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PM Modi met Putin on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 11th BRICS Summit and reviewed the full range of India-Russia relations. (Photo: Twitter)

PM Modi meets Vladimir Putin, gets invitation for annual Victory Day celebrations

During the bilateral meeting, the fourth between the two leaders this year, Modi said 'frequent meetings have strengthened our relations.

14 Nov 2019 3:47 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: File)

PM Modi says wants to make India a USD 5 trillion economy by 2024

BRICS targets for investment and trade must be more ambitious and that he welcomes suggestions to further reduce trade costs, says PM.

14 Nov 2019 9:33 AM

'He kissed her and said, 'No, ma'am, you can be quiet, I don't want your money,' shop owner said. (Photo: Screengrab)

Brazilian robber kisses elderly woman, refuses to take her money

On Tuesday, in the northeastern city of Amarante, Brazil, two burglars robbed a pharmacy and got away with USD 240 and several goods.

19 Oct 2019 7:50 PM

Neymar injured his ankle in a friendly match against Qatar on Wednesday held as a warmup for the Copa America soccer tournament.(Photo: AFP/Instagram)

Neymar testifies for two hours in a wheelchair after injuring ankle

Neymar is expected to speak to authorities in the next few days about the rape allegation.

07 Jun 2019 10:59 AM

Friendlies: Brazil beats Qatar 2-0 as Neymar goes back to bench in 20th minute

A distraught-looking Neymar was seen covering his face with his hands as he sat on the bench after hobbling from the field in the 20th min.

06 Jun 2019 11:52 AM

The arrests included 56 people suspected of killing someone in an act of domestic violence or of gender-based discrimination. (Photo:AP)

Almost 1000 murder suspects arrested in Brazil police drill

In each state, police shared real-time updates of their work on social media, including photos and videos.

29 May 2019 10:43 AM

In January 2017, the same facility was the scene of a prison rebellion that lasted almost 20 hours and left 56 people dead. (Photo:AP)

After Venezuela, now clashes between prisoners in Brazil jail leave 15 dead: official

An investigation has been opened to determine the cause of the fight, Almeida said.

27 May 2019 8:37 AM

The decree that reduced the number of ministries to 20, from 29 previously, was due to expire on June 3. (Photo:AP)

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro wins, Justice Minister loses in Congress

Jair Bolsonaro won approval from disgruntled lower house lawmakers for his move to reorganize the country's executive branch.

23 May 2019 9:54 AM

The bar where the shooting took place is in a neighbourhood which got police reinforcements in March to fight crime. (Photo:Youtube SG)

11 killed in bar shooting in Brazil; say officials

Gunmen killed at least 11 people in a bar in northern Brazil on Sunday, officials said.

20 May 2019 9:54 AM

The mass escape attempt took place at the Santa Izabel Penitentiary Complex in Brazil. (Photo: AFP)

At least 21 killed in Brazil prison breakout bid: officials

The attempt was described as a military style battle in which both prisoners and associates on the outside were armed.

11 Apr 2018 3:26 PM

Collor, who resigned as president amid corruption allegations, became the third senator to be formally charged in the investigation of the mega-scandal. (Photo: AFP)

Brazilian ex-president charged in Petrobras corruption scandal

Fernando Collor, who was in office from 1990-1992 was charged formally with 'passive corruption', money laundering and racketeering.

23 Aug 2017 9:07 AM

Brazilian President Michel Temer, seen at Alvorado Palace in 2016. (Photo: AFP)

Brazil president presents graft defense, denies bribery

"He committed no crime," said his lawyer Antonio Claudio Mariz de Oliveira after filing the written defense.

06 Jul 2017 10:28 AM

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