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Time of India
22 minutes ago
- Business
- Time of India
How the Satcom permit may force Elon Musk's Starlink to do in India what it has been refusing to do so far: Listen to ...
Elon Musk 's Starlink recently received a licence from the telecom department for providing satellite internet services (Satcom) in India. The licence is a key milestone that will take it closer towards launching commercial operations in the country. With this, Starlink becomes the third company after Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications to get a licence from the Department of Telecommunications ( DoT ) to provide satellite internet services in the country. A fourth applicant, Amazon's Kuiper is still waiting for approvals. Starlink's satcom permit from the Indian government may now force the company to do what it had not been doing so far per se, which is cooperate with security agencies on matters related to India's national security. As a report in Economic Times says, the licence will make it mandatory for Starlink to share information, including details of users or owners of satellite kits seized in the country, particularly in the North-East region in the past few months, information that the US company was unwilling to share earlier. When Startlink said no to India's security agencies India's security agencies have reportedly pointed out the misuse of Starlink devices in Indian territory, especially in the border areas, officials said. However, the Elon Musk-owned company has been reluctant to provide details, directing agencies to use US law enforcement or international protocols. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Spiele kostenlos in deinem Browser - Kein Download oder Installation erforderlich! Taonga Farm Jetzt spielen Undo In March this year, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reportedly asked the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to investigate, as Starlink's non-cooperation raised concerns. The DoT has not yet submitted its report, but officials note that with the satcom license, Starlink must comply or risk a show cause notice and potential license revocation. Experts have 'security warning' on Satcom services Experts warn that Starlink services in Bhutan and Bangladesh could lead to smuggled terminals in India due to challenges in geofencing international borders. Security remains a priority, and none of the three satcom licensees -- Starlink, Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb, and Reliance Jio-SES -- have so far received security clearances, delaying commercial operations. While OneWeb and Jio-SES have trial spectrum and have conducted security demonstrations, Starlink, which received its Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite permit last week, has not yet been allocated trial airwaves. OneWeb and Jio-SES have had Satcom permits and IN-SPACe approval for over two years, while Starlink awaits regulatory clearance. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Zodiac signs that love to spend time with kids
Some zodiac signs are naturally warm, caring, and playful—traits that make them enjoy spending time with children. Whether it's through storytelling, games, teaching, or simply offering comfort, these signs feel a deep connection with the innocence and joy that kids bring. Their nurturing nature makes them not only great with children but also often the favorite adults in a child's life. Cancer Cancer is the most nurturing sign of the zodiac. Ruled by the Moon, Cancer individuals are naturally caring, protective, and gentle. They enjoy creating a safe and loving environment, which makes them excellent with children. Spending time with kids brings out their emotional warmth and playful side. Pisces Pisces are imaginative, kind, and emotionally sensitive. They connect deeply with the world of fantasy and creativity, which matches the way children see the world. Pisces enjoy storytelling, art, and gentle play, making them comforting and fun companions for kids. Leo Leos are playful, enthusiastic, and full of energy. They love to entertain and often have a childlike spirit themselves. Leo individuals enjoy being around children, making them laugh, and planning fun activities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Speel gratis in je browser – Geen download of installatie nodig! Taonga Farm Nu afspelen Undo Their natural leadership also helps them guide and support kids in a friendly way. Taurus Taurus is calm, patient, and reliable. They enjoy steady routines and peaceful environments, which many children also find comforting. Taurus individuals are often gentle and loving, and they enjoy spending quiet, quality time with kids, whether it's reading stories or helping with schoolwork. Libra Libras are kind, fair, and enjoy creating harmony. They are good listeners and make children feel heard and respected. Libra individuals often love helping kids learn social values, play games, and resolve small conflicts peacefully. Their balanced and friendly nature makes them easy to trust. These zodiac signs often find joy and fulfillment in spending time with children. Their warmth, patience, and emotional understanding make them naturally good at building strong and loving connections with the younger generation. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
FBI chief Kash Patel admits his house was swatted: What is swatting and why is it increasing in America?
