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Tesla hesitates to manufacture in India, Mercedes and Hyundai ready to

Tesla Hesitates on India Manufacturing Push, While Mercedes and Hyundai Accelerate Plans

As global automakers eye India’s expanding Electric Vehicle (EV) and automobile market, a stark contrast is emerging in strategic approaches. While Tesla Inc., led by…

Tejasvi Kasana

June 3
Starlink, Starlink India, SpaceX, Satellite Internet, Indian Telecom Policy, Jio Space, Airtel OneWeb, TRAI, IN-SPACe, Elon Musk, DoT India

India Seeks Starlink’s Pak-Bangladesh Data Before Entry

Epil Bodra

3 min
Sam Altman, OpenAI, Elon Musk, X, Twitter rival, social media news, AI platforms, ChatGPT, tech news, startup news, generative AI, OpenAI CEO, social networking, Altman vs Musk

OpenAI Plans X-Style Social Media Under Sam Altman

Khushi Bhatia

2 min
Twitter, Elon Musk, Twitter logo auction, Blue bird logo, RR Auction, Twitter rebranding, X platform, Tech news, Social media updates

Twitter’s Iconic Blue Bird Logo Sold at Auction for $34,375

Om Singh

2 min
SpaceX, Starship, Mars Mission, Elon Musk, Space Exploration, Tesla Optimus, NASA Artemis, Space Travel, Interplanetary Colonization, Space Policy

SpaceX to Attempt First Mars Mission by Late 2026, Musk Announces

Khushi Bhatia

3 min
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Starlink’s India Pricing After Airtel-Jio Deal: What to Expect?

Epil Bodra

3 min
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After Airtel, Jio Partners with SpaceX’s Starlink to Bring Satellite Internet to India

Epil Bodra

3 min
Bharti Airtel has allied with SpaceX strategically to offer satellite internet services of Starlink in India, a historic achievement for India's digital connectivity. The transaction, pending regulatory approvals, is India's first of its kind and is expected to fill the gap in connectivity in rural and under-served parts of the country. The transaction will allow Airtel to combine Starlink's satellite-based high-speed broadband with its existing portfolio, extending internet coverage to rural towns, business centers, and community centers. A Game-Changer for Digital Connectivity Gopal Vittal, Managing Director and Vice Chairman of Bharti Airtel, emphasized the transformative potential of the partnership. “Working with SpaceX to offer Starlink to Airtel customers in India is a significant milestone. This collaboration enhances our ability to bring world-class high-speed broadband to even the most remote parts of the country,” he stated. Under the agreement, Airtel will explore the integration of Starlink services into its retail network, offering the equipment through its stores. Leveraging Airtel’s Infrastructure In addition to distribution, the partnership will allow Airtel to share its extensive ground network in order to support SpaceX's satellite internet services. The deal will help both Airtel's broadband services and the outreach of Starlink in India. Airtel already has an alliance with Eutelsat OneWeb for satellite broadband, and the addition of Starlink to its bouquet further cements its presence in India's burgeoning satellite internet space. Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of SpaceX, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. “We are excited to work with Airtel and unlock the transformative impact Starlink can bring to the people of India. The team at Airtel has played a pivotal role in India’s telecom growth, making this partnership a natural fit.” Regulatory Challenges Ahead While the deal is a game-changer for the era of the internet in India, its implementation depends on SpaceX acquiring the required regulatory permissions from the Indian government. Starlink has encountered obstacles in the past to gain permission in India with apprehensions expressed on issues of spectrum allocation and the foreign ownership of the satellite broadband segment. The government has been hesitant to allow foreign satellite operators to enter the market without imposing on them some compliance processes. Airtel's deal, however, might assuage regulatory concerns and hasten Starlink's foray into India. A Boon for India’s Digital Future? India boasts one of the world's biggest digital divides, with rural and remote areas containing millions of people without a stable internet connection. The Airtel-Starlink tie-up may be the answer to bridging this divide, offering high-speed internet to the remote areas. Airtel, SpaceX, Starlink, satellite internet, India broadband, digital connectivity, rural internet, Bharti Airtel, Elon Musk, telecom news The telecom industry is keeping a tight eye on this arrangement, and its success hinges on how quickly SpaceX handles India's regulatory environment and how well Airtel incorporates Starlink into its current offerings.

Airtel Partners with SpaceX to Bring Starlink Internet to India

Desk

3 min
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Dark Storm Team Claims Attack on X.

Manya Maheshwari

2 min
Tesla stock drop, Tesla February 2025, Tesla share price decline, Elon Musk controversy, Tesla sales slump

Tesla Ends February with Near 30% Stock Plunge

Epil Bodra

2 min
Musk Calls on Retired Air Traffic Controllers to Return
Musk Calls on Retired Air Traffic Controllers to Return

Musk Urges Retired Air Traffic Controllers to Return

Anish Dhawan

4 min

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RG Chandramogan, Hatsun Agro, Arun Ice Creams, Indian dairy industry, self-made entrepreneur, startup success stories, rural entrepreneurship, Tamil Nadu business, dairy supply chain India, Indian business legends

From ₹13,000 to ₹8,000 Crore: The Untold Story of India’s Ice Cream Tycoon R.G. Chandramogan

Khushi Bhatia

4 min
Mira Kulkarni, Forest Essentials, Ayurveda Brand, Indian Luxury Brands, Women Entrepreneurs, Estee Lauder India, Ayurvedic Skincare, Startup Success India, Indian Beauty Industry, Single Mother Entrepreneur

How a Single Mother Built Forest Essentials into a ₹8,300 Cr Brand

Vasundhra Tewari

5 min
Naagin hot sauce, Indian hot sauce, spicy condiments, chilli sauce India, Mumbai startups, food entrepreneurship, Indian food brands, vegan sauces, artisanal sauces, startup success stories, Naagin brand story, Indian chillies, sauce with Indian flavors, food startups India, Abhishek Bachchan investment, 360ONE Asset funding, hot sauce India export, urban food brands, quirky food branding, premium Indian condiments

Naagin: How 3 Friends Built India’s Hottest Sauce Startup

Manya Maheshwari

3 min
QWR, AI, Investment, India, Education, Empower

QWR: The Indian XR Startup Revolutionizing Education for Young Learners

Epil Bodra

2 min
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Garuda Streetwear Brand

Garuda SS: Fusing Streetwear and Indian Identity with Bold Authenticity

Tejasvi Kasana

4 min
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Avadzine is Revolutionizing Home Design with Technology-Driven Creativity

Om Singh

4 min
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How a Small Dairy Farm is Making Big Strides in Goa’s Market

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