N Chandrababu Naidu, the chief minister of the southern state, said the “Quantum Valley”, as he called it, would be “even better” than the tech cluster he is credited with creating in Hyderabad in the 1990s.

The Maldives' diplomatic shift from the "India Out" campaign to inviting PM Modi for its 60th Independence Day celebrations in 2025 is a significant turnaround.

Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi visited the island nation this weekend to boost political and economic ties. Modi said his country was committed to 'supporting the aspirations of the Maldivian people.

On PM Modi's visit, Maldives President Muizzu said, "He is a wonderful person who is very fond of building relationships with India's neighbours."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the key role of indigenous "Made-in-India" weapons in Operation Sindoor, stating that they continue to unsettle those who support terrorism.Speaking at a public event in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi,

PM Modi promised that India would continue to support the Maldives and its people, based on what is needed and important for both nations, as well as for a peaceful and successful region around the Indian Ocean.

India is also in discussions with Maldives for an FTA as well as an investment treaty, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Tuesday, briefing reporters on the PM’s two-nation visit.