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Project Syndicate 

Navigating the Risks of Digital Public Infrastructure

Despite being ill-defined, Digital Public Infrastructure has become the new policy paradigm for development. But policymakers must reach consensus on the proper scope of these policies and how to implement them to ensure that governments do not use them as tools for surveillance and repression.

CTVNews.ca 

Poilievre writes to GG calling for House recall, confidence vote after Singh declares he's ready to bring Liberals down

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, imploring her to 'use your authority to inform the prime minister that he must' recall the House of Commons so a non-confidence vote can be held. This move comes in light of NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh publishing a letter stating his caucus 'will vote to bring this government down' sometime in 2025.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Trai recommends issuing 5 Mhz spectrum more to railways in premium 700 Mhz band

India's telecom regulator, TRAI, recommended allocating the remaining 5 MHz of 700 MHz spectrum to Indian Railways for safety applications. This adds to the 5 MHz already allocated in 2021. TRAI suggested a nominal fee for this captive use, unlike the commercial rate of Rs 3,927 crore/MHz.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Starbucks 'fully committed' to Indian market, says India JV Tata Starbucks

Tata Starbucks refuted exit rumors, reaffirming its commitment to India's growing coffee market. Despite widening losses to ₹79.97 crore in FY24 due to expansion, the 50:50 joint venture with Tata Consumer Products Ltd. operates over 470 stores and prioritizes scaling over immediate store profitability.