BRAZIL INDIGENOUS MINISTER
'Winners and losers': The world of coffee is being reordered by EU laws to stop cutting of forests
Vietnam can't afford to lose — Europe is the largest market for its coffee, comprising 40% of its coffee exports. Six weeks after the EUDR was approved, Vietnam's agriculture ministry started working to prepare coffee growing provinces for the shift. It has since rolled out a national plan that includes a database of where crops are grown and mechanisms to make this information traceable.
Safety first: How well can Kavach protect you during your train travel?
Kavach—which has been deployed in 1,465 route km on South Central Railway (Telangana: 684 km, Andhra Pradesh: 66 km , Karnataka: 117 km, Maharashtra: 598 km)—is a combination of devices that prevents the loco pilot or train driver from jumping signals and overspeeding. It can also guide a train during inclement weather like dense fog. If a loco pilot fails to apply the brakes, Kavach can do it. There is also a provision for auto whistling at level crossing. Most importantly, it prevents collision of trains, thanks to direct loco-to-loco communication.
IAF inducts first C-295 transport aircraft
The Indian Air Force inducted its first C-295 medium tactical transport aircraft, enhancing its logistics capabilities. The aircraft has the ability to perform various missions, including special operations, disaster response, and maritime patrol duties. India will join a group of countries capable of producing the C-295 once it begins manufacturing the planes.
Brazilian army commander's visit strengthens India-Brazil defence ties
General Tomas Miguel Mine Ribeiro Paiva, Commander of the Brazilian Army, is visiting India to witness military maneuvers and weapon platform firing. The visit aims to showcase the Indian Army's weapon system capabilities and strengthen defense cooperation between the two nations. General Paiva engaged in discussions with top Indian military officials and emphasized the commitment to mutual growth and shared excellence. This visit highlights the deep-rooted bond between the armies of India and Brazil and reinforces their commitment to collaborative security efforts. Both countries have been exploring areas of cooperation in the defense sector through joint ventures and technological partnerships.
Nitin Gadkari unveils world's first 100% ethanol powered car developed by Toyota
Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has launched a 100% ethanol-fueled variant of Toyota's Innova car. This car is the world's first BS-VI (Stage-II), electrified flex-fuel vehicle. Gadkari expressed his desire to have vehicles running on ethanol, stating it would save money spent on petroleum imports.
"BRICS countries should practise true multilateralism, oppose division:" Xi Jinping in S Africa
On one hand, China's Xi talks about the increasing need for solidarity and opposing division in the bloc, China consistently engages in doublespeak as the country's coercive and aggressive actions against Taiwan are on the rise. Taiwan has been claimed by the People's Republic of China as its territory since the defeated Republic of China government fled to the island in 1949 after losing a civil war to Mao Zedong's Communist forces.
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BRICS countries deeply connected through values, culture: Meenakshi Lekhi
Lekhi said that as BRICS discussions progressed, it became very clear that the people of BRICS countries wanted to communicate culturally through filmmaking, dialogues, music, dance and language.
As interest grows in BrahMos missile systems, here's why it is the future of defence capabilities
Argentina's interest in acquiring cruise missiles, specifically the BrahMos system, reflects its commitment to modernizing its defense infrastructure. As Argentina engages in talks with Indian officials, the potential for collaboration in this domain is promising.
Why GE's plan to make fighter jet engines in India is a big deal
General Electric's aerospace unit has signed an agreement with India's Hindustan Aeronautics to jointly produce engines in India to power fighter jets for the IAF. The GE engine in question is called the F414 and will power Tejas Mark 2 and India's next-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. The deal is a milestone in the increasing ties between the US and India, two countries that were once on opposite sides of the Cold War.
Brazil's Amazon megaprojects threaten Lula's green ambitions
The BR-319 highway connects Porto Velho to Manaus. It was abandoned in the 1980s after falling into disuse, but the government has shown signs of wanting to repave it to facilitate the export of commodities. Environmentalists and scientists warn that could lead to uncontrolled deforestation in the region by increasing land speculation and giving easy access to land grabbers. After Bolsonaro announced that a section of the road would be repaved, deforestation in nearby areas quickly surged, according to Brazil’s national space agency.
