Fortify India’s cyber front
Refer to ‘Plug the chinks in our cyber armour’; India faced a surge in cyberattacks targeting key institutions during the standoff with Pakistan. Many strategic devices still rely on Chinese components with hidden software that could enable surveillance or sabotage. Moreover, users and agencies must demand access to the original programming behind any device to ensure transparency and security. The metaphor of the ‘iron dome’ aptly conveys that cyber defence is as crucial as protecting our skies and borders. The government must strictly prevent foreign-origin tech, especially from China, from entering India, disguised as ‘Made in India’.
Chanchal S Mann, Una
Action vital in Arunachal
With reference to ‘China at it again’; names don’t change identities, actions do. If we truly believe Arunachal is an integral part of India, it’s time we go beyond rhetorical rebuttals. Instead of reacting to Chinese provocations with statements alone, India must visibly and tangibly invest in Arunachal’s infrastructure, education and accessibility. That’s how we can assert our sovereignty — not through maps or mouthpieces, but through presence and participation. Institutes like IIT, IIM and AIIMS must be built in the state to showcase inclusion and asset-building. Tawang, one of the most popular destinations in the Northeast, still lacks direct rail connectivity. The sluggish pace of the Bhalukpong-Tawang railway project tells its own story. We will also have to rethink about the Inner Line Permit system.
Harsh Pawaria, Rohtak
India must act decisively
With reference to ‘China at it again’, Beijing’s repeated renaming of locations in Arunachal Pradesh is a deliberate provocation aimed at undermining India’s sovereignty. Despite broad international recognition of Arunachal as Indian territory, China continues its symbolic aggression, testing our resolve. India must accelerate infrastructure development in Arunachal. China’s persistent backing of Pakistan further reveals its strategy to destabilise the region. India must leverage international support to counter China’s false narratives and firmly assert its position.
K Kumar, Panchkula
China’s nefarious ways
Apropos of ‘China at it again’; changing the names of places in Arunachal Pradesh amid the ongoing dispute between India and Pakistan is a part of China’s well-planned strategy. It wants to somehow bring itself into this dispute so that it can show its solidarity with Pakistan. China, which has called the changing of names as its sovereign right, is the villain in South Asia because it has territorial disputes with almost all neighbouring countries. To maintain its hegemony in the region, it wants to strategically keep Pakistan by its side.
RK Arora, Mohali
Boycott Turkish products
Turkiye and Azerbaijan cannot maintain trade relations with India as long as they keep supporting Pakistan with military equipment. Turkiye has not acknowledged Pakistan’s involvement in the Pahalgam terror attack. Turkiye-made drones were deployed for surveillance over Indian territory during the recent flare-up. It is a welcome move that Indians themselves have called for boycotting both these nations in terms of trade. People should stop buying Turkish apples, marble, gold and other commodities. No destination tours should be made to these countries. Our boycott will be a lesson for them.
Kirti Wadhawan, Kanpur
MP minister must be punished
At a time when the nation is saluting the courage, discipline and sacrifice of our armed forces, a derogatory and sexist remark by a Madhya Pradesh BJP minister against Col Sofiya Qureshi is not only shameful but also anti-national. Using her name in a disrespectful and communal context, especially while referring to terrorists, is an insult to the entire military establishment. This is not just a personal attack — it undermines the morale of our forces and disrespects the institution that safeguards our sovereignty. Freedom of speech does not mean vilification of national heroes at one’s whims and fancies. Such statements from an elected representative are inflammatory, divisive and unacceptable. He should be sent behind bars and expelled from his party.
Sanjay Chopra, Mohali
