Friedrich Merz
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Germany announces visa-free transit for Indian nationals | Details inside
India | Jan 12, 2026, 07:34 PM ISTHowever, it must be noted that this will not allow the travellers to leave the international airport area or enter Germany. This facility will also not be applicable on Indian nationals who are planning to visit Germany for business, tourism or other such purposes.
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PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz visit Sabarmati Ashram; pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi | In Pics
India | Jan 12, 2026, 05:30 PM ISTGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Monday, where he paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Established in 1917, the Sabarmati Ashram was the residence of Mahatma Gandhi till 1930, serving as a key centres of the independence movement in India.
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PM Modi, German Chancellor condemn Pahalgam attack, Delhi blast; call for open and free Indo-Pacific
India | Jan 12, 2026, 04:39 PM ISTIn a joint statement, the two leaders also called for a "free and open" Indo-Pacific, while announcing a new bilateral Indo-Pacific consultation mechanism.
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India-Germany CEOs Forum: PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz meet CEOs
Market | Jan 12, 2026, 03:13 PM ISTPM Modi said that India is moving forward with over 8 per cent growth even in today's challenging global environment.
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PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz fly kite depicting Lord Hanuman in Ahmedabad | Watch Video
India | Jan 12, 2026, 02:32 PM ISTGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz's trip to India is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between India and Germany, and coincides with celebrations marking 75 years of diplomatic relations and 25 years of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz lands in India for historic two-day visit: Here's what's on agenda
India | Jan 12, 2026, 08:39 AM ISTGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in India for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking his first trip to the country in office. The leaders will participate in cultural events, including the International Kite Festival and engage in strategic talks.
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At G7 Summit, PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz commit to boost bilateral ties, mark 25-year milestone
World | Jun 18, 2025, 03:37 AM ISTPrime Minister Modi also highlighted discussions with Chancellor Merz on bolstering defence and security cooperation. "Chancellor Merz and I also had discussions on deepening defence and security linkages," PM Modi said in a post.
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Who is Friedrich Merz, CDU leader set to become Germany's new chancellor
World | Feb 24, 2025, 02:18 PM ISTFriedrich Merz: The 69-year-old head of the centre-right Union bloc, which won the country's national election with 28.6 per cent of the votes, has by far the best chance of forming a new government.