As conservatives’ fortunes plunge, Angela Merkel rides to rescue
The Hindu
The 67-year-old veteran will step down after September 26 elections and has so far refrained from commenting about who she preferred.
Berlin German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday gave her would-be successor Armin Laschet a ringing endorsement, in a bid to shore up his ailing election campaign which has triggered fears their party could crash out of government. Ms. Merkel’s conservative CDU-CSU alliance has led Germany in various coalitions since 2005 when she took office, but the country’s future new government has been thrown open as her departure from the political stage nears. The 67-year-old veteran will step down after September 26 elections and has so far refrained from commenting about who she preferred to take over from her.
Pro-Iran rallies in Kashmir and Kargil express solidarity with Iran's regime amid ongoing domestic protests and international criticism.
Expressing the need for more number of socially responsive engineers and lawyers for furthering development of the country, Governor Thaawarchad Gehlot here on Friday lauded St. Aloysius institution for widening its service in the education sector by opening separate institutes for engineering and law
Delhi High Court requests government response on the detention of 16 Indian seafarers by Iran amid family concerns for their safety.
Balagere residents launch a road cleaning drive to address ongoing neglect and hazardous conditions causing frequent accidents.
Experience the vibrant performances of Kerala Kalolsavam 2026, showcasing Chavittu Natakam's rich heritage and youthful passion.
The new ITPB Metro Skywalk enhances connectivity between Pattandur Agrahara station, International Tech Park, and Park Square Mall.
‘Pennycuick Pongal’ celebrated in Theni district; farmers celebrate Mattu Pongal with horses in Sirumalai hills
Keerthana Ravi performed at Narada Gana Sabha's Margazhi utsavam 2025
Aerofoil and inflatable kites in different forms namely Octopus and popular cartoon characters and local kites in the form of ‘Venkataramana temple chariot’ and mythological characters namely ‘Pushpaka Vimana’, ‘Rama Seeta’ and ‘Garuda’ will be seen in skies during the two-day International Kite Festival, which will commence at the Tannirbhavi beach from January 17 afternoon
Election Commission extends objection submission deadline for electoral rolls to January 19 amid protests and a tragic suicide in Kolkata.
Central Corporation seals six PG facilities in Bengaluru for hygiene violations, imposing fines totaling ₹1.96 lakh after inspections.
CM A. Revanth Reddy commits to developing Adilabad district, emphasizing collaboration for state progress and announcing key projects.
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