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Topic: Netherlands

Jaishankar breaks silence on Trump’s India-Pak truce claim—‘made one thing clear to US…’

Jaishankar says Europe had luxury of not choosing between security & prosperity, India didn’t. ‘Our neighbors, especially Pakistan and China, have kept us on high alert.’

War with Russia has put Ukraine in a water crisis. Here’s how world can help

Damage to Ukraine’s water and irrigation sectors now totals an estimated $716.8 million.

India, Netherlands discuss strengthening agricultural ties

Jan-Kees Goet, vice minister of agriculture of the Netherlands, met with Devesh Chaturvedi, secretary of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare Thursday.

‘Abuse’ by UK troops in Kenya, the new ‘surprise’ Dutch PM & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the last week.

India pavilion at World Hydrogen Summit highlights green hydrogen progress, capacity targets

This is the first time that India is participating in the summit, which will be attended by 15,000 delegates from around the world from 13 to 15 May.

India & Netherlands to boost cooperation in water, agriculture & health sectors

At 12th Foreign Office Consultations in The Hague, the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral relations.

Anti-women proverbs from around the world—garden trespassed by cattle; decent ones stay at home

At the first Cleveringa lecture in India, Dutch author Mineke Schipper spoke about the historical subjugation of women reflected in the origin myths and proverbs around the world.

Anti-Islam, far-Right populist, Nupur Sharma supporter—Geert Wilders leads Netherlands’ largest party

Wilders has called for the Netherlands' to exit EU, ban mosques & Quran. First elected in 1998, he has been a member of Dutch house of representatives since 2002. 

Dutch far-right’s Geert Wilders seeks coalition partners to form govt after massive election win

Vocally anti-Islam Wilders has vowed to halt all immigration, slash Dutch payments to the European Union and block the entrance of any new members, including Ukraine.

As G20 summit draws to a close, Modi holds meetings with leaders of France, Germany, Netherlands & EU

The PM and French President Emmanuel Macron also had a working lunch, where they discussed progress on various collaborations in defence, space, nuclear energy, climate change.

On Camera

Why Rahul Gandhi wasn’t allowed to read an excerpt from General Naravane’s memoir

General MM Naravane’s memoir—Four Stars of Destiny—reveals that he was left hanging by political leadership for more than two hours as Chinese tanks drove towards Indian positions.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.