Two major Indian telecom firms said that they have cut mobile services in parts of New Delhi on government orders after protests against a new law seen as discriminatory towards Muslims.
Two major telecom firms said they cut phone services on government orders. The new law helps people fleeing persecution but excludes Muslims. It is stoking accusations that Modi wants to reshape India as a Hindu nation.
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