US national, Kolkata-origin aide held with satellite phone at Srinagar airport
Official government notification — a formal executive order that operationalises policy decisions. Carries legal weight and specifies rules, dates, exemptions, or procedural requirements.
Summary
Satellite phones such as Thurraya or Iridium are not allowed in border states such as Jammu and Kashmir without prior authorisation.
Key Facts
Type Notification
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Monday, 20 April 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right