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Elon Musk has stepped up his push to bring Starlink to India, saying the satellite internet service would need to be affordable to compete with Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio. Musk also criticised Ambani while calling for greater competition, arguing that more choices could benefit Indian consumers and expand internet access in underserved areas. Starlink and Jio’s satellite internet venture are both awaiting final security clearance to launch in India. Jio Platforms, which owns the telecom business, is targeting a valuation of $106 billion in its planned IPO.


Elon Musk has stepped up his push to bring Starlink to India, saying the satellite internet service would need to be affordable to compete with Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio.

Musk also criticised Ambani while calling for greater competition, arguing that more choices could benefit Indian consumers and expand internet access in underserved areas.

Starlink and Jio’s satellite internet venture are both awaiting final security clearance to launch in India. Jio Platforms, which owns the telecom business, is targeting a valuation of $106 billion in its planned IPO.


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Yerevan City Hall executive meeting – Armenpress


Yerevan City Hall executive meeting  Armenpress

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Oil prices decline in global markets



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Iran’s interior min. travels to Baku for talks with officials


TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni traveled to Azeri capital of Baku at the official invitation of his Azerbaijani counterpart, Vilayat Eyvazov, for talks with senior officials.

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Official exchange rates of Azerbaijani manat on October 9



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Armenia’s Unbroken Courage – First Things


Armenia’s Unbroken Courage  First Things

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Ukraine continues to strike Russian oil refineries; Putin’s oil refineries burn en masse



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Ukraine to receive fresh EU military aid worth €3 billion


Ukraine will receive approximately €3 billion in military assistance from the European Union next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on Telegram.

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Wildfire in California’s Santa Clarita prompts evacuation orders



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Saudi, Iranian Foreign Ministers discuss regional situation


Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have held a telephone conversation.

According to Report, citing the Saudi Foreign Ministry, the two sides discussed recent tensions in the region and measures being taken in response to the situation.

The ministry stated that the call took place at the initiative of the Iranian side.

In a post on his Telegram channel, Araghchi said he had expressed concern over the rising tensions in the region during the conversation.

According to the Iranian foreign minister, prioritizing military options while neglecting political solutions would further worsen the current situation.

Araghchi added that Iran is prepared to help facilitate dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen in an effort to achieve a political resolution to the crisis.