India and Germany have agreed on a defence industry roadmap in Berlin, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius. The pact centres on co-developing and producing military equipment, with both sides set to identify key technologies and specific weapon systems for joint work—deepening strategic alignment between the two countries.
A peaceful Sunday prayer at Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Moers, Germany, erupted into violence when rival Sikh groups confronted each other, involving more than 40 people. Witness accounts say kirpans were drawn and shots fired, leading to chaos inside the gurdwara. The incident reportedly left at least 11 people injured as authorities investigate what sparked the clash and who was involved.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh toured Germany’s TKMS shipyard and inspected a Type 212 submarine, during a visit that also followed key India Germany defence cooperation agreements. The deals focus on joint training, capability development, and closer security collaboration, signaling deeper alignment on future defence equipment cooperation between the two countries.
Bharat Forge’s board has approved restructuring of its German subsidiary, Bharat Forge CDP GmbH, including a potential shutdown of operations in Ennepetal. The company cites sustained market challenges and persistent cost disadvantages that have made the unit hard to compete. Final decisions are expected after reviewing restructuring options and implications for operations.
Tesla says it will add more than 1,000 jobs in Germany, a rare bright spot for an auto industry facing layoffs. While German automakers struggle with high costs and fierce competition from China, Tesla’s move signals potential momentum and a different bet on future demand and production capacity in Europe’s biggest auto market.
For the first time, defence and security firms have their own section at Hanover, the world’s top industrial fair, signaling how Germany’s rearmament push is reshaping industry priorities. The fair, dating to 1947, traditionally avoided defence due to the lasting stigma of Germany’s Nazi and militarist past—now clearly changing.
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Canadian AI firm Cohere and Germany’s Aleph Alpha are reportedly discussing a merger, with the German government said to view the move as strategic. Both companies confirm they are holding ongoing talks. If it advances, the partnership could help Europe strengthen its stance in the global AI race, while Germany pushes to expand capabilities and attract high-value jobs.
Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says the country expects to finalize an $8 billion submarine cooperation agreement with India within the next three months. The project is led by German warship maker TKMS and India’s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders. Negotiations have been underway for several months, with both sides now moving toward signing the pact.
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is breaking overseas barriers, becoming the first Indian film to cross $25 million in North America. It has also crossed €1 million in Germany and is now the highest-grossing Indian release there. The performance signals a sharp shift in how Bollywood is converting global audiences into box-office momentum.
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