Germany: News

12 Oct 2024

Berlin

Bet you didn't know Alia's German great-grandfather ran anti-Hitler newspaper

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt, who is busy promoting her film Jigra, recently dropped some interesting details about her family history.

09 Oct 2024

European Space Agency

There's now a basketball court-sized 'Moon' on Earth

The European Space Agency (ESA) and the German Aerospace Center have created an ambitious project to simulate the Moon's conditions on Earth.

04 Oct 2024

West Africa

What is Ebola-like Marburg Virus that has killed 11 people 

The Marburg virus disease, a deadly Ebola-like illness, has claimed 11 lives and infected 25 others in Rwanda, East Africa, since the country declared an outbreak on September 27.

ISRO's Venus mission set for 2028 launch: Objectives of Shukrayaan-1

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for its inaugural mission to Venus, with the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM) slated for a March 2028 launch.

04 Oct 2024

Australia

Israel-Hezbollah war: How countries are evacuating their citizens from Lebanon

As tensions escalate between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah, nations worldwide are implementing various strategies to evacuate their citizens from Lebanon.

02 Oct 2024

Elon Musk

Taking sick leave? Tesla is conducting home visits to check

Tesla's management in Germany is facing criticism for sending supervisors to the homes of employees on sick leave.

02 Oct 2024

eBay

eBay abolishes seller fees in the UK and Germany

eBay has just dropped some big news for its sellers in the UK and Germany. Starting now, consumer-to-consumer (C2C) sellers won't have to pay any fees for domestic sales.

26 Sep 2024

Emmanuel Macron

Macron backs permanent UNSC seat for India

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for India's bid to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

20 Sep 2024

Austria

Unknown Mozart compositions from his teens discovered in Germany

A previously unknown composition by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart believed to be from his early teenage years, has been discovered in a library in Germany.

18 Sep 2024

COVID-19

'Highly contagious' XEC COVID variant spreading rapidly in 27 nations

The XEC COVID-19 variant, a hybrid of earlier omicron subvariants KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, is spreading swiftly across Europe and other regions including the United States and China.

24 Aug 2024

World

3 dead, 4 injured in knife attack at German festival

Three people have been killed and four others seriously injured after an unidentified man launched a knife attack at a festival in Solingen, Germany.

17 Aug 2024

Blinkit

Blinkit goes global for Raksha Bandhan, promises 10-minute delivery

Blinkit has expanded its services to international markets till August 19 in celebration of Raksha Bandhan.

16 Aug 2024

Europe

Investigation warns of a new wave of Russian cyberattacks

Hackers, allegedly backed by Russia's state security agency, have reportedly intensified their cyber activities.

08 Aug 2024

Malayalam

Mohanlal's directorial 'Barroz' copied? September release uncertain

The upcoming Malayalam film, Barroz - The Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure, directed by Mohanlal, has been hit with a copyright infringement claim.

03 Aug 2024

Belarus

Who're 'illegals'? Russian spies who might be living next door 

The largest prisoner swap since the Cold War took place on Friday.

29 Jul 2024

Munich

Around 25,000 fans enjoy Taylor's Munich concert from Olympiaberg Hill

Thousands of Taylor Swift fans found an innovative way to experience her sold-out concerts in Munich, Germany.

28 Jul 2024

Berlin

Putin threatens to restart production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia may resume the production of intermediate-range nuclear missiles if the United States proceeds with its plans to deploy long-range missiles in Germany.

24 Jul 2024

Indonesia

Indian passport allows visa-free travel to these 58 countries

The Henley Passport Index 2024 has placed the Indian passport at the 82nd position globally.

18 Jul 2024

Technology

German Navy to finally phase out floppy disks on warships

The German Navy is currently modernizing its Brandenburg-class F123 frigates, a process that includes discontinuing the use of 8-inch floppy disks on the warships.

05 Jul 2024

Taylor Swift

German city temporarily changes its name to honor Taylor Swift

As American pop sensation Taylor Swift gears up for her concerts in Germany, the city of Gelsenkirchen has temporarily rechristened itself "Swiftkirchen" in her honor.

04 Jul 2024

Colorado

Trees are causing air pollution in Los Angeles, finds study

A recent study has challenged traditional beliefs about the role of trees in urban ecosystems, suggesting that they may be contributing to Los Angeles's consistent air pollution levels.

30 Jun 2024

Snapchat

German woman sentenced harsher than rapist for calling him 'pig' 

A 20-year-old German woman, Maja R, has been sentenced to a weekend in jail for defaming a man convicted of rape.

