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FIH reveals details with 500 days to go for next Hockey World Cup
Lausanne: , April 2 (IANS) The 16 men's and women's teams from across the world will be reaching Belgium and the Netherlands in 500 days from now for the FIH Hockey World Cup, which will be played from August 15 to 30, 2026.
Netherlands hopeful to finalize strategic partnership with India before summer: Dutch FM Veldkamp
By Vishu Adhana, New Delhi, April 1: The Netherlands is looking to conclude negotiations on its strategic partnership with India hopefully "before this summer," Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said on Tuesday, emphasising that both countries have much to offer each other.
Netherlands Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp visits India to strengthen bilateral ties
New Delhi, April 1: Caspar Veldkamp, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, is on his first official visit to India from March 31 to April 1, 2025. This visit is aimed at further strengthening the multifaceted relationship between India and the Netherlands, with a focus on expanding cooperation in several critical areas, including trade, investments, defence, and innovation, an official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs stated.
Vast potential of cooperation between India, Netherlands: MEA
New Delhi, April 1: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held bilateral discussions with his Dutch counterpart, Caspar Veldkamp, focusing on strengthening the already robust partnership between India and the European nation across multiple sectors.
EAM Jaishankar meets Netherlands FM Caspar Veldkamp, discusses new possibilities in semiconductors
New Delhi, April 1: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday met with Netherlands Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp in New Delhi and discussed growing bilateral cooperation, including in trade, investments, innovation, and water and new possibilities in semiconductors.
Netherlands Foreign Minister Veldkamp arrives in India, set to meet EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 31: Netherlands Minister of Foreign Affairs Caspar Veldkamp arrived in Delhi on Monday for a two-day official visit to India. During his visit, he will meet External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval.
EAM Jaishankar welcomes Netherlands Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp to India for bilateral talks
New Delhi, March 31: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday welcomed Netherlands Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp to India for an official visit from March 31 to April 1.
Four foreign nationals among five injured in Amsterdam stabbing: Police
The Hague, March 28: Four of the five people injured in a stabbing incident in the Netherlands capital of Amsterdam are foreign nationals, Dutch police said.
Nico stars for Spain; Germany, Denmark, Croatia win in Nations League
Madrid, March 21: Nico Williams helped Spain to a 2-2 draw away to the Netherlands in a thrilling UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg match the athletic Bilbao forward opened the scoring for his side and then had a big role in a late equaliser
Spain coach De la Fuente faces decisions ahead of UEFA Nations League QF against Netherlands
Madrid, March 19: Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente has several questions to resolve ahead of the first leg of his side's UEFA Nations League quarter final on Thursday.
Rajnath Singh meets Netherlands counterpart Ruben Brekelmans, discusses bilateral cooperation in defence
New Delhi, March 18: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with his Netherlands counterpart, Ruben Brekelmans, in New Delhi on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a statement.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Netherlands counterpart Brekelmans hold talks
New Delhi, March 18: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with his Netherlands counterpart Ruben Brekelmans in Delhi on Tuesday. Before the meeting, the two leaders shook hands and warmly greeted each other.
FIH takes stock of preparations for next year's Hockey World Cup
Lausanne (Switzerland), March 13: Members of the Netherlands-Belgium 2026 Organising Committee along with officials of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) took stock of the preparations for next year's FIH World Cup to be jointly hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium.
We have a lot to offer, Netherlands envoy to India
Gandhinagar, March 6: Netherlands Ambassador Marisa Gerards said that the Holland has a lot to offer to India and that they were also inking an MoU for more research and innovation projects together.
Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel holds meetings with Netherlands Ambassador, seven global semiconductor leaders
Gandhinagar, March 5: The Ambassador of the Netherlands to India, Marisa Gerards, paid a courtesy visit to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar and emphasised the Netherlands' expertise in semiconductor-related technologies and expressed keen interest in collaborating with Gujarat for future partnerships.
