'Baseless, Misconceived': Govt Reacts After Elon Musk Claims Starlink Blocked By 'Certain Oligarchs' In India

The Ministry of Communications dismissed Elon Musk’s claim that Starlink is being blocked by 'certain oligarchs' in India, calling such allegations baseless and misconceived. It said India has a fair, non-discriminatory authorization framework for satellite services and is conducting security assessments of three licensees; assignments of spectrum will proceed once compliance and inspections are completed.