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Inmarsat applies for license, signs new distrib partner
MUMBAI: Mobile satellite company Inmarsat Ventures Plc. is planning to expand its operations in the country as it has recently filed an application with Indian government, seeking permission for a license to deal directly with private sector clients. The company has also signed a new distribution partner but the name wasnt disclosed.
These developments were disclosed by Michael Storey, who recently quit as president and chief executive officer of the company. The founder of Inmarsat, who is here in the Capital for the 12th Convergence India conference and exhibition, continues to be associated in the advisory role.
I am not too sure about the timeframe, which government is going to take in giving us the approval, said Storey.
Inmarsat designs, implements and operates satellite network and offers a wide portfolio of voice, low-speed, high-speed data and complete satellite communications in terms of email, videoconferencing and security among others.
Inmarsat, which has a liaison office in Delhi, has already got a distribution partner in telecommunication major Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL).
Storey said, India is a competitive, one of the fastest growing telecom and wireless savvy market. Like in other markets, the opportunities lie in exploiting possibilities offered by mobile data.
Inmarsat has already worked with Indian government on several projects such as telephony project in remote areas, Indian Army/ Border Security, National Disaster Management and Indian Railways.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
