COAI urges transparent, inclusive evaluation of D2M broadcasting

IANS | January 5, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) on Monday said that it has urged the authorities to ensure a transparent, consultative and technology-neutral approach in the conduct of technical evaluations related to Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) broadcasting in India.

US-Venezuela conflict: Indian refiners set to gain, says report

IANS | January 5, 2026 11:35 AM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The US capture of Venezuela’s President Nicholas Maduro and taking over its oil fields could lead to Indian refineries benefiting from imports of heavier Venezuelan barrels, which trade at a discount to Brent, boosting their gross refining margins, a report showed on Monday.