India, Netherlands strengthen ties with $52 billion FDI equity inflows: Report
Mumbai, March 4: India and the Netherlands have deepened their economic partnership, with the Dutch emerging as a significant investor in India, contributing a USD 52 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflows, according to Rubix Data Sciences report.
Netherlands announce squad for ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 games in Namibia
New Delhi, Feb 26: The Netherlands have announced their 15-member squad for their upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 matches, set to happen in Namibia from March 5 to 13. Apart from playing two ODIs against hosts Namibia on March 7 and 13, the Netherlands will also play as many matches against Canada on March 5 and 11.
FIH Hockey Pro League: India women's team scripts remarkable comeback to beat Netherlands 2-1 in shootout
Bhubaneswar, February 25: After a thrilling 2-2 draw, the India women's team grabbed the bonus point by overwhelming the Netherlands 2-1 in the shootout during the FIH Hockey Pro League at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.
Women's Pro League: India beat World No. 1 Netherlands 2-1 in shootout, Hockey India announces cash prize
Bhubaneswar, Feb 25: After a thrilling 2-2 draw, India grabbed the bonus point as they defeated the reigning champions and World Cup winners Netherlands 2-1 via a shootout in a Women's FIH Hockey Pro League match at the Kalinga Stadium here on Tuesday. Despite being two goals down, India made a remarkable comeback in the third quarter with goals coming from Deepika (35’) and Baljeet Kaur (43’). Captain Pien Sanders ( 17’) and Fay van der Elst (28’) scored for the Netherlands.
Women's Pro League: Holders Netherlands defeat India 4-2
Bhubaneswar, Feb 24: Despite their valiant efforts, India suffered a 2-4 loss against reigning champions the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Women's Pro League 2024/25 at the Kalinga Stadium here on Monday. Felice Albers (34', 47'), Emma Reijnen (7'), and Fay van der Elst (40') scored for the Netherlands while Udita (18', 42') scored an impressive brace for India.
FIH Hockey Pro League: Reigning champions Netherlands beat India 4-2
Bhubaneswar, February 24: Despite their valiant efforts, India suffered a 2-4 loss against reigning champions the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women) at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday.
Women's FIH Pro League: India hope to end home leg on a high against Netherlands
Bhubaneswar, Feb 23: The Indian women's hockey team will aim to end the home leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25 on a high as they prepare to face the reigning champions, the Netherlands at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on February 24 and 25.
Delhi L-G inaugurates NDMC Tulip Festival-2025
New Delhi, Feb 11: The New Delhi Municipal Council Tulip Festival – 2025 was on Tuesday inaugurated by Delhi Lieutenant Governor V. K.Saxena and Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands Marisa Gerards at Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri. The two also participated in a Tulip walk and visited a Tulip exhibition.
Netherlands envoy Marisa Gerards calls yellow tulip symbol of friendship between India, Netherlands
New Delhi, February 9: Netherlands Ambassador to India, Marisa Gerards, has called tulip symbol of friendship between two nations, which she termed "very special." She spoke about planting tulips in Netherlands House in Delhi this year.
FIH Pro League: Young Aussies stun Olympic champions, Hockeyroos edge China in shootout
Lausanne, Feb 6: Australia's inexperienced young team rallied from a defeat at the hands of Spain a day earlier to claim an unexpected 4-2 victory over Olympic champions the Netherlands in a FIH Hockey Pro League clash in Sydney on Thursday.
Football: Indonesia appoints Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert as head coach
Jakarta, Jan 8: Patrick Kluivert has officially been appointed as the new coach of the Indonesian national team. The Dutch coach was contracted for two years from 2025 to 2027 with an option for a contract extension.
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan becomes co-owner of European T20 Premier League
New Delhi, Jan 6: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has joined forces with the ICC-sanctioned European T20 Premier League, a privately-owned franchise tournament in partnership with three member cricket nations – Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands - by investing in the property as a co-owner.
Ethiopia earns over $216 million from horticulture exports
Addis Ababa, Jan 5: Ethiopia has earned more than $216 million from exports of horticultural commodities during the first five months of the current fiscal year, the country's Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has disclosed.