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US sanctions three Chinese companies for aiding Pakistan's ballistic missiles programme

New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- The US has imposed sanctions on three Chinese and one Pakistani company, as well as a Chinese citizen for helping Pakistan's ballistic missile programme, State Department Spokes... Read More


US calls for text-based negotiations for UNSC reform; backs India, Japan and Germany for permanent seat

New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- While reaffirming support for permanent seats for India, Japan and Germany, the United States called text-based negotiations for reform of the United Nations Security Council gi... Read More


India presses for Africa's participation in UNSC, says discord hampering peacekeeping

New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- India has once again called for making the permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council more representative, especially with Africa's participation, while denounc... Read More


Pakistani-Canadian wanted in India for 26/11 Mumbai terror attack faces extradition finally

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Rana faces the grim prospect of facing justice in India for the 26/11 Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (L-e-T) terrorist attack on Mumbai in which about 175 people w... Read More


UN team to visit Dhaka to discus human rights violations during recent unrest

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- A UN human rights team will visit Dhaka next week to discuss with the interim government investigations into the human rights violations during the recent unrest in Bangladesh, a... Read More


Floats of four religions to feature in New York's India Day Parade to depict nation's 'unity in diversity'

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The annual India Day Parade in New York City on Sunday will feature four floats representing the nation's religions and symbolising its "unity in diversity", but some Muslim and ... Read More


Bangladesh interim government should be inclusive, consider voices of minorities, respect human rights:UN chief

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the Bangladesh interim government to consider the voices of minorities and respect human rights as it prepares for par... Read More


Africa's permanent membership essential to make UN Security Council effective, says India; Pakistan, China oppose expansion

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Underrepresentation of key regions in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is responsible for its failures, and giving Africa permanent membership will be essential to make... Read More


Congressional hearings on attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh sought

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- An Indian American member of the House of Representatives has called for Congressional hearings on the targeted violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. "When the Congress returns... Read More


Afghanistan must be prevented from again becoming terrorism hotbed: Top UN counter-terrorism official

New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- "We must unite to prevent Afghanistan from once again becoming a hotbed of terrorism", Vladimir Voronkov, UN under-secretary-general for counter-terrorism has said while warning a... Read More