GST rationalisation to benefit both Coal Producers and Consumers: Coal Ministry
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) council has brought significant changes to the taxation structure of the Coal sector by removing the compensation cess, the Ministry of Coal said on Thursday. Earlier, Coal attracted a 5 per cent GST along with a compensation cess of Rs 400 per ton. The […]
UPI transaction limit raised to Rs 10 lakh for P2M payment from Sep 15
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Thursday announced a major revision in Unified Payments Interface (UPI) limits for Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions, effective September 15. The move is aimed at making high-value digital payments easier and more convenient for users while ensuring strong security measures. Under the new rules, […]
Govt launches Rs 100 crore fund to boost green hydrogen start-ups
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Thursday launched a Rs 100 crore Call for Proposals to support start-ups working on green hydrogen innovation. The announcement was made at the 1st Annual Green Hydrogen R&D Conference organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in […]
Karnataka govt to set up Rs 2,345 crore steel plant in Koppal
Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries, M.B. Patil, said on Thursday that in a major boost for the state, Rs 2,345 crore steel plant will be set up in the Koppal district. Minister Patil in the official statement said, “Sumitomo confirmed an investment of Rs 2,345 crore in a steel […]
Tripura Agriculture Dept to convert 21 markets into e-markets for farmers
Agartala, Sep 11 (IANS) In a move to boost the income of farmers, the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, with the help of the Central government, is converting 21 markets into e-markets in Tripura to sell agricultural products across the country, a minister said here on Thursday. Inaugurating the newly constructed market at Kulai and […]
Hamas says attack against leaders in Doha won’t change Gaza ceasefire demands
DOHA(RAHNUMA): An Israeli attack that targeted Hamas leaders in Qatar this week would not change the Palestinian group’s terms for ending the war in Gaza, an official said on Thursday. Israel attempted to kill the political leaders of Hamas with an airstrike on Doha on Tuesday, in what US officials described as a unilateral escalation […]
UN Security Council condemns Doha strikes, reaffirms support for Qatari mediation efforts
NEW YORK(RAHNUMA): The UN Security Council on Thursday condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Doha, expressing “deep regret” over the loss of civilian life in the attack on “the territory of a key mediator” in ongoing efforts to end the war in Gaza. In a statement released after closed consultations, the 15-member Security Council voiced solidarity with […]
Italy, Turkiye sign deal to curb illegal migration
ROME(RAHNUMA): Italy and Turkiye have agreed to step up cooperation against illegal migration, particularly from Libya, their foreign ministers said Thursday. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan signed an “operational document” providing for closer cooperation between their coast guards to combat human trafficking and transnational organized crime, Tajani said at […]
KTR demands judicial probe into ‘sale’ of Group-I posts
Hyderabad, Sep 11 (IANS) BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao on Thursday accused the Congress government of betraying the aspirations of thousands of unemployed youths in Telangana by allegedly selling Group-I posts and demanded a judicial probe. He expressed strong indignation against ministers and the Chief Minister’s Office, citing widespread student allegations that huge sums […]
Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan Hosts Dinner Reception in Honour of Ms. Laura Williams, U.S. Consul General in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, 10th September 2025 :In a distinguished gesture underscoring friendship, cultural harmony, and diplomatic goodwill, H.E. Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hyderabad for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, hosted an elegant dinner reception at his residence Xanadu, Jubilee Hills, in honour of Ms. Laura Williams, Consul General […]
