WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (INP) The United States is likely to raise the issue of New Delhi's membership at the world body later this month, said the US state department today. Replying to a specific media question on whether the US plans to raise this issue at the UN, aUS state department spokeswoman said she "believed" the US might do so via its UN ambassador Nikki Haley. "I believe she is planning to raise the issue of India in the UNSC " said State spokeswoman Heather Nauert, referring to Haley. India has been pushing diplomatic efforts to become permanent member of the UNSC to join the club of super powers and to dictate important UN decision in the future. INP/AH