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The Nagarjuna Sagar project is witnessing heavy inflow, prompting the lifting of 26 crest gates to release water downstream. An inflow of 3,21,023 cusecs is being matched by an equal outflow. While the full reservoir level is 590 feet, the current water level has reached 587 feet, nearing maximum capacity.
NASSCOM responded to the U.S. clarification on the H-1B visa fee hike, stating that Indian IT companies in the U.S. may increase local hiring. However, the impact on India’s IT sector will be minimal. It noted that top ten Indian firms secured 14,792 H-1B visas in 2015, expected to drop to 10,162 by 2024.
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.