Topic: António Guterres
Virtual UN General Assembly to see record participation of world leaders, says Guterres
Heads of State and Government will submit a pre-recorded video statements for summits and sessions that will be played in the iconic General Assembly hall this year.
India should phase out coal plants and end fossil fuel subsidies, UN chief Guterres says
Delivering the 19th Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture, UN General Secretary Antonio Guterres stressed on how clean energy can help economies recover from Covid-19 pandemic.
WEF’s next Davos meet will focus on the ‘Great Reset’ in a post-pandemic 2021
The 51st World Economic Forum annual meeting will also host virtual interactions between world leaders and the youth from 400 cities.
UN chief Antonio Guterres recommends scaled down annual meeting of world leaders in New York
It is likely the General Assembly gathering will be postponed or the event modified as New York remains one of the global epicenters of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ghani-Abdullah pact will help enable peace agreement, says UN chief Antonio Guterres
As per the pact, Ashraf Ghani will stay as the president while Abdullah Abdullah will helm the HCNR with executive authority and his team will have a 50% share in the Cabinet.
Must create jobs for those who lost them due to Covid-19: UN secretary general on May Day
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres says the coronavirus crisis has made people realise 'as never before' how essential workers keep societies functioning.
Extremists taking advantage of global Covid lockdowns to recruit youths online: UN chief
Listing startling numbers, UN chief Antonio Guterres said one of every five young people was already not in education, training or employment.
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres closely following situation in Delhi: Spokesperson
Gutteres' spokeperson said it's the chief's constant position that peaceful demonstrations are allowed and security forces show restraint.
Climate and calamity are linked to culture, says PM Narendra Modi after receiving UN award
Respecting nature had always been part of Indian society, he said referring to Indian traditions
UN Secretary General to continue supporting Pakistan’s EC amid poll rigging allegations
Antonio Guterres lauded the people of Pakistan for exercising their democratic rights and wished success to the new government.
What’s common between BJP and Congress reshuffle? They are packed with losers
If you look at the credentials of BJP president JP Nadda’s new appointees, you will know why Modi-Shah’s party has a rough road ahead.
Govt extends sugar export deadline by 3 months till December due to pandemic
The food ministry said the extension was being provided as several mills faced logistical issues to export amid the Covid situation.
Defence
No ‘major’ build-up at LoC but Pakistan pushing new Chinese-made assault rifles into Kashmir
Security forces have recovered EMEI Type 97 NSR rifles, manufactured by Chinese firm Norinco, which they believe were dropped into J&K through drones.
Partners dispensable in Modi-Shah construct if they do not bring additional votes
In the Modi-Shah construct, if partners do not bring additional votes, they are dispensable. However old or loyal, either they become supplicants, or die.