Parvathaneni Harish
Indian Navy's Role in Global Maritime Security: Protecting 500+ Lives and Securing Critical Sea Routes
Nov 22, 2025 08:28 pm CST
India's Permanent Representative to the UN highlights the Indian Navy's significant contributions to global maritime security, including saving over 520 lives through swift interventions and escorting 367 merchant vessels carrying cargo worth $6.3 billion since November 2023, while emphasizing India's commitment to seafarer protection and gender equality in maritime operations.
India Demands Pakistan End Human Rights Violations in Illegally Occupied Territories at UN Security Council
Oct 25, 2025 10:28 am CST
India's Ambassador to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, delivered a powerful address at the UNSC, condemning Pakistan's human rights abuses in illegally occupied territories and reaffirming Jammu and Kashmir's status as an integral part of India. During the 80th UN Day debate, he highlighted India's commitment to global cooperation through its philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam while acknowledging challenges facing the United Nations' effectiveness in today's world.
India Secures Seventh Term on UN Human Rights Council for 2026-2028
Oct 15, 2025 12:21 pm CST
India has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-28 term, marking its seventh time serving on the Geneva-based rights body. Following Tuesday's election, India's Permanent Representative to the UN highlighted the country's unwavering commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms. Since the Council's establishment in 2006, India has maintained consistent membership except for three mandatory breaks, demonstrating its ongoing engagement with global human rights governance.