Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:14pm on 20 May 2026,Wednesday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome sparked online attention after Modi offered her a packet of Parle Melody chocolates, turning the interaction into a viral moment of “toffee diplomacy.” The video, shared by Meloni on X, highlighted a lighter side of Indo-Italian engagement and drew widespread reactions across social media. Parle Products thanked Modi for “taking Parle Melody to the global stage” and called it a proud moment for the company and Indian confectionery. Melody, long considered a nostalgic favourite in India, gained unexpected international visibility through the exchange, with many users celebrating the cultural symbolism and warmth reflected in the gesture between leaders.
