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Elon Musk Accuses Oligarchs of Blocking Starlink Entry into India

Amit KumarSource: scroll.in
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Elon Musk Accuses Oligarchs of Blocking Starlink Entry into India
Elon Musk Accuses Oligarchs of Blocking Starlink Entry into IndiaSource: scroll.in
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The Indian government has rejected Elon Musk's claim that unnamed "oligarchs" are blocking Starlink's entry into the country, stating that all licensed operators are at the same stage of the regulatory approval process. India aims to ensure transparent licensing, real plurality, and oversight of satellite networks to balance connectivity and security, with the goal of connecting the 58 crore offline and controlling the switch, not private interests.

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A terrorist attack on a church in Jordan's Karak governorate killed eight people and injured nearly 40. India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar expressed solidarity with the Jordanian people and reaffirmed the government's commitment to fighting terrorism. The attack, described as a terrorist act by "extremists", has sparked international condemnation, with India extending condolences to the bereaved families and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

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