India has reportedly paused final approvals for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service due to security concerns. Officials are worried about the use of Starlink terminals during the recent Iran conflict and the challenges of regulating a US-based operator during geopolitical tensions.   According to reports, security clearance for Starlink remains pending despite the company obtaining a satellite communication licence in India last year. Authorities are seeking assurances that the service can comply with India's security requirements.   The delay has also affected plans related to satellite spectrum allocation. Starlink says it continues to work with Indian authorities and has established infrastructure in the country. (PC: Bloomberg)

An Indian couple and their nine-year-old son were found dead in London on May 27 in a case that police are investigating. The family has been identified as Rakesh Pai, Aditi Paralkar and their son, Sid.   According to media reports, the family had been caring for their son, who suffered from serious health conditions and required special support. Friends described the incident as a tragic loss and rejected speculation about the cause of the deaths.   Police have classified the case as an unexpected death. Investigators are working to establish the circumstances, while family members are being supported by authorities.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs said action will be taken against any foreign national found residing illegally in the country, as the 57th Director General-level border coordination conference between the BSF and Border Guard Bangladesh began in New Delhi. The three-day meeting is focused on border security, illegal immigration, trans-border crime, border fencing and infrastructure issues. Discussions may also cover reports of people in “no-man’s-land”. The talks come amid heightened attention on illegal immigration and deportations along the India-Bangladesh border. Other agenda items include preventing assaults on personnel and civilians, curbing cross-border crime, tackling fence breaches, and strengthening confidence-building measures. (PC: PTI)

Indian entrepreneur Swapnil Srivastav said his US visa application was denied after officials concluded he lacked sufficient ties to India. Srivastav, founder of a sustainable bamboo kidswear company generating $12 million in annual recurring revenue, said he employs more than 100 people, has raised Series A funding and serves millions of Indian families. Despite these credentials, the visa application was rejected under the assessment that his ties to his home country were insufficient. Sharing the experience on social media, Srivastav said founders are accustomed to setbacks and indicated he would reapply later. His post sparked widespread discussion about US visa screening standards and applicant experiences.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit France on June 16-17 to attend the G7 Summit in Evian, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Tuesday. During the summit, Modi is expected to hold talks with world leaders and discuss global issues, including economic growth, artificial intelligence and international cooperation.   There is also speculation about a possible meeting between Modi and US President Donald Trump, who is expected to attend the summit. The MEA has not confirmed any bilateral meeting yet. If it happens, it would be the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since February last year.

Indian-origin Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has advanced to the November runoff election for mayor of Los Angeles. Raman overtook Republican candidate Spencer Pratt as more mail-in ballots were counted after the primary election.   She secured 28.5 per cent of the vote, while Pratt received 25.8 per cent. Raman will now face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in a head-to-head contest on November 3.   Raman is known for supporting affordable housing, social services and government accountability. The race is expected to be closely watched as voters choose the leader of the second-largest city in the United States.

India on Tuesday accused Pakistan of spreading fake news to divert attention from alleged human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The Ministry of External Affairs said reports from the region pointed to severe police action against protesters.   The remarks came after violent clashes broke out in Rawalakot following a government crackdown on the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). The group had been protesting against government policies and political representation issues. Several people were killed and many injured during the unrest.   India urged the international community to take note of the situation and hold Pakistan accountable for alleged abuses against civilians.

An Indian-born businessman is among 17 naturalised Americans facing the loss of their US citizenship under a major crackdown by the Trump administration. Neeraj Sharma, former CEO of a New Jersey staffing company, is accused of filing fraudulent H-1B visa petitions and providing false information during his citizenship application process.   According to the US Justice Department, Sharma hid details of his alleged offences when applying for citizenship in 2017. He was later convicted of visa fraud. Authorities are now seeking to revoke his citizenship. The administration says it is increasing efforts to target people who obtained US citizenship through fraud or misrepresentation.

India is once again evaluating the proposed 2,000-km Oman-Gujarat Deep-Sea Gas Pipeline, a project aimed at reducing the country's dependence on energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Estimated to cost around Rs 40,000 crore, the pipeline would transport natural gas directly from Oman to Gujarat through one of the world's deepest subsea routes.   The proposal, first discussed more than three decades ago, has regained attention amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia and concerns over energy security. State-run firms, including GAIL, Indian Oil Corporation and Engineers India Ltd, are preparing a detailed feasibility report. However, major engineering, financial and commercial challenges remain before the project can become a reality. (PC: India Today)

India on Tuesday strongly condemned the reported killing of Kashmiris in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and called on the international community to hold Pakistan accountable. The Ministry of External Affairs described the incident as a "massacre" and accused Islamabad of continuing its oppressive policies in the region.   India said the violence reflected Pakistan's failure to protect civilians and respect human rights in the territory under its control. Reiterating its long-standing position that PoK is under Pakistan's illegal occupation, New Delhi expressed hope that the global community would take note of the incident and ensure accountability for those responsible. (PC: India Today)