📡 THE HINDU EDITORIAL | INDIA’S STARLINK POLICY

🔍 Key Insight: India must balance satellite internet connectivity with national security, data sovereignty and strategic autonomy.

📌 Key Takeaways:
- Starlink uses LEO satellites to provide high-speed internet.
- Enhances connectivity in remote, border and disaster-prone areas.
- Raises concerns over data security, regulatory control and network sovereignty.
- Global experiences from Iran and Ukraine highlight enforcement challenges.
- India must strengthen regulation and promote indigenous alternatives like BharatNet and ISRO initiatives.

🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS II – Government Policies | GS III – Science & Technology, Internal Security

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