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Economic and trade cooperation remains a key pillar of India-Indonesia ties
India and Indonesia issued a joint statement on the State Visit by Prime Minister of India to Indonesia. Prime Minister Modi and President Prabowo held official bilateral talks on 7 July 2026 at Istana Merdeka, Jakarta. The official talks covered the full spectrum of bilateral relations, including political engagement, defence and security cooperation, maritime cooperation, trade and investment, digital economy, science and technology, space, critical minerals, energy, agriculture, health, pharma, education, culture, tourism, youth exchanges and people-to-people ties, in addition to regional and global developments of mutual interest. They also witnessed the exchange of a number of bilateral documents, aimed at further strengthening the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Reliance Jio, Amazon Leo spar over proposed satellite network framework
The framework creates a new category of companies that would operate satellite communication networks. Licensed telecom, satellite internet providers would then use this infrastructure to deliver satellite internet services. Jio has opposed granting spectrum rights to these infrastructure providers.
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Satcom firms flag omission of GMPCS in DoT's draft spectrum allocation rules
Satellite communication firms are concerned over the exclusion of Global Mobile Personal Communications Service (GMPCS) providers from draft rules for administrative spectrum allocation. The Broadband India Forum highlighted this omission, stating it contradicts the Telecommunications Act. While the rules cover various satellite services, GMPCS, explicitly mentioned in the Act for administrative assignment, is missing, creating industry uncertainty. Consultation on the draft rules is ongoing.
DoT retains backhaul spectrum pricing, rejects Trai's cut proposal
Telecom operators face continued high costs for backhaul spectrum as the Department of Telecommunications rejects regulator Trai's proposal for reduced, uniform charges. Despite Trai's argument for lower fees to boost network economics and service quality, the DoT has reinstated the existing, progressively higher fee structure. This decision will maintain a significant financial burden on companies expanding 4G and 5G networks amidst surging data demand.
Draft satcom spectrum rules: Govt proposes layers of security approvals, conditional consumer service
India draft rules require satcom firms like Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satcom to obtain security clearance and central approval before using administratively assigned spectrum
Telcos face setback as DoT proposes not to cut backhaul spectrum charges
The draft rules did not include commercial satellite internet services in the non-auction spectrum assignment framework, further delaying the commercial rollout of satellite internet services by Starlink, OneWeb, Jio Satellite and Amazon Leo.
DoT Unveils Draft Rules For Spectrum Allocation For Satellite Firms, MTNL, BSNL; Starlink Out Of Ambit
The satellite broadband industry is still awaiting a separate framework.
DoT drafts spectrum assignment rules for BSNL, satellite and broadcasting firms; NGSO players excluded
New draft rules from the Department of Telecommunications will allow administrative spectrum assignment for state-run firms like BSNL and MTNL, law enforcement, and private satellite/broadcasting companies. These rules specifically apply to geostationary orbit (GSO) satellite users, including VSAT and teleport operators, with spectrum fees set at 3-4% of adjusted gross revenue. Non-GSO players like Starlink are awaiting separate pricing and approval processes.
Starlink, OneWeb among satcom firms facing tighter security checks under new draft rules
New draft rules from the Department of Telecom mandate security clearance for satellite communication companies even after spectrum assignment. Companies will receive radiowaves administratively, with fees ranging from Rs 30,000 to Rs 50 lakh per terminal. Crucially, public rollout of satellite phone and broadband services will require central government permission, addressing potential security concerns. These rules aim to streamline processes while ensuring national security.
Kalyani Strategic Systems and Paramount unveils Simha 4x4 at Eurosatory 2026
Designed and engineered from inception as a highly adaptable, modular and mission-configurable platform, the Simha 4x4 armoured vehicle addresses one of the most pressing capability requirements facing modern armed forces - the need for a protected, highly mobile, multi-role vehicle able to operate across a broad spectrum of missions ranging from reconnaissance, internal security and border protection to special operations, command-and-control, troop transport and force protection. The Simha 4x4 has been developed in record time, while prioritising rigorous product validation and testing, using advanced digital platforms.
Government Unlikely To Allow Starlink's Inter-Satellite Laser Links Over Security Concerns: Report
Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio-SES Space Technology are the two other companies awaiting spectrum allocation alongside Starlink.