Pakistan re-elected to chemical weapons watchdog OPCW’s executive councilThe Executive Council is the principal policy-making organ of the Hague-based OPCW, which is responsible for supervising the effective impl...
04 Dec, 2021, 04.02 PM IST
Syria has likely used chemical weapons 17 times: OPCW“There are 20 unresolved issues in Syria's initial chemical weapons declaration, which is deeply concerning,” she said. “The UN and the OPC...
04 Jun, 2021, 02.21 PM IST
Chemical weapons watchdog OPCW strips Syria's rights over attacksThe measures are in response to an OPCW investigation last year that found the Syrian air force had used the nerve agent sarin and chlorine...
21 Apr, 2021, 05.04 PM IST
Syria faces sanctions at chemical weapons watchdogMember states of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) will weigh a French proposal to suspend Syria's "rights an...
20 Apr, 2021, 04.08 PM IST
Russia blocks Syria chemical weapons use accountability: USUS Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the UN Security Council that “the Assad regime has tried to avoid accountability by obstructing ...
05 Mar, 2021, 02.08 PM IST
Chemical weapons body confirms nerve agent Novichok in Navalny's bloodThe Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said in a statement that the biomarkers in his blood and urine had "similar...
07 Oct, 2020, 12.12 AM IST
Indian experts to visit Afghanistan to further partnership under OPCW mentorship programmeAddressing a conference of State Parties of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on Tuesday, India's ambassador ...
27 Nov, 2019, 02.17 PM IST
ISIS may acquire chemical weapons: IndiaAmbassador Venu Rajamony pointed out that despite best efforts of the OPCW, there has been an increase in allegations and incidents of use ...
13 Mar, 2019, 04.33 PM IST
India votes for Russia-China plan on SyriaIndia has always emphasised the importance of consensus and the need for decisions to be taken by the states parties in consultation with e...
22 Nov, 2018, 07.38 AM IST
India expresses concern about Islamic State acquisition of chemical weaponsThe Executive Council of the OPCW consists of 41 state parties appointed by the conference for a two-year term.
12 Jul, 2018, 10.34 AM IST
India deeply worried on reports of ISIS acquiring chemical weaponsThe use of chemical weapons is in complete disregard of humanity and is reprehensible and contrary to the provisions of the Chemical Weapon...
11 Jul, 2018, 06.22 PM IST
Global chemical arms body gains new powers, Russia says may quitThe OPCW now "has a crucial extra power, not just to identify the use of chemical weapons, but also to point the finger at the organisation...
28 Jun, 2018, 09.42 AM IST
India supports Russia at chemical weapons meetIndia voted against UK proposal along with 23 other countries. As many as 82 OPCW member states of OPCW voted in favour of UK proposal.
28 Jun, 2018, 07.36 AM IST
India is against use of chemical weapons: Venu RajamonyThe conference has been called by the UK, the US and the West to have discussions on upholding the global ban against the use of chemical w...
27 Jun, 2018, 05.48 PM IST
India calls for probe into use of chemicals weapons in SyriaStating that the alleged use, if true, is deplorable, Ambassador Venu Rajamony pointed out that the use of chemical weapons anywhere, at an...
17 Apr, 2018, 04.30 PM IST
India offers $1 million in aid, experts to destroy Syria's chemical weaponsIndia has decided to give $1 million to the trust of Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons at The Hague for destruction of S...
03 Dec, 2013, 05.46 PM IST
India to contribute $1 million to anti-chemical weapons bodyApart from the financial assistance, India has offered the services of its experts to help in the destruction of Damascus' chemical weapons...
03 Dec, 2013, 01.37 PM IST