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Topic: Germany

Trump is a lot like Kaiser Wilhelm: ‘He’s vanity itself’

His narcissism, self-obsession, lust for flattery and absolute indifference to the welfare or interests of others echo Germany’s last kaiser.

Germany pours resources into a historic rearmament, rekindles old fears in France

Germany has committed to spending more than $586 billion on defense by 2029, hitting NATO’s new goal of investing 3.5% of GDP in the military 6 years earlier than the alliance demands.

Germany brings ‘need-based’ military service law amid European fears of Russian aggression, sparks stir

This makes Germany the fourth European country to bring in more individuals into military service, after France, Italy and Belgium.

India hopes to seal submarine contract with Germany this fiscal, MDL pares down cost ‘significantly’

First submarine, according to RFP, must be delivered 7 yrs after contract signing with 45% indigenous content, followed by one each year until programme reaches 60% localisation.

Germany prepares for space wars with new security strategy

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s cabinet called for the development of a 'robust and deterrent' satellite to promote 'responsible state behaviour' in space.

Amid US H-1B visa furore, Germany promises ‘liberal & stable’ migration policies for Indians

In conversation with ThePrint, Ambassador Philipp Ackermann says skilled Indian workers are welcome in Germany. ‘Indians are considered diligent, industrious people’.

India incapacitating Pakistan airbases, air defences forced a halt to hostilities—Jaishankar

In an interview with German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar clarifies that no third party played a role in ceasing India-Pakistan hostilities. 

Trump wants a new Yalta to assert American hegemony. History shows this grand plan will likely fail

US president's hopes that superpowers can collaborate to run the world together is a fantasy, not a policy.

80 German universities visit India in bid to enhance educational collaboration

Key events include high-level visits to Indian universities, inauguration of German School of Technology, the APAIE Conference 2025.

Germany has decided to defend itself. And its war-making rhetoric can spell doom

A fifth of the voters in Germany’s just-concluded elections voted for the neo-Nazi party Alternative für Deutschland, which wants to take the country out of the European Union.

On Camera

Why Rahul Gandhi wasn’t allowed to read an excerpt from General Naravane’s memoir

General MM Naravane’s memoir—Four Stars of Destiny—reveals that he was left hanging by political leadership for more than two hours as Chinese tanks drove towards Indian positions.

Trade deal with US likely to lift Rupee & stocks, say investors

New Delhi: India’s agreement with the US to buy $500 billion-worth of goods over five years includes an existing pipeline of projects, as well...

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.