Key disadvantages of allowing Starlink in India include:
National security risks: Foreign-controlled network limits India's ability to shut off service in sensitive border areas or ensure availability during crises. Past reports of terminals with militants or smugglers raise misuse concerns.
Data sovereignty issues: Laser links could route traffic outside Indian gateways, complicating monitoring and lawful interception.
High costs: Hardware and monthly fees likely far exceed affordable terrestrial options like Jio or Airtel, limiting rural access.
Market impact: Could disrupt local telecoms and foster over-reliance on a single US provider instead of domestic alternatives.
My salute to the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery.
Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back, resisted, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the attacker — preventing a catastrophic mid-air disaster.
He saved the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens and other nationals.
I wish Captain Machchhar a speedy and full recovery.
He is a true hero.
Meet Captain Smit Machchar, the brave pilot who was stabbed by the hijacker on the Flydubai flight, fought him off, and helped Israeli passengers take control and save the plane.
He is an Indian national based in Dubai.
Hero!
Indian captain Smit Machchhar reportedly fought off the co-pilot’s alleged mid-air attempt to crash Dubai–Tel Aviv flight FZ1073, according to Israeli Officials🇮🇳✈️
He’s a Hero🫡