Explainer: The Hormuz digital chokepoint - How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?The narrow waterway, already a chokepoint for global oil shipments, is equally vital for the digital world. Several fibre-optic cables snak...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?Iran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: Where oil, war and the internet collideIran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Razorpay eyes IPO; Sarvam's $1.5 billion leapHappy Monday! Razorpay is planning an IPO at a lower valuation than its $7.5 billion peak. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
20 Apr, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Starlink outage hit drone tests, exposing Pentagon's growing reliance on SpaceXUS Navy tests of unmanned vessels were disrupted by Starlink outages, highlighting the military's growing reliance on Elon Musk's satellite...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
US bombs Iran’s house of secret. What lies beneath Isfahan?The United States struck Iran’s Isfahan city with 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs, targeting a site believed to hold uranium sufficient for...
31 Mar, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
World War III's first shots will be fired in spaceThe next global conflict may start in space. Nations are developing advanced weapons to target satellites. This includes jamming, lasers, a...
30 Mar, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
From control tower to brain of space: India’s trillion-dollar orbitIndia today accounts for less than 3% of the global space economy, despite its proven technical capability. Closing that gap will require m...
27 Mar, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
SpaceX expands US spy satellite network with NROL-105 liftoff from CaliforniaSpaceX successfully launched a classified intelligence mission, NROL-105, on January 16, 2026. The mission delivered reconnaissance satelli...
17 Jan, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Germany pledges €35 billion for space defence against Russia, ChinaGermany plans to invest 35 billion euros in space defense by 2030, citing growing threats from Russia and China's space warfare capabilitie...
25 Sep, 2025, 08.28 PM IST
Massive Starlink outage hits tens of thousands across USStarlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet, faced a widespread outage in the United States. Thousands reported connectivity problems. The net...
19 Aug, 2025, 01.04 AM IST
Bring OTT communication services under regulatory framework: COAICOAI advocates for regulating OTT communication services. They highlight security vulnerabilities and the need for oversight. SP Kochhar em...
31 Jul, 2025, 10.36 PM IST
Need to feel secure with Satcoms flyingNew DoT rules for satellite telecom services address security concerns with lawful interception, geofencing, and data privacy, especially c...
07 May, 2025, 12.29 AM IST
Musk's SpaceX says ‘hack us’—Here’s $100,000 If you can crack Starlink’s security defencesSpaceX is offering up to $100,000 to security researchers who help identify vulnerabilities in its Starlink satellite internet system. This...
14 Apr, 2025, 08.27 PM IST
Is the Wi-Fi at the White House that bad? Elon Musk installs Starlink; experts question move amid security concernsThe White House’s Starlink Wi-Fi upgrade sparks debate over ethics and reliability. Explore the risks and why experts question this SpaceX-...
25 Mar, 2025, 11.40 PM IST
Spaced out, the sky is not the limitIndia unveiled a space policy last week that intends to cater to the growing demand for commercial satellite launches and for prospecting i...
24 Apr, 2023, 12.05 AM IST
Why is India spending so much on quantum research? The China angleThe mission will have four verticals: quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensors and metrology, and quantum materials and de...
21 Apr, 2023, 01.26 PM IST