India, June 10 -- The Centre has reportedly withheld final clearances to Elon Musk-led satellite communication (satcom) operator Starlink over security concerns.

Sources told Bloomberg that the home ministry (MHA) effectively froze approvals after reports emerged that Starlink terminals were in use in Iran during the ongoing geopolitical tensions, despite not being licensed to operate in the West Asian nation.

As per the report, the development appears to have heightened fears among officials about the Centre's ability to control a US-based operator during geopolitical tensions. With this, Starlink appears to have been shut out of India, one of the world's largest internet markets.

Indian authorities have reportedly sought clarificatio...