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New Indian Express
6 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
India slams Pakistan at UNSC, calls for ‘serious cost' on states promoting cross-border terrorism
NEW DELHI: At a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting chaired by Pakistan, India issued a scathing rebuke of its neighbour, calling for a 'serious cost' on nations that sponsor cross-border terrorism. India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, P. Harish, described Pakistan as 'steeped in fanaticism and terrorism' and a 'serial borrower' from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The UNSC high-level open debate on 'Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes' was presided over by Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, on Tuesday. Dar used the forum to raise the issues of Jammu and Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty, which India has put under suspension following the Pahalgam terror attack. In a strong response, Harish said, 'It ill behoves a member of the Council to offer homilies while indulging in practices that are unacceptable to the international community.' Citing the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists, he held the Pakistan-based group Lashkar-e-Taiba and its front, The Resistance Front, responsible for the act. 'States that violate the spirit of good neighbourliness and international relations by fomenting cross-border terrorism must face serious consequences,' Harish said.
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
India slams Pakistan for state-backed terrorism at UN debate chaired by Islamabad
Washington: India condemned Pakistan's sponsorship of cross-border terrorism at the United Nations (UN) on Tuesday during a high-level open debate chaired by Islamabad. Ambassador P. Harish, India's permanent representative to the United Nations, called for costs to be imposed on nations that sponsor cross-border terrorism, before defending India's actions in Operation Sindoor. 'I am also constrained to respond to the remarks made by the representative of Pakistan. The Indian subcontinent offers a stark contrast in terms of progress, prosperity and development models. On the one hand, there is India, which is a mature democracy, a surging economy and a pluralistic and inclusive society. At the other extreme is Pakistan, steeped in fanaticism and terrorism, and a serial borrower from the IMF,' ambassador P. Harish, India's permanent representative to the United Nations, said. The debate was one of two signature events planned by Pakistan as part of its presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July. The presidency of the UNSC, the UN's top decision-making body, rotates every month between its 15 members. India was responding to a statement made earlier in the day by Pakistan's foreign minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, who condemned India's 'occupation' of Jammu and Kashmir. Dar also questioned India's decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance. Through the high-level open debate, Pakistan has pushed for greater international involvement in the mediation of disputes, which would presumably also include Kashmir. Also Read: At UN, Pak flags Kashmir issue and Indus Waters Treaty In response, India said that consent of the parties to a dispute was crucial to ensure the peaceful resolution of international conflicts. New Delhi has consistently resisted international mediation on the Kashmir issue in favour of dealing with the dispute bilaterally. 'There cannot be one standard approach to dispute resolution. The changing circumstances and context also need to be taken into account while considering any such efforts,' ambassador Harish said. India also called for costs to be imposed on nations that sponsor cross-border terrorism, before defending India's actions in Operation Sindoor, which was launched in May. Also Read: Donald Trump claims 'five jets were shot down' during India-Pakistan military conflict in May 'Recently, consequent to the gruesome terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025 that led to the killing of 26 innocent tourists, and based on the Council Statement of 25 April where 'members of the Security Council underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice', India launched Operation Sindoor targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), which was focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature,' Harish said. 'As we debate promoting international peace and security, it is essential to recognise that there are some fundamental principles which need to be universally respected. One of them is zero tolerance for terrorism. It ill behoves a member of the Council to offer homilies while indulging in practices that are unacceptable to the international community,' the veteran Indian diplomat added.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Yoga Day observed at United Nations and Times Square with mass participation
