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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten visited the Afsluitdijk Dam to strengthen India-Netherlands cooperation in water management and climate resilience. The two nations discussed technical collaboration on Gujarat’s Kalpasar project and sustainable infrastructure development

India strongly rejected allegations of shrinking media freedom and minority rights violations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Netherlands visit. MEA Secretary Sibi George described India as a vibrant democracy where all religions and minorities flourish peacefully under democratic principles and constitutional protections

India and the Netherlands have unveiled a strategic roadmap to expand cooperation in semiconductors, AI, quantum technologies, cybersecurity and higher education. The partnership aims to build resilient supply chains, boost research collaboration, and strengthen academic and industry linkages across both nations.

In a landmark cultural restitution, the Netherlands has returned the 11th-century Chola dynasty copper plates, known as the Leiden Plates, to India. The artefacts, comprising 21 large and 3 small plates inscribed in Tamil and Sanskrit, record grants made by Rajendra Chola I formalising his father Rajaraja Chola I’s oral commitments.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Netherlands during his Europe tour to strengthen strategic and economic ties. He will hold talks with Dutch leaders on trade, semiconductors, clean energy and technology cooperation, besides interacting with the Indian diaspora in The Hague.

Narendra Modi’s Europe tour to the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy will focus on energy security, trade disruptions from the West Asia crisis, and cooperation in critical technologies, alongside the India-Nordic summit and key bilateral engagements

The Indian women’s hockey team has been placed in Pool D alongside England, China and South Africa for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, with Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne expressing confidence in the team’s preparation and consistency ahead of the tournament.

Defending champions India headline a competitive Group A in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, featuring Pakistan, the Netherlands, Namibia and the USA. The tournament begins on February 7, with India aiming for a historic title defence.

Alexander Zverev defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-5, 6-0 to seal Germany’s win over the Netherlands in the United Cup. Eva Lys earlier beat Suzan Lamens, and Zverev partnered Laura Siegemund to secure a mixed-doubles victory, giving Germany a 3-0 sweep

Barcelona recorded its hottest June since 1914 amid Europe’s first major summer heat wave. France issued red alerts, Italy reported a heat-related death, and Portugal broke temperature records. Climate experts link the intensifying heat waves to global warming trends

Rights groups report alleges the Chinese government runs coercive labour practices targeting predominantly Muslim Uyghurs and other Turkic minorities

The Indian men's hockey team squandered a one-goal lead to lose 1-2 to Olympic champions Netherlands in the first match of the European leg of FIH Pro League

The visit is part of India’s ongoing diplomatic engagements aimed at deepening strategic ties and enhancing cooperation with key European partners, focusing on strategic partnerships, trade, investment, and regional and global issues of mutual interest

The Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal’s visit from April 24-26 underlined India’s commitment to strengthening its economic engagement with the Netherlands

Banyan Tree, which is organising the World Jazz Festival, said that the Jazz Festival is aimed at contributing to enriching the Jazz Scene in India

Estimates of the death toll during Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's presidential term vary, from the more than 6,000 to 30,000

An oil tanker and a cargo ship collided off the coast of eastern England on Monday, setting both vessels on fire and triggering a major rescue operation

An oil tanker and a cargo ship collided off the coast of eastern England on Monday, setting both vessels on fire and triggering a major rescue operation

The ‘Dutch Declaration of the Rights of Man’ envisaged that no power on earth should have the right to control the destinies of the people living in another country

Technologies, if utilised justly, can guide police to adopt socially considerate and accountable behaviour