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  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...

 T elangana government launched two new welfare schemes aimed at supporting minority communities and promoting self-employment T elangana government launched two new welfare schemes aimed at supporting minority communities and promoting self-employment On September 19, 2025, the Telangana government launched two new welfare schemes aimed at supporting minority communities and promoting self-employment. These initiatives were introduced by Minister for SC, ST, and Minorities Welfare, Adluri Laxman Kumar, at the state secretariat. 1. Indiramma Minority Mahila Yojana Objective: To provide financial assistance to widows, divorcees, orphans, and unmarried women from economically weaker sections to support self-employment ventures. Financial Support: ₹50,000 as a one-time grant. Eligibility: Women from minority communities belonging to economically weaker sections. Application Deadline: October 6, 2025. Application Portal: tgobmms.cgg.gov.in . 2. Revanth Anna ka Sahara – Miskeen la Kosam...

  U.S. Imposes Massive H-1B Fee Hike — Indians Feel the Heat U.S. Imposes Massive H-1B Fee Hike — Indians Feel the Heat In a move that has sent ripples through the global tech community, the U.S. government has introduced a sweeping change to its H-1B visa policy. From September 21, 2025, companies seeking to employ new H-1B visa holders will have to pay a whopping US$100,000 fee — a drastic leap from earlier visa filing costs. Importantly, this fee applies only to new petitions; renewals or existing visa holders are not subject to this new levy. Why It Matters to Indian Professionals India remains the largest beneficiary of the H-1B program, typically securing over 70% of new H-1B visas annually. With this fee hike: Cost Burden on Firms: Indian IT companies that extensively use the H-1B route are now facing a significantly higher cost for hiring foreign skilled labor for U.S.-based operations. Nasscom has warned that this could disrupt ongoing projects and complicate operational ...