Starlink's satellite internet services will mainly complement existing networks, focusing on expanding access in India's rural areas. Due to higher costs and data caps, Starlink is unlikely to challenge Jio and Airtel's more affordable and faster broadband plans. Collaborations with Indian telcos for Starlink's deployment are pending regulatory approval.
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President Trump expressed a desire for Russia's return to the G7, calling its exclusion a 'mistake.' He indicated that Russian President Putin might be open to peace talks concerning Ukraine. Trump and Putin agreed to negotiate ending the Ukraine conflict, with further discussions involving Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.
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