Post News Network, Author at Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST - Page 7854 of 25440

No Result

View All Result

No Result

View All Result

Post News Network

NSUI, Tusharkanti Behera

NSUI members barge into compound of Odisha minister’s house, pelt eggs

October 29, 2022

Bhubaneswar: Activists of Congress students' wing NSUI barged into the compound of Odisha minister Tusharkanti Behera's official residence here and...

In Delhi Declaration, top UN Security Council body calls for 'zero tolerance' towards terrorism New Delhi: The UN Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee on Saturday called on member-countries to ensure "zero tolerance" towards terrorist activities and vowed to deal with the scourge more vigorously at the end of its two-day special conclave in India. The meeting, attended by representatives of 15 member countries of the UN Security Council and global counter-terror experts, adopted the "Delhi Declaration" listing the Council's priorities in combating the challenge of terrorism and terror-financing. In the document, the global body expressed concerns over the increasing use of Internet and other information and communications technologies, including social media platforms, for terrorist purposes. It said innovations in financial technologies such as crowd funding platforms present a risk of being misused for terrorist-financing and noted with concern the increasing global misuse of unmanned aerial systems by terrorists to conduct attacks against on critical infrastructure. The Counter Terror Council urged all member-states to ensure "zero tolerance" towards terrorism, consistent with their obligations under international laws, including human rights law, according to the declaration. India hosted the meeting in its capacity as chair of the Committee. While the second and final day's meeting took place in Delhi on Saturday, the first day's events were held in Mumbai. The meeting underlined the need for taking "urgent action" to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations through the full and effective implementation of various UN resolutions. The Committee reaffirmed that terrorism in all forms constitutes "one of the most serious threats" to international peace and security, and vowed to contribute further to enhancing the effectiveness of the overall effort to fight the scourge on a global level. It said terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group, and called on member states' to continue their efforts towards the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. The Committee stressed the need to effectively counter terror groups like ISIL, also known as Daesh, and Al-Qaida, and their affiliates, and foil their attempts to incite and recruit others to commit terrorist acts. It strongly condemned the "continued flow of weapons, military equipment, unmanned aerial systems and improvised explosive devices (IED) to and between ISIL, Al-Qaida, their affiliates and associated individuals and groups. The Committee encouraged member states to prevent and disrupt procurement networks for such weapons and systems. It also noted the importance of continuing discussions on the misuse of emerging technologies for terrorist purposes in other relevant international forums, including the G20. While elaborating on various measures to contain terrorism, the committee, at the same time emphasised on the need for respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms. The Committee emphasised the need for member states and CTED ( Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate) to continue cooperation with the private sector and civil society for more effective means to counter the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes. It recognised the efforts of the UN-affiliated Tech Against Terrorism initiative to foster collaboration with representatives of the technology industry, including technology firms, civil society, academia, and government, to disrupt terrorists' ability to use the Internet The Committee also referred to relevant UN resolutions to emphasise the need for member states to develop counter-terrorist narratives and innovative technological solutions. The Council recognised the ongoing work of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concerning virtual assets and virtual assets service providers (VASPs). It also decided to work on recommendations on the three themes of the special meeting, namely 'Countering Terrorist Exploitation of ICT and Emerging Technologies', 'Threats and opportunities related to new payment technologies and fundraising methods' and 'Threats posed by misuse of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) by terrorists'. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in message to the meet, called for concerted global efforts to deal with the challenge of the use of new technologies by various terror groups. "Terrorists and others posing hateful ideologies are abusing new and emerging technologies to spread disinformation, foment discord, recruit and radicalise (people), mobilise resources and execute attacks," he said in his message that was read out at the meeting. PTI Delhi Declaration, UN Security Council, terrorism

In Delhi Declaration, top UN Security Council body calls for ‘zero tolerance’ towards terrorism

October 29, 2022

New Delhi: The UN Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee Saturday called on member-countries to ensure "zero tolerance" towards terrorist activities and...

Imran Khan

Imran Khan again targets Pakistan’s establishment on Day 2 of protest march; govt rules out snap polls

October 29, 2022

Islamabad: Imran Khan Saturday again targeted the powerful establishment, saying the people of Pakistan should not be treated like “goats...

India, Sultan of Johor Cup, hockey

India beat Australia 5-4 in shootout, claim 3rd Sultan of Johar Cup crown

October 29, 2022

Johor Bahru (Malaysia): Two-time champions India defeated Australia 5-4 in a nail-biting penalty shootout to reclaim the Sultan of Johor...

Sankar Muthusamy, World Junior Championships

Sankar Muthusamy seals final spot at BWF World Junior Championships

October 29, 2022

Santander (Spain): India's Sankar Muthusamy Saturday booked his place in the men's u-19 singles final with a clinical straight-game win...

arrest jail

Man awarded life term

October 29, 2022

Baripada: A local court sentenced a man to life imprisonment Saturday for a murder he had committed over five years...

Odisha to prepare disaster management warriors to face calamities

Odisha to prepare disaster management warriors to face calamities: Naveen

October 29, 2022

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Saturday said the state is all set to introduce disaster and pandemic management curricula...

Representational image

Crypto worth Rs 1.75 crore found with Odisha govt officer

October 29, 2022

Bhubaneswar: Cryptocurrency worth over Rs 1.75 crore was found with a government officer in Bhubaneswar, officials said Saturday. The cryptos...

Naveen Patnaik

Naveen suggests L&T to set up aerospace and defence manufacturing units in Odisha

October 29, 2022

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has suggested to Larsen and Toubro (L&T) to set-up units in aerospace and defence...

Odisha: Today’s Pics

October 29, 2022

Odisha Disaster Preparedness Day and National Day For Disaster Reduction observed at Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar A farmer...

Page 7854 of 25440 Prev 1 … 7,853 7,854 7,855 … 25,440 Next

Archives

Editorial

War-torn Economy

Oil shortfall

The disruption in the supply of cooking gas (LPG) and petrol is one aspect of the economic crisis caused by...

Read more

Spirited Pope

Pope Leo XIV

It is a patently false contention to tell religious leaders to mind things moral and spiritual and leave temporal or...

Read more

Guise in Nomenclature

Delimitation Bill 2026

The defeat of the Bill linked to women’s reservation in the Lok Sabha on 17 April is not merely a...

Read more

Following, Not Leading

Aakar Patel

By Aakar Patel What explains our inability or, if we are to be charitable, our reticence, to influence the world...

Read more

© 2025 All rights Reserved by OrissaPOST

© 2025 All rights Reserved by OrissaPOST