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TRAI plans to limit satellite permits to five years, defying Musk’s Starlink as seeking 20 years

NEW DELHI, March 13 (Reuters) – The TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) plans to recommend that satellite broadband spectrum be allotted for around five years to assess initial market adoption, defying Elon Musk’s Starlink, which is seeking a 20-year permit, said a senior government source. The TRAI is currently working on key recommendations to the federal government, including a time frame and pricing of satellite spectrum, which will be administratively allotted. Musk and Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani forged a partnership this week that will allow Starlink devices to be sold in Ambani’s Reliance stores, giving it large distribution access.

Ultraprocessed foods can increase risk of obesity, diabetes and autoimmune disorders: US Health Secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US Health Secretary, has cited “highly chemically processed foods” as a chief culprit behind an epidemic of chronic disease in the U.S., including ailments such as obesity, diabetes and autoimmune disorders. Such foods are “poisoning” people, particularly children, Kennedy said during Senate confirmation hearings. He has vowed to work to remove such foods from federal programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. “I will do everything in my power to put the health of Americans back on track,” he told lawmakers. Key to that goal, however, could be making sure that consumers

Age criterion for Ayushman Vay Vandana Cards should be rationalised to 60 years: Parl panel

New Delhi, Mar 13 (PTI) A parliamentary committee has recommended that the age criterion of 70 years and above for Ayushman Vay Vandana Cards should be rationalised to 60 years and above irrespective of the people’s socio-economic status in order to widen the coverage of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. Keeping in view the huge expenditure on critical healthcare, the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare in its 163rd report presented in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday also recommended revising healthcare coverage from the existing Rs 5 lakh per family per year to Rs 10 lakh per

Rupee jumps 19 paise to 87.03 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Mar 13 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 19 paise to 87.03 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, buoyed by a favourable macroeconomic data that also led to a buying rush in domestic equity markets. According to forex analysts, escalated tariff tensions worldwide continued to fuel the foreign capital outflow, but a weaker American currency index and lower level of crude oil prices added strength to the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened stronger at 87.13 and touched a high of 87.03 against the greenback in early deals, registering a sharp gain of 19

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