Slovenia has been a robust contender, due to its credentials, by providing consistent funding for the UN budget and making contributions to the UN peacekeepers missions.
Israeli foreign minister cancels meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, says 'there is no place for balanced approach' & latter has 'lost all morality & impartiality'.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says India acts independently on global stage but faces risks from West, adds PM Narendra Modi managed to 'de-politicise' decisions adopted at G20 Summit.
Prime Minister Modi, while advocating for diversification in supply chains, told The Wall Street Journal that India 'deserves a wider profile' within international organisations.
Quad leaders are scheduled to meet virtually Thursday evening after India once again abstained from voting to punish Russia, this time in the UN General Assembly.
Russian deputy foreign minister Vershinin made a lightning visit to India Monday, meeting foreign secretary Shringla & MEA secretary (West) Reenat Sandhu to discuss UN-related issues.
Atmar talked about escalating violence by Taliban as well as foreign terrorist groups in Afghanistan and described the attacks as a violation of international law.
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said that India will focus on maritime security, peacekeeping and counter-terrorism during its Presidency month.
By consolidating 29 laws into four codes, compliance is streamlined and regulations are simplified, improving “ease of doing business”. This is bound to improve investor confidence.
It will be tough for Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra to get right. Rupee is the worst-performing Asian currency this year against the dollar.
Indigenisation level will progressively increase up to 60 percent with key sub-assemblies, electronics and mechanical parts being manufactured locally.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
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