Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will visit Medaram in Tadwai, Mulugu district tomorrow. On this occasion, he will inspect the Sammakka-Saralamma Gadde as part of the Medaram Master Plan with local public representatives and officials. They will also lay the foundation stone for their development and the arrangements for the Mahajatara.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta challenged Congress leader and LoP Rahul Gandhi’s claims, demanding proof that EVMs can be tampered with. She questioned whether Congress, which ruled for 60 years, would tamper with votes. Gupta asked if a Congress win is a public verdict, why should a BJP victory be labeled as EVM hacking.
On the occasion of the Sri Devi Navratri celebrations, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar took Goddess Durga initiation at the Sri Mahashakti Temple in Karimnagar today. Every year, the Karimnagar BJP MP takes the initiation and stays in the temple from the time of initiation until the end of Navratri […]
Telangana Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao has directed all district collectors to finalize the reservation process for local body polls by tomorrow. BC reservations are set at 42%, while SC and ST reservations follow the 2011 census. A lottery for women’s reservations is recommended, conducted with political party representatives present.
AP IT Minister Nara Lokesh stated that the new GST 2.0 reforms will boost the country’s economic growth. He said the revised tax regime will benefit women, consumers, and traders by lowering taxes on essential goods. Lokesh added that it will attract investments and strengthen India’s indigenous manufacturing sector.
AIADMK Puducherry State Secretary A. Anbalagan has called on the Assembly’s Public Accounts and Estimates Committees to summon officials over ₹28 crore in financial irregularities revealed by a CAG audit. He said the committees, which include Opposition members, must act independently. Only then can governance and administration improve, he added.
Amid rising trade tensions with the US, PM Modi urged citizens to choose Swadeshi products and support local manufacturing. He emphasized self-reliance, reminding people of India’s freedom struggle. He called on states to boost production and investments, aiming to strengthen the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ movement for economic independence.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said the world is “a bit afraid of India’s talent” after Trump ordered a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Goyal emphasized India’s strong 7.8% growth and rising global trade interest. His remarks come ahead of his US trade visit, aiming to finalize a Bilateral Trade Agreement and improve economic ties.
PM Modi announced that 25 crore Indians were lifted out of poverty in 11 years, now forming a vital neo-middle class. He introduced GST 2.0, calling reform a continuous process. The new system will simplify slabs to 5% and 18%, reducing costs on essentials like food, medicines, and insurance to boost affordability and economic growth.
In his national address, PM Modi said GST fulfilled India’s ‘one nation, one tax’ vision, removing a complex web of taxes that burdened businesses and consumers. He announced the launch of GST Bachat Utsav starting tomorrow, promising increased savings and benefits for all citizens, encouraging people to shop and boost economic participation.
During a visit to Gaya, Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha called Rahul Gandhi ‘Pappu’ and accused the Gandhis of controlling ex-PM Manmohan Singh. He praised PM Modi’s strong leadership, citing cross-border strikes and global respect. Sinha claimed Modi elevated India’s stature, unlike the UPA era, where Singh was allegedly reduced to a puppet.
Expelled RJD leader Tej Pratap condemned alleged abuses toward PM Modi’s late mother during Tejashwi Yadav’s rally, demanding jail for the offenders. BJP leaders slammed the RJD, calling it a party of goons and urging Tejashwi and Rahul to apologize. The controversy, echoing a past incident, has sparked political outrage ahead of Bihar elections.
Thousands rallied in Manila protesting corruption in flood-control funds, accusing officials of embezzlement amid ongoing disasters. The scandal sparked nationwide outrage despite President Marcos Jr.’s crackdown and investigations. Heavy security was deployed, and church leaders called for peaceful protests focused on transparency.
Delhi BJP MLAs Tarvinder Marwa and Karnail Singh have urged CM Rekha Gupta and major food chains like Domino’s and KFC to halt non-vegetarian sales during Navratri (Sept 22–Oct 2). Citing religious sentiments, they stressed respecting Hindu traditions. Local leaders and religious groups are backing the call to maintain cultural and social harmony.
The Telangana government has decided to conduct local body elections, with CM Revanth Reddy recently meeting ministers and approving 42% reservation for BCs. The polls are likely to be held in October. Following the TG High Court’s directives, the govt is preparing to seek a deadline for conducting the polls as per legal guidelines.