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New Delhi: Telecom sector regulator Trai has started exploring options to allow direct transmission of communication services from satellites to mobile phones to support ubiquitous connectivity in the country, particularly in rural and remote areas. In a consultation paper on the framework for satellite communication network authorisation floated on Wednesday, Trai sought views of interested parties as to whether Direct-to-Device (D2D) service should be provided using spectrum meant for mobile ...Read More >
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan underscores the pivotal role of mission operations in ensuring the triumph of India's space endeavors, including Chandrayaan-3 and the upcoming Gaganyaan mission. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsISRO Chairman V Narayanan stresses that effective mission operations are crucial for the success of India's growing space programme, especially for long-duration missions.The Chandrayaan-3 mission's successful landing near the Moon's south pole was attributed to sustained teamwo ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 8: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan on Wednesday said that three uncrewed missions are scheduled before the Gaganyaan mission, India's first human space venture Talking to reporters after the inaugural session of the International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations, Narayanan said: "Based on the guidelines, direction and the announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are working on the Gaganyaan programme." "Before going for the ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 8: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan on Wednesday said that three uncrewed missions are scheduled before the Gaganyaan mission, India's first human space venture Talking to reporters after the inaugural session of the International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations, Narayanan said: "Based on the guidelines, direction and the announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are working on the Gaganyaan programme." "Before going for t ...Read More >
New Delhi: The US has listed India's preference for use of domestic satellites for direct-to-home (DTH) television services, the inability of American electronic payment services suppliers to participate in the UPI ecosystem, localised shutdown of internet and data localisation requirements as barriers to foreign trade. In its 2026 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, the US Trade Representative (USTR) also cited high tariffs, particularly on agriculture products, surcharge ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Elon Musk-led Starlink has collaborated with the Meghalaya government to explore possibilities to provide satellite-based high-speed internet connectivity in the state, the company said on Wednesday. Starlink has received a letter of intent from the Centre for starting satcom services in the country but it is yet to fulfil the criteria required for the licence. "A Letter of Intent (LoI) was signed today between the Government of Meghalaya and Starlink India. This collabo ...Read More >
Eutelsat said that with the deployment of high-speed and low-latency LEO services, the Indian Army has been able to re-establish reliable communications in regions where terrestrial networks have been severely disrupted. NEW DELHI: Eutelsat, along with its Indian telecom partner Bharti Airtel, said on Monday that it is extending the OneWeb low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity to bolster the Indian Army's ongoing relief operations in flood-affected areas of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizen ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in preparation for one of its busiest periods in recent years, has lined up seven launch missions by March next year, including a key test of indigenous electric propulsion and quantum communication systems, and the first uncrewed flight of the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme. The first mission in this series is expected as early as next week, signalling a tightly packed launch calendar with both strategic and commercial goals. At ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) India has emerged as a major global hub for electronics manufacturing, recording a sixfold jump in overall production and an eightfold rise in exports over the past eleven years, said Jitin Prasada, union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, in a response in the Rajya Sabha. Electronics production in India surged from Rs 1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 11.32 lakh crore in 2024-25. A significant contributor has been mobile phone manufacturing, whe ...Read More >
ISRO scientists achieved a significant milestone with the LVM3-M5 rocket launch. The rocket successfully placed the CMS-03 communication satellite into its orbit. A crucial experiment involved reigniting the rocket's cryogenic stage after satellite separation. This innovation will allow for injecting multiple satellites into different orbits in future missions, enhancing flexibility. ISRO scientists have carried out a new experiment on the indigenously developed C25 cryogenic stage of the LVM3- ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 22nd Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) at Bharat Mandapam today, unveiling a landmark Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme aimed at positioning India as a global leader in cutting-edge science and technology. Addressing over 3,000 participants from academia, industry, government, and research institutions -- including Nobel Laureates and eminent scientists -- Modi declared ...Read More >
Sriharikota - India launched its heaviest ever communication satellite on Sunday, the latest step in the country's ambitious space programme. The CMS-03 satellite blasted off from Sriharikota in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh at 5:26 pm (1156 GMT). "Our space sector continues to make us proud!" said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who wants to send an Indian astronaut to the Moon by 2040. Weighing about 4,410 kilograms (9,722 pounds), it is "the heaviest communication satellite" launched ...Read More >
AFP | Sriharikota Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com India launched its heaviest ever communication satellite on Sunday, the latest step in the country's ambitious space programme. The CMS-03 satellite blasted off from Sriharikota in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh at 5:26 pm (1156 GMT). "Our space sector continues to make us proud!" said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who wants to send an Indian astronaut to the Moon by 2040. Weighing about 4,410 kilograms (9,722 pounds), it is "the heav ...Read More >
'This is a strategic collaboration that aligns with our goal to foster innovation and build indigenous capabilities.' NEW DELHI: State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Viasat India have expanded their collaboration in the satellite communication (satcom) domain. The two companies would commercialise unmanned aerial Vehicle (UAV) solutions, and promote skill development and industry readiness in the field of satellite communication (satcom) and emerging technologies. "Viasat and BSNL ...Read More >
Elon Musk's Starlink has leased office space in Mumbai's Chandivali. This move marks a significant step in the company's India rollout plans. Starlink is preparing to launch its satellite communication services across the country. Mumbai is expected to be a key hub for its operations. Elon Musk's satellite communications venture, Starlink Satellite Communications Pvt Ltd, has leased office space in Mumbai's Chandivali suburb, marking a key step in the company's India rollout plans as it looks t ...Read More >
