Diplomacy is often communicated through words, but sometimes the strongest messages are delivered without saying a single sentence. At the G7 Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's brief handshake with US President Donald Trump grabbed global attention. The moment stood out because it broke a familiar pattern. For years, Modi's warm hugs with world leaders became a symbol of India's friendly diplomacy. This time, however, there was no hug only a handshake. Was it merely protocol, or was India quietly sending a powerful signal to Washington?
