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Saturday, February 21, 2026
TopicIndia-Italy

Topic: India-Italy

India-Italy ties went from strained to strategic. Now, it’s time to realise the potential

The dynamic relationship between Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Meloni has injected fresh vitality into bilateral ties, transforming geopolitical challenges into opportunities.

On ground zero in Italy, voices rise against ‘Capo’ system after death of farm worker from Punjab

Satnam Singh who entered Italy illegally died after his arm was amputated by machine while at work. His employer has been accused of gross negligence that led to his death.

‘Worst Italy’: Meloni rues death of Indian working at Lazio farm, terms employer attitude ‘disgusting’

'Gangmastering a plague’, says PM after Indian farmer Satnam Singh, said to be illegally employed at farm near Rome, died when his employer ‘dumped him on road with his arm severed’.

Meeting with Meloni on cards as Modi set to attend G7 summit in Italy, MEA mum on Ukraine peace summit

The Ukraine summit in Switzerland scheduled a day after G7 summit. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra says India will be represented at an ‘appropriate level’.

India stands with Israel against Hamas terror, with Palestine for 2-state solution, says Jaishankar

At a session of Italian Senate's External Affairs and Defence Commission, foreign minister asserts conflict & terrorism wouldn't solve Israel-Palestine conflict, pushes for 'dialogue & negotiation'.

Scholarships to emerging tech — what Modi discussed with Japan, Italy & UK PMs at bilateral meets

PM discussed construction of high-speed rail project with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and invited UK PM Rishi Sunak for a bilateral visit, which the latter accepted.

In Raisina Dialogue, Meloni says Italy ‘deeply European’, shares ‘peninsular culture’ with India

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni opened the 2023 edition of Raisina Dialogue in presence of PM Narendra Modi. Her India visit comes as 2 countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations.

India-Italy@75 — Italian PM Meloni meets Modi & ministers on India visit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni received a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Thursday. This is Meloni’s first visit to India, and an Italian PM's first in 5 years.

India can open a new chapter in ties with Italy. Rome knows real intent of China’s outreach

India and Italy can easily support each other in gaining access to areas where they have limited presence, and should also relaunch the discussion of the trilateral partnership with Japan.

On Camera

Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.