Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Brazilian President Lula Could Visit India Next Month, Sources Say

Brazil President Lula may visit India in early 2026 to boost India-Brazil strategic ties, with focus on trade, defence, energy, technology, agriculture, and cooperation on global platforms like BRICS and G20.

Dec 23, 2025, 21:32 PM IST

UNGA Erupts Over Gaza: World Leaders Blast Israel, US And Italy Back It – Who Said What

The UN General Debate showcased unprecedented global solidarity for Palestine. Leaders from across the world demanded an immediate end to the violence, unrestricted humanitarian access, accountability for “war crimes” and full recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Sep 24, 2025, 01:14 AM IST

PM Modi To Visit US For High-Level UNGA Session In September

This will be a milestone meeting for the UN, which turns 80 this year and the General Assembly's theme is "Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights".

Aug 14, 2025, 06:57 AM IST

'Won't Call Trump To negotiate,' Brazil President Lula Da Silva

Brazil’s President Lula refuses to negotiate with Trump despite US imposing 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods, citing political motives linked to Bolsonaro’s trial and urging climate dialogue instead.

Aug 06, 2025, 14:56 PM IST

Narendra Modi Becomes First Indian PM In 57 Years To Make State Visit To Brazil; Receives Country's Highest Civilian Honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm ceremonial welcome in Brasilia on Tuesday, becoming the first Indian PM in 57 years to undertake a State Visit to Brazil, strengthening the ties between the two nations. 

Jul 08, 2025, 23:57 PM IST

Brazil is burning: 5 things to know about Brazil riots, know what PM Modi said

In order to oppose the country's newly elected President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Bolsonaro's supporters have also vandalized buildings in the country's capital Brasilia.

Jan 09, 2023, 18:55 PM IST

Brazil riots: Hundreds of pro-Bolsonaro supporters arrested after raids at govt buildings; US President Biden, UN chief Guterres condemn 'assault on democracy'

Brazil riots: On Sunday, hundreds of supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro breached security barriers on Sunday and entered Brazil`s Congress, Supreme Court and the Planalto Presidential Palace, CNN reported citing images shown in Brazilian media.

Jan 09, 2023, 07:58 AM IST

'Fanatical fascists': Brazil President Lula slams Bolsonaro supporters after they raid presidential palace, Congress, Supreme Court

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro's supporters threw furniture through the smashed windows of the presidential palace, flooded parts of Congress with a sprinkler system and ransacked ceremonial rooms in the Supreme Court.

Jan 09, 2023, 07:19 AM IST

Ex-Brazil President Bolsonaro's supporters invade presidential palace, Congress, Supreme Court

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who defeated Jair Bolsonaro in the most fraught election in a generation last year, announced a federal security intervention in Brasilia lasting until January 31.

Jan 09, 2023, 06:30 AM IST

Bolsonaro makes first public remarks since losing Brazilian Presidential elections, does not concede to Lula

It took Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing nationalist, more than 44 hours to comment after the election was decided by electoral authorities.

Nov 02, 2022, 08:10 AM IST

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wins Brazil presidency, narrowly defeats Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil's Supreme Electoral Court declared Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva the next president, with 50.9% of votes versus 49.1% for Jair Bolsonaro.

Oct 31, 2022, 08:54 AM IST

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to offer FIFA World Cup 2018 observations to Brazil media outlets

The 72-year-old Lula will make his debut as a soccer commentator on Monday, a day after Brazil's first group-stage match against Switzerland.

Jun 16, 2018, 12:53 PM IST

Blow for Brazil`s ex-president Lula as first judge upholds conviction

The first of three Brazilian judges considering the appeal of ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva voted Wednesday to uphold his corruption conviction.

Jan 25, 2018, 00:28 AM IST

Former Brazil President Lula faces sixth trial for corruption

Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, already found guilty of corruption in one graft trial, will now face a sixth trial on charges related to a sweeping political kickback scheme that sent Latin America`s biggest economy into political chaos, a judge ordered on Tuesday.

Aug 02, 2017, 06:35 AM IST

Ex-Brazilian president Lula da Silva questioned over graft charges

Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva appeared in court where he was questioned by the country`s top anti-corruption judge over graft charges, the media reported.

May 11, 2017, 11:01 AM IST

Brazil to press more graft charges against ex-President Lula Inacio

In more trouble for former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the country's federal authorities have now decided to file new charges against him.

Dec 13, 2016, 12:46 PM IST

Brazil's Lula leads polls for 2018 presidential race

Brazil`s former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads the list of potential candidates to run in the 2018 presidential race, despite his recent legal troubles, according to a poll .

Oct 20, 2016, 10:26 AM IST

Brazil`s Lula faces new corruption charges

Brazil`s ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faced new corruption charges Wednesday connected to a construction project involving his nephew in Angola, in the latest threat to his comeback hopes.

Oct 06, 2016, 02:47 AM IST

Brazil's ex-president Lula to stand corruption trial

Brazil`s former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will stand trial on corruption and money laundering charges over an alleged scheme at the state oil company, Petrobras.

Sep 21, 2016, 15:13 PM IST

Brazil's Lula charged as 'top boss' of Petrobras graft scheme

Public Prosecutor Deltan Dallagnol told a news conference that Lula will be charged with corruption and money laundering for leading a kickback scheme. 

Sep 15, 2016, 13:06 PM IST