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  Giorgia Meloni's 'Namaste' moment with Trump at Gaza Peace Summit captivates social media | Watch

  Trending | October 14, 2025 13:11 IST

  Meloni has shown a consistent preference for the traditional Indian greeting, 'namaste,' during recent diplomatic encounters. In August, Meloni greeted US Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley with the folded hands as she arrived at a multilateral summit in the US.

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  'Meloni, you're only 4 feet tall. I can't even see you': Journo fined for mocking PM's height

  World | July 18, 2024 16:02 IST

  Giorgia Meloni, when leading the far-right Brothers of Italy party in opposition, objected strongly when Cortese circulated a manipulated photo showing her with a backdrop featuring the late fascist leader Benito Mussolini.

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  Meloni's dramatic 'eye-roll' steals the moment as Biden turns up late at NATO Summit | WATCH

  Trending | July 12, 2024 15:07 IST

  Meloni was seen visibly frustrated as she rolled her eyes and checked an imaginary voice while waiting for Biden at the NATO Summit. She later shared another awkward moment with the US President, appearing uncomfortable when he leaned in for a peck on the cheek.

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  Meloni's 'death stare' at Macron goes viral, 'less-than-friendly' handshake puzzles netizens

  Trending | June 15, 2024 17:04 IST

  Italy and France clashed over the inclusion of abortion rights in the G7 final communique, and Meloni ultimately prevailed. Macron said Italy did not have the "same sensibilities", and Meloni accused him of scoring political points ahead of a national election in France.

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  'Selfie zaruri hai': PM Modi-Meloni's selfie sends internet into frenzy, '#Melodi' fans rise again

  Trending | June 15, 2024 14:54 IST

  The two leaders greeted each other with the traditional 'namaste' gesture at the start of the G7 Outreach summit and also held a bilateral meeting later in the day. PM Modi was invited to the event by Meloni and held bilateral meetings with several global leaders during the mega summit.

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  PM Modi to depart for Italy on June 13 to attend crucial G7 meet on Meloni's invitation

  World | June 11, 2024 17:30 IST

  Meloni had invited PM Modi to the G7 Summit and was among the first few leaders who congratulated him on his third consecutive electoral victory in the Lok Sabha elections. This would be PM Modi's first overseas visit after taking oath to begin his third consecutive term.

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  PM Modi holds talks with Italian counterpart, discusses ways to boost cooperation in trade and investment

  India | October 30, 2018 20:37 IST

  The highlight of the day-long visit is the Italian prime minister's participation at the 24th edition of the India-Italy Technology Summit, which is being organised by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). 

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  Italian PM Paolo Gentiloni accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan

  India | October 30, 2017 10:39 IST

  Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni was welcomed at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  Italian PM, President vow to tackle political crisis

  World | September 30, 2013 12:06 IST

  Rome : Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and Prime Minister Enrico Letta said Sunday that they would seek solutions to face the current political crisis triggered by former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi's centre-right People of Freedom

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  Seven-time Italian PM Andreotti dies

  World | May 07, 2013 10:52 IST

  Rome, May 7: Giulio Andreotti, the man who was seven times prime minister of Italy, has died at the age of 94, family sources said.Andreotti was a leading member of Italy's now defunct Christian Democracy

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  Italian PM deplores 'cowardly' attack in Boston

  World | April 17, 2013 7:14 IST

  Rome, April 17: Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti has condemned the bombing at the Boston Marathon that killed three people and injured over 170, calling it a "cowardly and contemptible act of violence".In a message

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  Italian PM speaks to Manmohan over marines issue

  India | April 10, 2013 7:34 IST

  New Delhi, April 10: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appreciated the Italian government's decision to return the two marines to India when Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti called him up yesterday evening.The call comes a day

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  Italian PM calls Manmohan Singh over marines issue

  India | April 09, 2013 23:29 IST

  New Delhi, Apr 9: Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti called Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday on the issue of two Italian marines facing trial for killing two Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast."PM receives a

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  Italian PM speaks to Khurshid about marines

  India | April 05, 2013 23:28 IST

  New Delhi, Apr 5: Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti Friday spoke to External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid about the two Italian marines facing trial in India for killing two Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast

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  We risked getting isolated on marines issue: Italian PM

  World | March 28, 2013 22:19 IST

  Rome, Mar 28: Outlining the reasons for sending back to India the two marines accused of killing Indian fishermen, Italy's outgoing Prime Minister Mario Monti said Rome faced serious risk of being isolated internationally and

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  Former Italian PM Berlusconi sentenced to 4 years jail for tax evasion

  World | October 26, 2012 22:41 IST

  Milan, Oct 26: A court in Milan Friday convicted former Premier Silvio Berlusconi of tax fraud and sentenced the media mogul to four years in prison, his first prison sentence in years of criminal probes.

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  Italian FM criticises India over marines detention issue

  World | May 31, 2012 17:50 IST

  Rome, May 31:  Italy has said it sees no reason to sing a “victory” song over the bail granted to two of its marines charged with the killing of two Indian fishermen as India continues

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  Fishermen's Killing : Italian PM Mario Monti Warns Manmohan

  World | March 10, 2012 11:03 IST

  Rome, Mar 8: Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti called his Indian counterpart Manomohan Singh on Wednesday, warning him against setting a "dangerous precedent" with the prosecution of two Italian naval guards in India. "Any attitude from