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Angela Merkel arrives in Delhi; to hold talks with PM

Angela Merkel arrives in Delhi; to hold talks with PM

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Merkel will co-chair the 5th IGC with Prime Minister Modi following which the two leaders will make press statements and a raft of agreements will be signed between the two sides.

Angela Merkel elected as Germany's chancellor

Angela Merkel elected as Germany's chancellor

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

Angela Merkel elected as Germany's first female chancellor

What Angela Merkel's India trip is all about

What Angela Merkel's India trip is all about

Rediff.com30 May 2011

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will have a packed programme when she arrives in New Delhi on a one-day visit on May 31 accompanied by a high-powered delegation.

Angela Merkel in quarantine after meeting COVID-19 positive doc

Angela Merkel in quarantine after meeting COVID-19 positive doc

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The German government had announced tight measures regarding freedom of movement of citizens in the country due to the epidemiological (control of disease) situation.

PIX: Angela Merkel scores historic victory, wins third term

PIX: Angela Merkel scores historic victory, wins third term

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Riding a wave of public support, German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday made a hat trick as she led her Christian Democratic Union to a "super victory" in parliamentary elections, but fell short of absolute majority.

Brexit fallout looms over historic Theresa May-Angela Merkel meeting

Brexit fallout looms over historic Theresa May-Angela Merkel meeting

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

On her first foreign trip since taking office, May told Merkel that her government would not ask to leave the EU before the end of 2016.

Is Trump Winning Immigration Battle?

Is Trump Winning Immigration Battle?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Mr Trump's actions, because of their extreme nature and the dangerous rhetoric that accompanies them, receive the most attention, points out Mihir S Sharma.

Angela Merkel named Time 'Person of the Year 2015'

Angela Merkel named Time 'Person of the Year 2015'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Time said Merkel was chosen as the 'Person of the Year' because she is the 'de facto leader' of a continent, 'steward' of the world's fourth biggest economy, a 'principled manager and a resolute diplomat'.

Recipe: Kunal Kapoor's Sabudana Vada

Recipe: Kunal Kapoor's Sabudana Vada

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

It's a staple during the fasting season.

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Ms Swaraj was a conscientious woman who understood suffering and pathos and attempted in her inimitable way to mitigate them, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

Auf Wiedersehen, Angela

Auf Wiedersehen, Angela

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

On Thursday, December 2, Germany bid an official farewell to its first lady chancellor who has led the country with intelligence and grace through turbulent times.

Why Merkel was seated during national anthem

Why Merkel was seated during national anthem

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

India has accepted a request by the German government to allow Chancellor Angela Merkel to remain seated while the national anthems of both countries she is suffering from a medical condition.

Modi had a 'wonderful' meeting with German Chancellor Merkel

Modi had a 'wonderful' meeting with German Chancellor Merkel

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

It was the third and last leg of Modi's three-nation tour to the UK, Sweden and Germany.

Current situation in Kashmir 'not sustainable': Merkel

Current situation in Kashmir 'not sustainable': Merkel

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Merkel expected to hear from Prime Minister Modi plans for Jammu and Kashmir during their 'restricted meeting'

Macron, Merkel switch to Namaste in times of Covid

Macron, Merkel switch to Namaste in times of Covid

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The two leaders are meeting at the French president's summer residence to discuss a long list of burning issues including the coronavirus pandemic, post-election unrest in Belarus and growing tensions with Turkey.

Ever Seen Modi In A Kilt?

Ever Seen Modi In A Kilt?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

We know the Pradhan Mantri is the nation's premier fashionista, so when he visited the land of Rob Roy, Mary Queen of Scots and J K Rowling, would he try out a kilt?

UK's Queen to meet US President Biden on June 13

UK's Queen to meet US President Biden on June 13

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

US President Biden will visit UK later this month for the G7 Summit. The summit will be held at Carbis Bay in Cornwall, on June 11-13.

Modi takes chai pe charcha to Germany

Modi takes chai pe charcha to Germany

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Best moments from PM Narendra Modi's trip to Germany.

Modi among top 3 world leaders; ahead of Trump and Jinping

Modi among top 3 world leaders; ahead of Trump and Jinping

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

An annual survey by Gallup International rated PM Modi behind German Chancellor Angela Merkel, followed by French president Emmanuel Macron.

