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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After Mohammad Rizwan’s retired-out episode, Hasan Ali adds to Pakistan’s embarrassment in BBL – Watch | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Pakistan once again found themselves in an uncomfortable spotlight in the Big Bash League. Just a day after Mohammad Rizwan’s unusual “retired out” moment, Hasan Ali added to the embarrassment with a poor piece of fielding on Tuesday.The incident happened during the match between Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers, with the Stars were…

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Budget 2026 expectations: Deloitte calls for customs duty overhaul; seeks higher allocations for exports

Rationalising import duties and stepping up budgetary allocations in the upcoming Union Budget could give a strong push to domestic manufacturing and exports, Deloitte India said on Tuesday.The consulting firm said the Budget for 2026-27, which is scheduled to be presented on February 1, should build on the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen manufacturing at…

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5 things you should NEVER apologise for in life

Do you often say sorry, even when you haven’t made the mistake or before you are simply putting across your views. Well, unfortunately, many people do this– but shouldn’t in reality.Picture this: “Sorry, I can’t cover your shift.” That makes you feel guilty for setting boundaries. But remember, healthy boundaries aren’t rude; they’re a form…

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Mustafizur Rahman row: ‘Position remains unchanged’ on India travel for T20 World Cup, Bangladesh tells ICC; reiterates ‘security concerns’ | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday “reaffirmed its position” to not travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 during a meeting with the International Cricket Council (ICC). A video conference between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) was held this afternoon, the BCB said…

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