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ISRO Chief V Narayanan Clarifies No Privatisation, Private Role Explained

ISRO chairman V Narayanan clarified that ISRO will remain government-controlled and will not be privatised. He explained that private companies will participate commercially in India's space programme to meet growing satellite service demands. With 56 satellites currently, India needs thousands more. The 2023 Indian Space Policy supports startups and private firms to expand the space ecosystem, boost the economy, and create jobs.

NDTV Business··Porur

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US Asked Musk to Control Starlink Access in Multiple Countries

Former US Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump administrations repeatedly requested Elon Musk's SpaceX to activate or restrict Starlink satellite internet in various countries. These requests aimed to support internet access in Iran and Ukraine and to block Iran-backed militias in Yemen and Lebanon. The interventions highlight Washington's reliance on private tech firms for foreign policy, according to six former US officials cited by Reuters.

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Residents Raise Safety Concerns Over Silt Piled on Chennai Roads

Residents in Chennai have raised safety and sanitation concerns after silt removed from canals and stormwater drains was left piled along roadsides in areas like Velachery Lake, Nandanam Canal, and Anna Nagar. Complaints include rats and snake skins found in the sludge. Resident K. Murali reported damage to his compound wall by rats after desilting in Nungambakkam. Mayor R. Priya had warned that unattended silt would undermine desilting efforts.

The Hindu··Chennai

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Missing KRIDL Engineer Found in Mumbai After 40 Days

Parvez Dharwad, a 34-year-old Assistant Executive Engineer with Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited, went missing after leaving for Bengaluru on September 13. After extensive searches across Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, he was found near Bandra railway station in Mumbai on October 22. He was in good health and returned to his family following police questioning. His disappearance had raised concerns due to a note mentioning government fund shortages and payment delays.

The Hindu··Mumbai

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Mellon Foundation Grants $750,000 to UC for South Asian American Studies Center

The University of California, Santa Barbara received a $750,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to establish an interdisciplinary center for South Asian American studies. The center aims to provide a structured academic foundation and address the lack of institutional support in this field. The initiative began after the foundation approached the university in August last year.

TOI World··Santa Barbara

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Cash Transactions Persist Despite India's Ease of Doing Business Push

In Delhi's Khari Baoli and other wholesale markets, traders like Rohit Gupta continue to rely heavily on cash and informal receipts despite efforts to improve ease of doing business. Gupta cites thin margins and complex compliance as barriers. The recent 57th GST Council meeting aimed to simplify indirect tax processes, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calling it progress for reform.

Deccan Herald··Delhi

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