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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.

Another big diplomatic blunder: Cong slams Modi on India's G7 exclusion

Another big diplomatic blunder: Cong slams Modi on India's G7 exclusion

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh said the G7 Summit of the presidents of the US and France; the prime ministers of the UK, Japan, Italy and Canada; and the Chancellor of Germany is taking place in Kananaskis in Alberta, Canada, from June 15.

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.

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.

Trump shakes hands with Merkel

Trump shakes hands with Merkel

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The move comes less than four months after the US president notably appeared to snub Merkel's request for a handshake during their first face-to-face meeting at the White House in March.

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.

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'

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.

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.

Merkel meets PM

Merkel meets PM

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

German Chancellor Angela Merkel with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the Presidential palace in New Delhi on Tuesday. Merkel's visit is expected to focus on security and trade issues as Europe's largest economy aims at strengthening ties with India.

Merkel in Mumbai

Merkel in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (centre) goes through Indian fabric made by self help groups at the head office of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development in Mumbai on Wednesday. Merkel arrived in India for a visit expected to focus on security and trade issues, as Europe's largest economy aims to strengthen ties with the Asian giant.

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.

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.

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.

Recipe: Kunal Kapoor's Sabudana Vada

Recipe: Kunal Kapoor's Sabudana Vada

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

It's a staple during the fasting season.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Greece bailout: Merkel, Sarkozy end differences

Greece bailout: Merkel, Sarkozy end differences

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

The agreement between Merkel and Sarkozy was struck at a surprise meeting in Berlin on Wednesday night during discussions lasting more than six hours in the chancellery.

Germany have lucky charm Merkel for Greece match

Germany have lucky charm Merkel for Greece match

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The presence of German chancellor Angela Merkel at her country's Euro 2012 quarter-final against Greece in Gdansk on Friday could upset the underdogs in more ways than one.

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.

Germany's entry into WC final foils Modi-Merkel meet

Germany's entry into WC final foils Modi-Merkel meet

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

There will not be any meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is travelling to Brazil to watch her team play in FIFA World Cup final, during Modi's transit halt in Germany on July 13 en route to Brazil for the BRICS Summit.

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.

'Real business of diplomacy' as PM, Germany's Merkel hold talks

'Real business of diplomacy' as PM, Germany's Merkel hold talks

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks on stepping up bilateral cooperation in a range of key areas with a special emphasis on ramping up trade and investment when global slowdown is emerging as a major concern.

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.

Greek deal done, Merkel's allies rush to sell it in Germany

Greek deal done, Merkel's allies rush to sell it in Germany

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Germany's political establishment rushed to defend a deal with Greece on Monday to negotiate a third bailout, with Chancellor Angela Merkel's lieutenants selling the agreement as a victory for Europe that her conservatives can support.

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.

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.

Will look into German language row: Modi assures Merkel

Will look into German language row: Modi assures Merkel

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

India's move to drop German as an alternative to Sanskrit as a third language in Kendriya Vidyalayas prompted German Chancellor Angela Merkel to raise the issue on Sunday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi who assured her of looking at it within the confines of the Indian system.

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.

Obama to host dinner for Chancellor Merkel

Obama to host dinner for Chancellor Merkel

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

In an unusual gesture, United States President Barack Obama took German Chancellor Angela Merkel for a two-hour dinner at a Washington restaurant on the eve of their crucial official talks at the White House.

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.

'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.

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.

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

Happy 60th birthday! Modi wishes German Chancellor Merkel

Happy 60th birthday! Modi wishes German Chancellor Merkel

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who extended a standing invitation to him to visit Germany for an official bilateral engagement.

Merkel set for confrontation with other EU leaders

Merkel set for confrontation with other EU leaders

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

On the eve of the two-day summit in Brussels, Merkel renewed her rejection of euro bonds as 'wrong and counterproductive.'