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Peace not just beneficial for Russia-Ukraine but also developing nations: Foreign Secretary Kwatra

At briefing on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to India, Kwatra said impacts of the war in terms of food, fuel & fertiliser insecurity were felt by developing countries.

US, Germany agree to send heavy tanks to Ukraine amid plans of new offensives

While the US Abrams tank is considered less suitable, the move to send them to Ukraine could make it easier for Germany to allow the supply of Leopards.

Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania urge Germany to send tanks to Ukraine

The statement came a day after Germany and Western allies reached no decision on whether Berlin would agree to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

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.

On Camera

BJP has a problem of plenty in Phase 2. It can only go down from that

BJP’s fate in the second phase of 2024 Lok Sabha election will be decided in Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra, where it performed very well in 2019 but faces a stiff competition now.

Kotak Mahindra Bank shares drop 10% after RBI bans it from taking new customers via digital channels

The private lender's shares tumbled to be top Nifty 50 loser after India's central bank barred it from taking on new customers through online and mobile banking channels.

Rafale to Exercise Garuda, a look at Indo-French defence ties as Chief of Defence Staff visits France

Another addition to military cooperation has been the Strategic Space Dialogue, inaugurated in Paris in 2023. Last month, India participated as an observer to France’s AsterX.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.