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Merkel on three-day India visit from Oct 4

Merkel on three-day India visit from Oct 4

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be arriving in New Delhi on October 4 on a three-day visit during which she will hold comprehensive talks with PM Narendra Modi.

Germany's Bundesliga can restart in second half of May: Merkel

Germany's Bundesliga can restart in second half of May: Merkel

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Germany's Bundesliga can restart games from the second half of May following the coronavirus stoppage, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday. Merkel's announcement had been widely expected as part of measures to begin easing the country's lockdown aimed at halting the spread of the virus.

Merkel to convene German security council after Munich shootings

Merkel to convene German security council after Munich shootings

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

The cabinet ministers concerned are on their way to Berlin.

PM poses with Merkel at Brandenburg Gate before leaving Berlin

PM poses with Merkel at Brandenburg Gate before leaving Berlin

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The Gate has now come to represent German unity and freedom since the end of the Cold War and divided country.

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.

Obama not aware of Merkel spying: US

Obama not aware of Merkel spying: US

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

The United States has dismissed reports that President Barack Obama was informed about the tapping of Angela Merkel's mobile phone, even as an American daily on Monday said that spying of as many as 35 world leaders, including the German chancellor, ended when it was brought to his notice.

A day after biz meet in Delhi, Modi, Merkel visit Bosch facility

A day after biz meet in Delhi, Modi, Merkel visit Bosch facility

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday visited the facilities of German automotive major Bosch.

Modi-Merkel meet depends on Germany's WC fate?

Modi-Merkel meet depends on Germany's WC fate?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel en route to Brazil contingent on the outcome of the FIFA world cup semi-final match between Germany and Brazil on July 9?

Recipe: Kunal Kapoor's Sabudana Vada

Recipe: Kunal Kapoor's Sabudana Vada

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

It's a staple during the fasting season.

Obama knew about NSA's spying on Merkel: Report

Obama knew about NSA's spying on Merkel: Report

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

United States President Barack Obama knew that German Chancellor Angela Merkel's mobile phone was being tapped and personally approved the spying, which may have begun as early as 2002, a damning media report said on Sunday.

NOT monitoring your mobile phone: Obama tells Merkel

NOT monitoring your mobile phone: Obama tells Merkel

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

President Barack Obama on Thursday called German Chancellor Angela Merkel and told her that the United States has not monitored her cellphone communication, a presidential spokesman said.

Europe's rising star

Europe's rising star

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

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.

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.

Respect Ukraine's territorial integrity: Merkel tells Putin

Respect Ukraine's territorial integrity: Merkel tells Putin

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

As the threat of a showdown between Russia and the West over Ukraine loomed large, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has deplored Moscow's military build up on the Crimean peninsula and called on President Vladimir Putin to respect the country's territorial integrity.

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

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.

Merkel sworn in as German chancellor for rare third term

Merkel sworn in as German chancellor for rare third term

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Angela Merkel was today sworn in as German Chancellor for a rare third term to govern Europe's biggest economy after she painstakingly forged a deal with her centre-left rivals to end three months of post-election limbo.

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.

'Good interaction': PM Modi after meeting with Germany's Merkel

'Good interaction': PM Modi after meeting with Germany's Merkel

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The two leaders enjoyed the sunshine with a walk in the grounds of Schloss Meseberg, an 18th century Baroque castle in the Brandenburg district of Germany.

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.

German Chancellor Merkel to visit India in October

German Chancellor Merkel to visit India in October

Rediff.com5 May 2015

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will visit India in October for an inter-governmental consultation

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.

India agrees to fast-track German business deals

India agrees to fast-track German business deals

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

India and Germany signed a deal on Monday to fast-track business approvals.

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?

'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.

PM, Sharma Germany-bound to boost ties

PM, Sharma Germany-bound to boost ties

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Eurofighter Typhoon, India-EU trade pact on agenda for April 11.

TRIPLE RIPPLE: Leaders who have rocked and ruled

TRIPLE RIPPLE: Leaders who have rocked and ruled

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Rediff.com brings you a list of leaders who have won three consecutive times or more.

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.

'Debt reduction must to tackle euro zone crisis'

'Debt reduction must to tackle euro zone crisis'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Deutsche Bank's new co-CEO Anshu Jain has voiced his support for German Chancellor Angela Merkel's austerity drive to tackle the euro zone debt crisis.

German parliament to vote on Greece bailout

German parliament to vote on Greece bailout

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Interior Minister Hans Peter Friedrich caused a stir ahead of the vote by openly calling for a 'voluntary exit' of Greece from the Euro zone.

Parcel bomb seized at German chancellor's office

Parcel bomb seized at German chancellor's office

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

A parcel containing an explosive device was on Tuesday intercepted at German Chancellor Angela Merkel's offices, hours after parcel bombs exploded at the Russian and Swiss embassies in Athens.

Markel, Sarkozy ask EU to ban bonds' short-selling

Markel, Sarkozy ask EU to ban bonds' short-selling

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

In a letter to the European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, Merkel and Sarkozy urged the commission to come up with its proposals to introduce tougher regulations on short selling of sovereign bonds and shares of the euro zone nations and credit insurances known as Credit Default Swaps on those bonds and shares before next month's meeting of the EU economic and finance ministers.

Japan impact: Doomsday for Germany's ruling party!

Japan impact: Doomsday for Germany's ruling party!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of anti-nuclear Green Party in a state it has ruled for half a century, dramatically changing the country's political landscape.

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.

Germany to reform banking sector

Germany to reform banking sector

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

German chancellor Angela Merkel's centre-right coalition has agreed on a plan to reform the nation's banking system and to impose a levy on the financial institutions to make them accountable for future financial crisis.

Sonia Gandhi 9th most POWERFUL woman in the world: Forbes

Sonia Gandhi 9th most POWERFUL woman in the world: Forbes

Rediff.com23 May 2013

United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi and India-origin PepsiCo chief Indra Nooyi figure among the top 10 in the global list of most powerful women, in the league of leaders like Angela Merkel, Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton.

Germany gets first woman chancellor

Germany gets first woman chancellor

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

Conservative leader Angela Merkel would become Germany's first female chancellor under a power-sharing agreement that would end Social Democrat Gerhard Schroeder's seven years in office.

India, Germany kickstart inter-governmental talks

India, Germany kickstart inter-governmental talks

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

India and Germany on Thursday began their 2nd round of Inter-Governmental Consultations during which crucial bilateral, international and regional issues like the long pending India-EU Free Trade Agreement and the situation in Afghanistan would be discussed.

Former Germany international Hitzlsperger admits he is gay

Former Germany international Hitzlsperger admits he is gay

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Former Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger has become one of the few high profile sportsmen, and the first well-known footballer from his country, to publicly reveal that he is gay.