mint Explainer | Will India join Trump's board of peace?
It is clear that a charter stating that the board of peace would look at all areas of conflict has made India wary. Pakistan’s presence on the BoP will mean that Islamabad will try to get international attention on Kashmir.
3 min read27 Jan 2026Canada won't pay $1 billion for Trump's Board of Peace, France plans to decline invite
The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of war-torn Gaza, but the charter does not appear to limit its role to the occupied Palestinian territory.
2 min read19 Jan 2026At UNSC, India condemns civilian killings by Pakistan in Afghanistan, pushes for calibrated Taliban engagement | Watch
India urges for a nuanced international approach towards the Taliban, focusing on humanitarian assistance and sustainable development while condemning violence and cross-border terrorism. India's commitment to the Afghan people remains steadfast despite the turbulent political landscape.
3 min read11 Dec 2025UN Security Council to vote on US resolution on Trump’s Gaza plan, authorizing international force
The UN Security Council will vote Monday on a US-backed resolution endorsing Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan and authorizing an international stabilization force to oversee the strip’s post-war transition.
1 min read17 Nov 2025Video | At UN, India rips apart Pak's ‘Delusional Tirade’ on Kashmiri women, cites ‘Operation Searchlight’ atrocities
In a powerful address at the UN, India’s envoy condemned Pakistan's claims regarding Kashmiri women, highlighting Pakistan's own history of human rights violations during Operation Searchlight, which saw mass atrocities against women.
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