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Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern’s memoir is out: 5 must-read books by female world leaders

July 17, 2025 1:59 pm

If Jacinda Ardern's refreshingly human approach to power resonates with you, here are five must-read memoirs by women who shattered glass ceilings in politics.

The first Miss Merkel Mystery gives a post-retirement makeover to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel

January 19, 2025 2:42 pm

Whiling away her time with nothing more consuming than baking, and choosing which colour of blazer to sport, Merkel’s life takes an exciting turn when she chances upon the murder of local aristocrat Baron von Baugenwitz.

Broached attacks on minorities, Modi vehemently denied... we didn’t agree: Angela Merkel

December 09, 2024 8:17 am

In her autobiography, former German Chancellor says India played a very constructive role in 1995 UNFCC, Kamal Nath advised her on how to bring about consensus among nations.

Kangana Ranaut-Supriya Shrinate row to Sonia Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee: The character assassination of women

March 27, 2024 7:40 pm

Women newsmakers from popular culture around the globe face harsher judgement while pursuing politics as parties chase them for their representational value rather than what they can do

German lawmakers vote to end ban on 'advertising' abortions

June 24, 2022 4:10 pm

Under a compromise deal in 2019, former Chancellor Angela Merkel's government left the ban formally in place but allowed doctors and hospitals for the first time to say on their websites that they perform abortions.

Ukraine focus as eight leaders from Europe visit India

April 25, 2022 8:37 am

Von der Leyen, who was Germany’s defence minister under Chancellor Angela Merkel until 2019, will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, where the crisis arising out of the Russia-Ukraine conflict is expected to come up for discussion.

Explained: What's in store for German politics in 2022?

January 10, 2022 7:18 am

There are four state elections set for this year for the German parties to fight. While the high-flying Social Democrats want to consolidate their power, the conservative Christian Democrats need to win back voters.

The post-Merkel chapter in Indo-German ties

December 15, 2021 9:57 am

🔴 Gurjit Singh writes: New ruling coalition in Berlin offers scope for enhancing relations between the two nations.

Why the chairs in German parliament are 'Reichstag blue'

December 10, 2021 12:09 pm

🔴What do a soothing colour, Merkel's blazer and Annalena Baerbock's choice of trouser suit say about German politics?

Merkel departs, opening a new chapter for Germany and Europe

December 09, 2021 10:31 am

After 16 years as leader of Germany and unofficial leader of Europe, Merkel on Wednesday left the office she first took over when President George W. Bush was still in the White House in a characteristically understated way.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel meets PM Modi ahead of trade talks

November 01, 2019 1:15 pm

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is on a two-day visit to India. It’s the fifth time that both India and Germany are holding ministerial talks.

Photos Of The Year: Vladimir Putin's workout, Mark Zuckerberg's daughter, Barack Obama's selfie

December 28, 2015 9:16 am

Russian President Vladimir Putin exercises in a gym, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla are seen with their daughter named Max, Barack Obama poses for a selfie.

Top Frames: Hillary Clinton campaigns in Nevada, 13 died in Karachi landslide

October 17, 2015 8:00 am

Hillary Clinton greets members of the culinary workers union local 226 as she arrives to speak at a demonstration outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, At least 13 people, including seven children, died as a landslide hit shanties erected in Karachi's Gulistan-i-Jauhar area early Tuesday Ocotber 13.

PM Narendra Modi, Angela Merkel share 'Make in India' dream in Bengaluru

October 06, 2015 3:04 pm

Merkel is on a three-day visit to India. On Monday, she held talks with PM Modi in New Delhi after the signing of 18 pacts between the two countries.

Angela Merkel meets PM Narendra Modi, receives ceremonial welcome before delegations meet

October 05, 2015 2:15 pm

Angela Merkel, who is on a three-day visit to the capital and Bengaluru beginning Sunday, is meeting Modi under the framework of the Indo-German Intergovernmental Consultations.

Modi's Day 2 in Germany

April 13, 2015 6:12 pm

Narendra Modi enters the second day of his Germany visit.

Germany: 'Merkel must go!' say anti-refugee and anti-TTIP protesters

February 16, 2016 6:26 pm

Aleppo: Germany and Turkey call on NATO for help with refugees

February 09, 2016 12:07 pm