Northeastern Indian state, borderland and hill valley heartland
Elon Musk has accused Mukesh Ambani and unnamed "oligarchs" of blocking Starlink's commercial launch in India; India’s Ministry of Communications has said three licensed satellite operators, including Starlink and Jio, are at the same regulatory stage and are undergoing security assessments. Reliance has defended competition and said players must follow Indian laws.
A Manipuri guitarist, Vikram Singh, has died after a late-night assault in Delhi. Seven adults and a minor have been arrested. The incident has reignited concerns about discrimination against people from India's northeast. Police say the motive is under investigation.