Day: October 16, 2026

Reliance Hits Back at Elon Musk: Starlink Welcome, but Indian Laws Must Apply to All

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Reliance Hits Back at Elon Musk: Starlink Welcome, but Indian Laws Must Apply to All

Reliance Responds to Elon Musk: Starlink Welcome, but Indian Laws Apply to All By: Javid Amin | 16 October 2026 New Delhi/Mumbai, October 16: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has publicly pushed back against Elon Musk’s criticism of India’s satellite internet approval process, declaring that it welcomes competition from SpaceX’s Starlink but expects every operator—Indian or foreign—to follow the country’s laws and regulatory requirements. In its first direct response to the escalating dispute, Reliance said it had never feared competition and pointed to the growth of Jio since its entry into…

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Omar Abdullah Government Completes Two Years: Welfare Gains, Unfulfilled Promises Put NC Under Pressure

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Omar Abdullah Government Completes 2 Years: NC Manifesto Promises Reviewed

Omar Abdullah Government Completes 2 Years: NC Manifesto Promises Reviewed By: News Desk | 15 October 2026 Srinagar: Two years after the National Conference (NC) returned to power in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s government is entering its third year with a mixed record—some welfare measures have moved forward, while several major political and economic commitments remain incomplete, narrowed in scope or awaiting tangible results. The government, which took office on October 16, 2024, came to power on a manifesto promising constitutional restoration, employment, affordable electricity, social welfare…

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Ladakh Talks Hit Deadlock: LAB, KDA Reject Centre’s Draft; Next Meeting on October 22

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Ladakh Talks Deadlock: LAB, KDA Reject Centre's Draft; Next Meeting October 22

Ladakhi representatives say the Centre’s proposal falls short of demands for constitutional safeguards and meaningful elected governance; distribution of legislative, executive and financial powers remains the central sticking point By: News Desk | 15 October 2026 Leh: Talks between representatives of Ladakh’s leading civil society organisations and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) ended without a breakthrough on Thursday, with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) expressing dissatisfaction with the Centre’s draft proposal on constitutional safeguards and governance for the Union Territory. The two sides…

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