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March 24, 2026 9:53 AM

Italy’s Meloni loses justice referendum, denting her political aura

Italian voters emphatically rejected a flagship judicial reform championed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, dealing a blow to her right-wing coalition ahead of next year's general elections. With most ballots counted after the March 22-23 referendum, the opposition-backed "No" bloc took almost 54% of the vote against 46% who approved of the government drive to rewrite the constitution and revamp Italy's fiercely independent judiciary. "The Italians have decided and we respect this decision," ...

March 18, 2026 6:20 PM

Railways draws $942 million FDI in 11 years; exports at ₹26,000 crore:Ashwini Vaishnav

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that the railway sector has attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows of $942 million between 2014-15 and 2025-26 (up to December 2025). Citing the FDI policy circular dated October 15, 2020, he said 100% FDI is permitted under the automatic route in railway infrastructure. The permitted areas include suburban corridor projects through public-private partnerships, high-speed train projects, dedicated freight li...

March 13, 2026 5:08 PM

India exports GI-tagged Joha rice from Assam to UK and Italy for the first time

India has exported its first consignment of GI-tagged Joha Rice from Assam to the United Kingdom and Italy, marking a significant step in promoting indigenous agricultural products in international markets. The 25-metric-tonne consignment was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and was dispatched on March 12 in collaboration with the Assam government’s agriculture department. Joha rice, a...

March 11, 2026 3:12 PM

APEDA showcases India’s growing capabilities in high-quality agricultural production

APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) showcased India’s growing capabilities in high-quality agricultural production, value addition and export-oriented supply chains at the 'AAHAR 2026'. The pavilion brought together exporters, startups, State agencies and producer organisations, highlighting opportunities to expand India’s presence in international markets, it was announced on Wednesday. The 40th edition of AAHAR 2026 inaugurated by the minister i...

March 10, 2026 10:10 AM

Piyush Goyal to inaugurate 40th edition of AAHAR 2026 at Bharat Mandapam; Italy joins as partner country

The Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the 40th edition of AAHAR 2026, one of the world's premier B2B trade platforms for the food and hospitality industry, on March 10 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, according to a statement released by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). Organised by ITPO, the five-day international exhibition will be held from March 10 to 14, 2026, bringing together food producers, exporters, hospitality businesses, technology providers...

March 2, 2026 9:28 PM

Italy says Gulf countries have requested air defence systems

Italy has received requests for air defence and anti-drone systems from Gulf countries caught up in the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States, Rome's defence minister told lawmakers on Monday. The war against Iran is expanding as Israel has attacked Lebanon in response to strikes by militant group Hezbollah, Tehran has fired missiles and drones at Gulf states, and an Iranian-made drone has hit a British air base in Cyprus. "The Gulf countries are expressing strong concern about t...

February 27, 2026 7:10 PM

India, Italy Reaffirm Commitment to Defence Industry Partnerships During Rome Talks

India and Italy reaffirmed their shared commitment to fostering industry partnerships and building resilient defence supply chains during high-level meetings in Rome on February 26 and 27. Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar called on Italy’s Under Secretary of State for Defence Matteo Perego di Cremnago and held discussions with National Armaments Director Admiral Giacinto Ottaviani and Chief of Italian Defence Forces General Luciano Portolano. In the meeting with Under Secret...

February 20, 2026 9:26 PM

India AI Impact Summit 2026 Draws World Leaders as Global AI Dialogue Takes Centre Stage

The India AI Impact Summit 2026, running from February 16 to 21 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, has transformed the venue into a major global platform for artificial intelligence dialogue, with thirteen country pavilions from Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan and a collective African pavilion showcasing ideas, investments and collaborative intent. Due to overwhelming interest, the Government of India ...

February 11, 2026 6:22 PM

Poland and Italy say they will not join Trump’s Board of Peace

Poland and Italy will not join U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, Warsaw and Rome said on Wednesday, adding to the list of Washington's allies remaining on the sidelines. Initially designed to cement Gaza's ceasefire, Trump sees the Board of Peace taking a wider role in resolving global conflicts which some countries fear means it could become a rival to the United Nations. This along with the fact that Russia and Belarus were invited to join means many Western countries have taken ...

February 2, 2026 10:13 PM

As Sicily’s Niscemi crumbles, families race to save what the Earth hasn’t taken

After losing their home in the Sicilian town of Niscemi in a massive landslide last week, Benedetta Ragusa and Toni Rinnone raced to salvage their pizzeria, retrieving appliances and kitchenware from the site as the ground shifted beneath them. Firefighters stood by, assessing cracks in the walls and monitoring earth movements before offering a helping hand, pushing a refrigerator up the street and to safety. "Unfortunately our house was first to collapse in Niscemi, so we didn't even have the...