The nationwide protests that have been going on in Iran for the last two weeks have once again drawn the world’s attention towards the Middle East. This movement, which was born out of the poor economic condition of Iran, is now adamant on ousting the supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from power. Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has responded to the statement of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, in which he said that the Khamenei-led Iranian government is in its last days.

Germany should not speak on the issue of human rights: Araghchi

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to the issue and wrote on X, ‘The German government has no right to raise human rights issues. The reason for this is that Germany has completely destroyed its credibility by adopting double standards in the last few years. When we defeat the terrorists who are killing Iranian people and police officers, the German Chancellor immediately declares that violence is a sign of weakness. Then what does he have to say about Merz’s full support for the mass massacre of 70 thousand Palestinians in Gaza?

Of all governments, the one in Germany is perhaps the worst placed to address “human rights”. The reason is simple: its blatant double-standards over the past years have obliterated any shred of credibility.

When Iran defeats terrorists who kill civilians and police officers,… pic.twitter.com/0tvkFTYecM

— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) January 13, 2026

Germany’s speech irrational: Iranian foreign minister

Abbas Araghchi said, ‘Last year Israel bombed homes and businesses in our country, which was highly appreciated by Germany. Our people remember that too. Recently America kidnapped the head of state of a country and Germany remained silent on it. Germany’s speech on human rights is irrational because they themselves have not followed it.

‘Do me a favor, have a little shame’

Taking a dig at the German Chancellor, Abbas Araghchi said, ‘Do us all a favor… have some shame. It would be better if Germany stops its illegal interference in our territories, which also includes supporting genocide and terrorism.

2000 people died in Iran Protest

According to the report of news agency Reuters, about 2000 people were killed in the protests taking place in Iran. Authorities in Iran eased some restrictions on Tuesday (13 January 2026), allowing residents there to make international phone calls via mobile networks for the first time in several days. However, authorities did not restore internet and text messaging services.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to India is going to add a new dimension to the defense relations between the two countries. Because important talks have taken place between the two countries regarding building a joint stealth submarine for the Indian Navy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself, during his meeting with Germany, made an important announcement regarding the joint defense industry between India and Germany.

Discussion going on to build six submarines for the Navy

After the talks between PM Modi and Chancellor Merz in Ahmedabad, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told the media that positive discussions are going on on the construction of six (06) submarines for the Navy and a positive outcome is expected. According to the Foreign Secretary, such deals involve technical, financial and commercial discussions, which are currently ongoing. After this discussion is completed, the Defense Ministry can share information on this.

Under Project 75 (I) of the Navy, India and Germany are preparing to build six (06) stealth submarines. For this, a strategic agreement has been signed between Mazagon Dockyard Limited (MDL) and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Company (TKMC). The total cost of this project is about 08 billion dollars i.e. 72 thousand crores. These submarines are being prepared to be manufactured in MDL under Make in India.

MDL signed agreement with German company last year

The Defense Ministry had announced Project P75 (India) in 2017 for six special submarines equipped with Air Independent Propellant (AIP) technology. For this, the Defense Ministry had given permission to MDL and L&T Company to enter into an agreement with any foreign OEM i.e. Original Equipment Manufacturer. In such a situation, MDL had signed an agreement with Germany’s ThyssenKrupp company for Project 75 (I) in September last year.

L&T Company had joined hands with Spain’s Navantia, but Navantia and L&T Company proved unsuccessful in making submarines equipped with AIP technology. In such a situation, the Defense Ministry had decided to exclude L&T and Navantia Group from the project.

Specialty of submarine equipped with AIP technology

Submarines equipped with AIP technology can operate under the sea for a long time (up to two months), whereas conventional (diesel) submarines have to come to the surface from time to time. When submarines come to the surface, they become visible to the enemy, but due to stealth (AIP) technology, the enemy remains unaware of the submarine.

It is noteworthy that a big defense deal is going to happen between India and Germany after about 40 years. In the year 1986, during the then Rajiv Gandhi government, both the countries had made a deal for HDW submarines (Shishumar class submarines), but due to bribery and brokerage, the Navy could get only four out of six submarines of this deal. Of these, 02 were manufactured in Germany and the remaining 02 in MDL.

MDL will get the second largest project

After the Scorpene class submarine, MDL is going to get the second big submarine project. With the help of France, MDL has built six Scorpene (Kalvari) class submarines and handed them over to the Indian Navy. The special thing is that six Kalvari (Scorpene) class submarines of the Indian Navy are also being equipped with AIP technology. In December last year, the AIP technology developed by DRDO was transferred (TOT) to L&T company. This AIP technology is being developed at L&T’s shipyard in Hazira (Gujarat).

