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PM Modi, Dutch counterpart Jetten discuss Strait of Hormuz closure, urge for end of West Asia conflict

IANS | May 17, 2026 5:06 AM

The Hague, May 17 (IANS) As Prime Minister Modi on Saturday decided to further elevate the bilateral relationship with the Netherlands to a "Strategic Partnership", the Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten said that in current times of international uncertainty, it is important that the Netherlands can rely on like-minded and valued allies such as India.

PM Modi holds official bilateral talks with Netherlands counterpart Rob Jetten

IANS | May 17, 2026 4:31 AM

The Hague, May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held official talks with his Netherlands counterpart Rob Jetten, at the latter's official residence (Catshuis) in The Hague, the Ministry of External affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

PM Modi shares India's journey towards 'Viksit Bharat 2047'; elevating bilateral ties with the Netherlands: MEA

IANS | May 17, 2026 3:58 AM

The Hague, May 17 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Netherlands counterpart Rob Jetten adopted an ambitious roadmap on strengthening the India-Netherlands relationship.

Indian diaspora is a living bridge of India-Netherlands partnership: PM Modi

IANS | May 17, 2026 3:17 AM

The Hague, May 17 (IANS) Stressing upon the people-to-people ties between the two countries and the contribution of Indian diaspora in the Netherlands, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten during their meeting at the Hague on Saturday agreed to elevate the India-Netherlands bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership by following focused, time bound initiatives and joint plans of action.

MoS Bandi Sanjay's son arrested in POCSO case after he confesses crime, says Cyberabad Police

IANS | May 17, 2026 2:20 AM

Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) Bandi Bhageerath, the son of Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar, admitted to have committed the offence of sexually assaulting a minor girl after which he was arrested and produced before a Magistrate, who sent him to judicial custody for two weeks, Cyberabad Police said.

MoS Bandi Sanjay's son sent to 14-day judicial custody in POCSO case

IANS | May 17, 2026 2:06 AM

Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son Bandi Bhageerath was sent to judicial custody for 14 days by a Magistrate in a POCSO case.

Stop politicising, Cong must answer for own disastrous record on exam scams: BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari

IANS | May 17, 2026 12:46 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticised the Congress, accusing it of playing politics with the academic futures of twenty-two lakh students across the country.

'Incredible India' tourism takes spotlight in streets of Rome with popular buses

IANS | May 17, 2026 12:09 AM

Rome, May 17 (IANS) India's cultural and tourist attractions are being promoted across Rome through popular 'Hop On Hop Off' buses, the Embassy of India in Rome said.

PM Modi's tenure since 2014 marked by bold policy statements, assertive governance & new role for India in world

Jayanta Bhattacharya | May 16, 2026 11:07 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Twelve years ago, this day, on May 16, 2014, electors of India delivered a clear mandate to elect a stable government of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Uniform Civil Code a 'shield' for Muslim women, says Uttarakhand minister

IANS | May 16, 2026 10:35 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Uttarakhand Social Welfare Minister Khajan Dass on Saturday praised a Muslim woman after she registered the first case under the state's Uniform Civil Code (UCC), saying UCC will become a "shield" for such women and other heinous practices will also be punished.

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PM Modi, Dutch counterpart Jetten discuss Strait of Hormuz closure, urge for end of West Asia conflict

PM Modi holds official bilateral talks with Netherlands counterpart Rob Jetten

PM Modi shares India's journey towards 'Viksit Bharat 2047'; elevating bilateral ties with the Netherlands: MEA

Indian diaspora is a living bridge of India-Netherlands partnership: PM Modi

MoS Bandi Sanjay's son arrested in POCSO case after he confesses crime, says Cyberabad Police

MoS Bandi Sanjay's son sent to 14-day judicial custody in POCSO case

Stop politicising, Cong must answer for own disastrous record on exam scams: BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari

'Incredible India' tourism takes spotlight in streets of Rome with popular buses

PM Modi's tenure since 2014 marked by bold policy statements, assertive governance & new role for India in world

Uniform Civil Code a 'shield' for Muslim women, says Uttarakhand minister

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