Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Friedrich Merz on becoming the new Chancellor of Germany, as both leaders committed to strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Germany. They exchanged perspectives on global and regional issues, reinforcing their united stance against terrorism. Merz's election followed a historic second-round victory, marking him as Germany's 10th chancellor since World War II.
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Chennai Super Kings face a potential last-place finish in IPL 2025, intensifying scrutiny on MS Dhoni, who returned as captain mid-season. Despite Dhoni's decent batting performance, CSK's struggles, including overseas players' underperformance and veterans' poor form, have led to defeats. A loss to Rajasthan Royals further compounded their woes, increasing pressure ahead of their final game against Gujarat Titans.
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