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National Governance & Policy 09 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

India Welcomes ITU Proposal for Joint Trials to Combat Cross-Border Telecom Fraud

India has welcomed a proposal by the International Telecommunication Union to conduct joint trials aimed at curbing cross-border telecom fraud, according to Minister of State for Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani. The move signals New Delhi’s intent to strengthen international coordination against increasingly sophisticated scam networks that exploit telecom infrastructure across jurisdictions.

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Global Health & BiotechSpecial Report (Sept 27, 2026)

The Low-Earth Orbit Bandwidth Wars: SpaceX Starlink, Amazon Kuiper, and the Scramble for Spectrum

Low-Earth orbit has become the world’s newest contested infrastructure layer: a crowded, capital-intensive communications zone where bandwidth, orbital slots and radio spectrum are now strategic assets. SpaceX’s Starlink has already placed more than 6,000 active satellites in orbit, creating a first-mover advantage in global broadband, while Amazon’s Project Kuiper is racing to build a rival network before spectrum and customer relationships harden around one dominant platform. The deeper fight is not only about satellites, but about governance. The International Telecommunication Union’s spectrum rules, national licensing regimes, debris-mitigation standards and direct-to-cell partnerships are shaping who can operate, where, and at what scale. As orbital congestion rises, the commercial prize is expanding connectivity; the systemic risk is a cascade of interference, collision and regulatory fragmentation that could turn LEO into a bottleneck rather than a breakthrough.

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India Entertainment & Culture09 Oct 2026, 08:51 AM IST

International Day of the Girl Child Spotlights Education, Safety and Voice in India

As India marks the International Day of the Girl Child, the conversation is shifting beyond symbolism to the practical barriers that still shape girls’ lives: access to education, digital safety, health, and equal opportunity. The day has become a reminder that progress is measurable not by slogans, but by whether girls can study, move, work and speak without fear or discrimination.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy09 Oct 2026, 03:58 AM IST

Air India to Sell Travel SIM Cards for Overseas Flyers in New Push to Simplify International Connectivity

Air India is preparing to offer branded travel SIM cards to passengers flying overseas, extending its services beyond air transport into the travel connectivity market. The product, called EasyRoam, has been developed with Tata Communications and is aimed at giving international travellers a simpler roaming option before departure.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 04:10 PM IST

IndiGo to Raise Fuel Surcharge on Domestic and International Flights From October 6

IndiGo will increase its fuel surcharge on domestic and international tickets from October 6, with the domestic hike ranging from ₹100 to ₹350 depending on flight distance. The move reflects continued pressure from aviation fuel costs and is likely to feed into ticket prices at a time when airlines are balancing demand recovery against margin stress.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 10:39 AM IST

First International Cargo Vessel Sails from Eastern Assam in 78 Years, Reviving Dibrugarh’s River Trade Ambitions

A cargo vessel carrying international goods has departed from eastern Assam for the first time since 1947, marking a symbolic and potentially strategic revival for Dibrugarh’s river port economy. The movement underscores renewed efforts to use the Brahmaputra corridor for trade, logistics and regional connectivity in India’s northeast.

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India Entertainment & Culture05 Oct 2026, 01:19 PM IST

Kerala Plans to Elevate Muziris into an International Heritage Tourism Destination

Kerala is preparing to position the Muziris Heritage Project as a global tourism draw, with plans to expand water taxi and kayak services to Ezhikkara, Kottappuram and Azheekode. The move is intended to improve last-mile connectivity across the heritage corridor while strengthening the site’s appeal to domestic and international visitors.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 11:09 AM IST

Kingpin’s Turkey Travel Exposes Possible International Reach of Spurious Drugs Racket

Investigators probing a spurious drugs network have found that the alleged kingpin travelled to Turkey, a development that is now being examined for what it may reveal about the racket’s overseas links. The travel trail has sharpened suspicions that the operation may have extended beyond domestic distribution into a wider transnational supply chain.

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