Italy is the last leg of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation tour. India and Italy are "closer than ever," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, during his joint press conference with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni. Speaking in Rome, the prime ministers stated that India and Italy will be cooperating across a range of fields, including defence and innovation, as they strengthen their strategic partnership. Speaking in Rome, the prime ministers stated that India and Italy will be cooperating across a range of fields, including defence and innovation, as they strengthen their strategic partnership. (AP )“India-Italy joint strategic action plan 2025-2029 gives our ties a practical and futuristic framework,” said Modi during the press conference, shortly after PM Meloni announced that both nations are elevating ties to form a “special strategic partnership”. Danita Yadav is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times. Based in New Delhi, Danita serves as a pivotal voice in international reportage in the team. Operating under the mandate of delivering "without the noise", Danita excels at distilling complex geopolitical developments into lucid, objective narratives which prioritise factual accuracy over sensationalism. In HT, Danita has been recognised for her breaking news efforts and time-bound coverage of the Air India crash, which has driven over 2 million users to the website through trusted, factual coverage of the incident. Thriving in high-pressure editorial environments, Danita has also cultivated a reputation for navigating the nuances of global diplomacy and cross-border policy. With over four years of experience in the journalism industry, Danita has spent her years diving deep into the coverage of international relations and global conflicts. She has previously worked with the news teams at Outlook India and Times Network, covering a wide range of beats and topics, from education curricula and student protests to Indian politics and international conflicts such as the Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan wars. Danita earned her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi. Beyond the newsroom and her love for international relations, you'll find Danita 'geeking' out over books, music and BTS. Her appreciation for global pop culture and storytelling also added to her unique perspective on the "soft power" dynamics that increasingly have shaped international relations in the ever-changing global order.Read More