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Bengaluru - Intel said on April 7 it will join Elon Musk's Terafab AI chip complex project with SpaceX and Tesla to make processors powering the tech billionaire's robotics and data centre ambitions. Intel's shares jumped nearly 3 per cent after the announcement. The company also posted a photo of chief executive Tan Lip-Bu and Mr Musk shaking hands, saying it hosted the world's richest man at its campus the past weekend. The announcement comes months after Mr Musk laid out plans for Tesla to ...Read More >
This is a landmark moment not just for Airtel -- but for India. Bharti Airtel announced on April 2, 2026 that it has crossed 650 million customers globally, officially becoming the world's second largest telecom operator by mobile subscriber base, as ranked by GSMA Intelligence. Airtel Only China Mobile stands ahead. Airtel's 650 Million Milestone -- Key Numbers How Did Airtel Get Here? The milestone reflects Airtel's growing scale across two of the world's fastest-growing telecom markets -- ...Read More >
Meghalaya has partnered with Starlink India to pilot satellite-based internet in its remote hill regions, aiming to improve connectivity in education, healthcare, and disaster management. This initiative seeks to overcome the challenges posed by the state's rugged terrain, which makes traditional telecom infrastructure difficult and expensive to deploy. The pilot will assess the technology's reliability for a potential wider rollout. The Meghalaya government signed a Letter of Intent with Starl ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Bharti Airtel on Wednesday announced that it has crossed the milestone of 650 million customers globally. According to an exchange filing, the telecom major, with operations spanning across India and Africa, attributed the growth to its expanding digital services portfolio and robust infrastructure capabilities. In India, Bharti Airtel has 368 million mobile customers, while its Africa operations account for 179 million users across 14 countries. The company n ...Read More >
In a significant move for the global space economy, European satellite giant Eutelsat is in talks with the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) to expand its launch options. As reported in Reuters, the France-based company is looking to diversify its partners beyond SpaceX and Europe's Ariane rockets to challenge Elon Musk's Starlink. This potential partnership highlights India's growing influence as a reliable and cost-effective hub for high-tech space missions. The discussions come at ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Bharti Airtel has become world's second largest telecom operator with 650 million subscribers, the company said on Thursday citing GSMA data. According to GSMA Intelligence, Bharti Airtel is ranked second globally by mobile customer base, with operations spread across India and Africa, the company said in a statement. "...we will strive to raise the bar on innovation, reliability, and experience so that every customer interaction is an opportunity to earn trust and deliv ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's satellite internet story is slowly picking up pace, and this time it's coming from the hills of Meghalaya. The state government has signed a Letter of Intent with Starlink India to test satellite broadband in remote regions. The pilot will focus on areas like education, healthcare, disaster response, and local economic activity. At the same time, discussions are moving at the central level as well. Senior executives from SpaceX recently met telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scind ...Read More >
April 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures advanced on Wednesday, after the indexes saw their biggest one-day gains in nearly a year in the previous session, following President Donald Trump's comments that suggested a swift end to the Middle East conflict. Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the end of the Iran war could be near, signaling potential for both direct talks with Iranian leadership and a winding down of the conflict without a deal. Trump is scheduled to addre ...Read More >
SHILLONG, April 1: The Government of Meghalaya on Wednesday signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink India to enhance digital connectivity across the state, with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma witnessing the signing ceremony via video conference. The agreement aims to expand connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved areas, and aligns with the state's vision of achieving a $10 billion economy by 2028, with digital infrastructure identified as a key driver of inclusive growth. T ...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 >
Shillong, Apr 1 (UNI) The Meghalaya government on Wednesday signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink India to strengthen service delivery across key sectors including education, healthcare, disaster management, governance, and rural development of the State. The initiative aligns with the state government's broader vision of building a $10 billion economy by 2028, with digital connectivity seen as a key driver of inclusive growth and economic progress. The signing ceremony was witnessed ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited (JFL) has announced its decision not to renew its master franchise agreement for the Dunkin' brand in India, marking the end of a 15-year partnership. In a regulatory filing, the company stated that the Multiple Unit Development Franchise Agreement (MUDFA), originally signed in February 2011, will officially expire on December 31, 2026. The move signals a strategic shift for India's largest food service company as it moves to restructure its diverse b ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Bharti Airtel announced a USD 1 billion investment in its data centre subsidiary Nxtra Data Limited, with participation from global investors including Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle and Anchorage Capital. According to Bharti Airtel's press release, the investment round will see Alpha Wave Global infuse USD 435 million, Carlyle USD 240 million and Anchorage Capital USD 35 million, while Airtel will contribute the remaining amount. Airtel will continue to retain a ...Read More >
Bengaluru -- Orbital compute infrastructure start-up Starcloud has raised $170m at a $1.1bn valuation as companies including Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin race to move power-hungry AI data centres off-planet. Led by Benchmark and EQT Ventures, the fundraise underscores surging investor appetite for space infrastructure bets as massive AI computing requirements strain terrestrial energy grids and data centre capacity, even as space-based systems offer access to near-continuous s ...Read More >
