Think digitization, energy, and even a rupee-to-rupee trade corridor. With Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Colombo, the two nations are locking in long-term collaboration beyond headlines. For aspirants, this matters: regional diplomacy is evolving fast, and understanding these ties could be key in GS Paper II or even interview questions. Watch how India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy plays out; quietly, strategically, and with real economic teeth.