Santiago Pena wins Paraguay vote, keeps rightwing party in power
Economist and former finance minister Santiago Pena, 44, took the election with more than 42 percent of the vote to continue the hegemony of the conservative Colorado Party, results showed.
Haryana: India's first cloned desi Gir female calf, Ganga produced at NDRI
"Under a project by National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal to work on cloning of indigenous cow breeds such as Gir and Sahiwal, India's first cloned Gir female calf named 'Ganga' weighing 32 kg was born and is growing well," the NDRI said in a release.
Union Budget 2023's pecan push makes American farmers rejoice
FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s decision to cut import duties on the American nuts by 70%.
India's record high prices spur wheat sowing, area up nearly 11% y/y
Farmers have also increased acreage under rapeseed, the key winter-sown oilseed, to 7.1 million hectares as of Nov. 25, up from last year's 6.2 million hectares, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare said in its weekly update of sowing data. An intense spell of post-monsoon rains in October and November raised soil moisture levels and helped farmers bring in more area under wheat, the main winter crop, farm experts and growers say.
Indian medical devices more cost-effective: Union Minister
The Minister of State (independent charge) for Science and Technology was addressing the faculty and students after inaugurating the combined devices block at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) here. Technologies like the artificial heart valve, hydrocephalus shunt, oxygenator and drug-eluting intra-uterine device developed by the SCTIMST are being manufactured in countries like the USA, Japan, Brazil, and China, he said.
India's wheat planting gathers momentum, acreage up nearly 10%
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare will keep updating the provisional crop sowing figures as it gathers more information from state governments.
Tata-Airbus' C295 aircraft manufacturing facility to be 'big boost' for development of defence industrial complex
As the government eyes the transformation of the defence sector through its ambitious indigenous programmes, several projects for domestic manufacturing of defence platforms and equipment such as missiles, field guns, tanks, aircraft carriers, drones, fighter planes, and helicopters are underway, fulfilling the modernisation needs of the armed forces, they noted.
View: A pandemic like Covid-19 does not stay in abeyance of politics
The battle against Covid-19 has not been an easy task for India. The challenge before GoI was more than most people could imagine. While India had only two Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) labs for testing those found Covid positive, it had an annual production capacity of less than 4,000 for ventilators, and a dearth of personal protection equipment (PPE).
Brazil's pandemic deaths top 200,000 amid a return to fun
The explosion of celebrations came just ahead of a pandemic milestone: Brazil passed 200,000 deaths on Thursday, rising 1,524 in the previous 24 hours to a total of 200,498 for the pandemic, according to data released by Brazil's health ministry.
'Excellent safety' of 2 indigenous COVID candidate vaccines revealed during Phase-I trials: Minister
Serum Institute of India (SII) and ICMR have partnered for clinical development of two global vaccine candidates.
To promote desi cows, govt orders semen from Brazil
In 2017, the government tried to import the frozen semen from Brazil, but postponed the decision due to objection from cattle breeders.
IFR 2016: Made in India ships dominate review fleet; farthest representation from Brazil
Naval vessels sailed from as far away as Brazil and Australia to participate in the IFR, being conducted for only the second time by India with the first one in 2001.
How Sam Pitroda aligned himself with the Gandhis
I contacted this person close to Mrs Gandhi’s son and was asked to come to his residence. But when I did, Rajiv wasn’t available, said Sam Pitroda.
How & why the NDA government is gearing up for mission to protect and promote the cow
Fast-tracking a disbursal of Rs 105 crore since September 2014, the ruling BJP-led government has demonstrated its seriousness in conserving the cow.
Cultural heritage, military might on display on Republic Day
Dressed in a dark suit, Obama was seated next to Modi, donning a multicoloured 'bandhej safa'(Rajasthani turban), as the two leaders chatted.
Climate change spurs positive for India: Overseas demand for indigenous cattle rises
India’s cattle population declined 4% to 190.9 million, according to the 19th livestock census in 2012, the most recent.
To help sugar sector, talk of mixing ethanol with petrol
Pushing for more ethanol blending is being seen as a move to keep the BJP's poll promise to avoid over-dependence on any fuel.
'Gandhi's campaign mantra keeps us resolute'
We have much to celebrate on the occasion of World Environment Day.
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