Netherlands

Rob Jetten, 38, sworn in as Netherlands' youngest prime minister

Dutch King Willem-Alexander has sworn in a new minority Dutch coalition government led by the Netherlands' youngest-ever prime minister, who will have to use all his bridge-building skills to pass laws and see out a full four-year term in office. Rob Jetten, 38, heads a three-party administration made up of his centrist D66, the centre-right Christian Democrats and the centre-right People's Party for Freedom and Democracy. The parties together hold only 66 of the lower house of parliament's 150 seats, so Jetten will have to negotiate with opposition lawmakers to find support for every piece of legislation his government wants to pass. Jetten and his team of ministers were sworn in by the king in the ornate Orange Hall of the royal palace in a forest on the edge of The Hague 117 days after national elections. Following a traditional photo of the new Cabinet on the steps of the palace, the new government plans to begin work with its first Cabinet meeting in the afternoon. The king .

Netherlands PM Dick Schoof praises India's AI growth at Impact Summit

Dick Schoof attended the AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, where he participated in a discussion on international cooperation to responsibly accelerate AI development

T20 WC Super 8 qualification scenario of Australia, Pakistan, Zimbabwe

With six teams already qualified for the Super 8 round, six teams across two groups are fighting for the remaining two spots in the next stage.

Bas de Leede stars as Netherlands outclass Namibia in T20 World Cup 2026

Reflecting on his form, de Leede said committing fully to international cricket had allowed him to focus on improving his game, particularly with the T20 World Cup in mind.

India likely to pursue critical minerals deals with Brazil, Canada, Europe

The focus would be on lithium and rare earths, and India would also seek access to mineral-processing technologies

T20 WC 2026: Netherlands vs Namibia preview, live toss time, streaming

Netherlands vs Namibia live match will begin at 11 AM IST. NED vs NAM live streaming will be available on JioHotstar in India

West Indies vs Scotland HIGHLIGHTS T20 World Cup 2026: All-round West Indies edge past Scotland

ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Pakistan start their campaign with a thrilling 5-wicket win over the Netherlands in the opening game of the tournament

T20 WC 2026: Faheem cameo helps Pakistan survive late scare

Pakistan suffered a middle-order collapse, forcing them to go deep in a match they were cruising till the halfway stage

Pakistan vs Netherlands live streaming: Where to watch T20 WC 2026 match?

Pakistan entered the tournament under immediate pressure. An impending boycott of their group-stage clash against India means they effectively start two points behind

PAK vs NED T20 WC 2026: Colombo weather forecast, hourly rain prediction

The toss for the opening fixture was won by Pakistan skipper Aalam Agha, who acknowledged the possibility of rain as he chose to bowl first in the match

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group A full schedule, team analysis, live streaming

Defending champions India headline the group A alongside Pakistan, while the USA and Namibia add depth and unpredictability

Tata Steel's Dutch arm faces €1.4 bn lawsuit over alleged pollution claims

Tata Steel called the allegations speculative, saying it will "vehemently" defend itself as the environmental group sues the company for €1.4 billion

Dutch NGO seeking $1.6 bn for alleged health damage, says Tata Steel

Stichting Frisse Wind.nu has submitted the legal papers initiating the lawsuit at the District Court North Holland in Haarlem, according to a Tata Steel statement

EAM urges Dutch support as India enters decisive phase in EU FTA talks

With new, important areas of bilateral cooperation coming up, there is scope for raising the ambition of India-Netherlands relationship, and whether it is semiconductors, digital, cyberspace or life sciences, "we would like to work more closely with you", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday. In his opening remarks before holding talks with his Dutch counterpart David van Weel here, the EAM also said, "We also count on your support as we are moving to what I hope is a decisive phase in our negotiations with the European Union on the Free Trade Agreement." The minister of foreign affairs of the Netherlands visited India from December 17-19 at the invitation of the external affairs minister, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. The MEA in a statement said the Indian side looked forward to welcoming Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof for the AI Impact Summit in February 2026 in New Delhi. The Dutch side reiterated the invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi fo

Biocon launches drugs for diabetes and obesity treatment in Netherlands

The Netherlands launch builds on Biocon's entry into the UK in February, where it received regulatory approval for liraglutide from the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

IHCL invests ₹220 crore in Netherlands subsidiary IHOCO BV for expansion

The country's biggest hospitality firm Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced a capital infusion of nearly Rs 220 crore into its wholly owned subsidiary IHOCO BV, based in the Netherlands. The investment amount will be used by IHOCO BV to further invest in its subsidiaries for repayment of debt and operational requirements, Tata Group-owned IHCL said in a late-night regulatory filing to the exchanges on Thursday. IHOCO BV, a wholly owned subsidiary of IHCL, is its apex holding company for overseas hospitality investments. It was incorporated on June 29, 1984. In a regulatory filing, IHCL said it has "infused USD 25 million as equity in its wholly owned subsidiary in the Netherlands, i.e. IHOCO BV. The investment amount will be used by IHOCO BV to further make investment in its subsidiaries, inter alia, for repayment of debt and operational requirements". The transaction involves a cash consideration of Rs 219.69 crore, which would be paid to IHOCO at a conversion rate o

Dutch SC to rule on govt appeal against ban on F-35 parts export to Israel

The Netherlands' highest court is ruling Friday on an appeal by the government against a ban on sending parts for F-35 fighter jets to Israel. The case was originally brought in late 2023 by three Dutch rights groups who argued that transferring the F-35 parts makes the Netherlands complicit in possible war crimes being committed by Israel in its war with Hamas. Israel denies committing war crimes in its campaign in Gaza. The district court in The Hague initially rejected the ban, but in February 2024 an appeals panel ordered the Dutch government to halt shipments of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel, citing a clear risk of violations of international law. The government appealed to the Supreme Court, saying that foreign policy was a matter for the government, not courts. In November last year, a legal advisor to the Supreme Court issued a non-binding opinion that the government's appeal should be rejected. The Netherlands is home to one of three regional warehouses for US-owned F

Tata Steel eyes 6.5 billion euro agreement to cut emissions at Dutch plant

Regulators have threatened fines and the closing of one of the plant's coke facilities if Tata Steel fails to significantly reduce toxic emissions this year

Lupin to acquire VISUfarma BV for €190 mn to expand European eyecare reach

Lupin's unit Nanomi BV will acquire VISUfarma BV from GHO Capital for €190 mn, adding an eyecare portfolio across Europe and strengthening its ophthalmology franchise

EU pork faces anti-dumping duties up to 62.4% as China steps up tariffs

China has announced provisional anti-dumping duties on EU pork, ranging from 15.6 per cent to 62.4 per cent, hitting major exporters like Spain, Denmark, and the Netherlands