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‘Rise in far-Right activism’: Australia to ban public display, sale of Nazi hate symbols

The Nazi salute won't be outlawed & there will be exemptions for artistic, academic or religious use of swastikas, which has spiritual significance in Hinduism, Jainism & Buddhism.

Germany’s far-Right rely on anti-immigration, anti-green agenda to build voter base

AfD is polling 17-19% nationwide, up from fifth in the 2021 election when it secured 10.3% of the vote.

MEA calls for Baby A’s return. How parents got stuck in custody battle with German authorities

German child welfare body took custody of Baby A in 2021, alleging sexual abuse & negligence. While criminal case against parents was closed, custody battle is ongoing.

As Germany enters recession, euro slips & dollar hits 2-month peak

The German economy contracted slightly in the first quarter, and thereby was in recession after negative growth in the fourth quarter of 2022.

‘No problem with Russian oil refined in India entering Germany,’ says ambassador Ackermann

No issue as long as price cap is respected, says German envoy. In contrast, EU foreign policy chief has called for crackdown on import of fuels from India, citing use of Russian oil.

‘…why should we not go to Srinagar?’ German envoy Philipp Ackermann on attending G20 tourism meet

Germany wants to support India's G20 presidency & it has been excellent so far, adds ambassador. Ackermann also speaks on defence ties, FTA talks & China's offer to mediate in Ukraine

Several police officers, firefighters hurt in explosion at apartment building in Germany

Police and firefighters were called to aid a helpless person, and when they arrived, there was an explosion at the door to the apartment, said a police spokesperson.

Not Germany, an Indian journalist explains how Aryans actually came from Russia

In 'Migrants', Sam Miller digs into the debates surrounding the Aryan theory in India.

Germany forced to halt evacuation mission from Sudan due to fighting in Khartoum, says Spiegel

Fighting erupted in Sudan on Saturday, killing at least 185 people and derailing an internationally backed plan for transition to civilian democracy in the country.

‘Invited foreign powers to interfere’: Rijiju after Germany takes note of Rahul’s disqualification

Kiren Rijiju cites Digvijaya Singh's tweet thanking German Foreign Ministry. During press briefing, spokesperson for ministry had taken note of Rahul Gandhi's disqualification.

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?