Shashi Tharoor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday has acknowledged that his initial criticism of India’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine war has left him with “egg on his face.” Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue in Delhi, Tharoor admitted that India’s neutral policy has positioned it as a key player in fostering…
India remains a cornerstone of UN peacekeeping and its women peacekeepers have demonstrated that missions with greater female representation improve operational outcomes and contribute to lasting peace, the United Nations peacekeeping chief has said. UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix will visit New Delhi this week to attend the conference ‘Enhancing the Role of…
Amid the volatile situation in Syria following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government, Indian Army personnel deployed as part of the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) peacekeeping have been put on high alert. The troops are reportedly devising multiple plans, including evacuation, if the situation escalates. A total of 21 Indian officers and 124…