TRAI is considering a 5-year license for satellite broadband spectrum, posing a challenge to Starlink, which seeks a 20-year permit. This move aims to gauge market stability and adaptability. Jio and Airtel support shorter licenses, with India reassessing market conditions later. Starlink has partnered with Airtel and Jio for high-speed internet services, indicating a shift from previous positions.
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Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a tuition teacher for the 1984 sexual assault of a schoolgirl, affirming that a conviction can be based on the testimony of the victim, even without injuries to the private parts. The court dismissed the teacher’s allegations about the victim's mother, emphasizing the independence of the rape case from her character.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, at a Kumbh event, spoke about the reopening of a Sambhal temple locked since 1978 after communal riots. He questioned the delayed justice for the incident's perpetrators and criticised those downplaying cultural events. He also condemned the opposition for challenging institutions like the Election Commission and Rajya Sabha Chairman.
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A 58-year-old assistant development officer battling cancer was transferred and faces suspension for refusing to serve tea to Hapur BJP MLA Vijay Pal during a press briefing. The disciplinary actions were prompted by a formal complaint from the MLA following the officer's repeated refusals and agitated response.