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Jairam Ramesh urges Defense Minister to reassess Great Nicobar Island project citing environmental and strategic concerns

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday urged Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to reconsider the controversial Great Nicobar Island Project, arguing that the massive infrastructure plan is being justified on “overriding security considerations” despite being “essentially a commercial venture” that could cause severe ecological damage.

PM Modi’s Netherlands visit marks strategic reset as India, Dutch deepen semiconductor, energy and maritime partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up a high-profile visit to the Netherlands on Subnday (India time) with India and the Netherlands elevating their ties to a full-fledged Strategic Partnership and unveiling an ambitious five-year roadmap that significantly expands cooperation across semiconductors, clean energy, maritime connectivity, critical minerals, defence, healthcare, education and emerging technologies.

India, Netherlands forge strategic partnership with focus on technology, defence and green growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Saturday announced the elevation of India-Netherlands ties to a “Strategic Partnership,” marking a major expansion of bilateral cooperation across defence, semiconductors, cyber security, clean energy, maritime development and trade amid shifting global geopolitical and economic dynamics.