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Economists say the 56th GST Council meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, may result in a significant reform of the GST structure that could simplify the tax regime and lower prices. Experts believe the changes would boost household disposable income, increase demand, and drive consumption-led growth.

A 37-year-old cab driver, Mahesh, died by suicide at his residence in Vidyuth Nagar Colony, Kolluru municipality, Sangareddy. Police said financial distress drove him to end his life by hanging when his wife and son had gone for Ganesh puja.

A worsening urea shortage has triggered protests across Telangana, with farmers storming warehouses, blocking highways and staging sit-ins. The State blames the Centre for failing to supply promised stocks, while farmers warn of crop losses and allege black marketing of fertilizer

Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen will lead a 20-member Indian boxing contingent at the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool, following a strong performance at the World Boxing Cups earlier this year

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Aryan Singh, COO of Capital Protection Force Pvt Ltd, in connection with a Rs. 792 crore Ponzi scheme disguised as an invoice discounting platform named ‘Falcon’. Acting under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the ED found that Singh actively managed operations and lured investors despite knowing the scheme was fraudulent.

The FIFA Capacity Building Workshop for women administrators, held in New Delhi, features sessions from FIFA experts and prominent Indian football figures, with a focus on developing women's football in India

The Osmania University Inter-College Carrom Championship will take place on September 16-17 at the Institute of Management and Commerce, while the Inter-College Yoga Championship will be held on September 10

A 12-day training camp in Hyderabad for kabaddi officials focused on preparing for PKL Season 12's new tiebreaker format, enhancing skills for critical decision-making in high-stakes matches

Excise officials in Serilingampally caught Vamshi Krishna, an AP native, with 94.2 grams of charas. He had allegedly brought the drug from Himachal Pradesh, where he runs a dhaba, planning to sell it at a higher price in Hyderabad

Hyderabad police raided a house in Lalithabagh and seized 195 liquor bottles being sold illegally. Three people, including repeat offender Shobha Rani, were arrested. The house was reportedly used as a late-night drinking spot for customers

The Telangana government has declared September 6 a general holiday for all government offices, schools and colleges in Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts due to the Ganesh immersion. October 11, a second Saturday, will be a working day instead.

Social worker Kota Shyam Kumar staged a protest at Rekurthy chowk by sitting on a damaged Karimnagar–Jagtial road wearing a helmet. He criticised officials for collecting fines while ignoring road repairs, which he said were damaging vehicles and affecting public health

Mahindra University in Hyderabad has signed an MoU with Monash University to collaborate on research, student exchange, and academic activities. The partnership includes a 2+2 programme, allowing students to complete two years at Monash after beginning studies in India

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy accused opposition parties of stalling development in Telangana’s Palamuru region by filing cases against irrigation projects in the National Green Tribunal. Speaking at SGD-Corning's event in Mahabubnagar, he warned that opposing projects like Udandapur would harm farmers' interests.

Macharla Punnamma, a 47-year-old housewife from Nalgonda, was declared brain dead after an accident. Her family donated her organs—kidneys, liver, lungs, heart, and corneas—under the Jeevandan scheme, giving new life to several patients in need

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for ordering a CBI probe against former CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of insulting Telangana and targeting a visionary who transformed the state through irrigation and welfare projects

Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy has announced that the BRS will intensify its protest against the Congress government’s decision to order a CBI probe into the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. He accused the Congress of misinformation and defended the KLIP’s structural integrity, claiming that only two pillars of the Medigadda barrage were damaged.

Care Hospitals, Malakpet, now offers free orthopaedic consultations every Thursday and cardiology consultations every Friday, from 10 AM to 4 PM. This initiative aims to help patients with early diagnosis, second opinions, and expert advice for bone and heart issues

Motorists in Mailardevpally, Katedan, Budvel and Madhuban are struggling with slushy stretches, potholes and damaged roads following rains. Residents complain of accidents, waterlogging, mosquito menace and defunct streetlights, demanding urgent repairs from authorities to ensure safety and improve commuting conditions

Hyderabad police and civic officials inspected the Ganesh procession route from Balapur to Hussainsagar. Commissioner CV Anand urged organisers to follow safety precautions. Around 25,000 idols are expected to be immersed, with 29,000 police personnel deployed for bandobast

The Anti-Corruption Bureau officials trapped and arrested Kama Srinivas Rao, a revenue inspector at Nizamabad Municipal Corporation, while accepting a bribe of Rs. 7,000 for processing a VLT file

Telangana Model School teachers are still waiting for timely salaries, despite Congress’s pre-poll promise to pay all government employees on the first of every month. The delay is affecting their credit scores, EMI payments, and access to basic service benefits

A high-level medical team has been deployed to Turkapalem village in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district after nearly 30 unexplained deaths in five months. Initial tests confirmed two cases of melioidosis, prompting a 15-day medical camp and intensified investigation

The Telangana Boggu Gani Karmika Sangham has demanded a 35 per cent profit share for Singareni Collieries employees in 2024-25. The union alleged workers lost Rs. 2 lakh each last year after deductions from net profit, and urged immediate disclosure of company earnings