News for 'Chancellor Angela Merkel'

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

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.

US lied about monitoring Merkel's phone, slams Germany

US lied about monitoring Merkel's phone, slams Germany

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Germany has accused the United States of lying about its surveillance operations in the European country and claimed there are "new indications" that Chancellor Angela Merkel's mobile phone was monitored by the Americans.

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.

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.

Merkel gets fourth term with SDP support

Merkel gets fourth term with SDP support

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

This will be the third 'grand coalition' between the ruling CDU and the SPD since 2005.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

'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.

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.

India's German connection

India's German connection

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

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.

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.

India's German connection

India's German connection

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eurozone crisis: Germany, France call another EU summit

Eurozone crisis: Germany, France call another EU summit

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy could not resolve their differences over further boosting the European Financial Stability Facility, recapitalisation of European banks heavily exposed to sovereign debts and a partial write-down of Greek government's debts at a two-hour emergency meeting in Frankfurt on Wednesday night.

India, Germany to talk on Afghanistan, terror

India, Germany to talk on Afghanistan, terror

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will leave for Germany on Wednesday on a three-day visit during which he will hold comprehensive talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on key bilateral, international and regional issues including India-EU FTA, Afghanistan and counter-terrorism.

Will make corrections where required: Modi to investors

Will make corrections where required: Modi to investors

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Modi says he will make changes in the way India has been doing business with global companies.

Cameron basks in Chelsea's Champions League triumph

Cameron basks in Chelsea's Champions League triumph

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Prime Minister David Cameron savoured Chelsea's win over German club Bayern Munich in the Champions League final on Sunday after watching the deciding penalty shootout with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a summit in the United States.

Scandal-hit German president steps down over corruption

Scandal-hit German president steps down over corruption

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Hit by a series of corruption scandals, Germany's youngest president Christian Wulff resigned on Friday, dealing a major blow to Chancellor Angela Merkel in a crisis being described as unprecedented in post-war Germany. Wulff, 52, announced his resignation, admitting he had lost the trust of the public, after the state prosecutor announced plans to open a criminal investigation against him and asked the parliament to lift his immunity.

Germany v Netherlands friendly called off

Germany v Netherlands friendly called off

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

A friendly soccer game between hosts Germany and Netherlands in Hanover has been called off less than two hours before its start on Tuesday, German police said.

India expects Germany to help for EU FTA

India expects Germany to help for EU FTA

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Government feels that early conclusion of Idnia-EU trade pact will open up new economic opportunities.

Sri Sri receives Crans Montana Forum Award

Sri Sri receives Crans Montana Forum Award

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar became the first Indian to receive the Crans Montana Forum Award.