PM Modi Launches “Next-Gen GST”, Announces Major Tax Reliefs in National Address PM Modi Launches “Next-Gen GST”, Announces Major Tax Reliefs in National Address New Delhi — September 21, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi this evening delivered a landmark address to the nation announcing sweeping tax reforms set to take effect from September 22, ushering in what he called a “GST Bachat Utsav” (Savings Festival). The changes are expected to generate ₹2.5 lakh crore in annual savings for citizens, especially benefiting low-income, neo-middle, and middle-class households. Key Announcements Overhaul of GST Rate Structure The Prime Minister introduced a simplified GST system with primarily two slabs: 5% and 18%. A higher 40% “de-merit” rate will remain for super luxury, sin, and demerit goods. This reform seeks to reduce the burden on daily goods and services, making them more affordable for consumers. Cheaper Essentials Under the new GST regime, items like medicines, insurance, and ...
Komuram Bheem Asifabad District Agriculture Officer Suspended Amid Urea Shortage Crisis In a significant administrative action, the Telangana government has suspended R. Srinivas Rao, the In-Charge District Agriculture Officer (DAO) for Komuram Bheem Asifabad, due to allegations of gross negligence in the distribution of urea fertilizer. The suspension order was issued on Saturday by Dr. B. Gopi, Director of the Agriculture Department. The controversy centers around the allocation of 400 tonnes of urea to private traders, a decision that has exacerbated the ongoing fertilizer shortage in the region. Farmers have reported long queues at distribution centers, with many accusing traders of diverting stocks to neighboring Maharashtra, thereby depriving local cultivators of essential supplies during the critical sowing season. Telangana Today This suspension follows a previous complaint lodged against Rao in April 2025, where he was accused of obtaining his position through a fraudule...