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PM Modi launches Global Biofuels Alliance in his clean energy push on sidelines of G20 Summit
India | Sep 09, 2023, 08:10 PM ISTG20 Summit 2023: "The launch of the Global Biofuels Alliance marks a watershed moment in our quest towards sustainability and clean energy," tweeted PM Modi.
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Brazil reels under devastating floods: 31 killed, over 2,000 people rendered homeless
World | Sep 07, 2023, 12:14 PM ISTAs many as 60 cities have been impacted by the recent storm in Brazil, rendering 2,300 people homeless. The death toll is likely to increase due to prolonged effect of the storms.
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Brazil reels under devastating cyclone, 21 dead, hundreds displaced in southern part of nation
World | Sep 06, 2023, 09:06 AM ISTThe most recent of a string of extreme weather events, the hurricane that struck Brazil on September 6, emphasises the risks posed by storms that are becoming more common and intense as a result of climate change.
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BRICS Summit 2023: Leaders support India's G20 Presidency | Top points from joint statement
World | Aug 24, 2023, 08:35 PM IST"We look forward to the successful hosting of the 18th G20 Summit in New Delhi under the Indian G20 Presidency," said the BRICS leaders in a joint statement
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India TV poll: Will BRICS Summit showcases Indian economy's growing credibility? Know public opinion
India | Aug 23, 2023, 11:13 PM ISTWill BRICS Summit showcase the Indian economy's growing credibility? Know the public opinion.
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BRICS Summit 2023 LIVE: PM Modi holds bilateral meetings with leaders of different countries
World | Aug 24, 2023, 11:52 PM ISTDuring his visit, PM Modi will also participate in the BRICS–Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue event that will be held as part of the BRICS Summit activities.
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BRICS Summit: What leads to formation of group and which countries want to join it? Know here
Explainers | Aug 22, 2023, 03:03 PM ISTIt is expected that world leaders will emphasise limiting the dominance of the United States in both shaping the economy and the world order. As of now, America monopolises the world order, where it retains itself in the top position and then Europe-- overlooking China's position.
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Brazil: 43 killed, including cops, in police raids targeting drug traffickers across 3 states
World | Aug 02, 2023, 10:44 PM ISTAt least 14 people died during a five-day police raid in São Paulo, as part of Operation Shield, launched in the aftermath of the death of a police officer.
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Brazil: President Lula da Silva reverses Bolsonaro's gun policies by imposing new restrictions
World | Jul 22, 2023, 11:57 AM ISTAs per the new restrictions on firearms imposed by the President, civilians can only possess two guns with 50 rounds of ammunition, and they also require adequate documentation to own those weapons.
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Brazil: Building collapse in Pernambuco kills 14, including 6 children
World | Jul 09, 2023, 06:35 AM ISTThe building that collapsed was located in the Janga neighbourhood near Recife, the state capital. Three people have been rescued so far.
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Football star Neymar fined Rs 28.6 crore for building lake at his mansion in Brazil
Football | Jul 04, 2023, 12:57 PM ISTIt has been considered an offence in Brazil as Neymar doesn't have environmental license. Neymar's luxury project violated rules governing the use and movement of freshwater sources.
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Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro barred from running office till 2030 citing abuse of power
World | Jul 01, 2023, 07:20 AM ISTBolsonaro called the trial unfair, politically motivated and an attack on Brazilian democracy, in an interaction with media. “We’re going to talk with the lawyers. Life goes on,” he said.
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India holds bilateral negotiations with Brazil to end sugar dispute at WTO
World | Jun 25, 2023, 01:44 PM ISTNotably, Brazil, Australia and Guatemala in 2019 claimed that India’s sugar subsidies to farmers were in violation of global trade rules, and dragged the issue to WTO’s dispute settlement system.
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Panic moments for flight passengers after engine catches fire during take-off | WATCH
World | May 08, 2023, 09:53 PM ISTThe Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes flight was going from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre. The incident was captured on camera by one of the passengers inside the plane.
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Brazil: Man kills 4 children, injures three at daycare center
World | Apr 05, 2023, 08:09 PM ISTBrazil news: Images broadcast on television showed weeping parents outside the private daycare center, named Cantinho do Bom Pastor.
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'Like a godly scene': Lightning strikes Brazil's 100-foot Christ The Redeemer statue | Photos
World | Feb 13, 2023, 03:35 AM ISTThe posts have gone viral on social media as on Instagram, it so far have received over 70 K views while on Twitter, the numbers have gone beyond 20 million.
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60-year-old Brazilian man fakes death for THIS reason; netizens slam the 'revived'
Trending | Jan 30, 2023, 05:44 PM ISTA 60-year-old Brazilian man named Baltazar Lemos staged his own funeral and spread false reports of his demise to get a reality check.
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Brazil Supreme Court orders to initiate probe against ex-President Bolsonaro for January 8 riot
World | Jan 14, 2023, 09:28 AM ISTBrazil riot: According to reports, Justice Alexandre de Moraes accepted the request of the prosecutor general's office, which cited a video Bolsonaro posted on Facebook two days after the riot.
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Brazil: 'No amnesty!', Protesters demand jail for rioters
World | Jan 10, 2023, 12:21 PM ISTBrazil protest: The words are a demand for retribution against supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro who stormed Brazil’s capital Sunday, and those who enabled the rampage.
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Brazil ex-president Bolsonaro's supporters storm top govt offices, refuse to accept his poll defeat
World | Jan 09, 2023, 10:01 AM ISTBrazil unrest: Thousands of demonstrators bypassed security barricades, climbed on roofs, smashed windows and invaded all three buildings, which were believed to be largely vacant and sit on Brasilia's vast Three Powers Square.