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Centre cuts GST on beedis from 28% to 18%; health experts, activists raise alarm
Centre cuts GST on beedis from 28% to 18%; health experts, activists raise alarm

Around 71 million adults in India smoked beedis, accounting for 7.7 per cent of the country’s adult population.

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 4 Sept 2025 3:23 PM IST


How did you get Ghose Commission report? Telangana HC asks ex-CS Shailendra Kumar
How did you get Ghose Commission report? Telangana HC asks ex-CS Shailendra Kumar

The Bench directed Joshi to file an affidavit detailing the exact source of the report

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 4 Sept 2025 8:54 AM IST


Medicines, rotis, small cars..: Centre slashes GST on different items; check list here
Medicines, rotis, small cars..: Centre slashes GST on different items; check list here

Bigger cars will now face 40% GST. Electric vehicles remain at 5%

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 4 Sept 2025 8:38 AM IST


Telangana HC flags aviation fuel adulteration; slaps ₹10L fine on petitioner challenging contract cancellation
Telangana HC flags aviation fuel adulteration; slaps ₹10L fine on petitioner challenging contract cancellation

P. Gurunadham from Khammam filed a petition against (IOCL) decision to cancel its aviation fuel supply contract

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 3 Sept 2025 9:32 AM IST


Telangana govt allows one-time relaxation of consent rule for CBI inquiry into Kaleshwaram row
Telangana govt allows one-time relaxation of consent rule for CBI inquiry into Kaleshwaram row

The decision comes after the PC Ghose Commission highlighted serious lapses in the execution of the multi-crore project

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 2 Sept 2025 5:56 PM IST


Telangana to celebrate Bathukamma festival akin to Brazil’s Rio Carnival; eyes Guinness World Record
Telangana to celebrate Bathukamma festival akin to Brazil’s Rio Carnival; eyes Guinness World Record

Over 10,000 women will participate in the cultural extravaganza at LB Stadium in Hyderabad on September 21

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 2 Sept 2025 10:38 AM IST


Explainer: How Telangana’s dream irrigation project turned into a Rs 1 lakh-crore scandal
Explainer: How Telangana’s dream irrigation project turned into a Rs 1 lakh-crore scandal

The foundation stone laid in 2016, inaugurated in 2019 with the promise of transforming Telangana’s agriculture

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 1 Sept 2025 3:59 PM IST


Telangana to lose 7,000 Cr if Centre goes ahead with GST rate rationalization:  Dy CM Bhatti
Telangana to lose 7,000 Cr if Centre goes ahead with GST rate rationalization: Dy CM Bhatti

Speaking at a consultative meeting of States on GST at Karnataka Bhavan here on Friday, he called for urgent measures to safeguard States’ revenues.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 30 Aug 2025 8:29 AM IST


Andhra to increase sports quota to 3% to boost job opportunities for athletes
Andhra to increase sports quota to 3% to boost job opportunities for athletes

Addressing the one-of-a-kind session, the Minister lauded the achievements of women cricketers, noting the struggles they faced over the years.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 30 Aug 2025 8:23 AM IST


Telangana floods: 1,646 people rescued in six districts in 48 hours
Telangana floods: 1,646 people rescued in six districts in 48 hours

The operations were carried out in Kamareddy, Medak, Nizamabad, Nirmal, Rajanna Siricilla, and Siddipet, which witnessed heavy rainfall

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 29 Aug 2025 6:53 PM IST


Telangana Sports Hub decides to bid for Khelo India, Commonwealth Games, Olympics
Telangana Sports Hub decides to bid for Khelo India, Commonwealth Games, Olympics

CM A Revanth Reddy, who chaired the meeting of the Board of Governors, said his dream is to replicate Telangana’s IT culture in sports

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 29 Aug 2025 8:16 AM IST


Furnish caste wise data of BC employees by Sep 15: TBCC to govt departments
Furnish caste wise data of BC employees by Sep 15: TBCC to govt departments

The Commission received feedback from smaller BC communities that felt they were being overlooked for opportunities

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 26 Aug 2025 8:19 AM IST


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