Eminent physician and wellness author Deepak Chopra led a guided meditation session at the United Nations headquarters on Friday evening as part of the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations, hosted by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations. Colourful yoga mats lined the North Lawns of the UN headquarters, where over 1,200 participants—including diplomats, UN officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and the Indian diaspora—gathered to take part in the event. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P. Harish, in his welcome address, said this year's theme—'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'—draws from the approach introduced during India's G20 presidency in 2023. 'The theme underscores the vital truth that our personal wellness and planetary wellness are inseparably linked. In caring for ourselves, we begin to care for Earth, reflecting the enduring Indian ethos of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', or the whole world is one family,' Mr. Harish said. Highlighting the relevance of yoga amidst rising stress, lifestyle disorders, and mental health challenges, he added that the practice 'offers a steady, time-tested path that helps one find calm within ourselves and live more peacefully within ourselves and with those around us.' Mr. Chopra, who led a special meditation session during the event, concluded by observing, 'As has been said many times before, God's language is silence. Everything else is poor translation. Even the guided meditation, poor translation,' drawing applause from the audience. The event also featured a Common Yoga Protocol session and an advanced demonstration of yoga, accompanied by music, conducted by the Art of Living Foundation. Earlier in the day, the Consulate General of India in New York, in partnership with the Times Square Alliance, organised a separate celebration at Times Square. Actor Anupam Kher attended the day-long celebration, known as 'Solstice at Times Square,' which featured seven yoga sessions and attracted around 10,000 participants from various nationalities. Consul General of India in New York, Binaya Pradhan, highlighted the multifaceted benefits of yoga, calling it a powerful tool for physical health, spiritual well-being, and harmony with nature. Mr. Kher, speaking at the event, said, 'From the stillness of a single breath rises the strength to heal the whole world.' The Consulate is also holding a month-long celebration of Yoga Day across the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Connecticut, witnessing widespread participation. In December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. The resolution was proposed by India and supported by a record 175 member states, recognising the universal appeal of the practice.
United News of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
India slams Pakistan at UN over hypocrisy of sponsoring terror, speaking about protecting civilians
New York, May 24 (UNI) India at the UN on Saturday slammed Pakistan over its hypocritical behaviour of sponsoring terrorist attacks in India and killing innocent civilians and, at the same time, speaking about protecting civilians. India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador P. Harish speaking at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Addressing emerging threats, ensuring the safety of civilians, humanitarian and UN Personnel, journalists and media professionals and enhancing accountability mechanisms' said that for a nation that sponsors terrorism across its borders, to even participate in a discussion on protection of civilians is an affront to international community. ''India has experienced decades of Pakistan-sponsored terrorist attacks across our borders... For such a nation to even participate in a discussion on the protection of civilians is an affront to the international community...'' Ambassador Harish said while speaking under the agenda item 'Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict Demolishing Pakistan's arguments he said he was constrained to respond to the baseless allegations of the representative of Pakistan on a number of issues. Referring to the Operation Sindoor launched by India against Pakistan in the wake of the killing of 26 innocent tourists at Pahalgam in Kashmir by Pakistani terrorists, Ambassador Harish said earlier this month the Pakistani army ''deliberately shelled our border villages killing more than 20 civilians and injuring more than 80.'' He said there was intentional targeting of places of worship including gurudwaras, temples and convents, as well as medical facilities. ''To preach at this body after such behaviour is grossly hypocritical..." Ambassador Harish said. Earlier he also lashed out at Pakistan for spreading disinformation about the Indus Water Treaty and said Islamabad had violated the spirit of the Treaty by inflicting three wars and thousands of terror attacks on India that seek to hold hostage the lives of civilians, religious harmony and economic prosperity. 'We are constrained to respond to the disinformation being carried out by the delegation of Pakistan with regard to the Indus Water Treaty. India has always acted in a responsible manner as an upper riparian state,' Ambassador Harish said and added that in the last four decades more than 20,000 Indian lives had been lost in terror attacks, the most recent of which was the dastardly targeted terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam. UNI RB GNK 1453
India.com
24-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Protection Of Civilians Should...: India Slams Pakistan At UN For Protecting Terrorists
