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[Raghav Chadha @raghav_chadha]

Today in Parliament, I raised concerns affecting India’s prepaid recharge customers, who account for nearly 90% of the country’s 125 crore mobile users.

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If a recharge expires, stopping outgoing calls may be understandable. But why are incoming calls stopped as well? Once validity ends, people cannot be reached, and even essential messages like bank OTPs may not come through. In emergencies or urgent situations, this can leave a person completely cut off.

My demands: First is that incoming calls and SMS should continue for at least one year after the last recharge so essential communication does not stop. Second, a mobile number should not be deactivated for at least three years after the last recharge. Third, telecom operators should introduce a low cost “incoming only” plan for users who simply need their number to remain active for essential calls, OTPs and government services.

(2)
I also raised the issue of 28 day recharge “monthly” plans. If something is called monthly, it should follow the calendar month of 30–31 days. Because of the 28 day cycle, consumers effectively end up paying for 13 recharges in a year. (28 days × 13 recharges = 364 days)

Telecom Operators should sync up their Recharge Plans with the true calendar months, and not 28 day plans.

A mobile phone today is not a luxury. It is a lifeline.

Prepaid recharge customers deserve fairness and transparency. Not clever fine print.

[Reclaim Chennai streets @reclaimchennai]

We need more such creative protestors exposing the terrible state of urban infra in our country

[TNSDMA @tnsdma]

Heavy rains and winds (60-90 km/h) are expected as Cyclone Fengal makes landfall on 30.11.2024. Stay indoors, avoid travel, and follow official advisories for safety.

[Aravind V B @iamaravindvb]

@ChennaiTraffic @chennaipolice_ @chennaicorp @ChennaiCityUpd @ChennaiTraffic @chennaipolice_ AnY update on this??

[Aravind V B @iamaravindvb]

Car with registration number TN 09 CQ 2772 has been parked in front of the apartment gate blocking the passage since the last few hours

Location: PV RAJAMANNAR SALAI, KK NAGAR

@ChennaiTraffic @chennaipolice_ @chennaicorp @ChennaiCityUpd

#chennai #parking
kindly take action

[Aravind V B @iamaravindvb]

Car with registration number PY 05 R 1476 is parked in front of the apartment gate blocking the passage from last night.

Location: PV RAJAMANNAR SALAI, KK NAGAR

@ChennaiTraffic @chennaipolice_ kindly take action

[Anand Sankar @saybwala]

I'm appalled at how #Digiyatra is unethically collecting photos for facial recognition. This was what happened at BLR T2 today...

I am not registered in Digiyatra. From the first entrance they shunted me at every entrance today morning to the very last one. Each and every security person was rude.

I reached the very last entry in the terminal and they shunted me again to the last queue which is for people without Digiyatra.

Note the fellow wearing the green t-shirt standing in front of the security person who is checking tickets and ID.

There were about 6 passengers in front of me. Whenever each passenger scans the boarding pass at the flap gate, one screen pops in front of them asking for their consent to have their photo taken.

This fellow in the green t-shirt will quickly reach and click 'Yes' on the screen before the passenger knows what is happening. Photo taken and off the passenger goes into the terminal.

I reached the gate and as soon as I scanned my boarding pass, I clicked 'No' on the screen before this green t-shirt fellow could react. I asked him why he is clicking the screen for people. Silence and the security guy gave me a stony stare and waved me to go in.

I'm sure one day this Digiyatra is going to have it's day in court. That day they will produce all of this consent collected by fraud and say "see lots of people are OK with it, why is one minority complaining". If those who oppose want, we will give them one queue in a corner of the airport to rot.

BTW, I have no problem if the Govt Of India collects this data. Not some random private Digiyatra Foundation.

[ThirdEye @3rdEyeDude]

Baggage claim system is aware of "right of way". What's stopping you to do this on the road?
#RoadSafety

[Tansu Yegen @TansuYegen]

Baby girl tries to comfort crying baby boy😍👶🤗

[The Hindu Cinema @TheHinduCinema]

"If #NaatuNaatu from #RRR wins an Oscar, it'll help the whole musical and cultural profile of India," says Oscar-winning composer @arrahman about the country's presence at the #95thAcademyAwards

Full video interview with @srinivasjam out soon

#Oscars2023 #TheElephantWhisperers

[Aravind V B @iamaravindvb]

@iamvivek_k_r

[Aravind V B @iamaravindvb]

If anyone wants one #PathaanMovie #ticket for tomorrow (04/02) in #Chennai, please let me know..

#PATHAAN

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

In 1999. the first winner of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' used no lifelines until the last question, where he called his Dad. When he spoke to his Dad he told him he didn't actually need help on the question, he just wanted to let him know he was about to become a millionaire.

[Aravind V B @iamaravindvb]

@iamvivek_k_r Pinnalla

[Aravind V B @iamaravindvb]

#sunset #Hampi

#CapturedOnCanon #Canon

[Aravind V B @iamaravindvb]

#Hampi #Karnataka #India

#canonphotography

[anand mahindra @anandmahindra]

Check out the whole thread. I’ve seen some pics before & tweeted a few of them, but to see all in one sequence is awe-inspiring. Makes you realise what staggeringly beautiful landscapes we possess. Share this with your friends overseas. The world has little awareness of this.

[Aravind V B @iamaravindvb]

@IamSanjuSamson Well played ചേട്ടാ

[anand mahindra @anandmahindra]

You cannot prevent Indians from celebrating Onam. Even in Antarctica. Outstanding. 👏🏽���🏽👏🏽