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India defeated the Netherlands 3–2 in a thrilling FIH Pro League match in Rotterdam. Goals from Jugraj Singh, Abhishek and Rajinder Singh secured India’s second win of the leg as they held off late Dutch pressure

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk praised his side's resilience after a commanding 5-1 victory over Sweden at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The win moved the Dutch to the top of Group F and strengthened their prospects of advancing.

Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey scored two goals each as the Netherlands dismantled Sweden 5-1 in a Group F clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The emphatic victory lifted the Dutch to the top of the standings ahead of Sweden.

Daichi Kamada's late equaliser helped Japan secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. The Dutch twice took the lead through Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville, but Japan responded on both occasions.

India suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to the Netherlands in their opening FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26 match in Rotterdam. Goals from Dilpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh kept India in contention, but the hosts held on despite sustained late pressure

Tournament debutants the Netherlands won the toss and chose to bat against Bangladesh in their opening ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match at Edgbaston. Bangladesh rely on their spin strength, while the Dutch hope to make a strong start.

Three-time finalists the Netherlands begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Asia’s top-ranked side Japan in a Group F clash in Dallas. The match features contrasting histories, with both teams aiming for a strong start to their tournament journey.

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