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In 1961, Berliners went to sleep and woke up to a city cut in half. East German troops had put up barbed wire overnight, stopping trains, cars and thousands of people from crossing between East and West Berlin- In 1986, a mysterious gas cloud escaped from Lake Nyos in Cameroon, silently killing people as they slept. An invisible cloud travelled 25 km, wiping out entire villages and killing more than 1,700 people overnight
- In 1901, Wuppertal opened a railway suspended 26 to 40 feet above the city. 125 years later, the 8.3-mile Schwebebahn remains the backbone of local transport, carrying more than 80,000 passengers every day
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- Indians celebrate 80th Independence Day across world with cultural events, flag hoistingIndians globally marked the nation's 80th Independence Day with widespread celebrations. Key international partners extended greetings and ...15 Aug, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
- Solar Eclipse Today August 12, 2026 Time: When, where and how to watch in US, Canada, Europe and other placesWhere and when can watch the Solar eclipse: People in the US can watch the rare August 12 total solar eclipse online, even though totality ...12 Aug, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- August 12 Solar Eclipse: Where the world will see totality and where only a partial eclipse will appearAugust 12 Solar Eclipse: On August 12, a stunning solar eclipse will captivate global audiences. Totality will be observable in picturesque...10 Aug, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Angela Merkel: "What does freedom mean to me? This question has occupied me my entire life... Freedom is for me not to..." — Inspiring life lessons on continuous learning, personal growth, leadership, self-discovery, purpose, and how pushing your boundaries unlocks lifelong autonomy by the former German ChancellorToday's Quote of the Day by Angela Merkel: Angela Merkel’s quote on freedom defines true liberty not merely as the absence of external poli...05 Aug, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- Uber in $15 billion deal for Delivery Hero to create global takeout giantAcquiring Delivery Hero, which has a market value of roughly €11.6 billion, would expand the Uber Eats food-delivery network in Europe, the...16 Jul, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- Uber to gobble up Delivery Hero in latest food delivery dealThe German firm operates in over 60 markets worldwide and has expanded beyond its traditional food business to "quick commerce", delivering...16 Jul, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
- The Best Advice for Life by Germany's first female chancellor, Angela Merkel: 'Anything that seems to be set in stone or inalterable can, indeed, change...'- Why every great change begins in your mindAngela Merkel emphasizes the transformative power of the mind, stating that all change begins internally. Her leadership during challenging...09 Jul, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
- Germany's Infineon opens major chip plant as EU seeks tech autonomyGerman semiconductor giant Infineon opened a five-billion-euro ($5.7 billion) microchip plant Thursday, as Europe seeks to bolster its high...02 Jul, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- Central Europe sizzles as heat records smashed in Switzerland, Denmark, Czech RepublicEurope is grappling with unprecedented heat waves, shattering temperature records from Switzerland to Denmark. Germany's infrastructure is ...28 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
- Records tumble as European heatwave moves eastEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, with tens of millions facing extreme temperatures. Forecasters warn of record-breaking heat as ...27 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Starmer seeks legacyAndy Burnham is poised to become Britain's next prime minister unopposed as potential rival Darren Jones declared he won't run. Meanwhile, ...24 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
- China's repression in Tibet under global spotlight as Tibetan leader rallies democratic support in BerlinTibetan leader Penpa Tsering warns that China's assimilation policies in Tibet threaten democratic values. He met with German lawmakers, de...14 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- Emirates to offer incentives, safety assurances as Iran war hits travelEmirates plans incentives beyond lower fares to attract passengers concerned about the Iran war. The airline prioritizes reliability and cu...09 Jun, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
- Emirates will not cut flights despite Middle East war pressuresEmirates plans no capacity cuts despite regional conflict. The airline seeks more traffic rights for Berlin and wider expansion in Germany....09 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- Breaking down boundaries: Google celebrates 30th anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall with special doodle"Tor auf!" roared the crowds gathered at the Berlin Wall on this evening in 1989.09 Nov, 2019, 05.32 PM IST
- Berlin: Subtle commemorations of historyBerlin is truly one of Europe’s most vibrant capital cities, with much art, culture on display but Prakash Dubey was particularly struck by...25 Nov, 2010, 04.58 AM IST
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