India has called for urgent reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying its structure and decision-making process must reflect present-day global realities and provide greater representation to developing countries. Speaking at a UNSC Open Debate on Working Methods, India’s Charge d’Affaires to the UN Yojna Patel said the need for reform is more pronounced and pressing than ever before. She noted that the UN’s membership has increased significantly since 19

Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P.Viswanathan today clarified in the State Assembly that the Government had no intention to curb the legitimate rights of students or youth in the State. In a reply to the call notice on the earlier circular to colleges on student demonstrations, the Minister said that a circular was issued in the light of maintaining discipline, law and order in the State. He said that some mistakes were corrected and the circular has been re-issued. The

In Hockey, India registered a comprehensive 5-3 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the FIH World Cup at Amstelveen in the Netherlands today, to qualify for the next round. The defeat ended Pakistan’s campaign in the group stage. The match produced a thrilling second quarter, with four goals scored between the two sides within nine minutes. For India, Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals, Hardik Singh also netted twice, while Abhishek scored one goal. India had earlier op