"Escalating India-Maldives Row: Flight Bookings Suspended, Envoys Summoned, and Diplomatic Diplomacy"

India's EaseMyTrip suspended flight bookings to the Maldives after derogatory social media posts against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi strained relations between the two countries. The Maldives government suspended three deputy ministers for their remarks, and India summoned the Maldivian envoy to express concerns. The controversy comes as Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu embarks on a state visit to China, breaking from the tradition of visiting New Delhi first. Tourism, a key part of the Maldives' economy, is affected by the escalating diplomatic tensions.