A colorful event of International Kite Festival 2026 took place today (12 January) at Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz participated. Marj started his India tour from Bapu’s Sabarmati Ashram. After reaching the ashram, both the leaders offered floral tributes to the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi.

India is continuously engaged in increasing its power in the sea. In this regard, an $8 billion submarine construction deal between India and Germany can soon be finalized. This is considered to be the biggest defense deal for India so far. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit India on January 12 and 13 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Before that, for the first time in this defense deal, there will be transfer of technology for the construction of submarines.

France-Russia may get a shock

The Indian Navy currently has about 12 old Russian and 6 new French submarines. According to Bloomberg report, if the deal with Germany is confirmed, India will cancel its plan to buy three more submarines from France. This step of India will be a shock for Russia also. Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems GmbH and India’s state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited will jointly build these submarines.

Both countries are increasing cooperation in the field of medicine as well as defence.

A spokesperson of the German government said that Friedrich Merz, who is on his first visit to India, will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat on Monday (January 12, 2026) and then go to Bengaluru to meet German companies there. Both the countries want to increase cooperation in the field of medicine as well as defence. Friedrich Merz and PM Modi There are also talks to be held regarding the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India. The German Chancellor is expected to visit China with another trade delegation in the coming weeks. However, no date has been decided yet with Beijing.

Specialty of submarines with German technology

The report claims that the new submarines with German technology will be equipped with Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) system. This system increases the capability of submarines and they can stay underwater for a longer time. These submarines will increase India’s surveillance capability in the Indian Ocean region because China is also trying to establish its dominance in this region.

A spokesperson for ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems has refused to comment at this time. India has been encouraging global defense companies for a long time to transfer technology in collaboration with Indian companies so that weapons can be produced within the country.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit India on a 2-day official visit. This will be his first visit to India after becoming Chancellor of Germany. This important visit of Frederick will take place on 12-13 January. This tour is considered very important from the point of view of relations between India and Germany. Friedrich Merz will visit Ahmedabad in Gujarat and Bengaluru city in Karnataka. While Frederick is starting his visit from the Prime Minister’s home state Gujarat, on January 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself will receive the German Chancellor.

There will also be bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chancellor Friedrich Merz. During this, various dimensions of strategic relations between India and Germany will be discussed. In the year 2025, strategic relations between India and Germany will also complete 25 years. There will also be talks on trade and investment between the two leaders. There will also be talks between the two leaders on technology, education, skill development and mobility. Along with this, there will be discussion on taking forward cooperation in important areas like defence, security, science, research, green and sustainable development, people-to-people contact. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor will also meet people from business and industry. Both the leaders will also share their views on regional and global issues.

Negotiations regarding free trade agreement

Continuous talks are also going on regarding the free trade agreement between India and the European Union. The visit of the German Chancellor in the midst of these talks can give further impetus to the FTA between India and the European Union. It is expected that FTA between India and European Union may also be announced soon. However, no official statement has come out on this yet.

One of India’s important partners

Germany is one of India’s important partners in Europe. After the Second World War, India was one of the first countries to establish relations with the Federal Republic of Germany. India and Germany celebrated the 70th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations on 7 March 2021. Since 2000, relations at the level of strategic partnership were established between the two countries. Today Germany is the third largest economy in the world while India is now only at the fourth position. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited Germany in the years 2017 and 2022. Apart from this, the German Chancellor has visited India several times in the last few years. In the year 2023, the then German Chancellor Scholz came on a state visit to India.

Support each other under the G4 framework

Both India and Germany support each other on the issue of expansion of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) under the G4 framework. The G4 at the level of Foreign Ministers took place on the side lines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September 2023. Whereas the working level (Director General level) meeting was held in February, 2023. G4 countries include India, Germany, Brazil and Japan.

Economic relations between India and Germany

Economic relations between India and Germany are very close. Germany remains India’s 12th largest trading partner in the year 2023-24. Bilateral trade between India and Germany is witnessing continuous growth. According to data from the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, trade with India will reach a high of US $ 33.33 billion in the year 2023. During this period, exports from India to Germany were 15.48 billion US dollars and imports from Germany to India were 17.85 billion US dollars. In the year 2023, India was the 23rd largest trading partner of Germany.

Long standing cooperation in railway sector also

There has been cooperation between India and Germany in the railway sector for a long time. German company Siemens is supporting the sustainable transformation of India’s transportation sector. At present, India is continuously working on increasing the freight capacity of its railways. Siemens Mobility was awarded a project worth 3 billion euros, under which the supply of 1,200 electric engines and full maintenance for 35 years. Both the countries are also working together a lot in the field of agriculture. This includes strengthening post-harvest infrastructure including cold chain in India, agricultural mechanization, livestock breeding, food processing infrastructure, food safety and risk assessment, seed development, veterinary support, dairy research.

