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Saturday, August 9, 2025
TopicIndia-Germany ties

Topic: India-Germany ties

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.

‘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

How foreign governments & journalists have reacted to Rahul Gandhi disqualification row

Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification led to many questioning state of Indian democracy, days after PM Modi participated in second edition of US President Biden’s Summit for Democracy.

German foreign minister calls on Russia to return to new START nuclear arms control treaty

Speaking at the G20 Foreign ministers' meet, German Foreign Minister Baerbock Thursday called on her Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov to return to the new START nuclear arms control treaty.

Cross-border terror still challenge with Pakistan, Jaishankar tells German counterpart Baerbock

German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock, who is visiting Delhi, says India is not a ‘substitute’ for China but a natural partner.

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Buying Russian oil, misreading Trump—3 points will define India’s next energy strategy

India should have secured greater savings by pressing Russia for prices nearer the cap while sustaining high volumes. This would have preserved strategic autonomy and served economic logic.

Go Swadeshi—RSS affiliate SJM calls for boycott of US firms Amazon, Walmart after Trump’s tariff hike

New Delhi: The day after the US imposed a 50 percent trade tariff on India, RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has made an...

Shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of dodgy & undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.