Image credits: X/@Kash_Patel FBI director Kash Patel recently had an interview with popular podcaster Joe Rogan where he made a shocking revelation that his house had been swatted. Rogan, like the listeners of the podcast, appeared shocked by the admissions asking, "What? The head of the FBI gets swatted?" to which Patel replied 'These people play, it's the ultimate hypocrisy. They have two sets of rules: One against you, and one for them.' What is swatting and why is it becoming a rising problem in America? Explained: What is swatting? Image credits: X/@ClownWorld_ If there's any federal law system that is popular for its alacrity in response it's the American one. Be it 911 or SWAT, every call for emergency and protection is taken into account and immediate response is assured. Recently, the country has been experiencing a rise in the cases of swatting. Swatting includes false calls to the 911 or Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) reporting a false threat at a location. Swatters falsely report major threats like bomb threats, hostage situations and murders in order to ensure serious responses from the emergency services. The SWAT team responds to the locations and assumes the people residing there as points of threat. Swatting essentially makes the misuse of the responsiveness and alert actions of the federal teams and is also a threat to the life of the people whose houses are swatted as they are treated as points of threat with gunpoint and allegations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Spiele kostenlos in deinem Browser - Kein Download oder Installation erforderlich! Taonga Farm Jetzt spielen Undo In the previous months, houses of popular names such as Conservative podcast and Infowars host Owen Shroyer, US journalist Larry Taunton, Jennifer Aniston, Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj have also been swatted. Now added to the list is the head of the FBI, Kash Patel who himself has been very vocal on launching active campaigns against swatting and recognising the seriousness of the situation. 'I want to address the alarming rise in 'Swatting' incidents targeting media figures. The FBI is aware of this dangerous trend, and my team and I are already taking action to investigate and hold those responsible accountable,' Patel had posted on X a while ago. 'The one thing we will do is put out all that information to the American public.' Patel promised at Rogan's podcast. He added, 'And if we can work with our partners at the DOJ to come up with a prosecution, that will be their decision.' Why is swatting increasing in America? Image credits: Getty Images Well, American society is one of the most technologically-forward societies in the world. From social media to AI apps, there's not much hidden from people about each other. People overshare personal information on social media, their IP addresses are easily accessible by hackers, and they keep updating in real time where they are. These acts make it very easy for your abodes to be swatted. In order to prevent your house from being swatted, keep on checking the privacy settings on your emails and social media, update your passwords from time to time, and avoid sharing any kind of personal information such as your real-time location, hour or office address and more.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Chingoli — the litter collectors who make weddings glitter
1 2 Kochi: It was an idea born out of a vision to reduce the use of plastic waste at public functions. It nudged a group of seven women from humble backgrounds in Alappuzha district to take up the task of creating decorations using coconut palm leaves. Marykutty, Sarala, Sobhana, Sajitha, Lakshmi, Suja S and Thankamani Vijayan — all in the 40-60 age group, learned the basic lessons of palm leaf craft two years ago by watching YouTube. They now make decorations for weddings, temple festivals, housewarming functions and other events. Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganapathy, roaring lion, peafowl, timid swan, arch, lantern and bouquet made of palm leaves attract people's attention at many places in Alappuzha nowadays. The seven members of the group Chingoli — which is also the name of the panchayat they belong to — are part of Haritha Karma Sena engaged by the local body to collect plastic waste from households and shops in the area. "A training programme of a self-help group was held in our area to give us an insight into what can be done to reduce plastic waste. We thought why not use coconut palm leaves which are plentiful in Kerala. We started exploring avenues to learn the basics of palm leaf craft. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Speel gratis in je browser – Geen download of installatie nodig! Taonga Farm Nu afspelen Undo We eventually sought YouTube's help and improved our skills through practice. We started off with decorations at small events in the panchayat. People, especially those who are conscious of plastic waste pollution, started approaching us. We do not have any promotional activities, there is only word of mouth publicity," said Suja S, 56, who along with others engages in waste collection and segregation for 15 days a month. Chingoli normally receives at least two orders monthly. The group uses both tender and matured palm leaves, which give distinct white and green colours to the decor. With the support of a carpenter, they make a prototype of the figures in plywood, which are also sustainable. "We fasten the palm leaf shapes onto the plywood frame using a stapler. We cut the leaves or twist them depending on the décor's style. The decor has many takers now. We got two back-to-back works from two temples in a week in April this year for Rs 75,000. We have a major order for decorating a stage for a big wedding function in Nov," said Suja. They hope more people will come forward to use eco-friendly decorations instead of plastic decorations during festival and wedding seasons.
