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The G7 leaders engaged in an unexpected moment of camaraderie as they kicked off talks in southern Italy, with a rendition of “Happy Birthday” for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. This light-hearted gesture preceded a day of serious talks on global challenges.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on Friday at the venue of the G7 Summit in Italy. Both leaders greeted each other with folded hands and briefly exchanged greetings. #Melodi is trending on social media. Let's revisite how 'Melodi' took internet by storm.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Pope Francis at G7 Summit's Outreach Session on Friday in Italy and the duo was seen exchanging hugs.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday an immediate ceasefire offer for Ukraine, contingent upon Kyiv withdrawing troops from the four occupied Ukrainian regions and abandoning plans to join the NATO.

Amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy's Apulia region.

The Prime Minister has held bilateral meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. He will hold talks with several other leaders, including the Pope and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.

India is also participating in the summit as an Outreach country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Brindisi Airport in Apulia late Thursday night (local time), where he was received by India's Ambassador to Italy, Vani Rao, and other officials.

US President Joe Biden, currently in Italy for the Group of Seven (G7) summit, was captured on video appearing to wander away from a gathering of prominent leaders from the G7 bloc. Biden is seen turning to his right and walking away from the group, prompting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to reach out and guide him back.

At the inaugural day of the G7 Summit, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was seen welcoming European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz with folded hands.

PM Modi is participating in the G7 outreach session in Italy's Apulia region at the invitation of his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni. The summit, hosted at the Fasano resort, is focused on discussions surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict.