Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome in Rome as Italian PM Giorgia Meloni greeted him warmly during the final leg of his Europe tour. The viral “Melodi” buzz returned after Modi and Meloni shared iconic moments near the Colosseum, sending social media into a frenzy once again. The high-profile visit is expected to strengthen India-Italy strategic ties with discussions focused on trade, geopolitics, defence cooperation, the IMEC corridor, and India-Europe connectivity initiatives. PM Modi is also scheduled to hold key talks with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and visit the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Israel for a high-stakes 2-day visit, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally welcomed him with full state honors. The visit highlights rapidly expanding India–Israel defense, technology, and strategic ties, with multi-billion-dollar military and AI agreements expected. However, Modi’s Israel visit has also sparked protests and backlash in India, with activists and political groups raising concerns over the Gaza war and India’s evolving geopolitical stance.