Germany is one of the most preferred destinations for Indian students seeking higher education abroad, offering a mix of affordability, quality, and stability.

Germany is actively courting skilled Indian workers, presenting itself as an attractive alternative to the United States. This comes as the US government introduces hefty fees and stricter regulations for the H-1B visa program,

This move, aimed at expanding student exchanges and promoting academic cooperation, is poised to make cross-border educational opportunities more accessible

India and Germany have agreed on gratis visas for short-term school and college visits to promote student exchanges and education ties as well as esta

Without criticising the US, Wadephul, who is on a two-day visit to India, echoed that “reliability”, “friendship” and “predictability” in these times of uncertainty are “invaluable”.

Among the top-performing sectors, enterprise applications received $2.3B, a 6% decrease compared to $2.5B raised in 9M 2024. Retail received $2.0B in funding, an 18% decline compared to $2.4B raised in 9M 2024. Transportation & logistics tech received $1.79B, a 17% increase compared to $1.53B raised in 9M 2024.

Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs on imported branded or patented pharmaceutical products from October 1, 2025, unless companies build US manufacturing facilities. This policy primarily impacts European nations exporting high-value drugs,