Italy does not beg: Meloni blast Donald Trump over G7 photo claim
Jun 19, 2026, at 10:27 pm
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that she "begged" him for a photograph during the recent G7 Summit, calling his remarks "completely made up" and expressing shock at his comments. The dispute erupted after Trump, speaking to Italy's La7 television channel, claimed that Meloni had been eager to take a picture with him and that he only agreed because he "felt sorry" for her. "She's probably happy I talked to her. I didn't have to talk to her. She begged me to take a picture with her. She wanted a picture with me so badly. I wouldn't have taken it, but I felt sorry for her," Trump said. 'I and Italy never beg' Responding in a post on X, Meloni dismissed Trump's account and criticised what she described as his repeated disparaging remarks about allies. "Donald Trump's statements are completely made up, I'm frankly appalled. I don't know why the President of the United States behaves this way with his own allies; after all, it's not the first time it's happened," she said.
Alipore Zoo Waterlogged After Pipeline Burst
Jun 19, 2026, at 10:24 pm
Alipore Zoo Waterlogged After Pipeline Burst
Heavy Rains Damage Dudhia Bridge in Siliguri, West Bengal
Jun 19, 2026, at 10:21 pm
Heavy Rains Damage Dudhia Bridge in Siliguri, West Bengal
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari gears up for International Yoga Day
Jun 19, 2026, at 10:20 pm
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari gears up for International Yoga Day
Aroop Biswas appears before police in Messi row case
Jun 18, 2026, at 02:37 pm
Aroop Biswas appears before police in Messi row case
Modi Meets Ursula Von der Leyen on G7 Sidelines, India-EU Trade Deal in Focus
Jun 18, 2026, at 02:35 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian, France, where the leaders reviewed progress in India-EU relations and discussed the implementation of the landmark India-European Union free trade agreement. The meeting underscored the growing strategic partnership between India and the 27-member European bloc amid global economic uncertainty and shifting trade dynamics.
Mamata Banerjee challenges Bhabanipur result
Jun 18, 2026, at 02:34 pm
Mamata Banerjee challenges Bhabanipur result
Abhishek Banerjee reacts to pre-dawn police search
Jun 18, 2026, at 02:33 pm
Abhishek Banerjee reacts to pre-dawn police search
Abhishek Banerjee returns from New Delhi
Jun 18, 2026, at 02:30 pm
Abhishek Banerjee returns from New Delhi
PM Modi’s ‘Lucky Mascot’ Jhalmuri Returns at NDA Meet Amid Bengal Focus
Jun 18, 2026, at 02:28 pm
At the NDA Chief Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck a distinctly Bengali note by sharing and relishing jhalmuri, the iconic puffed-rice snack of Bengal, with party leaders. The gesture quickly drew attention in political circles, coming at a time when the BJP is sharpening its focus on West Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. By embracing a symbol deeply rooted in Bengal’s everyday culture, Modi appeared to blend political messaging with cultural outreach, reinforcing the BJP’s efforts to connect with Bengali identity and grassroots sentiment. The image of the Prime Minister enjoying jhalmuri soon became one of the talking points of the NDA gathering, with party supporters portraying it as a subtle nod to the BJP’s growing ambitions in the state.
CID raids TMC office at Mamata Banerjee’s residence
Jun 18, 2026, at 02:19 pm
CID raids TMC office at Mamata Banerjee’s residence
Sabyasachi Dutta on his arrest in extortion case
Jun 18, 2026, at 02:18 pm
Sabyasachi Dutta on his arrest in extortion case
PM Modi meets European Commission president UrLeyen
Jun 18, 2026, at 02:01 pm
Yoga practice at Kolkata's Howrah Bridge ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21
Jun 18, 2026, at 01:58 pm
5 IAF personnel killed after AN-32 transport aircraft crashed in Assam's Jorhat
Jun 18, 2026, at 01:56 pm
Jadavpur hawker eviction drive sparks showdown: Left leaders detained, protesters injured
Jun 08, 2026, at 04:38 pm
Jadavpur hawker eviction drive sparks showdown: Left leaders detained, protesters injured
Aircrafts damaged due to rain and storm in Delhi
Jun 08, 2026, at 04:37 pm
Aircrafts damaged due to rain and storm in Delhi
Kolkata Hosts Freedom 250 Rally Celebrating U.S.-India Security Cooperation
Jun 08, 2026, at 04:35 pm
Kolkata Hosts Freedom 250 Rally Celebrating U.S.-India Security Cooperation
Fresh cache of weapons recovered from pond in suspended TMC leader Shahjahan's turf
Jun 08, 2026, at 04:34 pm
Fresh cache of weapons recovered from pond in suspended TMC leader Shahjahan's turf
Firad Hakim Resigns as Kolkata Mayor, Leaves KMC Premises
Jun 08, 2026, at 04:33 pm
Firad Hakim Resigns as Kolkata Mayor, Leaves KMC Premises
Arrested TMC leader Swaroop Biswas produced at Alipore court
Jun 08, 2026, at 04:32 pm
Arrested TMC leader Swaroop Biswas produced at Alipore court
