PM Modi's 5-nation tour solidified India's status as an indispensable global power: BJP

IANS | May 21, 2026 12:08 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) In a major diplomatic milestone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation tour to the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy has marked one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements in recent years. This tour delivered immense strategic, economic, technological, and geopolitical gains that will directly benefit India's long-term national interests.

PM Modi dedicates ‘FAO 2026 Agricola Medal’ to food providers of India

IANS | May 20, 2026 9:58 PM

Rome, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was conferred the 2026 Agricola Medal, the highest honour of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), on Wednesday dedicated the prestigious medal to the food providers of India.

PM Modi's Italy visit pinnacle of journey built with steadfastness over years: Meloni

IANS | May 20, 2026 9:10 PM

Rome, May 20 (IANS) The visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Italy marks the pinnacle of a journey that has been built with steadfastness and determination over years, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, Giorgia Meloni stated on Wednesday.

PM Modi receives FAO’s highest honour Agricola Medal for contribution to food security, farmer welfare

IANS | May 20, 2026 9:02 PM

Rome, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the 2026 Agricola Medal, the highest honour of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, during a ceremony held at the FAO Headquarters here on Wednesday.

India and Italy strongly condemn terrorism and violent extremism, deepen defence ties

IANS | May 20, 2026 8:17 PM

Rome, May 20 (IANS) India and Italy on Wednesday jointly condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross border terrorism, urging all the nations to continue work towards eliminating terrorist safe havens and infrastructure, disrupting terrorist networks and combating terror financing.

Cyprus President arrives in Mumbai on four-day State Visit to India

IANS | May 20, 2026 8:02 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday arrived in Mumbai for his four-day State Visit to India.

'Parishram hi safalta ki kunji hai': Italian PM Meloni speaks in Hindi, spotlights strong ties with India

IANS | May 20, 2026 6:58 PM

Rome, May 20 (IANS) Emphasising the growing momentum in India-Italy relationship, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday referred to the popular Hindi proverb "Parishram hi safalta ki kunji hai" (hard work is the key to success) while underscoring the importance of commitment and consistency in shaping strong and successful bilateral ties.

Italian PM Meloni bats for strengthening connectivity via IMEC

IANS | May 20, 2026 6:30 PM

Rome, May 20 (IANS) Highlighting the strategic geographic positioning of Italy and India across the Mediterranean and the Indo-Pacific respectively, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday underscored the importance of deepening connectivity, especially through major initiatives like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), which was launched during the G20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023.

Looking forward to celebrate America's 250th birthday with partners in India: Rubio

IANS | May 20, 2026 6:10 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio on Wednesday said that he is looking forward to celebrating America's 250th birthday with partners in India.

India and Italy have elevated ties to Special Strategic Partnership, PM Modi announces in Rome

IANS | May 20, 2026 5:56 PM

Rome, May 20 (IANS) Announcing the elevation of India-Italy ties to a 'Special Strategic Partnership', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029 provides a practical and forward-looking framework for enhancing bilateral ties.

Diplomacy

PM Modi's 5-nation tour solidified India's status as an indispensable global power: BJP

PM Modi dedicates ‘FAO 2026 Agricola Medal’ to food providers of India

PM Modi's Italy visit pinnacle of journey built with steadfastness over years: Meloni

PM Modi receives FAO’s highest honour Agricola Medal for contribution to food security, farmer welfare

India and Italy strongly condemn terrorism and violent extremism, deepen defence ties

Cyprus President arrives in Mumbai on four-day State Visit to India

'Parishram hi safalta ki kunji hai': Italian PM Meloni speaks in Hindi, spotlights strong ties with India

Italian PM Meloni bats for strengthening connectivity via IMEC

Looking forward to celebrate America's 250th birthday with partners in India: Rubio

India and Italy have elevated ties to Special Strategic Partnership, PM Modi announces in Rome

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