Budget 2026: COAI seeks cut in telecom licence fee; flags GST burden and ITC pile-up

File photo (Picture credit: ANI) India’s telecom industry body COAI has asked the government to reduce regulatory levies and ease Goods and Services Tax (GST) norms in the upcoming Union Budget, arguing that high statutory payments continue to strain the sector’s finances.The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), whose members include Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel…

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Evening news wrap: UPSC announces CSE 2025 results; Qatar warns Gulf energy exports could halt if US-Iran conflict continues & more | India News

The UPSC has announced the final results of the CSE 2025, with 958 candidates recommended for the IAS, IFS, IPS, and other central services, and Anuj Agnihotri securing the top rank. Qatar warns that Gulf energy exports could halt within weeks due to Iran–US–Israel tensions, potentially driving oil prices to $150 per barrel. The US…

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Gold price today: How much 22K, 24K gold costs in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune & other cities – check rates

Gold price today: Precious metal prices fell sharply in the national capital on Friday as investors continued to book profits for the second consecutive session. Silver plunged nearly 5%, while gold also registered a steep decline.According to the All India Sarafa Association, silver prices dropped by Rs 13,000, or 4.85%, to Rs 2,55,000 per kilogram…

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Who are America’s dream employers in 2025?

Long gone are the days when success for young professionals was synonymous with climbing the corporate ladder. As Deloitte’s 2025 Gen Z and Millennial Survey reveals, only 6 percent of Gen Z respondents now say their primary career goal is to reach a leadership role, a stark contrast to the conventional wisdom of past generations….

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