Hostility Gone, Hugs On: Maldives 'Modi'fied

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the Maldives for what is being seen as a high-stakes visit - one that could reset equations in the region after months of turbulence and a clear tilt towards China by the current Maldivian leadership under President Mohamed Muizzu. From renewable energy cooperation to digital infrastructure, connectivity projects to disaster management - India has already been Maldives' first responder in crises. This visit could reaffirm that role and expand it into new domains, especially blue economy and climate resilience.