Internet
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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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Shilpa Shetty calls for mindful internet use; psychiatrist highlights mental health impact
Health | Feb 15, 2026, 12:57 PM ISTShilpa Shetty marked Safer Internet Day by urging parents to balance, not ban, children’s internet use. Speaking as a mother, she stressed supervision, trust and open conversation. Psychiatrist Dr Sanjay Kumawat explains how excessive or unguided screen use can affect emotional regulation.
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Musk's SpaceX offers free Starlink internet service in Iran as protests continue to rage: Report
World | Jan 14, 2026, 06:50 AM ISTSpaceX has activated free Starlink internet service in blackout-hit Iran as protests intensify nationwide. With thousands of receivers smuggled into the country, the move has become a crucial communication lifeline amid mounting unrest.
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Why Starlink satellite internet rollout getting delayed: Telecom Minister Scindia explains factors
Technology | Dec 28, 2025, 06:38 PM ISTRecent disagreements between TRAI and the DoT have emerged regarding satcom spectrum allocation, following TRAI's rejection of multiple DoT suggestions earlier this month.
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Starlink withdraws 'incorrect' India internet prices, cites glitch and pending regulatory approval
Technology | Dec 09, 2025, 01:36 PM ISTThe VP of Starlink Business Operations clarified the situation, stating that Starlink has not yet launched in India and is therefore not taking customer orders.
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TRAI rejects 5% satellite internet fee and retains Rs 500 urban charge
Technology | Dec 09, 2025, 07:58 AM ISTTRAI has reiterated its original recommendations in its recent communication to the DoT. If these are adopted by the government, Starlink's India plans will likely proceed without a fee hike, leading to a swift launch of satellite internet services.
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Major outage: Cloudflare goes down, affecting Canva, QuillBot, DownDetector, and more
Technology | Dec 05, 2025, 03:09 PM ISTServices such as Canva, QuillBot, and DownDetector are experiencing a major outage, which seems to have emerged due to a problem with Cloudflare.
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Starlink schedules demo runs on Oct 30-31in Mumbai ahead of India launch
Technology | Oct 30, 2025, 09:44 AM ISTThe demonstration, which is an essential requirement for securing clearances to launch commercial services, will be conducted before designated law enforcement agencies using Starlink's provisional spectrum.
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Starlink prepares India launch: Satellite stations planned in 9 cities for high-speed internet acces
Technology | Oct 24, 2025, 11:58 AM ISTElon Musk's Starlink is preparing for its full-scale launch in India, with plans to build gateway earth stations in nine major cities across the country.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw proposes making Andaman islands next global internet data hub
Technology | Oct 15, 2025, 12:52 PM ISTThe government is pushing for the submarine cable to be extended from the Andaman Islands through Myanmar to reach India's northeastern states.
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Satellite internet launch: TRAI contradicts govt, says no recommendation pending
Technology | Oct 11, 2025, 10:49 AM ISTRecently, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the pending satellite communication spectrum recommendations are delaying the launch of the service in the country.
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When will Starlink satellite internet launch in India? Minister Scindia reveals key hurdle
Apps | Oct 10, 2025, 12:34 PM ISTDespite the government granting licenses to two players and issuing a Letter of Intent to Starlink, Minister Scindia, at the India Mobile Congress 2025, detailed the reasons delaying the satellite internet services rollout.
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Red Sea internet cables likely to be severed by commercial ships, experts say
Technology | Sep 09, 2025, 06:18 PM ISTInternet users across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East faced disruptions recently due to an internet cable cut in the Red Sea. Experts now believe that the damage was caused by commercial shipping.
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Slow Internet? Undersea cable cuts in Red Sea disrupt internet access across Asia, including India
Technology | Sep 07, 2025, 01:23 PM ISTCutting of undersea internet cables in the Red Sea has disrupted internet access in parts of Asia and West Asia, including India. The cause of this incident is still unclear.
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How much electricity does the internet consume? The hidden cost of clicking
Technology | Sep 03, 2025, 07:20 PM ISTThe internet is made up of many components, including your internet service provider, routers, switches, and servers. All these components work on electricity. Here's how much electricity the internet consumes in a day.
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Government completes satellite spectrum allocation framework, Starlink India launch imminent
Technology | Jul 31, 2025, 03:47 PM ISTUnion Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Thursday that a framework for spectrum allocation is now in place for a seamless rollout of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service in India.
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Starlink receives permission to launch satellite internet in India: Here's when you can use it
Technology | Jul 09, 2025, 07:14 PM ISTThe permission has allowed Starlink to use its satellite to provide satellite internet in India. The company can soon launch its services in the country.
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Forget Starlink, India's own company set to start satellite broadband service soon
Technology | Jul 07, 2025, 11:28 AM ISTTo compete effectively with foreign companies like Starlink and Amazon, an Indian company is preparing to launch a satellite broadband service in India. The company has received approval from IN-SPACe.
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SBI Customers Alert: Net banking services may fluctuate during this time DAILY - Check timings
Personal Finance | Jun 25, 2025, 02:51 PM ISTThe SBI, like many other banks, undertakes regular upgrading activities, including upgrading banking software systems, enhancing security, and improving the overall performance of the banking system.
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Forget 4G and 5G: This country still relies on 2G internet, government demands content screenshots
Technology | Jun 21, 2025, 01:39 PM ISTThere is a country where many ordinary people still lack access to the internet. Even those who do have internet access are required to share screenshots with the government every hour.