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Current Affairs 16 January 2026

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  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Visits India, Signs 19 MoUs
  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates Rs 629 Crore Projects in Gujarat

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Visits India, Signs 19 MoUs

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited India from January 12-13, 2026, meeting PM Narendra Modi at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and inaugurating the International Kite Festival at Sabarmati Riverfront. The leaders held bilateral talks in Gandhinagar reviewing the 25-year India-Germany Strategic Partnership. 19 MoUs and joint declarations were signed covering areas like visa-free transit for Indians from Germany, Track 1.5 Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue, and India-Germany Digital Dialogue Work Plan (2025-2027). The visit strengthens economic and strategic ties between the two nations.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates Rs 629 Crore Projects in Gujarat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled development projects worth over Rs 629 crore in Mansa Municipality, Gujarat, covering Mansa and parts of Ahmedabad. The projects include infrastructure enhancements under local governance initiatives. This move aims to boost urban development and public services in the region. Shah emphasized sustainable growth during the event.

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In which Gujarat area did Amit Shah launch projects worth over Rs 629 crore?

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