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For Germany, China came before India. Friedrich Merz just flipped the script

January 16, 2026 2:46 pm

It has long been a paradox that the relationship between the world’s largest democracy and Europe’s largest economy has underperformed, a story of ‘all talk and no play’

C Raja Mohan writes: Narendra Modi and Friedrich Merz are looking at 'Indo-Europe' to balance America and China

January 14, 2026 4:12 pm

As Europe’s leaders prepare to deepen engagement with India, the challenge will be to give the Indo-European idea concrete meaning. The Modi-Merz talks have taken an important step in that direction.

Former German ambassador Walter J. Lindner, in his book What the West Should Learn from India (Juggernaut, 2024), urges the West to view India as a teacher.

India has advantage as a mediator, could play a big role: Former German ambassador weighs in

November 09, 2025 2:50 pm

Former German ambassador Walter J Lindner on diplomacy, contradictions, and what the West can learn from India

Stand united in fight against terrorism: PM Modi speaks to German Chancellor

May 21, 2025 3:39 am

The two leaders agreed to work closely to further strengthen bilateral ties, including in the areas of trade and investment, defence and security, and innovation and technology

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Scholz visit: PM Modi hails Germany call to increase visas for skilled Indians

October 26, 2024 4:51 am

Scholz, who arrived late on Thursday night, is on a three-day visit to India.

PM Modi commits to peace efforts in Ukraine, West Asia during talks with Germany's Scholz

October 25, 2024 8:58 pm

Modi says he and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed that global institutions established in the 20th century, including the UN Security Council, were inadequate in addressing contemporary challenges.

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Germany lifts curbs on sale of small arms to India as ‘exception’

April 27, 2024 7:53 am

As per diplomatic sources, Germany has permitted the National Security Guard (NSG) to buy spare parts and accessories for MP5 submachine guns in its inventory earlier this month.

India only market that can compete with China, says German Ambassdor

July 07, 2023 7:47 am

Dr Philipp Ackermann, the German Ambassador, during his brief visit, highlighted that Germany is in need of skilled professionals across a wide range of fields and at various levels.

India-Germany flights under air bubble resume

October 22, 2020 11:32 am

The German carrier had on September 29 announced suspension of all its “planned flights” between India and Germany till October 20, citing “unexpected rejection” of its flight schedule by the Indian authorities.