Indian visitor nights in Germany steady in Jan-June

IANS | September 7, 2026 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) India maintained a stable contribution to Germany's inbound tourism with Indian visitor nights up 0.1 per cent year‑on‑year and the country’s ten leading city destinations accounting for about 61 per cent of all Indian overnight stays, a statement said on Monday.

Far-right AfD scores record win in German state election

IANS | September 7, 2026 8:09 AM

Magdeburg (Germany), Sep 7 (IANS) The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has won the state election in Saxony-Anhalt with a record 44.5 per cent of the vote, according to an exit poll released by a public broadcaster.

PM Modi hails consecration of BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Paris as milestone for India-France cultural ties

IANS | September 6, 2026 11:59 PM

New Delhi/Paris, Sep 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his heartfelt congratulations on the consecration of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir near Paris, describing it as a significant addition to India's cultural presence in Europe and a new chapter in India-France relations.