Elon Musk
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Musk ordered slowdown of Ukraine's Starlink network; kept Trump and Zelenskyy in dark: Report
World | Oct 21, 2026, 07:02 AM ISTA report by an American media outlet has claimed that SpaceX founder Elon Musk had deliberately ordered slowing down of Starshield, a low-Earth-orbit and military-grade satellite communication systems that is used by Ukraine. This had vastly effected Ukraine's operations against Russia.
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Tesla's 'flying car' claims under fire as expert says cars cannot fly like rockets
Business | Oct 16, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTAutomobile expert Tutu Dhawan questioned Tesla's video, saying that while it may be good for entertainment and advertising, it doesn't seem possible in real life.
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'A gora cannot dictate to India': Owaisi slams Elon Musk, urges PM Modi to say 'bye-bye'
India | Oct 16, 2026, 02:49 PM ISTHitting out at Elon Musk, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has said that a 'gora' would not dictate to India on how the country's resources would be used, as he backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government over the Starlink issue.
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OPINION | Mr Elon Musk, law is equal for everybody in India
India | Oct 09, 2026, 04:37 PM ISTElon Musk has questioned India's telecom policy over Starlink's delayed licence, alleging that powerful business interests are blocking its launch. The Centre rejected the claim, saying satellite operators must follow the same rules.
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Jyotiraditya Scindia rejects Elon Musk's claims, says India doesn't allow monopoly
Business | Oct 09, 2026, 01:25 PM ISTUnion Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia also said India is nearing a final decision on the pricing framework for satellite communication services, and all licensed operators, including Starlink, must meet security requirements before they can proceed to commercial operations.
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X launches Cashtag Trading Programme with Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini and Other Platforms: Benefits and
Technology | Sep 23, 2026, 04:47 PM ISTX has launched the US Cashtag Partner Programme, connecting stock, ETF and cryptocurrency pages with five external trading platforms. Coinbase, Gemini, Kraken, Interactive Brokers and Moomoo are the initial partners. Users can select the “Trade” option from supported Cashtags.
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Starlink India launch gets fresh push as Elon Musk says satellite internet can help rural areas
Technology | Aug 21, 2026, 10:52 AM ISTElon Musk renewed Starlink satellite internet push to India, saying that the service could help underserved rural communities. SpaceX has reapplied to IN-SPACe for approval of its second-generation satellite constellation after an earlier regulatory setback linked to security concerns.
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Tesla Model Y sales grows to 203 per cent in July 2026 after Rs 9 lakh cut in India
Auto | Aug 20, 2026, 11:07 AM ISTTesla recorded its best-ever monthly sales in India in July 2026, delivering 115 Model Y SUVs. Following a Rs. 9 lakh price cut, the electric SUV helped Tesla secure a 16 per cent share of India's luxury EV segment and pushed cumulative sales beyond 600 units.
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Elon Musk launches invite-only 'X Money' with Visa debit card: Check benefits and key details
Technology | Jul 29, 2026, 06:48 AM ISTElon Musk has launched X Money, an invite-only financial service on X featuring a Visa debit card, real-time transfers, 6 per cent deposit yield and cashback rewards. Here's how the platform works and what it means for users.
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Elon Musk rejects racism allegations in new interview: Points to Indian partner, son's name and comp
Technology | Jul 27, 2026, 02:16 PM ISTElon Musk has denied allegations of racism during an interview with The Economist, citing his Indian-origin partner, Shivon Zilis, and revealing that one of their children was named after Nobel Prize-winning physicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.
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Starlink network crosses 10600 satellites as SpaceX launches 24 more into orbit
Technology | Jun 15, 2026, 11:31 AM ISTSpaceX expands Starlink satellite internet network beyond 10,600 satellites following the successful launch of 24 new satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The mission also brought one of SpaceX's reusable boosters within a single flight of matching the company's reusability record.
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Spacex IPO raises USD 75 billion, makes Elon Musk world's first trillionaire
Business | Jun 12, 2026, 11:50 AM ISTSpaceX IPO: The rocket and satellite maker raised USD 75 billion in the initial public offering (IPO), giving it a valuation of USD 1.77 trillion.
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Elon Musk flags concerns over India's fertility rate: Why TFR is declining and what it means?
Explainers | Jun 07, 2026, 01:22 PM ISTIn a post on X, Elon Musk has highlighted about India's declining fertility rate, saying it has "fallen below replacement". According to the UNFPA, India's TFR has declined to 1.9 births per woman.
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Army general disguised as waitress: Did China spy on Elon Musk, US officials during Trump's visit?
World | May 22, 2026, 06:19 PM ISTIndependent blogger Jennifer Zeng has alleged that China used disguised personnel to spy on the American delegation during Donald Trump’s Beijing visit, claiming a server seen behind Elon Musk at a state banquet was actually an Chinese military officer.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX expands Starlink again with 24 new satellites, global internet coverage grows
Science | May 21, 2026, 11:15 AM ISTSpaceX has successfully launched 24 more Starlink satellites into orbit, taking its massive broadband network close to 10,500 active satellites. The mission was carried out using the reusable Falcon 9 rocket from California, further strengthening SpaceX’s global satellite internet expansion plans.
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Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI as jury says 'too late' to sue; SpaceX CEO to file appeal
World | May 19, 2026, 10:06 AM ISTElon Musk, who co-founded and initially funded OpenAI with about USD 18 million, filed the lawsuit in February 2024 against Sam Altman, OpenAI president Greg Brockman, and the company.
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Donald Trump & Xi Jinping Joined By Elon Musk, Tim Cook, And Huang At Beijing
News | May 15, 2026, 12:01 PM ISTA historic "Beijing Banquet" has brought the world's most powerful political and corporate leaders under one roof. While President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping engaged in high-stakes negotiations over trade and Taiwan, they were joined by a "who's who" of American tech.
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Elon Musk-Sam Altman court battle turns messy as OpenAI lawsuit reveals new details
Technology | Apr 28, 2026, 11:46 AM ISTThe legal showdown between Elon Musk and Sam Altman is heating up, and the jury selection is underway. At the heart of the fight: Musk says OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit business in 2019 and have blindsided him after being a part of the company during the development phase.
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SpaceX IPO: Elon Musk may become trillionaire as his space exploration company files to go public
Market | Apr 02, 2026, 09:09 AM ISTSpaceX IPO: The blockbuster offering is likely to be the biggest-ever public offering and could make its founder the world's first trillionaire.
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X introduces AI article summaries: Read long stories in seconds
Technology | Mar 21, 2026, 05:30 PM ISTX (formerly Twitter) has introduced a new AI-powered ‘Summarise’ feature that converts long-form articles into quick bullet points. Designed for users with limited time, the feature aims to simplify content consumption—but has sparked mixed reactions online.