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TopicGerman Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann

Topic: German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann

Come to Germany but don’t trust your agents too much, suggests German envoy as ‘fraud’ cases go up

In an exclusive interaction with ThePrint, Ackermann warned that agents ‘have their own agenda’ & also ‘tune’ applications in a certain way to make applicants seem more genuine.

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.

See India as strategic partner, very open-minded about defence ties, says German Ambassador

German Ambassador Ackermann says it is not only about defence production but also joint exercises like frigates coming to India, and more exchanges between armed forces of both countries.

On Camera

Why Hyundai Creta is still the king of Indian roads after 11 years—brand value to looks

Hyundai was never scared of rivals overtaking them last year. But in 2027, the mythical ‘Creta Killer’ may finally emerge. Or it could continue to remain a myth.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

MoD, IAF agree on some exemptions to HAL for Tejas Mk1A, but no compromise on ‘must-have’ capabilities

IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.