Angela Merkel

Indian-origin politician sworn in as Mayor of German city

Indian-origin politician Ashok Sridharan has been sworn in as the Mayor of Bonn, pledging to make the former German capital a major investment destination and the European hub of UN institutions.

Oct 23, 2015, 14:05 PM IST

Angela Merkel in Turkey to promote EU migrant plan

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday held talks with Turkish leaders in Istanbul.

Oct 18, 2015, 19:17 PM IST

Merkel under pressure within Germany amid refugee crisis

German Chancellor Angela Merkel may need to brace for a constitutional challenge as the Bavaria state threatened to take legal steps with regard to the refugee crisis after a meeting of the cabinet.

Oct 10, 2015, 10:38 AM IST

Tunisia's National Dialogue Quartet receives Nobel Peace Prize 2015

Tunisia's National Dialogue Quartet on Friday received the Nobel Peace Prize 2015.

Oct 09, 2015, 10:21 AM IST

Angela Merkel declares asylum rules 'obsolete' as migrant talks opens

The meeting in Luxembourg will bring together EU diplomacy chiefs.

Oct 08, 2015, 10:04 AM IST

European Union's asylum rules 'obsolete', says German Chancellor Angela Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday described as "obsolete" European Union asylum rules that put the onus on EU states where migrants first arrive to process their refugee claims.

Oct 07, 2015, 22:37 PM IST

HMT shares zoom over 19% on pact with German firm

Shares of engineering firm HMT on Wednesday soared over 19 percent after the company signed a pact with German firm Fraunhofer for technology upgradation.

 

Oct 07, 2015, 16:47 PM IST

DNA: India and Germany sign 18 MoUs for cooperation

India and Germany on 5 October 2015 signed 18 MoUs in various sector including renewable energy, skill development and culture.

Oct 07, 2015, 09:04 AM IST

PM Modi, Angela Merkel seek to give economic muscle to Indo-German ties

Modi exhorted German industry to invest and 'Make in India' for a growing domestic market and huge export markets the world over, while Merkel exuded great confidence that ties would see a quantum leap.

Oct 07, 2015, 00:31 AM IST

PM Modi hosts special lunch for Merkel, CEOs; woos investors

Making a strong business push, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday hosted a "special lunch" for Chancellor Angela Merkel and her delegation with leading Indian CEOs here.

Oct 07, 2015, 00:06 AM IST

Germany and India shake hands to fight against terrorism

Angela Merkel from Germany and Narendra Modi from India has joined their hands against the rising terrorism.

Oct 06, 2015, 21:14 PM IST

PM Modi, German Chancellor Merkel visit Bangaluru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived Bangaluru on Tuesday to visit the Bosch facility where he will discuss the role of technology and innovation in manufacturing for his 'Digital India' initiative

Oct 06, 2015, 16:01 PM IST

India is also a partner in investment: Angela Merkel

Addressing the business forum organized by NASSCOM and Frauenhofer Institute here, Merkel said Germany is the most important trading partner of India in the European Union.

Oct 06, 2015, 15:43 PM IST

Germany to provide 125 mn euro loans for green energy projects

Germany and India signed two loan agreements on Monday valued Euro 125 Millions for funding green energy projects in India
 

Oct 06, 2015, 15:02 PM IST

Indian software will revolutionise the world's hardware: PM Modi

 We are working hard to create conducive conditions for business, Prime Minister Modi said addressing the Indo-German summit.

Oct 06, 2015, 13:37 PM IST

LIVE: Tremendous potential in Indo-German partnership: PM Modi

Earlier, during the day, they both visited German automotive major Bosch's facility in this tech hub for a firsthand view of its operations in India.

Oct 06, 2015, 11:45 AM IST

Modi, Merkel visit Bosch facility in Bengaluru

"Modi and Merkel viewed a powerpoint presentation on Bosch operations in India and walked through our innovation and vocational centres where research is done on innovative projects and skill development is imparted to our employees," a Bosch India official said.

Oct 06, 2015, 10:48 AM IST

PM Modi arrives in Bengaluru to push 'Digital India' and talk technology

Both leaders will head to a business forum with German and Indian representatives jointly organised by NASSCOM and the Fraunhofer Institute, where they will deliver speeches.

Oct 06, 2015, 09:49 AM IST

Angela Merkel arrives in Bengaluru, will talk technology

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah greeted Merkel on her arrival at the Kempe Gowda international airport with a shawl and a bouquet of flowers.

Oct 06, 2015, 08:56 AM IST

PM Modi, Angela Merkel inked 18 MoUs; to fast track German investment in India

Co-chairing the third summit-level Inter-Governmental Consultations, Modi and Merkel in their three-hour-long talks resolved to expand ties in defence, security, intelligence, railways, trade and investment, clean energy, besides deciding to work closely to combat threat of terrorism.

Oct 05, 2015, 22:50 PM IST