Mr. Musk, yes, no billionaire should dictate a nation’s policy - Indian or American.
India must welcome competition in satellite internet, from Indian and global providers, whoever offers the most practical and affordable last-mile solution for those in remote regions. In countries with lower per-capita incomes, satellite internet must be affordable too. High subscription fees and equipment costs risk putting it beyond the reach of ordinary households. Connectivity must bridge the digital divide, not create a new one.
India knows our networks and spectrum are strategic infrastructure, not merely commercial assets. India’s national security safeguards are non-negotiable.
Every country makes choices based on its own interests. Those in the West cannot preach free markets while practicing protectionism at home. USA imposed 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs to protect its domestic industry, just as India takes measures to protect its own domestic manufacturers. Both India and the US have restricted Huawei over security concerns. One cannot demand a level playing field from others only when it suits its own agenda.
Indians will internally debate, question and address our strengths and shortcomings as a democratic country.
Take BharatNet, India’s programme to bring broadband to village-level local bodies. We will question why, as the CAG’s 2026 audit report found, the programme is struggling to meet its original objectives. Why were only 33.2% of service-ready Gram Panchayats operational, despite ₹39,888 crore being spent? At the same time, we know to appreciate our telecom sector and regulations, which has made internet data among the world’s most affordable, bringing millions online.
India is a democracy, not a colony. We welcome the world, but we, the Indian people, will decide our own future - not Western vested interests, their double standards or any billionaire - Indian or American.
भारतीय राजनीति की प्रखर वक्ता एवं 'पद्म विभूषण' से सम्मानित श्रद्धेय सुषमा स्वराज जी की पुण्यतिथि पर उन्हें शत-शत नमन।
जनसेवा के प्रति उनका समर्पण, करुणा और राष्ट्रहित के प्रति उनकी अटूट निष्ठा सदैव प्रेरणादायी रहेगी। उनकी स्मृतियाँ और उनका प्रेरक व्यक्तित्व देशवासियों के हृदय में सदैव अमिट रहेंगे।
Greetings to all wildlife enthusiasts on Global Tiger Day. The people of India are proud of the fact that we are home to almost 70% of the global tiger population. India’s tiger conservation efforts are inspired by our centuries-old culture of living in harmony with nature and powered by the collective will of our people. We also reaffirm our commitment to science-based conservation, community participation and sustainable development that strengthens tiger conservation.
#WATCH | Jind, Haryana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off the country's first hydrogen-powered train from Jind, Haryana. A significant step in India's push towards cleaner and more sustainable rail transport.
To offset declining population, States may offer incentives for women to have more children.
As being done by Andhra Pradesh Govt. @ncbn
But is the assumption that women exist primarily to produce and raise 3–4 children through their most productive years?
What about careers, aspirations, creativity, and a life of their own while balancing home and work?
The State cannot decide this. Such choices belong to women themselves.
Wake up, women.