Starlink entry row: Is Ambani the real boss of India, asks Elon Musk

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What happened

Elon Musk has raised concerns about regulatory obstacles facing Starlink's introduction in India.

He claimed influential figures might be hindering the process and questioned if Ambani controls the situation.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:05:00 UTC.

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