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May 20, 2026 2:52 PM

PM Modi, Giorgia Meloni outline vision for stronger India-Italy strategic partnership in joint Op-Ed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday outlined a comprehensive vision to strengthen India-Italy ties, describing the bilateral relationship as a “special strategic partnership” that will help shape the emerging “Indo-Mediterranean” era. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Penned an op-ed with PM Meloni on how India-Italy ties have reached a decisive stage. Ours is a Special Strategic Partnership driven by innovation, shared democratic values and ...

May 20, 2026 2:02 PM

Italy and India: A Strategic Partnership for the Indo-Mediterranean

The relationship between India and Italy has now reached a decisive stage. In recent years, our ties have expanded with unprecedented momentum, evolving from a cordial friendship into a special strategic partnership grounded in the values of freedom and democracy, and a common vision for the future. At a time when the international system is undergoing a profound change, the partnership between Italy and India is guided by regular exchanges at higher political and institutional levels, and is g...

May 20, 2026 1:33 PM

PM Modi hails growing global appeal of Indian dance and music during Italy visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised the growing popularity of Indian music and classical dance forms in Italy, highlighting the cultural performances presented by Italian artistes during a community reception in Rome as a reflection of the deepening cultural ties between India and Italy. During the event attended by members of the Indian diaspora, Italian performers showcased Indian classical dance forms including Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam and Kathak in a special “Trigalbandi” ...

May 20, 2026 10:49 AM

Italian artist Giampaolo Tomassetti presents painting on Varanasi to PM Modi

Italian artist Giampaolo Tomassetti presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a painting on Varanasi during his visit to Italy, reflecting his long-standing admiration for the Indian culture. Sharing the moment on X, PM Modi described the painting as “a glimpse of Kashi in Rome” and praised the artist’s decades-long engagement with Indian traditions and Vedic culture. Tomassetti, who began illustrating books on Vedic culture in the 1980s, also worked on 23 large paintings related to th...

May 20, 2026 5:34 PM

PM Modi thanks Indian community for warm welcome in Rome, highlights growing India-Italy ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the Indian community in Rome during his visit to Italy, as cultural performances and interactions highlighted the growing people-to-people ties between the two countries. Expressing gratitude to the Indian diaspora, PM Modi said in a post on X, “I am very grateful to the Indian community in Italy for the warm welcome in Rome last evening. Their deep affection for India and commitment towards strengthening In...

May 20, 2026 5:20 PM

‘Welcome to Rome, my friend’: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni greets PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome ahead of formal bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening the India-Italy strategic partnership. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomed PM Modi to Rome through a post on X saying, “Welcome to Rome, my friend!” She later thanked the Indian Prime Minister for a gift of Indian toffees. PM Modi also shared the details of his meeting with Meloni on X. He said, “Upon landing in Rome, had the opportunity t...

May 4, 2026 12:34 PM

NATO’s Rutte says Europeans have ‘gotten message’ from Trump

European nations have "gotten the message" from U.S. President Donald Trump and are now ensuring that agreements on the use of military bases are being implemented, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday. Trump has accused some NATO nations of not doing enough to support the United States in the Iran war. In a further sign of his discontent with European allies, the U.S. announced on Friday plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. "Yes, there has been some disappointment from the...

April 30, 2026 3:48 PM

India, Italy deepen defence ties; Rajnath Singh holds talks with Italian counterpart, exchange military cooperation plan

India and Italy on Thursday took a step forward in strengthening their defence partnership, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holding bilateral talks with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in New Delhi and exchanging a Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan (MCP) for 2026-27. The meeting, held at the Manekshaw Centre, focused on enhancing military engagements and expanding defence industrial cooperation between the two countries. Both ministers reaffirmed that the India-Italy Strategic Part...

April 1, 2026 1:27 PM

Italy miss out on World Cup for third straight time after shootout loss to Bosnia

Italy's agonising World Cup exile continues after they fell to a 4-1 penalty shootout defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina in their playoff final on Tuesday following a 1-1 draw. Four-time champions Italy had lost out at the playoff stage to miss the last two World Cups, and their last qualification in 2014 coincided with Bosnia's only previous appearance. Since lifting the trophy in 2006, Italy have won one game at the finals. Bosnia will play in Group B at the World Cup, joining co-hosts Canada,...

March 25, 2026 10:25 AM

Italy’s Meloni faces risky choices after referendum defeat shakes government

Giorgia Meloni's defeat in a justice reform referendum has thrust the Italian leader into the toughest phase of her premiership, with her authority weakened, her reform programme in tatters and no easy way to regain the initiative. The prime minister's right-wing coalition suffered a resounding loss in the March 22-23 vote, puncturing the aura of political invincibility she has cultivated since taking office in 2022. As the result came in, Meloni made clear she had no plans to resign, but none...