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G7 Summit: PM Modi holds meeting with Brazil's President Lula da Silva

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Brazilian President Lula da Silva on Sunday on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in the Japanese city of Hiroshima

Brazil's Amazon megaprojects threaten President Lula's green ambitions

After his swearing-in ceremony on January 1, Brazil's Luiz Incio Lula da Silva walked up the ramp to the presidential palace arm in arm with Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire, instantly recognisable by his yellow headdress and wooden lip plate. But a major railway that would accelerate deforestation in Metuktire's ancestral land risks souring relations between the leftist leader and the chief of the Kayap people. And it's just one of several mega-projects that activists and experts say would devastate the natural world and seriously dent Lula's newfound image as a defender of the environment if they proceed. Others include an oil drilling project near the mouth of the Amazon River; a highway that would slice through some of the Amazon rainforest's most protected areas; and renewal of a giant hydroelectric dam's license. Lula is talking about the environment, showing preoccupation with illegal mining, demarcating Indigenous territories. He's already learned a lot, but needs to lea

Great Britain to donate $100 million to save Brazil's Amazon rainforest

Britain pledged Friday to give about USD 100 million to the Brazilian government's fund to protect the Amazon rainforest, as the South American country beefs up protection of the environment under its new leadership. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Brazil's President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva, who took office in January, announced the contribution to the Amazon Fund on Friday after meeting in London ahead of Saturday's coronation of King Charles III. The fund was launched in 2009 to fight against deforestation and build sustainable initiatives in the Brazilian rainforest, a vital natural reserve soaking up fumes from oil, natural gas and coal in South America. The committee that governs it was partially dismantled when rightist President Jair Bolsonaro took office in 2019, and rebooted by the leftist Lula this year. "President Lula has exhibited great leadership on climate change," Sunak said on Twitter, adding that he was pleased that Britain would contribute 80 million pound

G20 health agenda: An opportunity for India to shape action in health care

India's assumption of the presidency of the G20 in 2023, forming the G20 troika with Indonesia and Brazil, marks the first time that the troika has been constituted solely by members from LMICs

Brazil orders Google to halt 'propaganda campaign' against speech bill

Brazil's Justice Ministry on Tuesday ordered Google to stop conducting what it called a propaganda campaign against Brazilian legislation aimed at curbing misinformation or face about USD 200,000 per hour in fines. The company later Tuesday took down an article the ministry had labelled propaganda, but it was not immediately clear if the big tech giant was in complete compliance with the agency's order. The ministry and Google did not immediately respond to emailed requests for comment. The legislation, hotly contested by big tech companies including Google, would establish fines and deadlines for removing misinformation and hate speech from social media and messaging apps, and require tech companies to file reports on transparency. President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva's government says it is essential to regulate online discourse following a recent spate of fatal school attacks that officials argue was motivated by hate speech and social media forums. The bill was sent to the lower .

Indian oil export basket in FY23 was most diversified ever, shows data

Israel, Brazil, and South Africa broke into top 10 list of destinations for Indian refined petroleum products

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to visit Brazil, Cuba from April 17-21

"The talks are planned to focus on issues of strengthening the legal framework of the present-day world, which is based on the United Nations Charter," the ministry said, TASS reported

25-year-old stabs at least 4 kids to death in Brazil kindergarten

According to the police, the perpetrator entered the kindergarten by jumping over a wall, and the attack, rode a bike to the local police station where he surrendered

Jair Bolsonaro to return to Brazil for 1st time since losing election

The far-right politician's return is also for the first time since his supporters stormed the SC, Congress and presidential palace on Jan 8, which came weeks after weeks after protests

President Lula meets with indigenous in Brazil's Amazon, pledges lands

On his first trip to Indigenous land in the Amazon rainforest since taking office, Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva expressed support for creating new territories for those communities, but stopped short of announcing any demarcations. Wearing white cap and dark shirt in the heat, Lula addressed some 2,000 Indigenous people who painted their faces, wore traditional feather headdresses and sang songs to welcome him Monday to the Raposa Serra do Sol region bordering Venezuela and Guyana. He said he wants quick demarcation of their lands before other people take over, invent false documents to claim ownership rights. That has been a common occurence throughout Brazil's history, which prompted the start of demarcation processes over a half century ago. We need to quickly try to legalize every land whose (demarcation) studies are almost finished so the Indigenous can take the land that is theirs, Lula said at the 52nd general assembly of the Indigenous peoples of the State of

