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Topic: Germany

‘Single handedly captured post for Allied powers in WW2′ — Italy honours Naik Yeshwant Ghadge

Sundial memorial unveiled in Perugia honours Indian Army soldiers who fought for Allied powers during Italian Campaign in WW2. Naik Ghadge was 22 at the time.

Germany can help EU de-risk from China. It will break Xi’s ‘bypass the collective’ tactic

It does Europe no service to complain about China’s divide-and-rule tactic; the extent to which Beijing can divide Europe depends almost entirely on Europe itself.

Germany releases 1st ever strategy on China — not ‘decoupling’, but looking to ‘reduce dependence’

In its 64-page document titled ‘Strategy on China’, German govt urged its companies to move away from the 2nd-largest global economy and engage in ‘de-risking’ practices.

‘Not fair trial’ — Baby A’s parents worry about child’s repatriation as German court denies them custody

In 2 judgments dated 13 June, local family court rejected the parents’ application to return 28-month-old Baby A to them or hand the child to a third party, the Indian Welfare Services.

Germany is undergoing end-of-an-era change. But its National Security Strategy still half-baked

The Ukraine war highlighted Europe’s vulnerabilities in three critical dependencies on Russia, China, and NATO. Berlin's increased defence spending shows its awakening.

Germany’s first-ever National Security Strategy to focus on defence, national security

Post Ukraine war, the country is set to increase investment on defence to 2% of total economic output up from around 1.5% currently.

Russia releases footage of ‘captured’ German tanks & US fighting vehicles in Ukraine

Russia’s defence ministry called the military hardware its 'trophies' and said the video showed soldiers from its Vostok (East) military grouping inspecting the equipment.

‘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.

On Camera

Bangladeshi Hindus have nowhere to go in the election. Choice is between fear and fear

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.