At least 64 people have been killed in Rio de Janeiro’s deadliest police raid in history. Thousands of heavily armed officers stormed the favelas of Alemão and Penha, targeting the powerful Red Command (Comando Vermelho) gang that controls large parts of northern Rio.
29 October,2025 02:39 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro for the 17th BRICS Summit, receiving a grand welcome from the Indian diaspora. The visit, at the invitation of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, includes bilateral talks to strengthen ties in trade, defence, energy, and technology. A heartwarming moment with children during the welcome event went viral, adding a personal touch to his high-profile diplomatic tour.
06 July,2025 05:22 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commenced a landmark eight-day diplomatic tour, beginning with his first bilateral visit to Ghana to strengthen ties with President Nana Akufo-Addo. He will then visit Trinidad & Tobago (July 3–4) before attending the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro (July 6–7). Concluding on July 9, this is his longest foreign tour in a decade and underscores India’s leadership role in the Global South.
02 July,2025 12:16 PM IST
Heads of state began arriving in Rio de Janeiro on November 16 and 17 for the leaders' summit. Among those attending were U.S. President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Argentine President Javier Milei. Other key figures included Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Chilean President Gabriel Boric. The G20 summit in Rio brought together world leaders to discuss global issues, with important talks expected on economic growth, climate change, and international cooperation. The summit is a major event for global diplomacy, and the presence of these leaders highlights the importance of the meeting in shaping future policies and strengthening international relations.
18 November,2024 12:52 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
