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India in UNSC: A unique opportunity to showcase India’s Security Council ambition

August 2, 2021 - by India Writes Network

In the backdrop of a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic and flux in geopolitical hotspots, India, an emerging power and a voice of moderation, has assumed the monthly presidency of …

India calls UNSC ineffective, powerless

October 13, 2015October 13, 2015 - by India Writes Network

In one of its strongest critique of the UN Security Council (UNSC), till date, India lashed out at the UNSC calling it ineffective, powerless for its lack of accountability and transparency in mandating peacekeeping operations, while also blaming it for the rising casualties among the peacekeepers.

UN report mentions 64 cases of sexual abuse involving peacekeepers

June 16, 2015June 16, 2015 - by India Writes Network

A UN report says that between 2010 and 2013, there were 64 cases of sexual abuse by UN peacekeepers, and Indians were involved in three such cases of sexual exploitation …

Modi to address UN on Post-2015 Development, will press for Security Council reform

September 25, 2014September 25, 2014 - by India Writes Network

In his maiden speech at the United Nations General Assembly, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will highlight India’s role and expectation from the Post-2015 Development Agenda. Modi, who will address …