New Delhi: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates held the title of the world's richest man for five consecutive years, from 2013 to 2017. He remained among the world's top 10 wealthiest individuals afterwards. However, this year his net worth and ranking have seen a significant decline. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Gates' net worth has fallen by $41.3 billion this year, and he is now ranked 16th on the list of the world's richest people with a net worth of $117 billion. Gates is the ...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 >
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 >
New Delhi, Oct 20: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Monday extended Diwali greetings to Indians and millions of people celebrating the festival of lights across the world. Musk reposted a Diwali greeting on the social media platform X, saying "Happy Diwali", while tagging a post from his company's subsidiary Tesla India, saying, "Wishing you an electrifying and safe Diwali." Musk's $500 Billion Net Worth Milestone Musk on October 2 became the world's first person ever to reach a net worth of ...Read More >
GalaxEye will launch Mission Drishti, the world's first multi-sensor Earth observation satellite, in early next year. This marks the start of a satellite constellation planned over four years. The satellite offers advanced geospatial analysis for various sectors. Mission Drishti is India's largest privately built satellite and the highest resolution developed in the country. Space-tech start-up GalaxEye on Monday said it will launch the world's first multi-sensor Earth observation (EO) satellit ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) After a resounding success of its 10th test flight of Starship, SpaceX is targeting the 11th test flight for October 13, the Elon Musk-led company announced on Tuesday. The Starship and Super Heavy booster is scheduled to launch from the company's Starbase site in South Texas on October 13, with a launch window opening at 6:15 p.m. CT (October 14, 4:45 a.m. IST). "Starship's tenth flight test took a significant step forward in developing the world's first ful ...Read More >
Pune: Amid a rapidly shifting global order marked by rising populism and protectionism, defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has called for a robust augmentation of India's hard power capabilities to complement its soft power strength. Speaking at the inaugural session of the STRIDE 2025 seminar in Pune on Friday, Singh stressed the need for a transformative push in India's defence preparedness through technology, innovation and public-private collaboration. The seminar, organised by the Southe ...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 >
New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) SpaceX had probably taken "lightly" the liquid oxygen leak in the Falcon-9 rocket that launched the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station, putting at risk the lives for four astronauts, including Shubhanshu Shukla, ISRO chairman V Narayanan said here on Thursday. Narayanan said it was at the insistence of ISRO engineers that SpaceX examined the leak detected in the oxidiser lines that carry liquid oxygen to the rocket engines and discovered a crack that coul ...Read More >
TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com A Billion Dreams, Will See Visits to Moon, Mars and Venus Reaching for the stars is becoming an everyday affair at India's space agency, having visited the Moon and Mars with orbital missions, now eyes are set on a mission to Venus and a sample return from the Moon. Human space flight to fly an Indian citizen on an Indian rocket from Indian soil where the countdown will also be by India, is also taking shape fast. India's space journey reached new h ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I' ...Read More >
BENGALURU: India has entered its "second orbit" in space exploration -- this time not just as a participant, but with the clear intent to lead. That's how Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla (Shux), India's newest spacefarer, described his mission in his first interaction after returning from the International Space Station (ISS).Shux, who flew to space in a multinational private mission led by Axiom Space in collaboration with Nasa and SpaceX, marked India's return to human spaceflight after 41 yea ...Read More >
July 18 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N), opens new tab has begun publishing research notes on prominent private companies transforming industries, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. With many industry-leading private companies delaying public listings, they are attracting a growing share of investor capital, prompting institutional investors to track them more closely at earlier stages. Companies such as ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, Elon Musk's SpaceX and TikTok-parent Byted ...Read More >
Tesla (TSLA) officially launched in India on Tuesday, making a small bet on a country with massive growth potential. Tesla's first showroom, dubbed a "Tesla Experience Center," opened in a fashionable mall in the cosmopolitan city of Mumbai, India's largest metropolis with nearly 13 million residents and more than 23 million including the greater region. Tesla's only car on offer is the refreshed Model Y, which will be imported from China, where Tesla builds models with right-hand drive. The c ...Read More >
The car had a Maharashtra number plate. Luggage was tied to the roof of the vehicle, which made officials believe that a family had come from Maharashtra to visit Agra. A shocking and heartbreaking incident has come to light from the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. An elderly man was found unconscious and tied inside a locked car parked near the western gate. The incident has raised serious questions about human sensitivity and responsibility. According to Aaj Tak, the man had been ...Read More >
Nizamabad: Residents along the Nizamabad and Rajanna Sircilla district border are on edge after repeated sightings of a tiger, identified by its pugmarks as "S12." The forest department has stepped up efforts to track the animal's movements, deploying additional camera traps deep inside the reserve forests. On Thursday, a calf was found dead in Pakala village of Sirikonda mandal, prompting fears of another tiger attack. However, following an onsite inspection, district forest officer B. Nikitha ...Read More >
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