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Reichsbürger movement won’t overthrow German State but it’s a sign democracies can’t ignore

Arguing modern Germany is in fact a corporate conspiracy, Reichsbürger members have refused to pay taxes, and even set up faux-nations of their own.

Why failed coup in Germany is rekindling memories of Hitler’s 1923 Beer Hall Putsch

On 9 Nov 1923, Hitler & Nazi Party tried to overthrow Weimar Republic but were stopped by police. Plotters said to be inspired by far-right Reichsbürger movement & QAnon conspiracists.

Germany arrests 25 suspected far-right extremists plotting to overthrow govt

Prosecutors said the group was inspired by the deep state conspiracy theories of QAnon & Reichsbuerger insisting the far larger 'Deutsche Reich' still existed despite the Nazis’ defeat.

All-female referee team to officiate Germany vs Costa Rica World Cup match

Stephanie Frappart will be the main referee, reaching another milestone after being the first female to officiate at a men's World Cup qualifier and Champions League match.

Germany centre forward Niclas Fuellkrug keeps its World Cup hopes alive

The 29-year-old, who scored on his debut against Oman, has now become a household name. Fuellkrug earned his team's first point after they suffered a shocking defeat by Japan.

Bruised Germans go back to basics to get back on track against Spain at World Cup

Coach Hansi Flick played his masterstroke by throwing on a real number nine, a target man in the most German of attacking moulds, leading to Niclas Fuellkrug scoring a late equaliser.

Asia on the march as Japan pulls off stunning victory after Saudi Arabia’s shock win

The Asian team had shown almost nothing in attack until after half-time against a country that did so much to develop the game in Japan in the middle of the 20th century.

Japan stun Germany with late strikes at World Cup, second biggest upset after Saudi Arabia

Goals from substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano in the last 15 minutes gave Japan a stunning 2-1 win in the World Cup Group E opener.

Germany players cover mouths in team photo to protest against FIFA ban on ‘OneLove’ armband

All the players took part in the gesture after FIFA threatened 7 European teams with sanctions if they wore the armband symbolising diversity and tolerance.

Qatar accuses Germany of ‘double standards’ in World Cup criticism over human rights

Qatar has faced intense criticism from human rights groups over its treatment of migrant workers, who along with other foreigners comprise the bulk of the country's population.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?