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October 26, 2026 9:43 AM

Piyush Goyal visits Rotterdam port, explores stronger India-Netherlands trade ties

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal began his visit to the Netherlands on Sunday with engagements focused on strengthening trade and investment ties, maritime logistics cooperation and connections with the Indian diaspora. Goyal toured the Port of Rotterdam with its Chief Executive Officer Boudewijn Siemons, highlighting the role of Europe’s largest port as a gateway for Indian goods to European markets and a hub for global supply chains. The visit underscored the importance of...

September 15, 2026 10:43 PM

UK, US and Netherlands issue advisory on Iran-linked spyware

Britain, the United States and the Netherlands on Tuesday issued a joint cybersecurity advisory detailing spyware they say is used by Iranian state-linked actors to target dissidents, activists and journalists. Britain's National Cyber Security Centre said Iranian state-linked cyber actors had used a spyware family known as "CHOSEN BRICK" to steal emails, messages and other sensitive information through "spear-phishing" campaigns on messaging platforms including WhatsApp and Telegram. "The det...

September 3, 2026 1:31 PM

Tripura’s organic ethnic rice gets export boost with 18 MT shipment to Austria, Netherlands

An 18-metric-tonne consignment of four varieties of NPOP-certified ethnic rice from Tripura has been flagged off for export to Austria and the Netherlands, opening new international market opportunities for farmers and Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) in the northeastern state. The consignment, facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), comprises Aromatic Kali Khasa Rice, Aromatic Harinarayan Rice, Biron Rice, a white sticky variety, and Ma...

August 11, 2026 9:17 AM

Scotland, Netherlands criticise ICC’s World Cup format changes

Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) have criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) for changing the format of the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup less than 18 months before the tournament. The ICC introduced a new Super Series phase under which the teams ranked 12th, 13th and 14th in the qualification process will contest a tri-series, with only one progressing to the second round, where 12 teams will be split into two groups. The two Associate Member boards descr...

May 21, 2026 2:27 PM

PM Modi showcases India’s cultural heritage through iconic gifts during five-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s five-nation diplomatic tour was marked not only by strategic agreements and high-level engagements, but also by a rich display of India’s cultural heritage through thoughtfully curated gifts presented to world leaders and dignitaries across Europe and West Asia. From Assam’s famed Muga silk and Manipur’s Shirui Lily-inspired textiles to Madhubani paintings, Bidri artwork and traditional Indian grains, the gifts reflected India’s diverse artistic traditio...

May 17, 2026 4:54 PM

PM Modi Visits Iconic Afsluitdijk With Dutch PM Rob Jetten

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the iconic Afsluitdijk water management structure in the Netherlands along with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, underlining growing cooperation between the two countries in water management, climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure. Sharing details of the visit on X, PM Modi praised the Netherlands for its pioneering work in water resource management and said the international community could learn from the country’s...

May 17, 2026 12:40 PM

India, Netherlands Attach Great Importance to Democracy: Dutch PM Jetten

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Saturday discussed global and regional issues, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while reaffirming their commitment to strengthening India-Netherlands ties through a newly elevated Strategic Partnership. Following the meeting, Prime Minister Jetten said India and the Netherlands share common values rooted in democracy, good governance and a rules-based international order. “At times of international uncertainty,...

May 16, 2026 9:34 PM

11th Century Chola Copper Plates to Return to India From Netherlands: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that 11th Century Chola Copper Plates preserved in the Netherlands will soon be repatriated to India. Calling it a “joyous moment for every Indian,” PM Modi said the historic artefacts would return to India from the Netherlands following discussions held in the presence of Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten. “A joyous moment for every Indian, Chola Copper Plates dating back to the 11th Century will be repatriated to India from the Netherlan...

May 16, 2026 5:02 PM

Indian Diaspora Is a Living Bridge Between India and Netherlands: PM Modi in The Hague

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the Indian diaspora in The Hague during his visit to the Netherlands, highlighting the expanding partnership between India and the European nation across technology, trade, innovation, and people-to-people ties. The Prime Minister received a warm welcome from members of the Indian community and friends of India gathered at the reception venue in The Hague. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi praised the Indian diaspora for its contribution to Du...

May 16, 2026 9:42 AM

PM Modi receives warm welcome from Indian community in The Hague

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community in The Hague on Saturday after arriving in the Netherlands on the second leg of his five-nation tour. Members of the Indian diaspora greeted the Prime Minister with cultural and classical performances outside his hotel, with several artists expressing happiness over the opportunity to interact with him. An artist named Gautam, who participated in a Garba performance to welcome the Prime Minister,...