Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil suffers worst run of daily deaths since Coronavirus Pandemic began

World Health Organization said the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil is very concerning and serious action needs to be taken.

Mar 13, 2021, 10:44 AM IST

India-Brazil bonhomie: President Jair Bolsonaro attends India's Republic Day celebrations in Brasilia

Bolsonaro said that Brazil and India have increasingly drawn closer and closer. Recalling how India assisted with inputs during the COVID-19 outbreak, Bolsonaro pointed out, "India has also lived up to all of the agreement and the commitments that were undertaken towards Brazil in the course of 2020." 

Jan 28, 2021, 00:27 AM IST

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro thanked PM Modi in a unique way

After introducing vaccination drive in the country with made in India Corona vaccine, now India is sending the vaccine to other countries of the world too, with the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, India gave the Corona vaccine to Brazil, which is facing worst Phase of Corona pandemic, on which Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro posted a picture of Hanumanji and thanked India and PM Narendra Modi.

Jan 23, 2021, 11:32 AM IST

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro thanks PM Narendra Modi for COVID vaccine doses, shares Lord Hanuman image

India had previously cleared commercial exports of Covishield vaccines, and the first consignments were shipped to Brazil and Morocco on Friday. According to reports, two million doses of Covishield vaccines to Brazil. Brazil`s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Embassy in New Delhi, had made arrangements with India and SII for the transportation of the COVID-19 vaccines.

Jan 23, 2021, 08:48 AM IST

Chance of surviving COVID-19 low for journalists ‘wimps’: Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro continued his attack on journalists during a public event on Monday, describing reporters as "wimps" and saying they have a heightened chance of dying of COVID-19 because they are not athletic.

Aug 25, 2020, 16:42 PM IST

Brazil's first lady Michelle Bolsonaro and cabinet minister Marcos Pontes test positive for COVID-19

Brazil's first lady and a fifth member of President Jair Bolsonaro's Cabinet have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, confirmed officials said Thursday.

Jul 31, 2020, 12:06 PM IST

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tests negative for coronavirus COVID-19 for first time since July 7

Before contracting the virus, he was seen without a face mask on various occasions and was also quoted saying that his history as an athlete would protect him from the virus.

Jul 25, 2020, 19:07 PM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro writes to PM Modi on Hanuman Jayanti, makes references to Ramayana, Sanjeevani booti

Brazilian President Jair M Bolsonaro has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on COVID-19 crisis with references to Ramayana and comparing Indian efforts to contain the pandemic to Hanuman and mythical 'sanjeevani booti'.

Apr 08, 2020, 14:51 PM IST

Brazilian official who attended meeting with Donald Trump tests positive for COVID-19

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's communications secretary, Fabio Wajngarten, is in quarantine at his home, the communications office said in a statement.

Mar 13, 2020, 07:49 AM IST

Apache, Chinook Helicopters Debut At Republic Day 2020 fly past

The Republic Day flypast will comprise 41 aircraft of the Indian Air Force and four helicopters of the Army's aviation arm. The aircraft types include 16 fighters, 10 transport aircraft and 19 helicopters. The flypast will be conducted in two phases.

Jan 26, 2020, 13:38 PM IST

Republic Day 2020: India's military might & cultural diversity on display

Republic Day is celebrated to honour the historic date when the country completed its transition towards becoming an independent republic after its constitution came into effect. This time India is celebrating it's 71st Republic Day.

Jan 26, 2020, 12:38 PM IST

Republic Day 2020: BJP President hoists national flag at party HQ

Republic Day is celebrated to honour the historic date when the country completed its transition towards becoming an independent republic after its constitution came into effect.

Jan 26, 2020, 10:48 AM IST

Republic Day 2020: PM Modi To Pay Tribute To Martyrs At National War Memorial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay tributes to the brave-hearts by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial instead of the Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate.

Jan 26, 2020, 09:24 AM IST

Women CRPF Bikers to Make Republic-day Parade Debut with Daredevil Stunts

An all-woman bikers contingent of the CRPF will make its debut and showcase daredevil stunts at the January 26 Republic Day parade at Rajpath

Jan 26, 2020, 09:18 AM IST

India Celebrates 71st R-Day, Brazilian Prez Jair Bolsonaro To Be Chief Guest

Republic Day is celebrated to honour the historic date when the country completed its transition towards becoming an independent republic after its constitution came into effect.

Jan 26, 2020, 08:28 AM IST

Brazilian President Will Be Chief Guest At Republic Day

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to be the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations next year.

Nov 14, 2019, 09:36 AM IST

Ecological disaster: Amazon is on fire, Brazil President blames NGOs

The raging fire in Amazon is believed to be the worst ever and could cause a massive dent in the fight against climate change.

Aug 22, 2019, 08:56 AM IST

G20 Summit: Terrorism biggest threat to humanity, says PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi on Friday said that terrorism is the biggest threat to humanity which not only kills innocents but also severely affects the social stability.#G20Summit

Jun 29, 2019, 08:08 AM IST

Breaking News: PM Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in Osaka

PM Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro held wide-ranging discussions on the bilateral relationship, especially cooperation in trade and investment.#G20Summit

Jun 29, 2019, 08:04 AM IST

Brazil's Bolsonaro averts crisis as Senate backs his move to cut ministries

Failure to obtain congressional approval would have risked throwing Bolsonaro`s young government into a crisis

May 29, 2019, 11:51 AM IST