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‘Is Ambani the real boss of India’, asks Elon Musk as Centre refutes bias in Starlink authorisation

October 8, 2026 admin

Elon Musk doubled down on his criticism, amplifying several posts supporting Starlink’s launch in India. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Thursday (October 8, 2026) rejected allegations that it was shielding oligarchs from competition by delaying approvals for SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in India. Trillionaire Elon Musk, however, doubled down…

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DoT refutes bias in Starlink authorisation, says all licensees’ approvals pending

October 8, 2026 admin

The Starlink logo is seen in front of the Indian flag (for illustration) | Photo Credit: Reuters The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Thursday rejected allegations that it was shielding oligarchs from competition by delaying approvals for SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in India. The statement came in response to billionaire Elon Musk’s charge on…

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As Elon Musk Meets PM Modi, 3 Things On His Wishlist From India

February 14, 2025 admin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent meeting with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has sparked significant interest, particularly given Mr Musk’s ambitions to expand his businesses in India. During Mr Modi’s visit to the U.S. to meet President Donald Trump, the two men met to discuss various issues, including space, mobility, technology, and innovation. Mr Modi shared…

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After Musk-Ambani Tussle, India Bets Satellite Spectrum Policy Can Attract Many Companies

January 20, 2025 admin

New Delhi: India’s decision to allocate satellite spectrum, rather than auction it, will give consumers more choice, the telecoms minister said on Monday, playing down concern by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio that it could lose out to Elon Musk’s Starlink. Starlink has long wanted to launch in India and has in recent months clashed with…

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China Tests Strategies To Counter Starlink Satellites Amid Taiwan Tensions

January 14, 2025 admin

Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite network designed to deliver affordable internet to remote areas, may not be as secure as believed. A group of renowned Chinese scientists recently simulated a space mission aimed at targeting the massive satellite constellation, according to the South China Morning Post. Results from the computer simulation showed that China could effectively approach…

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Elon Musk Starlink Device Allegedly Used By Meitei Insurgent Group PLA Seized In Manipur, Say Sources

December 17, 2024 admin

A Starlink dish and router have been seized from insurgents in Manipur for the first time New Delhi: In a first, a Starlink dish and router have been seized allegedly from a Meitei insurgent group in Manipur, raising concerns over the use of the internet by insurgents to coordinate attacks and communicate tactical information even…

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Reliance Asks Telecom Regulator To Review Reach Of Starlink, Amazon: Report

November 15, 2024 admin

Starlink is seeking security clearance for a licence to offer satellite broadband services in India Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance has asked the telecom regulator to review the potential reach of Elon Musk’s Starlink and Amazon’s Kuiper before awarding satellite spectrum amid concerns local players could suffer, a letter showed on Friday. Reliance’s letter, which is…

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Reliance Asks Telecom Regulator To Review Reach Of Starlink, Amazon: Report

November 15, 2024 admin

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Starlink In India Soon? Elon Musk Takes On Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio

November 12, 2024 admin

New Delhi: India’s internet and telecom sector is likely to get a new entrant – Elon Musk’s Starlink – a game-changer for internet users in the world’s most populous country. Elon Musk will be taking on behemoths like Mukesh Ambani’s Jio and Sunil Bharti Mittal’s Airtel besides national carrier BSNL to provide ultra-high speed connectivity…

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Starlink satellite internet equipment listings show up on Indian B2B platform before authorisation

August 17, 2024 admin

Starlink is not yet authorised to provide its services in India. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Customer terminals for the satellite internet service Starlink, served by Elon Musk-owned SpaceX, are being listed for sale on a prominent Indian business-to-business retail platform, in a potential security risk. Starlink, which allows its customers to browse the internet by…

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