Italy

34 years on, Roberto Baggio is still missing the goal

June 04, 2026 8:17 pm

Madonna saw it coming. So did Japan, Shakira and a generation of Italian cartoonists. The Divine Ponytail remains football's most loved tragic hero - and the 2026 World Cup is the perfect moment to remember why.

This Italian seaside town is dealing with an unusual problem: Too many peacocks

May 30, 2026 11:59 am

More than 100 peacocks are causing chaos in an Italian seaside town—damaging cars, blocking traffic, and dividing residents.

PM Modi gifts country's traditional grains to FAO Chief: 5 rare rice varieties showcased in Italy

May 22, 2026 3:55 pm

India’s traditional grains, including Basmati, Gobindobhog, Joha, Kalanamak, and red rice, gained attention after PM Narendra Modi presented them to the FAO.

Muga Silk For PM Meloni, Meenakari for Queen Máxima: Modi’s gifts for world leaders reflect India’s art, heritage

May 21, 2026 8:25 pm

PM Modi gifts traditional Indian handicrafts and regional artefacts to world leaders during his five-nation diplomatic tour across Europe and the UAE.

Daily Briefing: PM Modi, Meloni chart new India-Italy roadmap on trade, terror and technology

May 21, 2026 9:29 am

In today's edition: 2 murders, and more planned in Telangana?; NTA's failures; Kirti Sharma's upward curve; and more

'Over 800 Italian firms contributing to India's growth story': PM Modi after meeting Meloni

May 20, 2026 7:09 pm

PM Modi arrived in Rome on Tuesday following his visits to Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates.

Modi’s ‘Melody’ reel with Meloni invites criticism: ‘This isn't leadership, it's a farce’, says Rahul Gandhi

May 20, 2026 5:54 pm

The light-hearted exchange between Modi and Meloni gained traction after the Italian premier shared a video online thanking the Indian Prime Minister for the gift.

Parle reacts after PM Modi gifts ‘Melody’ to Italy’s Giorgia Meloni: ‘Sweetening relationships since...’

May 20, 2026 1:58 pm

The iconic candy has become an inside joke online ever since the bond between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni caught public attention over the years.

'Melody’: PM Modi's 'very, very good toffee' gift to Meloni | WATCH

May 20, 2026 2:08 pm

PM Modi gifts Melody toffee: PM Narendra Modi arrived in Italy on Tuesday on the concluding leg of his five-nation tour from May 15-20.

Car ploughs into pedestrians in Italy and injures 8; driver arrested after attempting to flee

May 17, 2026 5:20 am

Man in 30s arrested over incident in Modena that left two seriously hurt

PM Modi Italy Visit: Meets Giorgia Meloni, visits Colosseum ahead of bilateral talks

May 20, 2026 2:21 pm

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dinner and accompanied him on a visit to the iconic Colosseum ahead of their formal talks aimed at further boosting India-Italy ties

7 types of lesser-known Italian coffees

December 10, 2025 9:51 am

Italy is more than just espressos, affogatos and cappuccinos. Here's a quick guide to help you identify most of them.

Namrata Shirodkar's photos from her Tuscan vacation are sure to make you want to pack your bags and jet off

April 16, 2025 11:34 am

Dream of a Tuscan getaway? Check out these picturesque spots in Tuscany, Italy for your next trip.

Venice's picturesque canals run dry as Italy faces drought alert

February 22, 2023 6:24 pm

Some of Venice's canals have dried up due to prolonged spell of drought and severe low tides in Italy.

Nearly 1,000 migrants stranded in Mediterranean Sea, request Italy to help

November 05, 2022 7:39 pm

Intense rainstorms, floods kill at least 10 in central Italy

September 16, 2022 7:15 pm

Floodwaters triggered by heavy rainfall swept through several towns in a hilly region of central Italy early Friday, leaving 10 people dead and at least four missing, authorities said.

Relentless heatwave sweeps Europe, firefighters tackle wildfires

August 11, 2022 2:32 pm

An incessant heatwave has engulfed Europe. The governments in several countries have warned citizens of severe drought conditions. Farmers in France have started to see a decrease in production especially in fields of soy, sunflowers and corn.

Third record tide enters Venice as Italy hit with snow, rain

November 18, 2019 12:42 pm

High tidal waters returned to Venice on Sunday, days after the city experienced its worst flooding in more than 50 years.

Pathankot attack a heinous act of terrorism, deserves wider condemnation: Dipankar Banerjee

January 08, 2016 4:54 pm

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Security expert Dipankar Banerjee on Friday said the Pathankot attack was a heinous act of terrorism, which any civilised nation that follows human rights will condemn it. The governments of UAE, Germany and Italy have condemned the terrorist attack on the Pathankot Air Force base, in which seven security personnel were killed and 20 others injured.

UAE, Germany and Italy condemn Pathankot attack

January 08, 2016 2:58 pm

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): The governments of UAE, Germany and Italy have condemned the terrorist attack on Indian Air Force base in Pathankot in which seven security personnel were martyred."Terrorism and extremism know no borders and no limits and pose a threat to innocent people everywhere around the world. In order to contain the dangerous threat that terrorism poses to our countries and peoples, international cooperation is indispensable," the Foreign Ministry of UAE said in a statement. Although, the UAE assured India of complete support in its fight against terrorism. "We utterly condemn the terrorist attacks on the Indian air force base in Pathankot and on the Indian Consulate General in Mazar-e-Sharif. The responsible parties must be identified and held accountable," Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a statement. Earlier, Italy, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Japan, South Korea, Maldives, Nepal, Brazil and France also condemned the terrorist attack. Six terrorists were neutralised in the terror attack at the Pathankot air base that began in the wee hours on January 1. Seven security personnel were martyred in the terror attack. The conspiracy behind the terrorist attack in Pathankot was hatched in Markaj, Pakistan, as per high-level official sources.