Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016Four candidates are vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. This selection process unfolds in a world marked by deep div...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Two women leaders in fray to become next Secretary General of United NationsThe United Nations is set to elect its next Secretary General. Four candidates are in the running, including two women. This marks a signif...
07 Apr, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
April 5 in world history: From Chile’s independence movement to Kurt Cobain’s tragic deathApril 5th marks significant historical moments, from the Mayflower's return to England in 1621 to the US presidential veto by George Washin...
05 Apr, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
US President Donald Trump issues vetoes for first time in his second termUS President Donald Trump scrapped two bills this week, exercising his veto power for the first time during his second term to reject a wat...
31 Dec, 2025, 01.43 PM IST
EU floats plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan, bypassing a Hungary vetoThe European Union is exploring a "reparation loan" for Ukraine, backed by frozen Russian assets, to circumvent potential Hungarian vetoes ...
18 Sep, 2025, 06.11 PM IST
How will the big beautiful bill become a law: number of votes, approval in both chambers and the complete processThe US Senate passed President Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' after a long debate. The bill needed a simple majority due to budget rul...
03 Jul, 2025, 04.58 AM IST
US supports two permanent UN Security Council seats for AfricaThe United States supports adding two permanent U.N. Security Council seats for African states and one rotating seat for small island devel...
12 Sep, 2024, 09.44 AM IST
Global equality champion Iceland set to elect woman as presidentIceland is set to elect a woman as president for the second time. Two women, Katrin Jakobsdottir and Halla Tomasdottir, are leading in the ...
02 Jun, 2024, 12.21 AM IST
India presents detailed model on behalf of G4 nations for UNSC reform that displays flexibility on vetoIndia, on behalf of the G4 nations, presented a detailed model for UN Security Council reform. The proposal suggests increasing the Council...
11 Mar, 2024, 03.55 PM IST
Possibility of enlarging UNSC seriously on table: UN chief Antonio GuterresThe UN chief added that reform of the Security Council needs two-thirds of the votes of the General Assembly plus the five positive votes o...
20 Dec, 2022, 11.43 AM IST
Possibility of enlarging UNSC seriously on table but pessimistic about right of veto: UN chief"But of course, the central questions are related to the composition of the Security Council and to the right of veto. Now this is a matter...
19 Dec, 2022, 11.57 PM IST
Donald Trump vows to veto any UN-imposed Israel-Palestine dealClaiming that the UN is not a friend of democracy or freedom, Donald Trump has pledged to veto any UN-imposed Middle East peace agreement.
22 Mar, 2016, 11.34 AM IST
Monetary Policy Committee: Raghuram Rajan cites three virtues of taking veto power away from the Governor"The details (of the MPC) will be made public when the government feels comfortable. Currently the situation is that the governor has the v...
04 Aug, 2015, 04.51 PM IST
Removing RBI Governor's veto on rates not a FSLRC proposal: M Govinda RaoAn FSLRC member has said the draft bill seeking to clip RBI chief's veto in deciding interest rates does not reflect the views of the panel.
02 Aug, 2015, 01.41 PM IST
- Veto Switchgears IPO gets 70 pc subscription on second day
The initial public offer of Veto Switchgears and Cables Ltd received 70 per cent subscription on the second day of the issue today.
04 Dec, 2012, 06.41 PM IST
Don't barter J&K for a UNSC seatIf India gives way on Kashmir, the Obama administration has privately promised to twist Islamabad’s arm into abandoning its opposition in t...
03 Oct, 2010, 09.21 AM IST
- Tharoor second in third UN poll too
India’s quest to see an Indian as the UN secretary-general seemed to be getting more difficult with Shashi Tharoor coming second after Sout...
30 Sep, 2006, 03.55 AM IST