Germany

'Disastrous mistake': Germany’s President Steinmeier rebukes Trump, warns of rupture in transatlantic ties over Iran war

Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called the Iran war a “disastrous mistake” breaching international law, criticising Donald Trump and warning of lasting damage to US-Germany relations.

Why is Germany turning to India to tackle its growing skill shortage?

Germany is easing visa norms to attract Indian workers as its ageing population and labour shortages worsen, with both countries benefiting from migration through higher wages and critical skill gap fulfilment.

'Very big shock': Man claims spicy salsa caused PTSD, demands Rs 92 lakh

A German tourist visiting New York claimed a single bite of spicy salsa caused mouth sores, stomach issues, and emotional distress. He sought Rs 92 lakh in damages but lost his lawsuit.

'Not NATO’s war': Germany rejects Donald Trump’s call for alliance role in Iran conflict

Germany said the Iran war triggered by US-Israeli strikes is “not NATO’s war”, rejecting military involvement in reopening the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump pressures allies to secure the oil route.

Who built the 125,000-year-old ‘factory’? This German hill may hold clues to Neanderthal activity

Scientists discovered a 125,000-year-old Neanderthal site in Germany where thousands of animal bones were crushed to extract fat, revealing surprisingly advanced survival strategies.

Oldest form of Writing? 40,000-year-old engraved symbols found in Germany suggest writing began in the Ice Age

New analysis of 40,000-year-old carvings discovered in Germany show repeated patterns and structure, hinting that early humans may have developed symbolic recording way earlier.

EU scrambles to finalise Russia sanctions and Ukraine loan amid Hungarian veto threat

Germany, France and other European nations reaffirmed support for Ukraine while racing to finalise new sanctions and a major loan, as Hungary threatened to veto measures ahead of the war’s fourth anniversary.

Karnataka signs LoI with Germany’s Düsseldorf to boost startup, innovation collaboration

Partnership to enable market access, soft-landing support; focus on Industry 4.0, health tech and green technology

NASA captures mysterious "red and green" lights over Europe in a breathtaking night sky show

A stunning NASA photograph reveals rare red and green auroras over Europe, showing how solar storms quietly reshape Earth’s atmosphere, raising new questions about space weather and planetary safety.

Indian employee's German boss helps her US boyfriend find a job near her: 'Speechless'

The bioprocess engineer at a biotech firm contrasted the experience sharply with her former employer in the US, where she said she prioritised work over her physical and mental health for nearly two years and ended up being laid off without any support.

Andhra Pradesh to get world’s largest green ammonia project at Kakinada

AM Green’s $10-billion green ammonia project will be commissioned in phases through 2030

'High command pleasing': BJP slams Karnataka Congress for ‘prioritising’ Rahul Gandhi over German Chancellor's visit

Questioning Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for missing Merz's visit, the BJP leader alleged that they prioritised "high command pleasing" over the state's global standing.

Explained: How Germany’s new transit visa waiver will ease travel for Indians

Germany has waived the Schengen airport transit visa requirement for Indian citizens travelling via its airports to non-Schengen destinations, easing costs and delays following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Germany announces visa-free transit for Indian passport holders: All you need to know

Germany announces visa-free airport transit for Indian passport holders. Here’s what the new rule means, key conditions, and who benefits.

Germany's Friedrich Merz eyes India business, defence deals in first Asia trip

Merz met his counterpart, Narendra Modi, on Monday in Ahmedabad, located in prime minister’s home state of Gujarat

Merz says parts of German economy in ‘very critical’ state

Germany’s key car sector has struggled with slumping sales in China, and its troubles have spilled into the rest of the economy.

Citing Maduro capture, Medvedev suggests ‘kidnapping of neo-Nazi Merz could be an excellent twist'

Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev suggested German Chancellor Merz could face a hypothetical kidnapping, citing the US seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro, while criticising Trump’s actions as illegal but aligned with American interests.

Fire, panic and a fatal jump: How an Indian student lost his life in Germany's Brandenburg | Top updates

Following his death, Reddy’s family and friends in Telangana have approached the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Germany, seeking urgent help to repatriate his mortal remains.

India surpasses Japan to become world's fourth-largest economy: Govt

With continuing good growth numbers, India is also the world's fastest-growing major economy, the government said.

Hundreds of Indian students asked to leave Germany: What went wrong at Berlin’s IU University

German authorities have ruled that several of IU’s programmes do not meet the legal definition of on-campus study, leaving many students without valid residence permits.

Two ex-bankers convicted over €45 million in Fortis tax fraud deals

ABN Amro NV, which later took over the part of Fortis that carried out the trades, has returned the illicit proceeds to German tax authorities.

Ex-Infosys techie praises work culture in Germany, says India had no work-life balance

Applying for leave in India, Kaustav Bannerjee said, felt like 'the biggest challenge' in an employee’s life. 'Nobody is willing to approve it.' Life in Germany, however, is vastly different. 'I cannot even start to praise the numerous good things,' he added.