Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a two-day visit to the US, and he made time to meet DOGE chief Elon Musk and his family. Could this signal Tesla's long-awaited entry into India?
PM Modi met Tesla CEO Elon Musk at Blair House in Washington during his two-day visit to the US.?
Musk, joined by his children X, Strider and Azure, welcomed Modi and gifted him a Starship hexagonal heatshield tile.
According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), their talks focused on expanding collaboration in innovation, space exploration, AI, and sustainable development.?
They also explored opportunities in emerging technologies and entrepreneurship.
Following the meeting, former US President Donald Trump clarified that Musk attended as a business leader, not a government official.?
However, Trump also criticised India, calling it one of the toughest places to do business.
While many gushed over the wholesome moments between PM Modi, Elon Musk, and his kids, others were left wondering¡ªwhy was Modi prioritising a meeting with a billionaire over world leaders?
As one user questioned, "In what universe does MAGA think our Founding Fathers wanted an unelected billionaire meeting world leaders at the White House?"
Another defended India's business appeal, saying, "They won't find a better place than India to invest. If not today, then tomorrow, they'll have to come here."
Others commented on the stock markets' reaction too:
Meanwhile, some took a more sarcastic approach. "Forget global diplomacy¡ªplease discuss the most pressing issue of our time: the Samay Raina controversy."
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