Elon Musk s Starlink satellite internet service faces challenge to launch in India, DoT begins scrutiny News Updated: April 15, 2021 8:21 AM IST
As per a latest report, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has put the internet service under scrutiny in order to check if it complies with all regulatory laws. This comes after the Broadband India Forum (BIF) alleged that Musk’s Starlink internet service does not comply with India’s regulatory framework. Also Read - Starlink satellite broadband service faces challenge in India, Elon Musk led company questioned
For the unaware, BIF represents Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, and OneWeb, direct competitor to Starlink.
India Set To Launch Its Most Advanced Earth Observation Satellite By 15 May
by Swarajya Staff - Apr 15, 2021 04:32 AM
Geo Imaging Satellite-1 (GISAT-1)
India is set to launch its most advanced earth-observation satellite GISAT-1 into space next month.
The 2,268 kg satellite will reportedly help in better monitoring of the sub-continent, including India s borders with China and Pakistan.
The GISAT-1, or Geo Imaging Satellite-1, will be launched into space before 15 May, reports
Times of India.
The launch of the satellite was earlier aborted in due to a technical glitch related to a voltage fluctuation issue.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K Sivan was quoted in the report as saying that the technical glitch is being fixed, after which the satellite will be assembled in the launch vehicle and tested again.
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed that the report submitted by Justice DK Jain Committee regarding the erring officials who implicated scientist Dr Nambi Narayanan in the ISRO Espionage case be.
India-France sign agreement for cooperation on Gaganyaan mission
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The agreement was announced during French Foreign Affairs minister Jean-Yves Le Drian visit to the Indian Space Research Organisation s (ISRO) headquarters. ISRO has asked CNES to help prepare for Gaganyaan missions and to serve as its single European contact in this domain.
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Space agencies of India and France on Thursday signed an agreement for cooperation for the country s first human space mission Gaganyaan, the French space agency CNES said.
The agreement was announced during French Foreign Affairs minister Jean-Yves Le Drian visit to the Indian Space Research Organisation s (ISRO) headquarters.
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Gautam Adani turns his sights on tech infrastructure
After dominating in the physical infrastructure space, Gautam Adani’s Adani Enterprises Ltd has turned its sights on becoming a big player in the technology infrastructure space.
In February, AEL announced a joint-venture partnership with European firm EdgeConnex to create a full range of data center solutions and multiple data centres strategically located throughout India. And earlier this week, the group announced a partnership with Flipkart to strengthen the e-commerce players’ its supply chain operations. While Flipkart will lease a 5.34 lakh sq. ft. space at Adani’s logistics hub in Mumbai, Adani will construct the fulfilment centre for Flipkart to support its operations in Western India. Further, as part of the deal Flipkart will s