VICTORIS
Budget Express 2026

co-presented by

  • LIC
  • JIO BlackRock

ASSOCIATE SPONSORS

  • Sunteck
  • SBI
  • Emirates
  • Dezerv
HomeNewsSouth america

South America

Jump to
  • Solar Eclipse February 2026: Date, time and will the 'ring of fire' eclipse be visible in India?

    A rare ring of fire solar eclipse will appear in February 2026, but its path avoids India. Why this dramatic event matters, and who can witness it, may surprise you.

  • No room for another superpower: Trump opens new front against China with Maduro arrest

    The US military’s raid on Venezuela marked an audacious debut of what Trump has called the 'Donroe Doctrine'

  • Chevron, US oil stocks rally as Trump vows Venezuela revival

    Trump said US oil companies will spend billions of dollars to rebuild Venezuela’s crumbling energy infrastructure and restore the nation’s oil sector to its former glory.

  • Chevron, US oil stocks rally as Trump vows Venezuela revival

    Trump said US oil companies will spend billions of dollars to rebuild Venezuela’s crumbling energy infrastructure and restore the nation’s oil sector to its former glory.

  • Anaconda vs Crocodile: Power, bite force and who will win the battle in a deadly river clash

    Anacondas and crocodiles share dangerous waters, but size, speed, and bite force change everything. When these river giants clash, science reveals which predator likely walks away alive.

  • How dangerous is a Piranha? Meet the fish with a bite that cuts flesh and bone

    A lethal hunter lurks in the shadows of the river, quiet and unseen. While its name is a staple of terrifying folklore, the true extent of its destructive force is rarely seen by human eyes.

  • Leopard vs Jaguar: Similar spots, power and what really separates these big cats

    Leopards and jaguars may share striking spots, but their strength, hunting style, and habitats differ sharply, revealing how two similar-looking big cats evolved to dominate very different worlds.

  • Anacondas became massive 12 million years ago and their size never changed

    Scientists from Cambridge led the detailed fossil work. They measured 183 fossil vertebrae from old anacondas in Venezuela. These bones came from at least 32 different anaconda individuals.

  • 112-million-year-old insect found trapped in Ecuadorian amber reveals Gondwana’s past

    Amber, a fossilised form of tree resin, can date back as far as 320 million years. Scientists have observed a sharp increase in amber presence between 120 million and 70 million years ago.

  • Meet Piranha: The fish with a bite that can shred flesh and bone

    Silent beneath the water’s surface, a small but deadly predator waits. Its reputation sends shivers through rivers and legends alike, yet few have truly witnessed its fearsome power up close.

  • Annular Solar Eclipse 2026: Don’t miss elusive ‘ring of fire’ visible from the edge of the World

    Only a handful of people on Earth will see the ‘ring of fire’ eclipse, as the Moon aligns with the Sun above one of the planet’s most isolated regions.

  • World’s 9 most beautiful butterflies with unique colours and where they live

    Explore the planet’s most colourful and unique butterflies. From the shimmering blue morpho to the camouflaged owl butterfly, each species showcases nature’s art and the importance of protecting their habitats.

  • Massive earthquake of magnitude 7.5 strikes Drake Passage between South America, Antarctica

    The earthquake was earlier reported as of magnitude 8.0 but was later downgraded to 7.5 by the USGS.

  • Explained: How PM Modi’s South America visit deepens India’s strategic ties amid global trade shifts

    India is seeking to expand market access and secure critical supplies through deeper trade and investment ties with Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru.

  • Meet Titanoboa: The 50-Foot Monster Snake From 60 Million Years Ago

    Meet Titanoboa, the world’s largest snake that once slithered through ancient rainforests, over 50 feet long and incredibly powerful.

  • India-Chile conclude first round of trade talks in New Delhi

    The next round of negotiations is expected in July-August, 2025. India and Chile aim to conclude their trade negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by 2026.

  • Capuchin monkeys caught on camera kidnapping howler monkey babies

    Capuchin monkeys in Panama were filmed carrying howler monkey babies, sparking confusion among scientists. The unusual behaviour has left researchers puzzled and searching for answers.

  • FIFA world cup: Europe, Africa and South America all to host games in centenary edition in 2030

    FIFA said in a statement that the matches in South America -- one each in Montevideo, Buenos Aires and Asuncion -- were part of the celebration to mark 100 years since the first World Cup in Uruguay.

  • US should look south, not far east, on trade pacts

    Many economies in the Americas already have bilateral free trade agreements with Washington, offering a stronger base for nearshoring, deeper integration and higher standards

  • WTO needs to look at farm subsidy issue with open mind: FM Sitharaman

    Speaking at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Governor’s seminar on ’Policies to support Asia’s rebound’, Sitharaman said sooner a solution is found out by the WTO, the better it would be for the world.

  • EAM Jaishankar to undertake North and South America tour to boost bilateral ties

    The External Affairs minister will begin his official visit on April 21 to Guyana, Panama, Colombia and the Dominican Republic.

  • December 2022: In South America, it was the best of times, it was the worst of times

    Brazil and Argentina, archrivals on the football pitch, experienced two different sets of overwhelming emotions in December

  • Viral video: Wardrobe malfunction makes athlete lose race. Here's what happened

    The 18-year-old took to Instagram after the match to open up about the incident. Calling it an "accident", he requested internet users not to send him links to stories and posts related to it.

  • Mexico’s cruel drought: ‘Here you have to chase the water’

    The lack of water has grown so extreme that irate residents block highways and kidnap municipal workers to demand more supply.

  • India makes record US soyoil purchases as drought parches South America

    The higher purchases from the United States are expected to support U.S. soy oil prices, which have climbed nearly 20% this year to close to their highest in a decade, fuelling worries about food inflation.

Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347