Giorgia Meloni has become one of the most influential and closely watched leaders in Europe. She created history on October 22, 2022, by becoming Italy’s first woman Prime Minister, heading a right-wing coalition led by her party, Brothers of Italy.
Known for her nationalist politics, tough stand on immigration and emphasis on traditional social values, Meloni has become a major face of Europe’s conservative movement.
Born in Rome on January 15, 1977, Meloni entered politics at the age of 15 through student and youth activism. She rose steadily in Italian politics, becoming a councillor in Rome at 21 and later leading the youth wing of the Alleanza Nazionale party. In 2008, at the age of 31, she became Italy’s youngest-ever minister after being appointed Minister for Youth.
Meloni co-founded Brothers of Italy in 2012 and became the party’s leader two years later. Under her leadership, the party grew from a small nationalist platform into Italy’s leading political force. Her political background and past remarks linked to Italy’s far-right tradition have often drawn criticism, especially because of her early association with movements connected to supporters of former dictator Benito Mussolini.
Meloni has also developed a strong diplomatic equation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Both leaders have pushed for stronger India-Italy cooperation in trade, defence, technology and clean energy, while their meetings at global platforms such as the G20 have frequently drawn international attention.
Despite criticism from political opponents across Europe, Meloni has strengthened her position at home and emerged as a pragmatic voice within the European Union, particularly on issues such as Ukraine, migration and economic stability.
In a fresh blow to the Mamata Banerjee-led party, now Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita Dev resigned from the party and the Rajya Sabha.
The Union Cabinet passed a resolution and gave a standing ovation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the longest-serving elected head of the government over three consecutive terms. The Prime Minister completed 4,399 consecutive days in office, surpassing the previous record of 4,398 uninterrupted days held by the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, since the first general elections in 1952.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to surpass Jawaharlal Nehru's record and become India's longest continuously serving democratically elected Prime Minister, this special discussion examines the political, economic and diplomatic legacy of his 12 years in office.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gift of Melody toffee to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his visit to Italy has sparked a massive political war.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Italy on the last leg of a five-nation tour, held bilateral talks with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on defence cooperation, maritime security, and technological advancements.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding bilateral talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he gifted a packet of Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his Italy visit.
The Supreme Court has issued a verdict permitting the euthanasia of rabid and dangerous stray dogs in specific legal cases, prioritising public safety amid rising rabies deaths.
Italy has denied permission for US military aircraft to land at their airbase in Sicily for onward flights to West Asia. Reports suggest that some US bombers were due to land at the base in eastern Sicily before heading to the West Asia region.
The bulletin covers Prime Minister Narendra Modi's final day at the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. It details his diplomatic engagements with leaders including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and the upcoming India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) summit. According to the report, 'India's focus is likely to remain on the issues of the global south and a holistic approach to growth'. The broadcast outlines four key proposals presented by PM Modi: a global traditional knowledge repository, a G20 Africa Skills Multiplier, an initiative to counter the drug-terror nexus, and a global healthcare response team. The report also notes the absence of US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping from the summit, while highlighting India's firm stance on a global approach to development.
At the G20 summit in Johannesburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented India's development-focused agenda, positioning the nation as a leading voice for the Global South. The report covers the Prime Minister's diplomatic engagements with leaders including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. PM Modi outlined several key proposals during the opening session, including a global traditional knowledge repository, a G20 Africa skills multiplier to train one million trainers, an initiative to counter the drug-terror nexus, and a global healthcare response team for rapid deployment during emergencies. The report also notes that while US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping were absent, India's focus on holistic growth and the Global South remained central to its participation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. The two leaders held discussions as multilateral deliberations continued, marking an important bilateral engagement during the summit.
This special report focuses on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the 20th G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, the first to be held on the African continent. The programme covers his bilateral meetings, including with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and India's role in championing the voice of the Global South. As mentioned in the report, Prime Minister Modi stated in his departure statement that 'India feels the responsibility to take forward the G20 process and put forth the issues being faced by the developing countries'. The summit's theme is 'Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability', seen as an extension of India's 2023 presidency. Key issues on the agenda include disaster resilience, debt sustainability for low-income countries, and mobilizing finance for energy transition, continuing the momentum from India's leadership which saw the African Union become a permanent G20 member.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the 20th G20 Summit in Johannesburg, hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Key discussions focus on the global economy, climate change, and the Global South, while the summit is marked by a boycott from the US administration under President Donald Trump and the attendance of leaders like Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Regarding India's stance, the bulletin notes Prime Minister Modi will be pushing the perspective of 'One earth, one family, one future'. The summit, themed 'Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability', is the first to be held in Africa. The proceedings highlight India's role in advocating for the African Union's permanent membership, which was achieved in 2023. Prime Minister Modi also engaged with the Indian diaspora and business leaders, including the chairman and CEO of Naspers, on the sidelines of the event.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the G20 Summit venue, beginning a series of key engagements with global leaders. On the sidelines of the summit in Johannesburg, he met and interacted with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with the two leaders holding discussions as multilateral deliberations continued.
Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni has turned even her cigarette into a diplomatic tool.
This special report focuses on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who became the unexpected star of the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The report covers her viral interactions with world leaders, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's advice for her to quit smoking and her amused reaction to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's praise for US President Donald Trump. A key moment discussed is when Trump complimented Meloni, saying, 'I'm not allowed to say it because usually it's the end of your political career if you say it: she's a beautiful young woman'. The summit, co-chaired by President Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, was held to discuss the future of the Middle East and support a ceasefire. The bulletin also notes that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote the preface for the Indian edition of Meloni's autobiography, "I Am Georgia, My Roots, My Principles".
This India Today Special Report focuses on the recent Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, where world leaders gathered with US President Donald Trump. A key highlight was Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s effusive praise for Trump, which drew stunned reactions. Ambassador Kamal Sibal commented, 'Well, actually, it was cringeworthy. He went just, just too far in his obsequiousness and desire to flatter Trump.' The summit was marked by a series of awkward encounters, including Trump's comments towards Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and a tense handshake with French President Emmanuel Macron. In a calculated diplomatic move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose to skip the spectacle, a decision viewed by analysts as wise to avoid potential embarrassment and maintain India's dignity on the world stage. India was instead represented by Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh.
This special report from India Today details a so-called peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, featuring US President Donald Trump, Pakistan's PM Shahbaz Sharif, and other global leaders. The report captures several awkward moments, including Trump's comment about the Italian Prime Minister: 'She's a beautiful young woman... if you use the word "beautiful" in the United States about a woman, that's the end of your political career, but I'll take my chances.' . The programme documents a series of bizarre interactions, such as a prolonged handshake between Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif publicly nominating Trump for a Nobel Prize. Amidst the spectacle, the report highlights that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose to skip the event, sending Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh instead, a decision portrayed as a wise diplomatic move to maintain distance from the drama.
In this episode of Super 6, the focus is the political fallout from the deadly stampede in Tamil Nadu's Karur, where 41 lives were lost.
