On December 18, 2024, sources notified a media outlet that Manipur's security forces had retrieved Starlink internet devices from the Imphal East district, along with sniper guns, pistols, grenades, and other weapons. According to the report, the retrieval took place on December 13 during a concerted operation in
Indian police are now keeping an eye on Elon Musk's Starlink after drug smugglers allegedly used one of its internet service devices to transport $4.25 billion worth of cocaine from Myanmar into Indian waters. According to reports cited by a media house, police officers in the Andaman
The telecoms minister stated on 12 November 2024 that Elon Musk's Starlink is requesting security clearance for a licence to provide satellite internet services in India and will receive permission if all requirements are met. When New Delhi announced last month that it will allocate satellite broadband spectrum
Elon Musk applauded the Indian government's choice to utilise an administrative process instead of an auction to distribute satellite broadband spectrum. Starlink, Musk's satellite internet startup, is expected to benefit from this action as it eliminates the need for competitive bidding to obtain spectrum in the
An order effectively freezing Starlink's finances in Brazil was issued by the country's top court, marking a significant move against Elon Musk's internet satellite startup. This ruling, which was published on 29 August 2024, prohibits Starlink from engaging in any financial activities in Brazil.