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May 27, 2026 2:09 PM

India pushes for urgent UNSC reforms, slams ‘entrenched interests’ blocking change

India on Tuesday pointed out resistance to long-pending reforms of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), warning that the global body faces a growing crisis of credibility because its structure remains rooted in the geopolitical realities of 1945. Speaking during an open debate at the United Nations on “Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centred International System”, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Parvathaneni Harish said pr...

June 27, 2025 1:32 PM

UN Charter is not a-la-carte menu: Guterres

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called out the selective application of the UN Charter, saying it is not an a-la-carte menu. "Today, we see assaults on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter like never before: the threat or use of force against sovereign nations; the violation of international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law; the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure; the weaponization of food and water; the ...

October 25, 2024 3:36 PM

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for ‘political solutions’ to Russia-Ukraine, West Asia conflicts during India visit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, currently visiting India, emphasized the need for collective global efforts to resolve major international conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing crisis in West Asia, in accordance with international law and the principles of the UN Charter. Speaking at the 18th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business 2024 in New Delhi, Scholz stressed the importance of diplomacy and legal frameworks in addressing geopolitical tensions. “Let us do whateve...

October 23, 2024 11:17 PM

Main points from the BRICS declaration

Below are the key points from the Kazan declaration issued by the BRICS group after a summit in Russia. ON UKRAINE: "We emphasize that all states should act consistently with the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter in their entirety and interrelation. We note with appreciation relevant proposals of mediation and good offices, aimed at a peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy." ON THE MIDDLE EAST: "We reiterate our grave concern at the deterioration of the si...

October 22, 2024 6:54 PM

“Problems should be resolved peacefully, India ready to provide cooperation”: PM Modi to Putin on Ukraine conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, reiterated India’s stance on the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing that the issues must be resolved through peaceful means. PM Modi affirmed India’s readiness to offer all possible cooperation in pursuing peace and stability in the region. The Prime Minister stated that India's efforts are rooted in humanitarian priorities. "I have been in constant touch with you regarding the ongoing conflict betwee...

September 16, 2024 4:02 PM

Modi’s Poland & Ukraine visit: PM’s visit will send a powerful signal to world, says Polish diplomat

Poland's Charge d'Affaires, Sebastian Domzalski, has stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visits to Poland and Ukraine, amid the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv, will send a "powerful signal" to the international community that India stands for peace, dialogue, the UN Charter, and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations. In an interview with ANI, Domzalski expressed his happiness over PM Modi's decision to visit Poland and to combine this visit with one to U...