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In 1962, Egypt fired rockets over the desert and celebrated its entry into the missile age. Then Heinz Krug, a German rocket scientist at the heart of the program, disappeared without a trace, leaving behind one of the Cold War's strangest unresolved Middle Eastern mysteriesEgypt publicly displayed its new missile capability in 1962 after a secret program. This initiative involved former German rocket scientist...15 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST- German Proverb of the Day: “No master has ever fallen from the sky.” A timeless lesson on learning and masteryGerman Proverb of the Day: “No master has ever fallen from the sky” offers a timeless lesson on learning, patience and perseverance. The pr...15 Aug, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- Could Germany run some of its coal-fired power plants longer?Germany delayed an interim report on its lignite power exit, raising market expectations. This delay allows for assessing gas plant tenders...14 Aug, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
- Independence Day 2026: When Nazi Germany feared its women will fall for magnetic IndiansIndia's Independence Day: Subhas Chandra Bose’s Indian Legion in Nazi Germany during World War II reveals a complex alliance shaped by shar...14 Aug, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
- Suspicious object on rail tracks did not contain explosives, says German policeGerman police confirmed a suspicious object on rail tracks in Treuchtlingen was not explosive. Buildings near the object were evacuated for...13 Aug, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
- In 1893, a German mechanical engineer invented a high-efficiency compression-ignition engine originally intended to run on alternative fuels but his invention turned popular years after his demise due to financial troubles: How did Rudolf Diesel changed the world?In 1893, Rudolf Diesel published his design for a compression-ignition engine that aimed to improve engine efficiency and reduce dependence...13 Aug, 2026, 02.37 AM IST
- India needs to double infra investments to Rs 40 lakh cr/year to achieve growth ambitions: NaBFID MDIndia must double infrastructure investments to forty lakh crore rupees annually. This significant scaling up is crucial for achieving long...12 Aug, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
- Divers found the only known surviving German boat of its class; it had spent nearly 83 years hidden 315 feet beneath the Ionian SeaA long-forgotten German warship, the LS 6, has been discovered underwater off Greece. This unique vessel, built by an aircraft manufacturer...12 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- In 1943, Germany deployed a rare World War II torpedo boat. 83 years later, divers found the vessel nearly intact on the Ionian seabed, ending a decade-long search and potentially identifying the last surviving boat of its typeGerman WWII torpedo boat discovered: Researchers located the rare German naval boat LS 6 in the Ionian Sea. This vessel sank off western Gr...12 Aug, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
- Global Market: Euro zone bond yields dip ahead of US CPI, heavy debt supplyEuro zone government bond prices edged higher as investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation data and a heavy pipeline of new b...12 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- German proverb of the day: ‘There is no one luckier than he who thinks himself so’ - A timeless life lesson on how optimism leads to positive resultsProverb of the day: Genuine prosperity arises from appreciating what you have rather than chasing after possessions. A wise German proverb ...11 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
- Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche are losing China to EV upstartsAs competition in the Chinese automotive sector intensifies, German car manufacturers are witnessing a decline in sales and profitability. ...11 Aug, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
- In 1943, a German fighter had a US bomber in his sights, finger on trigger button but what happened left everyone stunned 50 years laterA damaged American bomber, Ye Old Pub, faced enemy fighters over Germany. German pilot Franz Stigler chose not to destroy the vulnerable ai...10 Aug, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
- German Proverb of the Day: “One should not praise the day before...” A timeless lesson on patience and uncertaintyGerman Proverb of the Day: The proverb from Germany serves as a cautionary tale against jumping the gun in celebration of accomplishments. ...10 Aug, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
- Germany warns of daily 'hybrid warfare' after suspected drone attackGermany's Interior Minister highlighted the ongoing peril of hybrid warfare, stating that foreign entities are orchestrating covert attacks...09 Aug, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
- German Proverb of the Day: "That will make the dog in the frying pan go crazy." A life lesson on dealing with the unexpectedThe German proverb "Da wird der Hund in der Pfanne verrückt" expresses astonishment. This saying captures disbelief when confronted with ex...07 Aug, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
- DA hike for June 2026: Central government employees likely to get 63% dearness allowance after hikeDA hike: Central government employees anticipate a 3% dearness allowance increase. This expectation arises from the latest AICPI-IW reading...31 Jul, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
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