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Italy recognises India's rise as a pillar of confluence of seas in Mediterranean & Indian Ocean region
President Donald Trump's trade diplomacy will overhaul globalization and trade for the first time since the second world war. No one has been spared, friends, allies, enemies and competitors have all felt the brunt in varying degrees as a huge reset looms globally.
President Droupadi Murmu meets Italy Deputy PM Antonio Tajani at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi, April 12: The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy, Antonio Tajani called on the President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.
EAM jaishankar meets Italian ministers; discusses trade, investment, IMEC, maritime, security
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, along with Minister Anna Maria Bernini, on Friday. The leaders reviewed ongoing cooperation across key sectors, including trade, investment, maritime security, technology, education, and culture.
India-Italy partnership continues to develop and evolve: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday held "productive discussions" with visiting Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani and Italy's Minister of University and Research, Anna Maria Bernini, in New Delhi, jointly reviewing bilateral cooperation and its advancement in trade, investment, IMEC, maritime, security, research, technology, education and culture domains.
We look forward to invest more in India, boost exports: Italy's Deputy PM
New Delhi, April 11: Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, on Friday said they want to invest more in India, along with exporting and attracting more Indian investments in Italy.
India-Italy partnership rooted in democratic values, culture, heritage, says EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the strong bilateral partnership between India and Italy, and stated that the the "partnership is rooted in our democratic values, respect for civilizations, culture and heritage"
Piyush Goyal to lead Indian business delegation to Italy soon
New Delhi, April 11: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will lead a delegation of business leaders to Italy for the next India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation in a month or two, the Union minister told reporters at a joint press conference alongside Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani.
India and Italy sign MoU to boost cooperation in science and technology
New Delhi, April 11: India on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Italy to boost cooperation in science and technology.
Italy's Dy PM, Min for University and Research arrive in Delhi on official visit
New Delhi, April 11: Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and Anna Maria Bernini, Minister of University and Research of Italy, arrived in Delhi on Friday for an official visit.
Italy's Deputy PM Tajani to visit India on April 11
New Delhi, April 9: Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, will visit India from April 11 to 12 on a two-day official visit. He will arrive in Delhi on April 11 and meet External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar.
Italy scrambles to respond as US tariffs threaten economy
Rome, April 4: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni convened an emergency meeting of ministers as the country's already slowing economy braces for the fallout from the United States' sweeping new tariffs.
Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez sent out their wedding invites: Reports
Washington, March 24: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and news anchor Lauren Sanchez seem to have set a wedding date.
13th edition of India-Italy Military Cooperation Group meeting concludes in Rome
Rome, March 22: The 13th edition of the India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was successfully conducted from March 20 to 21 in Italy's Rome.
UEFA Nations League: Nagelsmann calls second leg against Italy a 'fifty-fifty' case
Berlin (Germany), March 22: Ahead of the UEFA Nations League encounter against Italy, Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann is assessing the intermediate status from a football perspective.
India, Italy discuss military cooperation in Rome
New Delhi, March 22: Bilateral military cooperation topped the agenda at the 13th edition of the India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting held in Rome, an official said here on Saturday.
UEFA Nations league: Determined Germany set to take on Italy in QF
Berlin, March 19: The German national team gathered for a team dinner at an Italian restaurant before departing for Milan on Wednesday, setting the stage for the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarterfinal against Italy.
Immensely proud of our athletes who have brought glory to the nation: PM Modi applauds Special Olympics winter games athletes
New Delhi, March 18: Special Olympics Bharat, on Monday, organised a welcome ceremony for the Indian athletes who returned from Turin, Italy after a historic 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games campaign. PM Narendra Modi posted pictures with players he met, expressing immense joy and pride in their achievements.
PM Modi meets Special Olympics World Winter Games contingent in Parliament
New Delhi, March 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met the Special Olympics World Winter Games contingent in Parliament and congratulated the athletes for their historic campaign, where they won 33 medals, including 8 gold, 18 silver, and 7 bronze medals.
King of Jordan urges maintaining Gaza ceasefire, supports reconstruction
Rome, March 17: King Abdullah II of Jordan has emphasised the need to step up international efforts to achieve comprehensive calm in the region, including maintaining the ceasefire in Gaza and supporting efforts to rebuild without displacing its residents.
Europe's major military powers reaffirm support for Ukraine
Paris, March 13: Defence Ministers from Europe's top five military powers, France, Germany, Britain, Italy and Poland, met in Paris and voiced support for the Ukrainian army.
John Davison appointed Italy's T20I coach as they target 2026 World Cup spot
New Delhi, March 7: Former Canada captain and Australian state cricketer John Davison has been appointed as Italy's T20I coach, leading their push for a place in the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Himachal government to honour medal winners of World Winter Games
Shimla, March 3: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday gave a warm send-off to Special Athletes and Coaches of Special Olympics of Himachal Pradesh selected for the Special Olympics World Winter Games being organized in Turin, Italy from 7th to 16th March, 2025.
UAE President meets with Italian President during state visit to Italy
Rome, February 24: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic, discussed relations between the UAE and Italy as part of the two countries' strategic partnership and shared commitment to achieving its objectives.
UAE President, Italian Prime Minister discuss strengthening bilateral relations in Rome
Rome, February 24: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, today discussed cooperation between the UAE and Italy as part of their strategic partnership.
India, Italy hold discussion to strengthen collaboration in agriculture, defence and space
New Delhi, February 18: India and Italy held discussions in the national capital to enhance collaboration in key sectors such as agriculture, defence, space, infrastructure, and transport.
EAM Jaishankar meets Dy Foreign Minister of Italy
New Delhi, February 17: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Deputy Foreign Minister of Italy, Maria Tripodi and had conversations on India-Italy strategic partnership.
Italy resumes controversial migrant transfers to Albania
Rome, Jan 28: Italy has restarted its contentious program of sending asylum seekers picked up in the Mediterranean to Albania, months after judges in Rome ruled against the transfers.
India, Italy strengthen cooperation on counterterrorism, organised crime at 5th JWF meet
Rome, January 19: India and Italy reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in multilateral fora against terrorism and organised crime during the 5th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar cuts Europe visit short due to 'development' in hostage negotiations
Tel Aviv, January 15: Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar is concluding a diplomatic visit to Europe this evening, following the development in the negotiations for the release of the Israelis held hostage in Gaza.
Iranian national detained in Italy released, returns home: Ministry
Tehran, Jan 13: Iran announced that Mohammad Abedini, an Iranian national detained in Italy, has been released and returned home.
Italy to play role in preserving ceasefire between Lebanon, Israel: FM
Beirut, Jan 11: Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani said that Italy will play a role in preserving the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.
Zelenskyy meets Meloni, discusses Ukraine's air defence and EU membership
Rome, January 10: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome and discussed critical issues, including Ukraine's defence needs and progress toward European Union membership.
Italy's unemployment rate hits record low in November: ISTAT
Rome, Jan 8: Italy's unemployment rate fell to a record low of 5.7 per cent in November, the lowest level ever recorded since the historical series began in 2004, the national statistics institute ISTAT said.
'Meloni takes Europe by storm': Trump hails Italy's PM as she visits him in Florida
Florida, January 5: US President-elect Donald Trump has praised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who visited him at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida's Palm Beach, as a "fantastic woman" who has "really taken Europe by storm," CNN reported on Sunday.