{
  "id": 13098159,
  "title": "India's National Security Comes First, Rajeev Chandrasekhar Says Amid Elon Musk Starlink Approval Row",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/indias-national-security-comes-first-rajeev-chandrasekhar-says-amid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T10:24:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/tech/indias-national-security-comes-first-rajeev-chandrasekhar-says-amid-elon-musk-starlink-approval-row"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi, October 9 - BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar spoke to IANS about the recent controversy surrounding Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service. Chandrasekhar acknowledged Starlink's innovation but emphasized that the Indian government has a responsibility to safeguard national security, sovereignty, and people. He dismissed claims of competitive motives behind the delay in granting approvals to Starlink and other satellite communication companies, stating that satellite technology presents unique security challenges. The government is currently reviewing security clearances for all satellite communication providers, including those in India. Chandrasekhar also defended the H-1B visa process, noting that Indian talent has significantly contributed to US technology leadership, and the US government is well-positioned to address any misuse of the visa system.",
  "summary": "New Delhi, Oct 9: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday that Elon Musk’s Starlink is certainly a great innovation in recent times, but the Government of India has to do what it is obliged to do — to protect its national security, sovereignty and people. Speaking to IANS on the Starlink row, Chandrasekhar said one tweet or one post doesn't change…",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "'India Does Not Allow Monopolies': Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Rejects Elon Musk’s Satcom Claims As Operators Await Security Clearance | Video",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/india-does-not-allow-monopolies-union-minister-jyotiraditya-scindia",
        "published": "2026-10-09T10:19:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Elon Musk’s Starlink row in India exposes Asia’s deeper battle over satellite power",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/elon-musks-starlink-row-in-india-exposes-asias-deeper-battle-over",
        "published": "2026-10-09T12:12:28.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}