IBDF joins legal battle over streaming of TV channels on Prasar Bharati’s WAVES platformThe Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation has joined a legal battle concerning Prasar Bharati's WAVES platform. The dispute centers on...
12 May, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Rocket dreams and unicorns: Investors bet on a long and high rideIndia's private space sector is experiencing a surge in global investment. Skyroot Aerospace has become the country's first space unicorn, ...
11 May, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Kazakhstan’s digital leap: How Central Asia’s tech hub is shaping the future of AI and GovTechKazakhstan is emerging as a key digital hub in Central Asia, backed by a broad national push in artificial intelligence, digital governance...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
Amazon’s $11.57 billion Globalstar deal signals a major challenge to Musk's Starlink-Will this deal impact Starlink's dominance?Amazon’s $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition marks a major push into satellite connectivity, aimed at challenging Starlink and expanding ...
14 Apr, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
USTR lists India's UPI and data rules as trade barriersAmerica has identified several trade barriers in India. These include India's preference for local satellites for DTH services and the excl...
02 Apr, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Govt denies Elon Musk-owned Starlink connection in satellite spectrum allocationThe Communications Ministry clarified that allocating satellite spectrum administratively wasn't specifically for Starlink's entry but is a...
04 Dec, 2024, 02.30 PM IST
Satcom providers divided over licensing norms for satellite earth station gatewaysSatellite earth station gateway (SESG) licensing requirements are causing a rift among satcom providers. Some argue for a separate, light-t...
28 Nov, 2024, 08.14 AM IST
India's message to Musk's Starlink: Get satcom ops license, but first meet all rulesElon Musk's Starlink must adhere to all Indian regulations to obtain a license for its services, according to Union Telecom Minister Jyotir...
12 Nov, 2024, 06.22 PM IST
India to allot satellite internet airwaves without auction in win for MuskThe proposal was included in a new draft bill for the telecommunications sector, which seeks to replace the 138-year old Indian Telegraph A...
19 Dec, 2023, 10.47 AM IST
Elon Musk gets closer to bringing Starlink to IndiaPotential last-minute issues could still cause delays. Once the GMPCS license is secured, additional approvals from government departments ...
12 Sep, 2023, 10.26 AM IST
DoT's DCC approves satellite earth stations licenseThe DCC, which is the highest decision-making body of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has cleared the recommendations given by ...
20 Jul, 2023, 09.24 PM IST
DoT to decide soon on Trai's proposals to set up satellite earth station gatewaysThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is expected to make a decision next week on the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's recommen...
13 Jul, 2023, 04.46 PM IST
TRAI recommends separate permit for setting up satellite earth station gatewaysThe suggested satellite earth station gateway (SESG) licence under Section 4 of the Indian Telegraph Act will have 20-year validity with a ...
29 Nov, 2022, 05.26 PM IST
Trai maintains stand on satcom issue, cites lack of clarity in DoT's queryThe regulator had in August 2021 recommended to the government to replace the existing formula-based mechanism and levy spectrum usage char...
05 May, 2022, 10.27 PM IST
Starlink intends to apply for all applicable licences needed for commercial launch in India: MoSThe satellite company is led by the world's one of the richest entrepreneurs, Elon Musk.
15 Dec, 2021, 07.37 PM IST
SIA-India for unleashing full potential of all satellite bands for IoTThe regulatory framework will need to accommodate broadband IoT (Internet of Things) applications as each kind of orbit has its own advanta...
23 Apr, 2021, 10.02 PM IST
- Govt accepts TRAI recommendations on draft radio policy
The draft radio policy that permits a satellite radio service provider to hold the permission of satellite radio channels also, on Wednesda...
04 Jun, 2008, 05.44 PM IST