Prime Minister Narendra Modi wasted no time getting to work upon his arrival in the U.S., meeting with Tulsi Gabbard, the newly appointed U.S. Director of National Intelligence, just hours after her confirmation. In the meeting, Modi congratulated Gabbard and discussed strengthening India-US ties, with a focus on enhancing intelligence cooperation in counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and emerging global threats. This meeting marks a continuation of their strong bond, dating back to 2014 when Gabbard, as a member of the U.S. Congress, gifted Prime Minister Modi her personal copy of the Bhagavad Gita to express her love for India. Gabbard, who made history as the first Hindu to be elected to the U.S. Congress and took her oath of office on the Bhagavad Gita, is seen as a key figure in the MAGA camp. With Gabbard’s influential role in the Trump administration, her presence is expected to play a significant role in redefining the future of Indo-U.S. relations, particularly in areas of defense and intelligence cooperation. Will this evolving partnership reshape bilateral ties? Only time will tell.