Guwahati, Oct. 9 -- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Thursday rejected allegations that it was delaying approvals for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service in India to protect domestic business interests, saying the regulatory framework was applied uniformly to all satellite communication providers.

Musk, however, renewed his criticism of the delays, amplifying posts supporting Starlink's entry into India and questioning whether Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani is the "real boss of India".

"Starlink will be of great help to areas of India that have bad or no Internet and even no mobile coverage," Musk said in a post on X. He added that Starlink could fill connectivity gaps in underserved areas, noting th...