Srinagar: From diplomacy and defence to technology, security and development, here’s a quick roundup of the biggest headlines making waves this week in K H Snippets.
- India, Italy Upgrade Ties To Special Strategic Partnership: Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi after concluding his Italy visit, where India and Italy elevated ties to a Special Strategic Partnership. Both countries signed agreements in agriculture, critical minerals, Ayurveda, technology and cooperation against terror financing and money laundering.
- India, Italy Deepen Defence, Economic Cooperation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni agreed to expand cooperation in defence manufacturing, shipping, logistics and the blue economy during talks in Rome. Modi said both nations would jointly work on innovation and advanced manufacturing.
- PM Modi Receives UN Agricola Medal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the prestigious UN Agricola Medal during his visit to the Food and Agriculture Organization headquarters in Rome. India and Italy also announced the “Italy-India Year of Culture and Tourism 2027.”
- India Successfully Tests Agni-1 Missile: India successfully test-fired the short-range ballistic missile Agni-1 from Odisha’s Chandipur test range on Thursday. The Defence Ministry said the launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters.
