Italy urges Hezbollah to halt all military operations, respect govt ceasefire with Israel
Rome, June 4 (IANS) Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday called on Hezbollah to comply with a US-brokered accord between Lebanon and Israel to renew their fragile ceasefire announced in a joint statement which said the deal was “contingent on complete cessation” of attacks by the Iran-backed Shia Muslim militant group among other conditions. […]
PM Modi’s Italy visit draws political reactions; sparks hope of diplomatic progress, economic benefits
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy drew reactions from leaders across the political spectrum on Wednesday, with politicians highlighting the importance of strengthening bilateral ties, addressing global conflicts, and focussing on India’s economic interests. Speaking to IANS, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP, Sasmit Patra said India and Italy share […]
PM Modi to visit five nations to strengthen bilateral ties
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy from May 15 to May 20, the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Monday. During his visit to the United Arab Emirates on May 15, PM Modi will meet the […]
Hockey WC Qualifiers: India beat Italy 1-0 to enter final
Hyderabad, March 13 (IANS) The Indian Women’s Hockey team earned their spot in the Final of FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana as they beat Italy 1-0 in their Semi-Final contest at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Friday. Manisha Chauhan (40′) scored the winning goal for India […]
India and Italy discuss elevating industrial collaborations to deepen defence cooperation
Rome, Feb 27 (IANS) India and Italy on Friday discussed key strategic defence priorities while agreeing to elevate industrial collaborations to deepen defence cooperation between the two nations. The discussions were held during a meeting between Sanjeev Kumar, Defence Production Secretary at the Ministry of Defence, and Chief of Italian Defence Forces General Luciano Portolano. […]
AI pact between Italy, India and Kenya to boost inclusive innovation: Report
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The trilateral cooperation agreement on artificial intelligence at the AI Impact Summit between Italy, India and Kenya will foster “AI-driven development across Africa, with a strong emphasis on local empowerment, sustainability, and inclusive innovation,” a new report has said. The report from AIBase.ng said the initiative emphasises co‑creation and African‑led […]
Italy to keep forces in Lebanon after UN peacekeepers withdraw: Defence minister
Beirut, Dec 22 (IANS) Italy plans to maintain a military presence south of the Litani River in southern Lebanon after the withdrawal of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in 2027, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crossetto said here on Monday, adding that other European countries intend to take a similar step. During a meeting […]
Italy: Over 5.7 million people living in absolute poverty: ISTAT
Rome, Oct 14 (IANS) More than 5.7 million people in Italy were living in absolute poverty in 2024, with the overall rate remaining broadly unchanged from the previous year, the National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) reported Tuesday. The figure corresponds to about 2.2 million households, or 8.4 per cent of Italy’s population of roughly 59 […]
Italy, Turkiye sign deal to curb illegal migration
ROME(RAHNUMA): Italy and Turkiye have agreed to step up cooperation against illegal migration, particularly from Libya, their foreign ministers said Thursday. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan signed an “operational document” providing for closer cooperation between their coast guards to combat human trafficking and transnational organized crime, Tajani said at […]
Piyush Goyal in Italy, meets biz leaders to strengthen strategic collaborations
Rome, June 6 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, during his official visit to Italy, interacted with Mirco Maschio, Chairman of the Board at Maschio Gaspardo, a global leader in sustainable agricultural solutions, focusing on the prospects for collaboration as India advances in its effort to modernise the sector. “Had a fruitful discussion […]
