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Monday, January 5, 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’.

Italian PM Meloni congratulates Modi after BJP emerges as single largest party in Lok Sabha

In a post on X, the Italian PM said that both countries would continue to work together to strengthen the friendship that unites Italy and India.

India, Italy hold 2nd bilateral Consular Dialogue in Delhi, discuss ways of enhancing cooperation

Officials from 2 nations discussed issues like quicker visa processing, legal migration, protection of vulnerable women & children, among other things. Next dialogue to be held in Rome.

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.

On Camera

US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.