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Multi-messenger astronomy has opened a new window on the Universe by combining gravitational waves with electromagnetic and particle observations. What began as the detection of rare and exceptional events is now evolving toward a routine exploration of the cosmos, enabled by increasingly sensitive observatories. In this talk, I will review the current status and future prospects of multi-messenger astronomy, highlighting the key role of global networks of gravitational-wave detectors and the coordinated operation of ground-based and space-borne observatories. Particular emphasis will be placed on the Italy-India collaboration, including the contributions of the Virgo detector, the development of LIGO-India, the prospects offered by the Einstein Telescope, and the synergy with satellite missions. Multi-messenger observations have a profound impact on relativistic astrophysics, the study of compact objects and fundamental physics, the origin of heavy elements, nuclear physics under extreme conditions, and cosmology. Looking to the future, the Italy-India partnership has the potential to become a strategic contributor to this field, strengthening global efforts toward the next generation of multi-messenger discoveries.