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Angela Merkel proposes further Covid restrictions before talks to extend Germany’s lockdown

Merkel will hold talks with 16 regional leaders in Berlin, when they’re expected to agree on an extension of the country’s partial shutdown until at least 20 December.

‘Easy to be winner, hard to be a loser’ — Germany chides Trump over vote count

In a rare diplomatic foray, Germany said Trump’s appeal to end the counting of ballots doesn’t comply with the US' democratic culture.

Indians believe Modi handled Covid well, other nations face widespread disapproval — survey

In a survey of 26,000 people across 25 nations, respondents say global spread of Covid could have been prevented if China had reacted quicker.

Behind Covid curve or tropical boon? India sees declining cases as US & Europe see surge

Global hotspots including the US, France, Spain, UK, Germany and Italy witnessed a sharp rise in cases in the last week, unlike India. But experts warn against complacency.

Angela Merkel plans to impose partial lockdown in Germany as Covid cases surge

The lockdown would include closing bars, restaurants and leisure facilities through the end of November.

Why can’t officers use workers’ toilets? Tata factories showed the way

In ‘The Learning Factory’, Arun Maira, who worked with Tata Group for over two decades, writes about building factories 'as clean as German hospitals’.

Germany is a drafting a new law to give people the legal right to work from home

In Germany, about 40 per cent of people wanted to work from home at least some of the time, even before the pandemic struck.

Spain’s troubles with lockdown, millions of Chinese to travel for holiday & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Lufthansa’s spat with India highlights hurdles to resuming long-haul flights

The falling-out, which shatters an accord in place for months, shows how attempts to reopen international routes are being frustrated by parallel efforts to halt the virus’s spread.

Lufthansa cancels India-Germany flights till 20 Oct after ‘unexpected rejection’ by govt

Lufthansa said it 'sincerely urges' Indian authorities to work together with the German government to establish a temporary travel agreement between both countries.

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?