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to lift off a communication satellite on November 2nd from Sriharikota, marking the much-awaited return of its Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM)-3 to the launch pad. The satellite CMS-03 weighs about 4400 kg and will be the heaviest communication satellite to be launched to the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) from Indian soil. Satellites in Geosynchronous orbits have an orbital period that exactly matches Earth's rotation, which enables ...Read More >
New Delhi: India is preparing for its next major space mission as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) positions the CMS-03 satellite atop its trusted LVM-3 launch vehicle at Sriharikota. The countdown is underway for liftoff on November 2, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. CMS-03 will be placed in a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit and, at 4,400 kilograms, will be India's heaviest communication satellite so far. This launch is designated as the fifth operational flight of the La ...Read More >
US-based Starlink plans to set up nine gateway earth stations across India, including in Mumbai, Noida, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Lucknow, as the Elon Musk-owned company readies infrastructure ahead of the commercial launch of its satellite communication (satcom) services in the country, said people with knowledge of the matter. "The company has applied for 600 gigabit per second capacity over India through its Gen 1 constellation. The spectrum has been assigned on a provisional basis ...Read More >
Mumbai: Veteran space scientist Eknath Vasant or EV Chitnis, who turned 100 on July 25 this year and played a key role in taking India to the stars in his lifetime, breathed his last in Pune on Oct 22. In the last six months, two Indian space legends have passed away. On April 25 this year, Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, called 'the father of India's moon mission', died following a prolonged illness. Describing Chitnis, scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) called the Padma Bh ...Read More >
Orkla India IPO: Orkla India, parent company of packaged foods manufacturer MTR Foods, has set the price band for its initial public offering (IPO) in the range of ₹695 to ₹730 per equity share. The mainline offering is entirely an offer for sale (OFS) of ₹22.8 million equity shares worth ₹1,667.54 crore. Orkla Asia Pacific is the promoter selling shareholder, while Navas Meeran and Feroz Meeran are other selling shareholders. According to the red herring prospectus (RHP), the company has reser ...Read More >
This year, India's space agency ISRO is gearing up for two exciting LVM-3 rocket launches. As the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission approaches its grand finale, plans are already underway for future milestones, including Chandrayaan-4, which aims to return samples from the moon, and a vision for an Indian space station by 2035. ISRO has scheduled two launches of its heavy-lift rocket LVM-3 to place in orbit two satellites -- CMS-03 and private US communications satellite BlueBird--before this ...Read More >
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia announced India's SATCOM sector is poised for rapid growth, with the market expected to double in two years as regulatory frameworks and licensing processes advance. India is also an early mover in 6G technology, actively contributing to global standard-setting at ITU, with final standards anticipated by 2027-28 and implementation around 2030. India's satellite communications (SATCOM) sector is poised for significant growth as regulatory frameworks are bein ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): India is set to take a leadership position in the global satellite communication (SATCOM) sector, with Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia declaring that the country will not be a follower but a frontrunner in leveraging space-based connectivity to drive inclusive growth and digital transformation. Speaking at the inaugural session of the SatCom Summit at the India Mobile Congress on Wednesday, Scindia called SATCOM a strategic national pri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): India is set to take a leadership position in the global satellite communication (SATCOM) sector, with Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia declaring that the country will not be a follower but a frontrunner in leveraging space-based connectivity to drive inclusive growth and digital transformation. Speaking at the inaugural session of the SatCom Summit at the India Mobile Congress on Wednesday, Scindia called SATCOM a strategic national pri ...Read More >
The minister posted a video of himself riding the Delhi metro, as he made his way from the Shivaji Stadium Metro Station to the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi's Dwarka, where IMC will take place. "The four-day mega event will unite global telecom leaders, innovators, startups & policymakers under one roof, to shape the roadmap for 6G, AI-native networks, satellite communications & next-gen digital infrastructure, reaffirming India's leadership in the global telecom arena," wrote Sci ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) CEO, P. Ramakrishna, said on Monday that the flagship annual event this year will showcase the country's technological strengths to the world. This year's edition will also showcase how the Indian mobile and telecom ecosystem is evolving to meet global needs. He further stated that indigenous platforms are certainly essential for self-reliance, but they will also strengthen India's position as a global telecom hub. Speaking to the media, Ramakrishna s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India Mobile Congress 2025, a digital communication industry event, on October 8, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Monday. The minister reviewed the final preparations of the India Mobile Congress 2025 venue ahead of its inauguration by the Prime Minister. Scindia said that the event will host more than 1.5 lakh visitors, 7,000 delegates and participants from over 150 countries, along with 400 exhibitors spread ...Read More >
India is developing 'bodyguard satellites' to protect its spacecraft from potential threats, prompted by a near miss with a satellite from a neighboring country in mid-2024. This initiative is part of a larger plan to enhance India's space security, including deploying surveillance satellites and collaborating with startups for advanced tracking solutions. India is developing a plan to improve its ability to protect satellites from attacks, people familiar with the matter said, after a near mis ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has partnered with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to enable seamless operations of Launch Vehicle & Satellite Missions by offering its advanced automation technology at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota (SDSC SHAR). In addition to this, the company has delivered many automation systems across various applications at SDSC SHAR, reinforcing its role as a trusted t ...Read More >
ISRO is developing a massive rocket, equivalent to a 40-story building, capable of launching 75,000 kg satellites into low earth orbit, according to Chairman V Narayanan. This year's agenda includes NAVIC satellites, the N1 rocket, and launching a US communication satellite. India aims to triple its current 55 satellites in orbit within the next three to four years. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan on Tuesday said the agency is developing a rocket as tall as a 40-s ...Read More >
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