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Covid-19 Factoid: For 5 states, half their cases are in just one district

Even as the daily global death toll has nearly halved, Brazil is witnessing a second wave of coronavirus cases, and in India at least 5 states have the bulk of their cases in just one district each

Trump's plan to reopen virus-ravaged US economy: Will others follow suit?

Globally, more than 145,516 people have died from Covid-19 so far and the number of confirmed infections has reached 2,182,058, according to Worldometer data

Covid-19: Brazilian prez thanks PM Modi for raw material to produce HCQ

In an address to the nation on Wednesday, Bolsonaro said Brazil will receive ingredients from India for the production of hydroxychloroquine on Saturday.

Twitter removes tweets by Bolsonaro questioning coronavirus quarantine

"If it continues like this, with the amount of unemployment what we will have later is a very serious problem that will take years to be resolved," he said of the isolation measures.

Doctor working with Amazon tribe tests positive for coronavirus

The doctor, who has not been named, had returned from vacation on March 18 to work with the Tikunas, a tribe of more than 30,000 people who live in the upper Amazon

Trump tests negative for coronavirus, extends travel ban to UK, Ireland

Trump met with a Brazilian delegation last week, at least one member of which has since tested positive

Ronaldinho lawyers appeal pre-trial detention in fake passport case

The 39-year-old World Cup winner and his brother, Roberto de Assis Moreira, have been held in a police cell since last Friday accused of entering Paraguay using fake passports

World's worst-performing Brazil markets just got hit by $4 bn Budget

While the extra spending will provide a welcome fiscal boost to the struggling economy, analysts say it puts the government's budget goals and economic reform agenda in serious peril

Brazil exported thousands of shipments of illegal wood from Amazon port

After customs officials in Europe and the US alerted Brazil of the issue, the president of the Brazilian environment agency changed regulations to do away with previously required export authorization

At least 18 killed, 30 others missing as boat sinks in Brazilian Amazon

The ferry was taking passengers up the Jari River, a tributary of the Amazon, when it suddenly began to tip over on Saturday at around dawn

Brazil can help accelerate India's ethanol blending programme: Raizen CEO

Raizen, one of Brazil's biggest ethanol producers is looking for partnerships with Indian firms, the company's CEO tells Business Standard in an interview

'Dynamic democracy' India will solve 'internal matter' CAA, Kashmir: Brazil

The envoy told PTI in an interview that his country was following developments on the two issues "with great interest".

To diversify beyond Middle East, India looks to import more oil from Brazil

India imports 84 per cent of its oil needs and two-thirds of its import come from the Middle East with Iraq and Saudi Arabia being the top suppliers

Global iron ore production set for modest growth during 2019-2028: Research

Iron ore supply growth woul be primarily driven by India, Brazil where major miner Vale is set to expand output with its new mine

Brazil to promote ethanol in Prez Jair Bolsonaro's visit to India: Unica

"India could have large economic and environmental benefits boosting its ethanol program," said Gussi, who will be in India with Bolsonaro in the visit

Amazon deforestation highest ever on record, climbs over 100% in November

Destruction of the world's largest tropical rainforest totaled 563 square km (217.38 square miles) in November, 103 per cent more than in the same month last year

Brazil denies currency manipulation as Trump hints of fresh tariff

Bolsonaro, who has styled himself as a close ally of Trump, said he is "not disappointed" with the U.S. President yet, because the proposed tariffs have not become effective

Brazil looks like Goa, both have similar 'natural beauties': Babul Supriyo

He was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Canacona Bypass, built at a cost of Rs 227 crore, and named after former chief minister late Manohar Parrikar

PM Modi made seven foreign trips, visited nine countries in three months

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar undertook 13 trips to 16 countries

From India to Brazil, emerging markets can shore up global economy

South Korea and Brazil are among those with further cuts likely on the horizon, while others like China and Thailand are proceeding more cautiously on further easing