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India ranked 58th most competitive economy in WEF index; US tops the list

Other countries in the top 10 include Switzerland (4th), Japan (5th), Netherlands (6th), Hong Kong (7th), United Kingdom (8th), Sweden (9th) and Denmark (10th).

Oct 17, 2018

G-4 leaders from India, Brazil, Germany and Japan plan to review UN Security Council reform

The four countries of the G-4 advocate for Council reform and mutually support each other for a permanent seat on an expanded Council.

Sep 26, 2018

Snuff out 'any whiff' of resurgent anti-Semitism, says Pope Francis

Pope Francis said on Sunday that society should be vigilant for "any whiff" of resurgent anti-Semitism, calling for new generations to be taught the horrors of the Holocaust.IN

Sep 24, 2018

India, Germany sign MoA on skill development in vocational education and training

According to a note issued by the German Embassy, students who complete specific training courses in India will get a certificate that it is recognised in India as well as in Germany.

Sep 18, 2018

Google powered by Finnish winds: Tech giant signs 10-year deal to buy renewable energy

Google said it has signed a 10-year deal to buy renewable energy from three new wind farms that are being built in Finland and which will power one of its data centers.

Sep 11, 2018

Germany aims to achieve full employment by 2025; targets debt reduction

Merkel said the government would use its 2019 budget - due to be debated in parliament next week - to invest in helping the long-term unemployed get back to work with a view to achieving full employment by 2025.

Sep 8, 2018

After Netflix and Amazon, YouTube to produce its own shows for India

Alphabet Inc's YouTube is creating scripted series and other original programing for international markets including France, Germany, Japan, Mexico and India to try to draw new customers to its paid subscription service, a senior executive said on Friday.

Jul 28, 2018

Over 800 Syrian 'White Helmets' evacuated to Jordan by Israeli military on humanitarian grounds

The Israeli military said in a statement that the members of White Helmets were transferred to a neighbouring country and that the evacuation came at the request of the United States and several European countries.

Jul 22, 2018

Ramkumar Ramanathan eyes first ATP singles title; plays Steve Johnson in Newport final

The 23-year-old Indian tennis star Ramkumar Ramanathan is aiming to become the first player from India to win an ATP singles title since mentor Leander Paes prevailed in Newport 20 years ago.

Jul 22, 2018

As May's plan faces backlash, no-deal Brexit seems more likely

German business groups have asked their members to be ready for a hard Brexit, fearing Britain may not strike a deal in time. Prime Minister Theresa May has also warned of a no-deal Brexit if the government doesn't back her plan.

Jul 15, 2018

Loss of cabin pressure forces Ryanair to land in Frankfurt; 33 passengers hospitalised

Thirty-three Ryanair passengers were treated in hospital, some bleeding from their ears, after their Croatia-bound plane lost cabin pressure and made an emergency landing in Frankfurt on Friday, German police said on Saturday.

Jul 14, 2018

Ever the salesman, Trump pushes NATO allies to buy US arms

While insisting that NATO allies increase their defence budget, US President Donald Trump said he was ready to help smaller nations buy American arms and equipment after the NATO summit in Brussels.

Jul 13, 2018

Illegal ivory trade continues unchecked in 10 European countries

New York-based campaigning group Avaaz found ivory in the 109 items purchased from several European nations, indicating that restrictions on the global ivory trade are failing.

Jul 10, 2018

Maybe England won't get this opportunity again, says Southgate

England came into the World Cup with low expectations from their fans and much talk of building for the future but as they face a quarter-final with Sweden on Saturday, manager Gareth Southgate says this generation might not get a better chance to triumph.

Jul 6, 2018

Germany humiliation shows Arsenal might have dodged a major bullet with Joachim Low

Joachim Low failed to inspire his Germany players, and that is exactly what Arsenal did not need after seeing the side stagnate under Arsene Wenger

Jun 28, 2018

Germany out of Fifa World Cup 2018: Toni Kroos, from hero to villain in one match

When Germany needed leaders to inspire, they found none in this Fifa World Cup 2018 disaster

Jun 27, 2018

Curse of the defending champions lives on: Germany are knocked out of Fifa World Cup 2018

Defending champions Germany were awful, and then some, with the defeat to South Korea meaning they have made a group stage exit in the Fifa World Cup for the first time

Jun 27, 2018

China willing to continue talks with France over Airbus deal

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday Beijing was willing to continue talks over the purchase of Airbus jets after French President Emmanuel Macron failed to clinch a deal earlier this year.

Jun 25, 2018

Audi CEO Rupert Stadler arrested over 'dieselgate' emission scandal

Munich prosecutors said Rupert Stadler was detained due to fears that he might hinder the investigation into the scandal. Stadler has been at the helm of Volkswagen's subsidiary Audi since 2010.

Jun 18, 2018

Brazil to lift the Jules Rimet trophy: Predictions for the Fifa World Cup 2018

Brazil are the favourites, and they might just live up to that tag at this Fifa World Cup 2018 in Russia

Jun 14, 2018