Bad decision by Elon Musk to target India and Indian Govt on Starlink. Look at the posts of @ikamalhaasan & @kapoorkkunal to understand the mood of the people across India. You can never bully your way in amid healthy competition or genuine/serious security concerns. Won’t help.
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.
@elonmusk@Starlink India doesn't need your Stralink at all. Almost all Indian villages are already connected to the Internet. Keep your propaganda to yourself. Furthermore, your service is too expensive for India.
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.
तेज बारिश एवं हवा के कारण विद्युत पोल क्षतिग्रस्त होने तथा विद्युत लाइन में तकनीकी खराबी उत्पन्न होने से विद्युत आपूर्ति प्रभावित है। विद्युत कर्मियों द्वारा मौके पर आवश्यक कार्यवाही एवं मरम्मत कार्य किया जा रहा है। कार्य पूर्ण होते ही शीघ्र विद्युत आपूर्ति बहाल कर दी जाएगी। असुविधा के लिए खेद है।
@bihar_police@JamuiPolice कभी कभी गिरफ्तारी के दौरान अपराधी भागने की कोशिश कर सकता है , हल्का बल प्रयोग के दौरान पैर में गोली मारी जा सकती है जो गलती से खोपड़ी में भी लग सकती है ...