Daily current affairs — Wed, 20 May, 2026

India and Italy have agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to a 'special strategic partnership' following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The leaders announced a joint strategic action plan for 2025-2029 to provide a practical framework for cooperation in areas including trade, investment, new technologies (such as AI), critical minerals, space, and nuclear energy.