Lula promises public works in Brazil to create jobs, boost economy

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has promised that his government will promote public works throughout the country to create jobs and boost economic growth

S Jaishankar holds talks with counterparts from Brazil, Turkey, Mauritius

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held separate bilateral talks with his counterparts from Brazil, Turkiye and Mauritius with a focus on the agenda of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting and the Ukraine conflict. The foreign ministers of the three countries are in Delhi to attend the crucial G20 meeting on March 1 and 2. On his meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, Jaishankar said the momentum in the bilateral relations, especially in the economic and energy domains figured in the talks. "Delighted to host FM Mauro Vieira of Brazil this evening. As G20 Troika members, discussed the issues coming up at the Foreign Ministers' Meeting," he said on Twitter. "Took note of the momentum in our bilateral relations, especially in the economic and energy domains," Jaishankar said. He further said it was agreed to strengthen multilateral cooperation, including in the UN, BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-Chins-South Africa) and IBSA. The IBSA (India, Brazil, South Af

Wish to bring Russia, Ukraine together on table: Brazilian envoy to India

His remarks came after United States President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine, just days before the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

36 dead due to floods and landslides in Brazil, cities cancel Carnival

Brazilian authorities said that at least 26 people have died in two cities in north Sao Paulo state amid floods and landslides, and this number could still rise. The city hall of Sao Sebastiao confirmed on Sunday that 25 people died and the mayor of Ubatuba said a 7-year-old girl was killed. The cities of Sao Sebastiao, Ubatuba, Ilhabela and Bertioga, some of the hardest hit and now under state of calamity, canceled their Carnival festivities as rescue teams struggle to find missing, injured and feared dead in the rubble. Our rescue teams are not managing to get to several locations; it is a chaotic situation, said Felipe Augusto, the mayor of Sao Sebastiao. Later, he added there are dozens of people missing and that 50 houses collapsed in the city due to the landslides. Augusto posted in his social media channels several videos of widespread destruction in his city, including one of baby being rescued by locals lined up on a flooded street. Brazil's President Luiz Incio Lula da S

India won't allow new sugar exports to prevent domestic shortages

India, which vies with Brazil as the world's biggest sugar producer, will not allow any more exports for now on concern that weaker production will threaten domestic supplies

Brazil's minimum monthly wage to rise from May, says Prez Lula da Silva

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced that the minimum monthly wage will increase from the current 1,302 reais to 1,320 reais ($251) starting May

Brazil, Switzerland request Security Council meeting on quake-hit Syria

"We have to know very clearly what the situation is and what the correct responses are going to be. And for that, USG Griffiths' visit and information will be key"

President Biden, Lula to put focus on democracy, climate during visit

When President Joe Biden and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva meet in Washington on Friday, the leaders will share some awareness of what it's like to walk in one another's shoes. Biden, a centrist Democrat, defeated incumbent Donald Trump in a fraught race, securing victory with thin margins in several battleground states. In Brazil's tightest election since its return to democracy over three decades ago, Lula, the leftist leader of the Workers' Party, squeaked out a win against right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, who earned the nickname Trump of the Tropics and was an outspoken admirer of the former US president. Both Trump and Bolsonaro sowed doubts about the vote, without ever presenting evidence, but their claims nevertheless resonated with their most die-hard supporters. In the US Capitol, Trump supporters staged the January 6, 2021, insurrection seeking to prevent Biden's win from being certified. Last month, thousands of rioters stormed the Brazilian capital .

Mukesh Ambani to buy stake in US entrepreneur Josh Kushner's Thrive Capital

A group of global billionaires worth at least $123 billion are buying a stake in Thrive Capital, the venture-capital firm founded by Josh Kushner

Analysts sceptic on the proposed Brazil-Argentina common currency

Brazil's President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva told reporters Monday that a common currency would reduce a harmful dependence on the US dollar