'Real boss of India?': Elon Musk takes aim at Indian billionaire Ambani as Starlink launch stalls

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Musk claimed Starlink was not being allowed to launch in India despite spending five years complying with every single law and requirement of the government.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:11:59 UTC.

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