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May 21, 2026 10:22 AM

PM Modi shares outcomes of Italy visit, thanks Giorgia Meloni and people for their friendship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wrapped up his Italy visit, the final stop of his five-nation diplomatic tour focused on deepening India’s strategic, political, and economic engagement with key global partners. During the visit, PM Modi held extensive talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and announced the elevation of India-Italy relations to a “Special Strategic Partnership,” giving fresh momentum to bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. "Concluding a very...

May 20, 2026 5:54 PM

PM Modi meets Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome, discusses AI, space and strategic cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome and discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Italy partnership across sectors including trade, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, clean energy and culture. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Met President Sergio Mattarella in Rome. We discussed different aspects relating to the India-Italy friendship, including trade, investment and cultural linkages. We talked about how our nations can col...

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 19, 2026 8:51 PM

PM Modi concludes Norway visit, heads to Italy after India-Nordic Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday concluded his visit to Norway after participating in the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo and departed for Rome on the next leg of his five-nation tour. In a post on X, PM Modi described the Norway visit as “very fruitful” and said he held productive talks with Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and participated in the India-Nordic Summit where several decisions were taken to strengthen cooperation across sectors. The Prime Minister thanked the ...

September 12, 2025 4:18 PM

India takes part in Coast Guard Global Summit in Rome, bids to host 2027 edition

India has pitched to host the next edition of the Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in 2027, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening global maritime governance and positioning the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) as a key partner in ensuring safer and cleaner seas. At the 4th CGGS held in Rome on September 11-12, a two-member ICG delegation led by Director General Paramesh Sivamani delivered a lecture on the force’s tactical response to fire emergencies, highlighting India’s expertise in maritim...

May 29, 2025 11:00 AM

Operation Sindoor outreach: Ravi Shankar Prasad-led delegation heads to Denmark after concluding Rome visit

A nine-member Indian parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad will reach Denmark on Thursday after concluding a diplomatic outreach visit to Italy, where they emphasised India's unwavering commitment to combating terrorism. In Copenhagen, the Indian parliamentarians will highlight the significance of Operation Sindoor and India's continuing battle against Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism. The delegation will interact with Danish parliamentarians, political parties, m...

May 28, 2025 9:49 AM

Operation Sindoor outreach: After successful France visit, Indian delegation arrives in Italy

The all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad arrived in Italy early on Wednesday (Indian time) following a successful visit to France, conveying India's strong anti-terror stance. The parliamentarians were received by India's Ambassador to Italy Vani Rao on their arrival in Rome. "The All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by Ravi Shankar Prasad, MP, arrived in Rome for wide-ranging interactions. They were received by Ambassador Vani Rao. The delegation will ...

February 24, 2025 1:57 PM

Countries make fresh attempt at $200 billion nature finance deal

Countries gather in Rome this week for a second crack at figuring out how to generate $200 billion a year to help preserve the world's biodiversity – and give a shot in the arm to global cooperation as the United States draws back. Moves by Donald Trump since his inauguration in January to nix development funding have cast a shadow over the discussions and heap pressure on attendees, even though the world's biggest economy was not a formal signatory to the efforts. After striking a landmark ...

February 18, 2025 11:31 PM

Vatican cancels pope’s weekend engagements as he battles ‘complex’ infection

Pope Francis, who is spending his fifth day in hospital for what doctors described as a "complex" respiratory infection, will not take part in this weekend's Holy Year events, the Vatican said on Tuesday. The 88-year-old pontiff has been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than a week and was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14. All public events on the pope's calendar were cancelled through Sunday, the Vatican said in a brief statement. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bru...

November 25, 2024 4:51 PM

“Connectivity will be the new element of India-Mediterranean ties; IMEC can be a game changer”: Jaishankar at MED dialogues

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the growing importance of connectivity in strengthening India’s relationship with the Mediterranean region, describing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as a potential "game changer." Speaking at the MED Mediterranean Dialogues Conference in Rome on Monday, Jaishankar highlighted how connectivity would be a new key element in these ties, particularly amid the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict and its regional impacts. “The...