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Friday, April 10, 2026
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German tunnel-boring machine maker to set up shop in India after China delays exports of machinery

The last machine is on its way to India, as Germany seeks to diversify its reliance on China, says German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann in an exclusive interaction with ThePrint.

German & French envoys write to GN Saibaba’s family, recall meeting him, his commitment to ‘civic rights’

The 2 ambassadors had met the former prof, who passed away last week, in April. Saibaba was jailed for a decade over alleged links to Maoists & acquitted earlier this year.

Public infra funding, aiding third countries are key areas of Indo-German ties, says envoy Ackermann

Speaking to ThePrint, German ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann highlights areas of Indo-German cooperation including the Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development.

‘No child will be admitted…’: German envoy’s witty post on error in Indian board schools ad

Ambassador Philipp Ackermann brought attention to an ad for India’s ‘Premier Schools Exhibition’ in Delhi prominently featuring Bellevue Palace, the residence of the German president.

Germany committed to Indo-Pacific but a bit preoccupied with Ukraine, says envoy Ackermann

In an interview to ThePrint, Philipp Ackermann said India does see Ukraine crisis as a violation of international law & order as it is experiencing the same issue on its 'northern border'.

Audi, Mercedes, BMW worried about low car sales in India: German envoy Walter Lindner

In interview to ThePrint, German Ambassador to India Walter J. Lindner says India & EU should have high-level economic dialogue on trade & investments.

J&K is a bilateral issue, but has regional consequences: German Ambassador Walter Lindner

The ambassador said Berlin would like to see restrictions being lifted from the Valley but that it has to be done keeping in mind security issues.

Online petition calls for German envoy’s resignation for visiting RSS headquarters

German envoy Walter J. Lindner found himself in a Twitter storm after he posted pictures of his meeting with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in Nagpur.

Praise for Pakistani food but silence on terror won’t help & German envoy must know that

Reassuring bad governments that all is well is diplomatic equivalent of a doctor telling a diabetic he needn’t limit his sugar intake.

On Camera

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation proposal to be shared with defence ministry in a week or so—CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Theaterisation, which aims to divide the forces into three theatres with specific areas of responsibility, will become the single most far-reaching reform that the Indian military has witnessed since independence.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.