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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is in India for a two-day visit, indirectly hinted at a changing geopolitical landscape due to Russia-Ukraine war and American policies.

According to the study, Canada, the US, the UK and Australia together hosted around 8.5 lakh Indian students, who spent nearly Rs 2.9 lakh crore on higher education during 2023–24. 

Only 17 per cent consumers believe that recent global conflicts or political events will slow down India’s growth. In contrast, this number is over 60 per cent for consumers in UK, France and Germany. 

Deep inside Germany’s Black Forest lies the city that has quietly built the future.

According to the US Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts, 28-year-old Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli has been charged with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm while traveling on an aircraft under the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States. 

With China weaponizing trade dependencies, especially since the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes, New Delhi has sought to localize critical manufacturing and deepen industrial ties with trusted partners like Germany, Japan, and France. 

New Work Visa Destinations For Indians: For decades, the H-1B visa has been the gold standard for Indian professionals aspiring to build careers in the United States. Last year alone, more than 80,000 Indians submitted fresh petitions for the work permit, which provides a pathway to employment in specialty occupations like IT, science, and engineering. But the landscape shifted dramatically this September when President Donald Trump mandated a staggering $100,000 fee on all first-time H-1B applications. With an annual statutory cap of 65,000 visas, plus 20,000 reserved for advanced U.S. degree holders, the cost hike threatens to block nearly a lakh skilled Indians—most of them in STEM—from their American dream. Yet, even as Washington raises barriers, the rest of the world is lowering them. Countries from Europe to Asia are seizing the moment, offering skilled Indians new destinations to live and work.

Ackermann’s appeal comes in the wake of the Trump administration’s decision last week to hike H-1B visa fees to USD 100,000 per application, up from the previous range of USD 215 to USD 5,000.

Indian students now look at foreign study through a sharper lens of security, affordability and long-term settlement.

As a rising economic powerhouse and the most populous country and biggest democracy in the world, India has a special importance in a world region, said German FM Johann Wadephul.

Transatlantic leaders coordinate to prevent unilateral concessions to Russia.

A passenger train derailed near Riedlingen, Germany, killing at least three and injuring several. Around 100 were onboard. Rescue efforts continue as authorities investigate the cause of the accident.

In today's DNA, Rahul Sinha, managing editor of Zee News exposes west's double standard on terrorism.

Top 10 Defence Spenders in 2024: Global military spending soared to $2,718 billion in 2024—a 9.4% jump from the previous year, marking the sharpest annual increase since the end of the Cold War. According to the latest data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), this marks the 10th consecutive year of rising defence budgets. Military expenditure rose across all regions, with notable surges in Europe and the Middle East. The top five spenders—the United States, China, Russia, Germany, and India—alone accounted for 60% of the global total, collectively spending $1,635 billion. In this gallery, we take a closer look at the top 10 nations leading global defence spending in 2024.

Lionel Messi’s Argentina remains the table topper of the FIFA rankings after the latest update, and Spain follows. Check the top 10-ranked teams of FIFA.   

Fastest Trains In The World: High-speed rail has revolutionized transportation, allowing passengers to travel vast distances in record time. From Japan’s Shinkansen to China’s futuristic maglev trains, these marvels of engineering push the limits of speed and efficiency. Here’s a look at the eight fastest high-speed trains in the world. Do you know that China and Japan have trains hitting a max speed of 600 kmph while India is slowly entering the race.   

Two killed and 25 injured after a car rammed into pedestrians in Mannheim, Germany; driver arrested, investigation ongoing.

Across Germany, lots of people took a long weekend off to celebrate carnival, including Rose Monday, when many cities hold parades. 

Hailing from Sauerland, a traditionally Catholic and socially conservative region in western Germany, Friedrich Merz has long embodied the values of pre-reunification West Germany—strong transatlantic ties, pro-business policies, and a firm conservative stance. 

Elon Musk's involvement in German politics came to light when he published a commentary in Welt am Sonntag, a prominent German newspaper owned by the Axel Springer media group.