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As one of the most respected actors in the industry, YIN Ziwei's addition to the cast is sure to bring a sense of gravitas and credibility to the project. His previous performances have earned him critical acclaim and a loyal fan following, making him a highly sought-after talent in the Chinese film industry.
Jyotiraditya Scindia (PTI file photo) Telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said that support to the mobile industry will continue as govt wants at least four-five players to back up the country's digital infrastructure. Also, amid a debate around satellite communications and entry of new players such as Elon Musk's Starlink, the minister said satcom services will help complete mobile coverage across the country. "We want a telecom sector where we don't have a limited number of players... (and) therefore support to this industry is extremely important," he told TOI in an interview. Excerpts: Govt has given several bailouts to the telecom industry and many feel Vodafone Idea and BSNL have been a drain on exchequer. How long will the support continue? If you look at any of the steps that we have taken to support or provide relief, it has been given for every player across the spectrum. Obviously, it has supported BSNL the most, but it has also supported other players, including the recent decision of bank guarantee waiver. We want a vibrant telecom sector. We want a telecom sector where we don't have a limited number of players... it's very important to have at least four-five players in this industry. Therefore, support to this industry is extremely important. Don't forget that in next decade, this industry is going to become the linchpin of India's rise on world stage. Apart from the terrestrial networks, what's the role that you see for OTT communication services (such as WhatsApp/Telegram/Facetime calling) and also satcom players, such as Starlink? All these will be complementary to existing networks. There is no single media that is going to satisfy every single customer across the world. You're seeing symbiotic/synergistic technologies being used across the world to ensure 100% saturation. Satellite, in many ways, is going to be very, very complementary to 'bouquet of technologies' that is going to provide 100% accessibility across the length and breadth of our country. So, 5G today is in 99% of our districts with 82% of our population. We need to connect the balance 1% districts and 18% of our population. Telecom companies have sought 'same service, same rules', saying OTT communication services should be governed by same regulations, especially on interception and law enforcement matters. Why the discrepancy? This is something that Trai is looking at. It's not my job to say anything when something is under the regulatory lens. When it comes to satcom, we've seen intense lobbying from incumbent telecos, which are demanding auctions, in line with how they buy spectrum? All these when the new telecom law mandates administrative allocation. Where is the disconnect? Please understand that technologically there's a big difference between spectrum for terrestrial networks and spectrum allocated to satellite-based, non-terrestrial networks. For, terrestrial networks, you can allocate frequencies exclusively which can't be used by others. But when you get into higher satellite frequencies, that spectrum cannot be allocated to a single entity. It is shared. So, how do you auction something that's shared? You can't. If you look across the world, there is not a single country today where satellite spectrum is auctioned. It's all allocated administratively. This has been debated ad nauseam in India and the first schedule in Telecom Act 2023 clearly mentions that satcom spectrum will be allocated administratively. Price of that spectrum is going to be decided by Trai, after which it will be allocated administratively. What is your view on entry of new satcom players such as Starlink? India is open to everyone. Everyone, who comes here and applies for a licence and fulfils all norms, will be granted one. There is a pro forma for a licence. If any company wants to apply, we are more than happy and welcome them. Let them fulfil all the norms, and they will get a license. The Regulatory process is clear. Ready to Master Stock Valuation? ET’s Workshop is just around the corner!
"Will do what's best, definitely not hybrid formula": PCB chairman Naqvi on Champions Trophy future
By clearly defining and outlining what constitutes harassment and misconduct on public transportation, authorities will be better equipped to identify and address such behavior in a timely and effective manner. This may include establishing guidelines for appropriate conduct, setting clear consequences for offenders, and providing training for transit employees on how to handle incidents of harassment or misconduct. In addition, raising public awareness about the importance of respecting fellow passengers and reporting any incidents of misconduct can help create a safer and more respectful environment on public transportation.Billionaire Elon Musk called Canada’s prime minister an “insufferable tool” on his social media platform today. Musk’s comments were in response to Justin Trudeau likening Kamala Harris’s defeat in the U.S. presidential election to an attack on women’s rights and progress. This afternoon, Trudeau met with provincial and territorial premiers to discuss Canada’s approach to negotiations with the U.S. Canada is facing a threat of a 25 per cent tariff hike from incoming president Donald Trump, who defeated Harris in the November election. Earlier this week, Trump taunted Trudeau on social media, referring to the prime minister as the governor of what he called the “Great State of Canada.” The post was an apparent reference to a joke Trump cracked at his dinner with Trudeau at his Mar-a-Lago estate nearly two weeks ago, where the president-elect teased that Canada could join the U.S. as its 51st state. Speaking on Tuesday night at an event hosted by the Equal Voice Foundation — an organization dedicated to improving gender representation in Canadian politics — Trudeau said there are regressive forces fighting against women’s progress. “It shouldn’t be that way. It wasn’t supposed to be that way. We were supposed to be on a steady, if difficult sometimes, march towards progress,” Trudeau said, adding he is a proud feminist and will always be an ally. “And yet, just a few weeks ago, the United States voted for a second time to not elect its first woman president. Everywhere, women’s rights and women’s progress is under attack. Overtly, and subtly.” In a post on X on Wednesday, Musk responded to a clip of Trudeau’s remarks, saying, “He’s such an insufferable tool. Won’t be in power for much longer.”