TCS pledges strict action on Nashik harassment case; COO Subramanian leads investigationTata Consultancy Services COO Aarthi Subramanian will head an investigation into a sexual harassment case at its Nashik unit. Eight employe...
14 Apr, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
A space odyssey: Artemis 2 has been a spot check to see if humans can be safely operational for weeks in deep spaceThe Artemis 2 crew is returning to Earth after a historic journey. This mission tested NASA's spacecraft and life support systems in deep s...
09 Apr, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Protect key frequency bands used for satellite communications: IndustryThe satellite-communication industry in India requests the government to protect pivotal Ka and Ku frequency bands from terrestrial service...
27 Oct, 2024, 03.24 PM IST
Bandwidths for both terrestrial and satelliteBoth sides have cited international experience to back their claims. Space broadband service providers point out that a host of nations hav...
24 May, 2022, 01.14 PM IST
Amazon eyeing satellite broadband space in IndiaThe global e-commerce giant founded by Jeff Bezos will approach the government to discuss modalities, authorisations, permits, landing righ...
02 Jun, 2021, 09.42 AM IST
Global, local players seek ways to lower cost of satellite broadband servicesSatcom players in India say they can’t directly lease bandwidth capacity from foreign satellite operators. They have to go via DoS, which p...
24 May, 2021, 01.40 PM IST
Hughes Communication bags Rs 40-crore BSNL contract for seven yearsHughes said high-speed satellite broadband technology is the most cost-effective option in providing comprehensive coverage across islands ...
27 Mar, 2019, 11.47 PM IST
Hughes wants PMO help for speedy nod to FDI proposalHughes has approached the PMO since the Department of Space has not given necessary approvals to its wholly-owned Indian arm, Jupiter Satel...
13 Nov, 2018, 08.50 AM IST
Satellite bandwidth capacity in Lakshadweep to increase by DecemberFurther, in a bid to improve connectivity, DoT is studying the feasibility of laying submarine Optical Fibre Cable between Kochi and Laksha...
20 Jul, 2016, 03.32 PM IST
BSNL promises better tele-connectivity in islands; set to increase bandwith upto 1 Gbps by DecemberAdditional 50Mbps satellite bandwidth is likely to be added in one month's time which will take total satellite connectivity to 528Mbps.
01 Jul, 2015, 04.04 PM IST
Department of Space asks Antrix to seek satellite capacity for BSNLBSNL has been finding it difficult to provide telecom coverage in these areas after losing a significant 322 MHz of bandwidth capacity.
24 Jun, 2014, 02.20 AM IST
DoS asks Antrix to arrange satellite capacity for BSNL from ThaiComm, MEASATGSAT-16 will be India’s 11th communications satellite and will increase the number of transponders, boosting satellite-based telecom & tele...
23 Jun, 2014, 10.25 AM IST
DoT seeks refund of satellite airwaves charges paid by BSNL for northeast coverageBSNL pays satellite bandwidth charges annually to Antrix — the commercial & marketing arm of ISRO — for telecom coverage in Northeast.
24 Apr, 2014, 02.19 PM IST
Department of Space to revamp satellite communications policy for auction of satellite bandwidthThe Department of Space and DoT will overhaul India’s 17-yr old satellite communications policy to pave the way for auctioning satellite ba...
18 Apr, 2014, 06.15 PM IST
DoT wants satellite fee waiver for link near China borderTelecom department proposed full waiver of bandwidth charges levied on telecom companies for establishing satellite connectivity near sensi...
15 Nov, 2013, 05.03 AM IST
- Govt allows transponder capacity hiring from foreign operators
The govt said broadcasting cos were facing difficulties to get required satellite bandwidth due to increasing demand and to meet the requir...
12 Mar, 2013, 06.04 PM IST
- GSLV disaster may open skies for VSAT operators
The government is set to take a fresh look at the long-pending demand for an “Open Sky” policy by VSAT operators, following ISRO failure wi...
12 Jul, 2006, 02.28 AM IST