Italy

Hero MotoCorp, India’s leading two-wheeler manufacturer, has officially entered the Italian market through a strategic partnership with Pelpi International. The move marks a significant step in the company’s global expansion strategy, targeting Europe’s premium motorcycle and scooter segments. Hero MotoCorp aims to leverage its engineering expertise, innovative product portfolio, and sustainable mobility solutions to capture market share in Italy.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reignited scrutiny over Sonia Gandhi’s electoral eligibility, presenting copies of the 1980 electoral rolls that reportedly list her as a registered voter in India despite her Italian citizenship. Party leaders argue that this raises questions about the integrity of voter registration processes and compliance with legal requirements for foreign nationals. The development underscores ongoing political disputes over electoral documentation and transparency.

India is signaling a robust shift in its international trade and investment diplomacy by proposing dedicated industrial enclaves for Italian businesses. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, during a high-level business forum in Italy, extended a strategic invitation to Italian firms to establish manufacturing hubs within India’s expanding industrial corridors. This initiative, backed by a Rs.