Angela Merkel
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PM Modi unveils bust of Gandhi in German city of Hanno
World | Apr 12, 2015, 10:36 PM ISTHannover: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi here and said his teachings and principles were the appropriate answer to challenges like terrorism and global warming that the world faces."The shadow
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PM Modi meets 'movers and shakers' of German economy to attract investment
World | Apr 12, 2015, 10:38 PM ISTHannover: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met "movers and shakers" of German economy soon after his arrival here to attract foreign investment and seek support for his government's 'Make in India' initiative. Modi, who reached
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PM Modi arrives in Germany; to promote 'Make in India' initiative
World | Apr 12, 2015, 07:40 PM ISTHannover: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today arrived here on the second leg of a three-nation tour during which he will seek Germany's support for his 'Make in India' campaign.During his three-day stay in Germany, the Prime
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PM Modi embarks on Germany tour today; to promote 'Make in India' initiative
National | Apr 12, 2015, 11:38 AM ISTNew Delhi: After wrapping up his three-day trip to France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today headed to Germany where business and technology will be the focus of his engagements.During his stay here, Modi will meet
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Modi to woo investors during visit to Germany
India | Apr 08, 2015, 04:29 PM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hardshell India as an attractive investment destination while deliberating with movers and shakers of global business at the Hannover Messe during his three-day trip to Germany beginning Sunday,
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Barack Obama hosting Germany's Merkel at the White House next week
World | Feb 02, 2015, 07:42 PM ISTWashington: President Barack Obama is hosting German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the White House next week.The White House says the Feb. 9 visit will include a meeting in the White House followed by a working
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Angelina Jolie named world's most admired woman
Hollywood | Feb 03, 2015, 08:26 AM ISTLos Angeles: Actress-director Angelina Jolie has been named the most admired woman in the world, leaving behind Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, Hillary Clinton, Queen Elizabeth II and even India's Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.According
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France won't write-off Greek debt
Feb 02, 2015, 09:33 AM ISTParis: France said Sunday that it would not write off Greece's debt, though French Finance Minister Michel Sapin proposed to discuss ways to reduce the debt burden.Sapin said that the French government "would like to
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Obama, Merkel discuss increased violence in Ukraine
World | Jan 28, 2015, 07:43 AM ISTGermany: The White House says President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have spoken about their concern over the “significant increase in violence” in eastern Ukraine.The leaders spoke by phone on Tuesday as Obama
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German anti-Islam group vows that it won't be silenced
World | Jan 20, 2015, 10:43 AM ISTDresden, Germany: A German group protesting what it calls “the Islamization of the West” vowed Monday that it won't be silenced after its weekly rally was canceled following an alleged terrorist threat against one of
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Merkel to join Islamic rally for 'tolerance'
World | Jan 13, 2015, 07:08 AM ISTBerlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel will attend a rally called by Islamic groups, for an "open and tolerant Germany" on Tuesday, following last week's terrorist attacks in France.This was announced on Monday by a spokesman
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Narendra Modi among 4 world leaders enjoying confidence in handling domestic, international issues
National | Dec 19, 2014, 11:40 PM ISTNew Delhi: A Harvard school study has adjudged Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the four global leaders who enjoy high levels of confidence in handling both domestic and international affairs.Modi emerges on the
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Germany introduces a female quota for senior corporate posts
World | Nov 27, 2014, 10:59 AM ISTBerlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Grand coalition has agreed to introduce a quota for women in senior corporate positions.Minister of Family Affairs Manuela Schwesig on Wednesday said the law was an important step for equality
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Angela Merkel warns of recession in Europe
World | Nov 26, 2014, 06:53 AM ISTBerlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday warned that Europe could slide back into recession, media reported."If we do not want to be left behind by the growth markets, then Europe has to hurry up,"
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Narendra Modi, Shah in top decision makers in 'Global Thinkers' list
National | Nov 18, 2014, 08:04 AM ISTWashington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been named as the top decision maker in a list of 100 global thinkers by a leading American foreign policy magazine.Modi is placed at the top followed by German
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Will look into German language row: Modi assures Merkel
World | Nov 16, 2014, 09:13 PM ISTBrisbane: India's move to drop German as an alternative to Sanskrit as a third language in Kendriya Vidyalayas prompted German Chancellor Angela Merkel to raise the issue today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi who assured
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G20 Summit: Delegates hit Brisbane pubs, strip clubs
World | Nov 15, 2014, 12:07 PM ISTBrisbane: German chancellor Angela Merkel visited Caxton Street on Friday night mixing with the locals ahead of the G20 summit on Saturday.Thousands of delegates and helpers are fitting in nicely with the Australian drinking culture,
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Putin, Merkel call for new talks between Kiev, separatists
World | Oct 24, 2014, 06:33 PM ISTMoscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have called for holding another meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine at the earliest, the Kremlin said Friday.The Kremlin's press service said that Chancellor
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Merkel pledges support to counter Ebola virus
World | Sep 18, 2014, 12:58 PM ISTBerlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel has pledged her support for the fight against Ebola virus in response to an appeal by Liberia.Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf had asked Germany for further financial and practical help
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Poroshenko, Merkel call for peaceful settlement of Ukraine crisis
World | Aug 23, 2014, 11:26 PM ISTKiev: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel Saturday called for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis, the presidential press service said.At a joint press briefing following their talks here, the