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The Tata group company starts sending letters of increment to employees; hike to be applicable from September

A 63-year-old Hyderabad resident lost Rs 43 lakh after fraudsters lured him with a fake Axis Bank IPO offer on WhatsApp. Police arrested one suspect, linked to 19 cases nationwide, for supplying bank accounts to the fraud network

The GST Council will review proposals to cut rates on over 150 products, including food, snacks, vehicles, and education supplies. The move aims to ease household spending, expand the zero-GST list, and simplify the current four-rate structure

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the next generation of GST reforms will simplify compliance, benefit small businesses, and boost transparency. She praised banks for improved asset quality, noted record GDP growth, low inflation, and underlined trust, technology, and transparency as guiding principles

The Reserve Bank of India has approved the reappointment of former Deputy Governor R. Gandhi as Yes Bank’s part-time chairman from September 2025 to May 2027. Gandhi, a veteran central banker with 37 years’ experience, previously served in RBI, SEBI, and IDRBT

BRS activists staged a rasta roko at Manair bridge in Rajanna-Sircilla, protesting the PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project. They accused the Congress and BJP of targeting the party and opposed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s call for a CBI probe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India is entering the next phase of its Semiconductor Mission, with 10 projects worth over USD 18 billion underway. He said the DLI scheme will be revamped as India aims for a major global chip market share

Farmers in Jadcharla, Mahabubabad and Yellandu staged protests at Congress MLAs’ camp offices over delays in urea supply. Angry farmers marched, raised slogans and confronted legislators, intensifying pressure on the government to address fertiliser shortages during the cultivation season

Kolkata Police stopped an army truck for reckless driving near Writers’ Buildings on Tuesday, a day after the army dismantled a TMC protest stage. Police filed a case, while the army denied wrongdoing, saying no traffic rules were violated

BRS staged protests in Patancheru and Medak district against the Congress government’s decision to hand over KLIP to the CBI. Leaders accused Congress and BJP of plotting to shut down the project, while farmers’ distress and political tensions escalated

Maharashtra’s Beed administration has directed police to review 400 cases linked to the Maratha quota agitation and submit a report within eight days. The review follows a Cabinet sub-committee decision to forward findings to the state Home Department

The Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia will run from October 2 to 26, 2025, featuring 10 teams including debutants Goa Guardians. Hyderabad Black Hawks meet Calicut Heroes in the opener, with 38 matches scheduled across 21 match days

Hyderabad police busted an online betting racket operating the banned Khelo Games apps and arrested eight persons. Two key suspects are absconding. The gang created fake user IDs and bank accounts, with transactions worth Rs 29.8 lakh frozen

President Droupadi Murmu said that despite banking sector growth, gaps in digital literacy, internet access, and financial awareness persist. Speaking at City Union Bank’s 120th Foundation Day in Chennai, she urged banks to prioritise farmers, MSMEs, and rural empowerment

An IndiGo flight from Nagpur to Kolkata returned safely after a bird strike shortly after take-off, carrying 160-165 passengers. The airline cancelled the flight for inspections, offering refreshments, alternate arrangements, or refunds to affected passengers.

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao suspended MLC K Kavitha from the party with immediate effect after she made remarks against senior leaders and blamed them for alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram project. The party cited anti-party activities in its order

The Telangana government has issued a notification entrusting the CBI with a probe into alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram project. The move follows reports from the NDSA and the Justice PC Ghose Commission, with the Cabinet approving the decision

Despite repeated recommendations from the NDSA, Vigilance Department, and Justice PC Ghose Commission, the Congress government has delayed Medigadda barrage repairs, affecting Kaleshwaram irrigation and leaving Telangana farmers vulnerable, while prioritising political rhetoric over practical action.

Boath MLA Anil Jadhav protested in Echoda, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Congress of spreading misinformation about the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP). He defended KCR, calling the criticism politically motivated and highlighting the project’s benefits to agriculture.

Farmers in Karimnagar blocked Rajiv Rahadari in protest over a shortage of urea, halting traffic for half an hour. They warned of intensified agitation if the government failed to ensure adequate fertiliser supply at cooperative societies.

TGSRTC will deploy 275 additional electric buses in Hyderabad’s IT Corridor, with MD V C Sajjanar urging firms to promote public transport and promising tailored services for software employees.

The Rs 430-crore Mir Alam Bridge project, connecting Shastripuram to Chintalmet, is set to begin in November, reducing travel time for 1 lakh commuters and boosting connectivity in south Hyderabad.

Contract staff, ANMs, and junior doctors across Telangana continue protests over delayed salaries, arrears, and benefits, with demands for regularisation, retirement benefits, and a green channel for timely stipend release still unresolved.

‘Yeh Mera Husn’ from ‘Baaghi 4’ features Harnaaz Sandhu in a bold avatar against stunning beach backdrops, with Tiger Shroff and Sanjay Dutt in action-packed roles. Sung by Shilpa Rao, the song adds to the film’s high-octane drama.