Merkel's party misses majority in Germany, uncertainty over next leader

Merkel's party misses majority in Germany, uncertainty over next leader

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Germany's left-leaning, Social Democrats Party (SPD) won in the German federal election with over 25 per cent votes, but uncertainty remains over the next leader as results showed that the party won narrowly.

Republic Day: Meet Egyptian Chief Guest

Republic Day: Meet Egyptian Chief Guest

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will be the chief guest at this year's Republic Day celebrations.

Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour given by France is another in a series of top international awards and honours bestowed by various countries on Prime Minister Modi.

From Merkel to Macron, Modi meets them all

From Merkel to Macron, Modi meets them all

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Hamburg, Germany for the G20 summit and it seems that NaMo is on a spree -- of handshakes that is. From China's Xi Jinping to Canada's Justin Trudeau, the PM has met them all and it appears he's having a really good time.

PHOTOS: Women who dared to go without a headscarf in Saudi

PHOTOS: Women who dared to go without a headscarf in Saudi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

These women, like Michelle Obama, did not wear a headscarf in Saudi Arabia

PM Modi tweets 'namaste Chancellor' to welcome Merkel

PM Modi tweets 'namaste Chancellor' to welcome Merkel

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she arrived here on a three-day visit, saying he looked forward to strengthening the bilateral ties.

SEVEN-UP: Even the world's most powerful know how to chill out

SEVEN-UP: Even the world's most powerful know how to chill out

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Here's a look at some of the more interesting sights at the G7 2015 summit.

Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The former United States first lady ended Hillary Clinton's 17-year run as America's most admired woman.

Assassination attempt on German chancellor foiled

Assassination attempt on German chancellor foiled

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Czech police arrested a man after he attempted to drive his black Mercedes into the motorcade of visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Prague.

Caption this: All eyes on...

Caption this: All eyes on...

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a light moment with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Europe's rising star

Europe's rising star

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

Merkel era ends: Olaf Scholz is Germany's new chancellor

Merkel era ends: Olaf Scholz is Germany's new chancellor

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Olaf Scholz has been appointed as Germany's new Chancellor on Wednesday, bringing an end to Angela Merkel's 16 years of leadership.

Merkel wins 4th term; anti-immigration AfD finishes 3rd

Merkel wins 4th term; anti-immigration AfD finishes 3rd

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Merkel has pledged to reduce Germany's already low unemployment, and is offering modest tax cuts.

UK PM Boris Johnson takes first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

UK PM Boris Johnson takes first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

"I've just received my first Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine dose. Thank you to all of the incredible scientists, NHS staff and volunteers who helped make this happen," he tweeted. "Getting the jab is the best thing we can do to get back to the lives we miss so much. Let's get the jab done," he added in his tweet.

PHOTOS: At historic Paris march, world leaders show the way

PHOTOS: At historic Paris march, world leaders show the way

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Leaders from across the world joined Paris as it mourned the victims of last week's terror attacks -- at the offices of Charlie Hebdo and a Jewish Kosher market.

'In 1555, French seer Nostradamus predicted Modi's rule'

'In 1555, French seer Nostradamus predicted Modi's rule'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

In a Facebook post, Minister of State Kiren Rijiju has said that the Narendra Modi's rule was predicted by French seer Nostradamus in 1555.

PHOTOS: At UNGA, PM Modi meets Merkel, Conte

PHOTOS: At UNGA, PM Modi meets Merkel, Conte

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) session on Monday, including with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Italian President Giuseppe Conte and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad.

Official website of BJP hacked, taken offline

Official website of BJP hacked, taken offline

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Screenshots of the site's home page, which went viral on social media, show expletive filled messages and even a meme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Modi speaks to Putin over Afghanistan situation

Modi speaks to Putin over Afghanistan situation

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, and the two leaders had a detailed discussion on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.

India, Germany to intensify cooperation in combating terror: PM

India, Germany to intensify cooperation in combating terror: PM

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The prime minister said that India has invited Germany to take advantage of opportunities in defence production in the defence corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

This image from Merkel at the G7 summit made thousands go LOL

This image from Merkel at the G7 summit made thousands go LOL

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

A photograph of United States President Donald Trump and Germany's chancellor Angela Merkel displaying less-than-friendly body language has become the defining image of the G7 summit. The photo shows Merkel standing with her hands firmly planted on a table staring down at the US President. Trump looks back defiant, arms folded and with eyes glaring. The photo was tweeted by Merkel spokesman Steffen Seibert, sparking frenzy on social media.