Germany faces serious shortage of workers

India and Germany are also working on migration and mobility. Germany faces a serious labor shortage, especially in the blue-collar job sector. This is the reason why India gives priority to ease the movement of people wishing to go to Germany for employment. There is a great need for nurses in Germany and for nurses, Germany turns to non-EU countries, which includes India. That is why in December 2021, a placement agreement was signed between Germany’s Federal Employment Agency (BA) and Kerala Government agency NORKA Roots for the migration of skilled health and care workers.

Cultural relations also promoted

Cultural relations are also being promoted between India and Germany through sister states and sister cities. There is a sister state arrangement between Karnataka and Bavaria, Maharashtra and Baden-Wurttemberg. There is a twinning arrangement between Mumbai and Stuttgart. Aurangabad and Ingolstadt have signed a Letter of Intent for a sister city partnership in April 2022. Twin city relationship was established between Coimbatore and Eklingan in 2016.

Indian students present in Germany for higher education

According to the data of the year 2024, about 49,483 Indian students were present in Germany for higher education. As of December 2023, approximately 2.46 lakh Indian passport holders and people of Indian origin reside in Germany. These include about 1.93 lakh NRIs and Indian passport holders and about 52,864 PIOs i.e. citizens of Indian origin. Overall, the visit of the German Chancellor to India will bring more warmth in the relations between India and Germany.

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Constant efforts are being made to end Russia and Ukraine in war and restore complete peace. The country in NATO Russia and President Vladimir are constantly helping Ukraine to pressurize Putin. Meanwhile, the tone of Germany, which is among Ukraine’s largest arms suppliers, has changed.

German Chancellor Frederick Merge said in an interview, ‘I am bothering me that we European is not in the same situation that we can put enough pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end this war (Ukraine War). Therefore, we are dependent on the help from America. He said, “On the other hand, we are also seeing that today China, India, Brazil and many other countries of the world are also openly standing with Russia and Putin.”

German Chancellor’s statement came after the meeting of Putin-Modi-Jinping

This statement of German Chancellor Frederick Merge has come to light at the annual summit of Shanghai Cooperation Sangathan (SCO) held in the city of Tianjin, China, a few days after the meeting of Chinese President Xi Jinping, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. In such a situation, the statement of the German Chancellor is indicating that NATO with a group of 31 countries has been frightened to see the unity of Russia, India and China.

Donald Trump’s strategy against policy Ric Discussed

During the SCO summit in China, President Jinping met Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During this time, the three leaders also discussed about the current attitude of America. At the same time, discussed the ban on the ban and heavy tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump.

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Emmanuel macron: On social media, the video of French President Emmanuel Macron and other big leaders of Europe came to Samane, on which France has given clarification. In this video, Emmanuel Macron can be seen hiding a white pouch in front of the camera. Sochale Media was claimed that French President Cocaine was hiding.

France government clarification

French President Emmanuel Macron reacted to these rumors, saying that it was part of the propaganda campaign, which aims to break up European unity. France’s Rashtrapati Bhavan issued a statement saying, “It was not a safety pouch, but a tissue. This fake news is being spread abroad and domestic levels from the enemies of France. We should be cautious with it.”

Three men and a bag of white powder.

Notice How Macron Sneakily and Deftly Swipes it out of the camera’s view.

The german chancellor merz takes care of the spoon.

Can’t have people thinking are plotting strategy while doing cocaine togeether pic.twitter.com/6wct8zoni

– Dinesh D’Souza (@dineshdsouza) May 11, 2025

Video of Kyiv’s visit is going viral

Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Kir Starmer and German Chancellor Frederick Merge visited Kiev on Saturday (May 10, 2025) in the support of Ukraine and European unity performance. The three leaders also interacted with Ukraine President Volodimir Jailonsky. Europe asked these leaders to accept Trump’s call for the 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday (May 12, 2025) and threatened that if Russia accepts the ceasefire proposal, it would be banned.

Quand L’Unité Européenne Dérange, la désinformation va jusqu’à faire passer un Simple Mouchoir Pour De La Drogue.

Cette Fausse Information Est Propagée Par Les Ennemis de la france, à l’Stérieur comme à l’I into. Vigilance face aux manipulations. pic.twitter.com/R62Pic4jro

– élysée (@lysee) May 11, 2025

The video going viral on social media has been shot in the train, in which Macron was shown welcoming Starmer. When they sat on chairs around a table, the macraon appeared to hide some white items placed on the table.

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