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For decades, India’s view of the world from above has been filtered through foreign lenses. When border tensions flared or natural disasters struck, the nation’s ability to act decisively often depended on commercial satellite imagery supplied by companies like Maxar. While such providers offer advanced capabilities, their operations are bound to the political, legal, and
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Russian authorities have imposed partial restrictions on voice calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, citing concerns that the foreign-owned platforms are being used for criminal purposes and failing to comply with local laws. Scope of Restrictions The communications regulator confirmed that only voice call functions are affected — text messaging and other features remain fully