Syed Akbaruddin
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After UNSC meet on J&K, China says members concerned about human rights situation; India slams Pakistan's 'alarmist' approach
Fp Staff •Both India and Pakistan were not among the attendees at the informal UNSC meeting, which was meant only for the five permanent members and 10 non-permanent members.
Imran Khan claims Kashmiris are 'under siege,' says world should 'consider security of India's nuclear arsenal' under Modi govt
Fp Staff •Following the Union government's move to invalidate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Imran has been extremely vocal about alleged human rights violations in the state.
Daily Bulletin: Internet restored in Jammu, restrictions in Kashmir to ease in phased manner; Modi to begin two-day Bhutan visit today; day's top stories
Fp Staff •While announcing the easing of restrictions in a press conference, BVR Subrahmanyam, Kashmir Chief Secretary, said that offices of the government in the Valley functioned normally on Friday and the attendance in many offices was "quite high".
India strongly rejects Pakistan's references to Kashmir at Non-Aligned Movement Ministerial meet in Venezuela
•India has strongly rejected Pakistan's references to Kashmir during the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Ministerial Meeting in Venezuela, saying the global forum can never be a platform for a "self-serving narrative" that aims to undermine the territorial integrity of one nation by another State
India secures UNSC non-permanent membership for 2021-22 with support from Asia-Pacific group including Pakistan and China
Fp Staff •In a highly significant diplomatic win for India and a testament to its growing global stature, India's candidature for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council for a two-year term was unanimously endorsed by the Asia-Pacific group of the world body, including Pakistan and China.
Indian female peacekeepers assume duties in UN mission in Congo, focus on working with conflict-affected women and children
•A team of women peacekeepers from India has assumed duties in the UN mission in Congo, one of the most challenging peacekeeping missions, with a focus on working with women and children worst affected by conflict.
India wins seat to UN Human Rights Council with 188 votes in Asia-Pacific category
Fp Staff •The 193-member UN General Assembly held elections in United Nations for new members to the UNHRC. The 18 new members were elected by absolute majority through a secret ballot. Countries needed a minimum of 97 votes to get elected to the Council.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj meets Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif at UNGA, discusses US sanctions
•The two sides also discussed the status of Iran nuclear deal with the European Union.
Reform of multilateral system, climate action, peace, security key priorities for India during UNGA, says Syed Akbaruddin
•Emphasizing that multilateralism is under stress and being challenged, Akbaruddin said significant actors on the global platform are "disassociating" on very important areas of global interaction, whether migration or human rights, a veiled reference to the US withdrawing from the UN Global Compact on Migration and the UN Human Rights Council. Further, the finances of international organisations are becoming increasingly contested.
Sushma Swaraj arrives in New York for 73rd session of UNGA, will address General Debate on 29 September
•Swaraj, who arrived for the UN General Assembly on Saturday, will hold several bilateral and multilateral discussions with her global counterparts as well as with the top UN officials.