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Telcos raise their voice again for a fair share of revenues from OTT players

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India's top telecom executives met with Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to reiterate their demand for a revenue-sharing model with OTT platforms. They also raised concerns about fair satellite spectrum allocation, emphasizing a level playing field. The industry urged that spectrum not be given away for free or at low rates to companies offering nationwide consumer services.

Finance or climate goals? COP29 begins with conflicting voices

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The dispute on the dialogue on the implementation of the outcomes of the global stocktake was about which track should house the discussions. At its core, the dispute is about whether the discussions in Baku should give primacy to finance or focus on all aspects, i.e., emissions reduction, adapting to climate change and resilience, and financial and technical resources to implement climate actions.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's office moves to Jammu and Kashmir's winter capital

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Omar Abdullah and ministers resumed work from Jammu, marking the return of the winter capital practice. This practice was halted in 2020 following the abrogation of Article 370 and the COVID-19 pandemic. Abdullah's return to the Jammu secretariat signifies a move towards normalcy and addresses concerns about the availability of officials in the region.

Bitten by travel bug, Indians loosen their purse strings

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Outbound travel from India is experiencing a surge, fueled by increased air connectivity, greater purchasing power, and a shift in traveler priorities. Industry experts highlight a move towards experiential travel, with destinations like Azerbaijan and Vietnam gaining popularity. The growth is expected to continue, driven by a young, tech-savvy population and a thriving economy.

ICC to probe sexual misconduct claims against chief war crimes prosecutor

France24.com (en) 

The ICC said Monday it will launch an external investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against its chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who has previously denied allegations of misconduct. Khan said he will continue to oversee investigations into allegations of war crimes, including in Israel and Gaza, during the investigation.

Boeing Quality Chief to Depart

The Wall Street Journal 

The executive’s retirement comes as the manufacturer attempts to restart factories after a damaging strike.

Typhoon Nika now over Cordillera Administrative Region

Newsinfo.inquirer.net 

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Nika (international name: Toraji) continues to move over the Cordillera Administrative Region as it maintained its west-northwestward movement on Monday afternoon, the state weather bureau said. As of 5 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Nika’s center was seen in the vicinity of Besao, Mountain Province.

The Return of Trump—IV

The New York Review of Books 

Paisley Currah • Trevor Jackson • Kim Phillips-Fein • Ian Frazier • Adam Gaffney • Madeleine Schwartz Paisley Currah This is what Donald Trump could do to transgender people during his second presidency: discharge all trans service people from the military; impose a nationwide ban on medical care for trans youth; prevent Medicaid and Medicare […]

Calgary Herald letters: Property rights protection is just and fair

Calgary Herald 

In a recent column, Ron Ghitter expresses concern over amendments to the Alberta Bill of Rights proposed by the UCP government. But I respectfully suggest that his concern is unjustified, and that to characterize the government’s efforts to strengthen rights protection for Albertans as “disingenuous” and “cynical” is also unfair. The 1971 Lougheed Bill of […]