Brazil

Beaches turned into Fortresses, Unprecedented security in Goa for BRICS Summit

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Ahead of the BRICS summit, Goa’s beaches have been turned into fortresses while strong police presence is kept on all the main highways and lanes leading to the venue of the event, to be attended by heads of various nations. The summit begins tomorrow in Benaulim village of South Goa. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will … Read more

China may carry Pakistan message to India at BRICS

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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday — for the ninth time in the last two and half years — the visiting Chinese leader is likely to impress upon India the need to break the diplomatic impasse with Pakistan. Xi arrives at 1.10 pm Saturday and is scheduled to meet … Read more

Brazilian Aerospace Major Embraer bribed and used middlemen to secure contracts for three Embraer Aircraft ordered by the DRDO for building an indigenous AWACS

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India has asked an explanation from the Brazilian aircraft-maker Embraer following media reports of an international investigation into the alleged payment of bribes to secure an aircraft deal in 2008. Embraer is alleged to have used bribes and involved middlemen to secure contracts in India and Saudi Arabia. In India’s case, the payoff was made … Read more