Nikhil Pahwa
Nikhil Pahwa is the founder of MediaNama, a prominent Indian technology news platform. He is known for his insights on digital policy, telecommunications, and the evolving landscape of internet access in India. Recently, he commented on the potential implications of Elon Musk’s influence on the Indian government's decision-making regarding the approval of Starlink, suggesting that political dynamics may play a significant role in the process.
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Nikhil Pahwa argues that Meta and WhatsApp have a legitimate right to monetise user metadata.
Why is the messenger's privacy policy in India facing a legal challenge?
United Kingdom· 2026-03-01Nikhil Pahwa, a digital policy expert and founder of the tech site MediaNama, expressed concerns about the government's app mandate.
India mandates pre-installation of government cyber safety app on all smartphones | Business
Jamaica· 2025-12-04
Cybersecurity analyst Nikhil Pahwa said the rules were 'clearly' an invasion of privacy.
India’s app mandate raises concerns
Taiwan· 2025-12-03
Nikhil Pahwa, founder of tech policy analysis company Medianama, said the order was 'bad news' for mobile phone users and their privacy.
Govt orders handset makers to preload its Sanchar Saathi app | India News
India· 2025-12-02
Nikhil Pahwa, founder-editor of MediaNama.com, comments on Altman's statements about India.
Sam Altman's AI image in India cricket jersey sparks questionsUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-05
Nikhil Pahwa believes that the discourse around Grok's statements in India is overblown.
Why Musk's chatbot is causing a sensation IndiaUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-21
Nikhil Pahwa believes Musk's leverage in India has increased due to his connections with the US government.
Could Elon Musk’s newfound political influence help him finally crack India? | IndiaUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-07
