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• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met to establish a new strategic roadmap focusing on trade, counter-terrorism, and technology. • The briefing also covers domestic concerns, including reports of multiple murders and planned violence in Telangana, as well as ongoing failures by the National Testing Agency (NTA). • In the opinion section, Surjit S Bhalla criticizes the BJP's economic management, arguing that political success in West Bengal may lead to dangerous complacency regarding necessary policy reforms.

• India and Italy are preparing to reinforce diplomatic and trade ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Rome, an Italian official said Tuesday. • The two governments plan to elevate relations to a special strategic partnership, signaling a broader push for cooperation beyond traditional areas. • The move matters because New Delhi is expanding partnerships across Europe while Rome seeks a stronger role in Indo-Pacific and economic diplomacy.