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08 Oct

Centre Pushes Back Against Elon Musk’s Starlink Claims, Says Satellite Rules Apply Equally

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Technology, TrendingElon Musk

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Indian government has dismissed claims that Starlink is being singled out in the country’s satellite internet approval process, saying that all three companies operating under the relevant satellite communication licence framework are currently undergoing security assessments. The response came after Elon Musk alleged on social media that unnamed business groups were standing in the way of Starlink’s launch in India. The SpaceX chief claimed that certain “oligarchs” were attempting to preserve their dominant position in the Indian telecommunications market. Musk described the alleged obstruction as harmful to Indian consumers and questioned why Starlink had not…

27 Sep

New Telecom Rules Bring More Recharge Choices for Prepaid Mobile Users

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Technology, TrendingTelecom

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prepaid mobile users in India are set to have more flexibility in selecting recharge plans following the introduction of the Telecom Consumers Protection (13th Amendment) Regulations, 2026. The new rules are aimed at expanding the choices available to customers, particularly those who mainly use their phones for voice calls and SMS rather than mobile data. One of the major changes is the availability of Voice and SMS-only recharge plans. These options are intended for users who do not require internet data and want to pay primarily for calling and messaging services. The new framework also provides…

25 Sep

Alberta Expands Gambling Addiction Support With $2.4 Million Treatment Investment

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, Technology, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Albertans dealing with gambling addiction will have access to expanded treatment and recovery services following a new provincial funding commitment aimed at improving access to specialized care. The Alberta government announced approximately $2.4 million in funding for Brick House Recovery Centre, which will use the investment to expand outpatient and online services for people experiencing gambling-related problems. Gambling addiction can affect far more than a person’s finances. It can contribute to difficulties involving mental health, family relationships, employment and overall stability. The province says the expanded services are intended to provide free, recovery-focused assistance to both individuals…

14 Sep

Woman Rider Allegedly Hit by Car in Gurugram After Asking Driver to Keep Distance

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Technology, TrendingGurugram

Gurugram (Balwinder Singh): A road incident involving a woman motorcyclist on Gurugram's Golf Course Road has drawn widespread attention online after footage of the alleged hit-and-run surfaced on social media. The rider, who uses the Instagram handle @rebelwheels_sia_, posted the video and described what she said was a frightening encounter with a white sedan during a Sunday morning motorcycle ride. According to her account, the car began following her group closely and driving aggressively. She said she signalled to the driver to maintain a safe distance, following which the driver allegedly gestured for her to stop. The biker further claimed…

07 Sep

ISRO Successfully Places Earth Observation Satellite EOS-05 into Geosynchronous Orbit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TechnologyEOS-05, geosynchronous orbit, GSLV-F17, ISRO, satellite launch, space mission

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the third and final orbit-raising manoeuvre of the EOS-05 spacecraft on Monday evening, securing the advanced satellite into its intended geosynchronous orbit. Launched during the early hours of September 4 aboard the GSLV-F17 rocket from Sriharikota, the spacecraft has completed its orbital adjustments and remains in optimal health, according to space agency officials. The final orbital operation commenced to raise the perigee of the satellite, concluding at 8:57 PM on September 7 after the onboard Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) fired continuously for 1,247 seconds. The successful burn established…

31 Jul

Hyderabad Police File FIR Against Meta India Head, Social Media Handles Over Alleged Offensive Posts on PM Modi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Technology, TrendingHyderabad, Meta

Hyderabad (Rajeev Sharma): The Cyber Crime Wing of Hyderabad Police has registered a criminal case against the India head of Meta Platforms and the operators of several Facebook and Instagram accounts over allegations that objectionable and manipulated content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi was circulated on social media during protests linked to the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) agitation over the NEET paper leak. The FIR was registered following a complaint submitted by T. Saikiran Goud, a member of the BJP Telangana social media team. According to the complaint, Goud noticed multiple reels and posts on Facebook and Instagram on July…

23 Jun

Confusion Grows as Telegram Remains Unavailable for Many Users Across India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Technology, TrendingTelegram

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Telegram users across India continued to report access problems on June 23, with many saying the messaging platform remained largely unusable despite expectations that temporary restrictions linked to the NEET-UG re-examination process would have ended. From the early hours of Monday, social media platforms witnessed a surge of posts from users questioning why Telegram services had not been fully restored. Several individuals claimed they were unable to exchange messages, while others reported difficulties accessing the platform's website and downloading the application through official channels. The ongoing disruption has led to widespread uncertainty, particularly among students, professionals…

23 Jun

Alberta Strengthens Security Measures Ahead of Calgary Stampede

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TechnologyAlberta, Calgary, Calgary Stampede Parade 2025, Stampede

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta authorities are introducing enhanced security arrangements for this year’s Calgary Stampede, with provincial and municipal law enforcement agencies joining forces to improve public safety during one of Canada’s largest annual events. The initiative will see members of the Alberta Sheriffs and the Calgary Police Service working together under a newly established cooperation framework aimed at supporting crowd management and maintaining order throughout the festival period. Officials said the partnership marks a significant step in coordinating resources during the Stampede, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from across Canada and around the world each year. Dedicated…

22 Jun

ISRO invites proposals from Indian researchers to access advanced XPoSat mission data

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsTechnologyAstronomy, Black Holes, Cosmic Radiation, ISRO, Space Research, XPoSat Mission

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)—The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) issued an Announcement of Opportunity on Monday, inviting research proposals from the domestic astronomical community to utilize data from the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) mission. The advanced space observatory is specifically designed to study bright astronomical X-ray sources operating under extreme cosmic conditions. Launched on January 1, 2024, the satellite currently operates in a near-equatorial orbit at an altitude of 650 kilometres above Earth. The satellite is equipped with two sophisticated scientific payloads engineered to investigate the complex X-ray emission mechanisms of cosmic phenomena, including black holes, neutron stars, and active…

20 Jun

Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Commission Three Indigenous Warships in Kolkata

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Technology

Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian Navy’s maritime capabilities are set for a major enhancement as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in West Bengal to preside over a historic triple-induction ceremony at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata. Scheduled for Sunday morning, the commissioning of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray marks a critical milestone in India's pursuit of defense self-reliance, with the Prime Minister slated to address the naval gathering immediately following the official induction. Designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by the Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, the three vessels have been…