Germany plans to increase skilled work visas for Indians from 20k to 90k annually, highlighting India’s role in fulfilling Germany's needs in IT and others Germany faces political challenges around migration, but its need for skilled labour, especially in tech, is critical to address its digital lag and economy

India has long sought greater visa opportunities in Europe. Behind the scenes, Europe may also be working to get India to do more on irregular migration.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday paid tribute to German sailors currently circumnavigating the globe as he concluded his visit to India. The Frankfurt am Main naval supply ship and the Baden-Württemberg frigate - both part of the German Navy - arrived in the western Indian state of Goa on Saturday after days of joint exercises with the Indian Navy.