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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

Brazil's former president Lula walks free after 18 months behind bars

Lula's highly-anticipated exit from the facility where he had been held since April 2018 came hours after his lawyers requested the immediate release of the 74-year-old

Govt could look at Israel, Brazil models for onion storage: Ficci study

For ensuring cost-effective storage of onions, Ficci said the emphasis should be laid on building low-cost farm gate storage

Brazil's jailed ex-president Lula could be freed after Supreme Court ruling

That move will initially depend on a judge based in the southern city of Curitiba, where the former president is jailed.

PM Modi to visit Brazil on Nov 13 and 14 to attend 11th BRICS summit

Through a network of high level and working group meetings, the BRICS agenda has expanded considerably to include issues of mutual concern.

We have collected small amount, worst yet to come: Bolsonaro on oil spill

He said he did not know if additional oil would impact his country's coastline, but that "everything indicates that the currents went to the coast of Brazil."

Good news for Indian travellers: Soon, no need for visas to enter Brazil

Both India and China are part of BRICS - an association of five major emerging national economies including Brazil, Russia and South Africa

Amazon fires down 35.5% in Sept compared to August, but spread elsewhere

Scientists say the vast rainforest is a bulwark against global warming, as its lush vegetation absorbs heat-trapping carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

Bolsonaro says Macron must withdraw insults before Brazil accepts G7 aid

The Amazon forests have been hit with this decade's worst blaze. Brazil's handling of the fires has led to ill-feeling between the two Presidents