The study, however, also found that investment in a set of focused Sustainable Development Goals over the next 10 years could exceed development trajectory to the pre-pandemic era.
Stephane Dujarric's remarks came while he was responding to a question on farmers' protest, even as India has called remarks by foreign leaders on the protests as 'ill-informed'.
Experts say India's move to have cannabis removed from Schedule IV of 1961 UN convention could soften its stand on the plant drug, but will have no impact on laws unless they are amended.
Addressing the UN General Assembly, Guterres pointed out that extreme poverty is rising, the threat of famine looms and the world faces the biggest global recession in eight decades.
The US relationship with Beijing has soured as Donald Trump has sought to blame China for the Covid pandemic & pressure it over the erosion of democratic freedoms in Hong Kong.
About 70 countries & 30 international organisations offered $3.3 billion for 2021, with commitments expected to be the same for the next 4 years, says the UN.
The Indian Ambassador said this in response to Islamabad's UN envoy meeting Guterres to hand over the dossier from the Pakistan govt that alleged India was promoting terrorism.
It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
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