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October 29, 2025 7:36 PM

More than 40 bodies seen in street after Rio’s deadliest police operation

More than 40 dead bodies were seen on a street in Rio de Janeiro's Penha favela complex early on Wednesday, according to a Reuters witness, a day after the most lethal police operation in the city's history targeting a major gang. Rio de Janeiro state authorities said on Tuesday that at least 64 people, including four police officers, were killed in the raids. An updated death toll is expected later on Wednesday. The bodies were brought to the street by residents who went looking for their mis...

July 8, 2025 1:26 PM

BRICS must amplify voice of Global South: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while attending the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, underscored the importance of the BRICS grouping in representing the interests of the Global South. Highlighting India’s economic resilience, Sitharaman credited strong domestic demand, sound macroeconomic management, and targeted fiscal measures for the country’s robust performance. She also noted that India’s policy ...

July 8, 2025 10:01 AM

PM Modi gets warm welcome from Indian diaspora as he arrives in Brasília for state visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received a warm welcome from members of the Indian diaspora as he arrived in the Brazilian capital for a State Visit. Touched by the gesture, PM Modi described it as a “memorable welcome” and praised the diaspora for staying connected with their roots. “Landed in Brasília a short while ago. The Indian community accorded a memorable welcome, once again highlighting how passionate our diaspora is and how connected they remain with their roots,” PM M...

July 6, 2025 9:00 AM

PM Modi receives grand welcome in Brazil, interacts with Indian Diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome from the Indian community on Saturday (local time) upon his arrival in Rio de Janeiro for a four-day visit to Brazil. During this visit, he will participate in the 17th BRICS Summit and undertake a State Visit. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Members of Brazil’s Indian community gave a very vibrant welcome in Rio de Janeiro. It’s amazing how they remain connected with Indian culture and are also very passionate about India’s development...

November 19, 2024 11:10 AM

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Italian PM Meloni at G20 summit in Brazil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The discussions revolved around enhancing cooperation in key areas, including defence, security, trade, and technology. In a post of X, PM Modi said, "Glad to have met Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the Rio de Janeiro G20 Summit. Our talks centred around deepening ties in defence, security, trade, and technology. We also discussed ways t...

November 18, 2024 4:39 PM

India rated fastest growing G20 economy with GDP growth projected at 7% for 2024

India is projected to be the fastest growing economy among the G20 countries with a 7% GDP growth rate for 2024, followed by Indonesia in the second spot with 5% while China is ranked third with an economic growth rate of 4.8%. "India takes the lead in the G20 with an impressive 7% GDP growth rate projected for 2024! This achievement highlights India's robust economy, showcasing its resilience and fast-paced growth amidst global challenges," a MyGov post on X said after the rankings were releas...

November 18, 2024 11:01 AM

G20 talks in Rio reach breakthrough on climate finance, sources say

Diplomatic tensions over global warming spilled over into the G20 summit negotiations in Brazil this week, with sources saying the 20 major economies reached a fragile consensus on climate finance that had eluded U.N. talks in Azerbaijan. Heads of state arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday for the G20 summit and will spend Monday and Tuesday addressing issues from poverty and hunger to the reform of global institutions. The talks must now also grapple with how to address escalating violence in U...

November 14, 2024 10:22 AM

Suspected bomber dead after trying to enter Brazil’s top court ahead of G20

A man killed himself with a bomb outside Brazil's Supreme Court after trying to enter the building on Wednesday, officials said, stirring security concerns before the country hosts global leaders from the Group of 20 major economies. The blasts come five days before the G20 heads of state meet in Rio de Janeiro, followed by a state visit to the capital Brasilia by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The first of two explosions went off on Wednesday evening in a parking lot near the court building an...