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Germany preparing ‘mission of support’ for India: German Chancellor Angela Merkel
In a message, Angela Merkel said Germany stands in solidarity with India in the "common fight" against the pandemic.
Angela Merkel meets with Chinese premier amid trade concerns
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met China's Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing on Monday amid concerns over trade and the ability of German firms and foreign non-governmental organizations to operate in China.
Angela Merkel says Britain will be stronger within EU
German Chancellor Angela Merkel today urged Britain to stay in the EU, warning three weeks ahead of its referendum that a 'Brexit' vote would leave the United Kingdom with less clout.
Germany braces for Turkish backlash to Armenian genocide vote
More than 20 other countries, including France, have passed similar resolutions in past years, infuriating Turkey, which accepts that many Armenians were massacred...
The world’s longest tunnel opens in Switzerland
The world's longest tunnel officially opened today, with the trailblazing rail passage under the Swiss Alps aiming to ease transit through the heart of Europe.
Turkey to use US rocket system in fight against IS
Turkey has struck a deal with the US to deploy American light multiple rocket launchers on its border with Syria to combat the Islamic State (IS) group,according to the foreign ministry.
Trans-Atlantic trade deal in focus as Barack Obama visits Germany
When President Barack Obama opens the world's largest industrial fair in the northern German city of Hannover on Sunday, he'll be leading a delegation of American companies hoping to conquer new markets abroad. He'll also be
Germany’s Angela Merkel says EU to take stock of refugee crisis mid-Feb
German Chancellor Angela Merkel reiterated her call on Wednesday for a Europe-wide response to the influx of refugees into the continent, adding that the EU would re-assess the situation at a summit in mid-February.
Angela Merkel ally threatens legal action over German refugee policy
A prominent ally of Germany's Angela Merkel has threatened to take her government to court over its open door refugee policy as political pressure grows for the chancellor to reduce number of new arrivals.
Snubbed by Angela Merkel, German politician sends refugee bus home
A bus that carried 31 Syrian refugees to German Chancellor Angela Merkel's office in protest returned today to the small town that organised the road trip widely condemned as a political stunt.
Germany’s Angela Merkel under pressure as Cologne police detail assaults
German Chancellor Angela Merkel faced growing pressure to harden her line on refugees on Monday as the first extensive police report on New Year's Eve violence in Cologne documented rampant sexual assaults on women by gangs o
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is Time magazine’s Person of the Year 2015
Time magazine today named German Chancellor Angela Merkel its "Person of the Year 2015", saying her deft leadership has helped preserve and promote an open, borderless Europe in the face of economic turmoil, ongoing refugee a
Merkel to attend as shaken Germany play Netherlands
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will attend their friendly against the Netherlands on Tuesday, which will go ahead as planned, despite the team still being shaken by the deadly attacks in Paris.
Angela Merkel in India: Top 10 things she said
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday said India is not only Germany's trading partner but is also a partner in investment. Addressing the business forum organized by NASSCOM and Frauenhofer Institute here, Merkel said G
PM Narendra Modi woos investors at Indo-German Summit, hopes for GST roll out in 2016
Government hopes to roll out a new goods and services tax (GST) in 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday in a speech to Indian and German businesses at the Indo-German Summit in Bangalore.
Narendra Modi, Angela Merkel get a taste of Skill India at Bosch facility in Bengaluru
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chancellor of Federal Republic of Germany Angela Merkel on Tuesday visited vocational training centre at Bosch in Bengaluru.
India-EU FTA: PM Narendra Modi conveys concerns to Angela Merkel over ban of 700 drugs
The talks on FTA are stuck on sticky issues relating to intellectual property rights (IPR), data security for IT services and tariff in the automobile sector. The last round of talks on the FTA was held in May, 2013.
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Bengaluru to push ‘Digital India’ and talk technology
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Tuesday to visit the Bosch facility where he will discuss the role of technology and innovation in manufacturing for his 'Digital India' initiative, along with German Chancellor An
In meet with Narendra Modi, Angela Merkel pledges Rs 7,300 crore for solar energy
Germany on Monday pledged about one billion euros (Rs 7,300 crore) assistance for India's solar projects as the two countries decided to forge a renewable alliance to boost cooperation in the sector.
India, Germany ink 18 MoUs
According to Angela Merkel, the inking of so many agreements is a ‘testimony to the dynamic relations’
Narendra Modi-Angela Merkel meet: 18 MoUs inked, fast tracking of German investments
Germany announced to provide loan assistance of over one billion euros for India's solar projects in the next five years besides an existing assistance of over one billion Euros for India's Green Energy Corridor.
‘Digital savvy’ India to be of great help to Germany, says Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Digital India' initiative, saying that India's experience in digitisation will help Germany and that there is great room for further projects.
India agrees to fast-track German business deals
India and Germany signed a deal on Monday to fast-track business approvals, an arrangement to make it easier for German companies to operate in Asia's third largest economy that was announced as Chancellor Angela Merkel visit
PM Narendra Modi, German Chancellor Angela Merkel start meet: Top 6 things to know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have begun their discussions at the Hyderabad House here on Monday.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel extends full support to PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday extended full support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious program for development of India, saying that Germany intends to be a good partner and supporter on this endeavour.
Narendra Modi, Angela Merkel to jointly chair 3rd IGC today
PM Narendra Modi and visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel will take part in the third Inter-Governmental Consultations, IGC, between India and Germany here on Monday.
Angela Merkel arrives, to hold talks with PM Narendra Modi today
Both Narendra Modi and Angela Merkel will have one-on-one meetings before delegation-level talks. Merkel will also call on President Pranab Mukherjee.