India on Friday declared that Pakistan-based terrorists cannot claim immunity from anti-terrorism action by asserting that they are civilians. Speaking at the UN Security Council, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, asserted, "Let us be clear: Protection of civilians should not serve as an argument for protection of UN-designated terrorists". Harish underscored that Pakistan has repeatedly used the civilian cover to advance the cause of terrorism. Speaking at a Security Council debate on emerging threats to civilians and protecting them, Ambassador Harish refuted Islamabad's claims that civilians were targeted during Operation Sindoor by drawing attention to the open nexus between terrorists and the Pakistani government and military. "A nation that makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians has no credentials to speak about protecting civilians," Harish said. "We just recently saw senior government, police, and military officials pay respects at the funeral of noted terrorists targeted by Operation Sindoor," he added. Pakistan military's top brass, including Lieutenant General Fayyaz Hussain Shah and Major General Rao Imran, and Punjab Police Inspector General Usman Anwar were among those who attended the funerals of terorrists killed in the Operation Sindoor strikes, including Hafiz Abdur Rauf, a senior leader of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) who is designated a terrorist by the US government. Pakistan retaliated to the strikes on terrorists by deliberately shelling India's border areas, killing more than 20 civilians," Ambassador Harish said. "There was intentional targeting of places of worship, including gurudwaras, temples, and convents, as well as medical facilities," he added. "To preach at this body after such behaviour is grossly hypocritical," he said. "Regrettably, during armed conflict, civilians, including women and children, are used as human shields for military operations and terrorist activities. Therefore, it is paramount that the international community resolves to take concrete actions towards the implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions that have been previously adopted," he added. India underscored that any attack on civilians and humanitarian workers is a grave violation of International Law, in particular International Humanitarian Law. The existing legal framework concerning the protection of civilians cannot be overlooked. "Respect for principles of the UN Charter, including sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States, should remain the basis for all actions taken by the Council for the protection of civilians." The Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. India on Friday declared that Pakistan-based terrorists cannot claim immunity from anti-terrorism action by asserting that they are civilians. Speaking at the UN Security Council, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, asserted, "Let us be clear: Protection of civilians should not serve as an argument for protection of UN-designated terrorists". Harish underscored that Pakistan has repeatedly used the civilian cover to advance the cause of terrorism. Speaking at a Security Council debate on emerging threats to civilians and protecting them, Ambassador Harish refuted Islamabad's claims that civilians were targeted during Operation Sindoor by drawing attention to the open nexus between terrorists and the Pakistani government and military. "A nation that makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians has no credentials to speak about protecting civilians," Harish said. "We just recently saw senior government, police, and military officials pay respects at the funeral of noted terrorists targeted by Operation Sindoor," he added. Pakistan military's top brass, including Lieutenant General Fayyaz Hussain Shah and Major General Rao Imran, and Punjab Police Inspector General Usman Anwar were among those who attended the funerals of terorrists killed in the Operation Sindoor strikes, including Hafiz Abdur Rauf, a senior leader of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) who is designated a terrorist by the US government. Pakistan retaliated to the strikes on terrorists by deliberately shelling India's border areas, killing more than 20 civilians," Ambassador Harish said. "There was intentional targeting of places of worship, including gurudwaras, temples, and convents, as well as medical facilities," he added. "To preach at this body after such behaviour is grossly hypocritical," he said. "Regrettably, during armed conflict, civilians, including women and children, are used as human shields for military operations and terrorist activities. Therefore, it is paramount that the international community resolves to take concrete actions towards the implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions that have been previously adopted," he added. India underscored that any attack on civilians and humanitarian workers is a grave violation of International Law, in particular International Humanitarian Law. The existing legal framework concerning the protection of civilians cannot be overlooked. "Respect for principles of the UN Charter, including sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States, should remain the basis for all actions taken by the Council for the protection of civilians." The Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. Following Indan Army's strong retaliation, Pakistan resorted to cross-border shelling across the Line of Control and Jammu and Kashmir as well as attempted drone attacks along the border regions, following which India launched a coordinated attack and damaged radar infrastructure, communication centres and airfields across eight airbases in Pakistan. On May 10, India and Pakistan agreed to a cessation of hostilities.
