Elon Musk has a class 12 competitor from India: Hyderabad student makes satellite receiver that works without internetA Class 12 student from Hyderabad has developed SummitSathi, a satellite-based receiver that downloads cloud images without internet or mob...
12 Nov, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Government plans to empower TRAI to penalise telecom operators flouting rulesThe government is addressing issues related to Trai's authority to penalise telecom operators for violating rules. Complaints about pesky c...
06 Nov, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
TRAI moots satellite network-as-a-service model, bars infra providers from directly serving usersTRAI has recommended a new framework for satellite communications, which includes authorising satellite network providers. These providers ...
05 Nov, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Why Indian Navy is spending Rs 53,000 crore to buy 8 corvettes? How It will help India to defend India's 7000 km coastline from Pakistan to BangladeshIndian Navy will spend Rs 53,866 crore to acquire eight next-generation corvettes part of a wider effort to strengthen coastal defence and ...
03 Nov, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Jio Platforms shares climb over 3% after Q2 PAT rises 14% YoY to Rs 8,389 crore. Buy, sell or hold?Jio Platforms reported a 14% year-on-year rise in September-quarter net profit in its first earnings announcement since listing. Subscriber...
02 Nov, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Jio Platforms profit zooms 14% on healthy user mix, digital playJio Platforms has unveiled an impressive 14% net profit growth to ₹8,387 crore for the September quarter, achieving a milestone subscriber ...
31 Oct, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Jio & let Jio, India’s crackling telco spaceIndia's Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are now among the world's top telecom companies due to significant evolution. The integration of AI ...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
UAE, Canada space firms in alliance as nations seek Starlink alternativesTerrestar Solutions Inc. has entered into a partnership with Space42 Plc and Viasat Inc. to enhance mobile satellite connectivity. This col...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
- Jio vs Starlink makes for a billionaire clash, but India’s satcom race is a minefield in the skies
Jio Platforms is preparing for an IPO while developing its satellite venture to connect remote areas. Reliance Jio's ambitious plan involve...
26 Oct, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Sat Sovereign, Not Satrapi: Why India can't get locked in with one side in satcom battleElon Musk argues that Starlink can benefit underserved rural areas of India through improved connectivity. The ongoing debate surrounding s...
23 Oct, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Musk is getting it wrong on India's space "oligarchs". Here's whyThough Starlink boasts extensive satellite internet coverage, many potential users find the service economically unviable. The Indian gover...
22 Oct, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
Akash Ambani charts Jio’s next phase of growth with satellites, 6G and AIAkash Ambani outlined Jio Platforms' future focus on satellite communications, pre-6G patents, and AI integration. The company is developin...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
ET Exclusive: India weighs security checkpoint for Starlink, global satcom firmsThe Indian government is in discussions to create a hardware device for monitoring satellite communications from foreign providers. This de...
20 Oct, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Starlink, Ambani’s venture should get equal treatment, let consumers decide: Shashi TharoorCongress MP Shashi Tharoor emphasized that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's Starlink should follow the same licensing process as others. Tharoor high...
19 Oct, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Elon Musk's Starlink responds to Reliance, says ‘ready to connect India’ with high-speed internetStarlink has said it is ready to provide high-speed internet services in India, asserting that it has spent over five years working with re...
17 Oct, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Reliance Industries welcomes Starlink competition while urging compliance with Indian lawsReliance Industries expressed its openness to competition within India's satellite communications market. The company welcomed Starlink’s e...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Reliance says Starlink welcome, but all players must follow Indian lawsReliance Industries stated that it welcomes competition, including Starlink, in the satellite communications sector. The company emphasized...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.08 AM IST