Rajnath Singh meets German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Berlin; defence ties get push with new roadmap

April 23, 2026 1:18 PM

Rajnath Singh meets German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Berlin; defence ties get push with new roadmap

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held bilateral talks with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Berlin, focusing on strengthening the strategic defence partnership between the two countries. The two sides discussed a range of security and defence issues, including priority areas for co-development and co-production of defence equipment, particularly in niche technologies. They also reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing military-to-military cooperation as a key pillar of the b...

Rajnath Singh engages Indian diaspora in Berlin, highlights role in strengthening India-Germany ties

April 22, 2026 10:51 AM

Rajnath Singh engages Indian diaspora in Berlin, highlights role in strengthening India-Germany ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday interacted with members of the Indian diaspora in Berlin, describing the community as a vital link in deepening ties between India and Germany. Addressing a gathering on the first day of his three-day visit, Singh praised the nearly 300,000-strong Indian community in Germany for its contributions across sectors such as business, technology, healthcare, academia, and the arts. He termed the diaspora the “strongest bridge” connecting the two nations a...

Berlin fire due to possible arson attack could leave 45,000 without power until Jan 8

January 4, 2026 12:50 PM

Berlin fire due to possible arson attack could leave 45,000 without power until Jan 8

A fire on a bridge across the Teltow Canal in south-western Berlin could leave up to 45,000 households without power until January 8, grid company Stromnetz Berlin said on Saturday. Local police said they are investigating the incident, which took place early in the day, as a possible arson attack. The fire near the Lichterfelde heat and power station damaged several high-voltage cables. "We expect a full restart of all customers by Thursday afternoon," the company said in a statement, noting...

All-party delegation to convey India’s united and resolute stand against terrorism in Germany

June 6, 2025 12:02 PM

All-party delegation to convey India’s united and resolute stand against terrorism in Germany

An all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad reached Berlin on Thursday to convey India's united and resolute stand against terrorism. India’s Ambassador to Germany, Ajit Gupte, briefed the delegation on India-Germany relations, with a focus on the expanding strategic partnership and growing cooperation across various sectors. During their visit to Germany from June 5 to 7, the delegation will engage with senior dignitaries from the German Parliament (Bundes...

Berlin backs Trump’s demand to hike NATO spending target to 5%

May 15, 2025 5:03 PM

Berlin backs Trump’s demand to hike NATO spending target to 5%

Germany on Thursday backed U.S. President Donald Trump's demand to more than double NATO's defence spending target to 5% of GDP, as Washington urged countries to eliminate any "weak links" in the alliance caused by a lack of military investment. "We are following him (Trump), and we see this as a clear commitment by the United States to NATO's Article 5," Germany's new Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said, referring to the military alliance's mutual defence pact. Wadephul, who took office ear...

Biden heads to Germany for talks on Ukraine, Middle East

October 17, 2024 2:34 PM

Biden heads to Germany for talks on Ukraine, Middle East

U.S. President Joe Biden takes off for Berlin on Thursday for a rapid visit to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine with the leaders of Germany, France and Britain as Kyiv urges its western allies to take urgent steps to end the fighting. The rapidly expanding conflict in the Middle East is also expected to be high on the agenda in talks between the leaders as diplomatic efforts to halt the fighting have stalled. Biden had originally been scheduled to convene a broader meeting of Ukraine's mil...

Thousands protest in Berlin against arms supplies to Ukraine

October 4, 2024 12:17 PM

Thousands protest in Berlin against arms supplies to Ukraine

Thousands of demonstrators marched through central Berlin on Thursday, protesting against the German government's continued supply of weapons to Ukraine and criticizing Western nations for fueling the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. The rally coincided with German Unity Day but took on a somber tone as participants marched from three directions through the city toward Tiergarten Park, united in their call for diplomatic solutions to global conflicts. Protesters expressed frustration ...