30 Jun 2024

Solar System

This unique tanning salon simulates alien suns on Earth

A one-of-a-kind tanning salon, providing a simulated experience of alien suns, has been unveiled at the Festival of the Future in Munich, Germany.

29 Jun 2024

Brazil

Panamanian court acquits 28 in Panama Papers trial 

A Panamanian court has cleared 28 individuals of money laundering charges related to the infamous Panama Papers scandal.

26 Jun 2024

Bengaluru

Bengaluru court denies bail to JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna

The Special People Representative Court in Bengaluru has rejected the bail plea of suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna in the first of three sexual assault cases.

20 Jun 2024

Mercedes-AMG One

McMurtry Speirling beats Mercedes-AMG One to set new lap record

The McMurtry Speirling, a compact electric vehicle (EV) from McMurtry Automotive, has set a new record on the Hockenheim track in Germany.

12 Jun 2024

China

EU increases tariffs on electric vehicle imports from China

The European Union (EU) has announced plans to increase tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China by up to 38.1%.

31 May 2024

World

Video: Knifeman stabs multiple people at anti-Islam rally in Germany 

An Islamist political rally in Mannheim, Germany, turned violent on Friday when a knife-wielding attacker stabbed multiple people, including a police officer.

31 May 2024

Bengaluru Airport

Sex scandal case: Prajwal in police custody till June 6 

Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna was on Friday sent till June 6 to police custody in connection to sexual abuse allegations against him.

31 May 2024

Janata Dal (Secular)

'Ready to face law...': Prajwal's first comment after arrest

In his first remarks after his arrest, suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna on Friday said that he is ready to face the law and will fully cooperate with the investigation.

30 May 2024

Europe

Europe on edge amid suspected Russian-linked arson and sabotage

European security services are currently on high alert due to suspected arson and sabotage linked to Russia.

2-year-old German prodigy's artwork fetches up to $7,000

Laurent Schwarz, a two-year-old artist from Germany, is creating a stir in the art world with his paintings selling for as much as $7,000 each (₹583,000 approx).

29 May 2024

Janata Dal (Secular)

Prajwal files for anticipatory bail ahead of arrival in India 

Prajwal Revanna, the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader who faces allegations of mass sexual abuse, has reportedly applied for anticipatory bail to prevent his imminent arrest.

29 May 2024

Janata Dal (Secular)

Sex scandal row: Prajwal's tickets booked, to reach India Friday

Prajwal Revanna, the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader who faces allegations of mass sexual abuse, has reportedly booked a flight from Munich, Germany to Bengaluru for Thursday.

25 May 2024

Solar Energy

Germany's solar energy surplus outpaces demand, drastically lowering energy prices

Germany's solar power production has exceeded consumer demand, leading to a significant decrease in energy prices, affecting producers' profitability and slowing down the expansion of solar energy.

24 May 2024

Europe

How filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof fled Iran, reached Germany 

Faced with a prison sentence, acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof decided to escape from Iran, embarking on a "complicated" and "anguishing" 28-day journey across Europe. He finally found refuge in a safe house in Germany. Recently, he opened up about this journey.

'Surrender or face my anger': Deve Gowda's warning to grandson

Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) chief, HD Deve Gowda, has issued a stern warning to his grandson, Prajwal Revanna.

16 May 2024

AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca COVID vaccine linked to another rare blood clotting disorder

A new research has linked AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to an increased risk of a rare but fatal blood clotting disorder known as Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis (VITT).

13 May 2024

Lenovo

Why Motorola, Lenovo cannot sell goods in Germany anymore

Motorola and Lenovo, two prominent tech companies, are facing a sales ban in Germany, because of a patent dispute with US-based InterDigital.

10 May 2024

Hepatitis B

Lead made Beethoven sick, but it didn't kill him: Study

German composer Ludwig van Beethoven was plagued by several diseases, the most tragic of them being his progressive hearing loss.

08 May 2024

China

India's consumer market projected to outgrow Germany, Japan by 2026 

India is projected to become the world's third-largest consumer market by 2026, surpassing both Germany and Japan, according to a report by UBS.

05 May 2024

Janata Dal (Secular)

What is the 'blue-corner notice' issued to locate Prajwal Revanna?

The Karnataka government confirmed that a blue-corner notice has been issued to locate Prajwal Revanna.

03 May 2024

H D Deve Gowda

2nd case registered against Prajwal Revanna in sex scandal row

Karnataka government's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a rape case against Janata Dal (Secular)'s Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna.