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News18
7 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Telangana CM asks officials to check GST evasion
Hyderabad, Jul 30 (PTI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to take steps to check evasion of GST by those who are supposed to pay the tax. Reddy, who held a meeting on Tuesday night with officials of the Commercial Taxes department, asked them to ensure compliance in paying GST by all firms. He suggested setting up a call centre to clarify doubts of GST payers and using Artificial Intelligence in running the centre, an official release said late on Tuesday. He instructed officials to study the best practices of other states over GST and other tax matters. The CM also directed officials to take steps to provide better services to tax payers in concerned offices, the release added. PTI SJR SJR KH view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Telangana CM laments decline of ideological politics in India
Hyderabad, Jul 26 (PTI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday expressed concern over the decline in ideological politics in the country and said a new era of 'swiggy politics" driven by swift delivery and financial power has taken its place. Speaking at the ICFAI & Capital Foundation Society – S Jaipal Reddy Memorial Award Function here, Revanth Reddy described today's politics as 'swiggy politics" in which fast delivery takes precedence over ideological commitment. 'Bereft of ideological politics, Swiggy politics has come. (It is about) who can deliver fast, who are online… Those who work for an ideology are declining in the politics of the country. This is a threat to democracy," he said. He noted that democratic values have declined and political managers have gained prominence. Political activists are being replaced by 'volunteers', he said and warned that politics without activists would become dangerous for the country. Reddy called for a revival of ideological politics, especially in universities and stressed the need to curb money power in politics. The CM mentioned his government's efforts to increase the number of working days of the Legislative Assembly and said no one has been suspended from the House since he assumed office. In a veiled criticism of the opposition BRS, he said those who claimed to have achieved Telangana statehood through a people's 'movement" had closed 'Dharna Chowk' (a popular site for protests in Hyderabad). Revanth Reddy said he has revived the 'Dharna Chowk' to allow democratic protests. The Chief Minister expressed his wish for the contributions of former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao and former Union Minister S Jaipal Reddy, both sons of the soil, to inspire state politics. Hailing Jaipal Reddy, the CM said the formation of Telangana would not have been possible without him. Jaipal Reddy convinced Congress leader Sonia Gandhi to take a decision in favour of Telangana formation (during UPA regime), he recalled. Revanth Reddy quoted Sonia Gandhi as having said that Jaipal's efforts influenced her decision to announce Telangana statehood. The Jaipal Reddy Memorial Award was presented to economist and analyst Mohan Guruswamy. PTI SJR SJR ROH view comments First Published: July 26, 2025, 20:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Telangana CM announces Rs 1 cr incentive for popular singer Rahul Sipliganj
Last Updated: Hyderabad, Jul 19 (PTI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday announced an incentive of Rs one crore for popular singer Rahul Sipliganj, who catapulted to fame with the Oscar-winning 'Natu Natu' song from the film 'RRR'. Sipliganj serves as an inspiration to Telangana's youth, especially given his humble beginnings from the old city of Hyderabad, an official release quoted the Chief Minister as saying. Prior to the assembly elections in 2023, Reddy, who was state Congress president, had announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh to Sipliganj, it said. He had also promised an incentive of Rs one crore to Sipliganj if the Congress came to power. Fulfilling the electoral promise, the CM announced the Rs one crore incentive on Sunday, coinciding with the 'bonalu' festival (worship of Goddess Mahakaali) in Hyderabad, the release added. PTI SJR SJR ROH Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
19-07-2025
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CPI-ML member among five held for Communist leaders murder
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Hyderabad, Jul 19 (PTI) Five persons, including a member of the CPI-ML Red Flag party, were arrested in connection with the recent murder of a Telangana CPI leader, police said on Saturday. The main accused, Rajesh alias Rajanna—a member of the party—allegedly conspired with four others to kill Kethavath Chandu Rathod, the police said in a statement. Rathod was gunned down by the assailants on July 15 at Malakpet here while on his morning walk. As for the motive, police said Rajesh (48) and Rathod (47) had previously worked together, erecting around 2,000 huts for poor families on the outskirts of Hyderabad, with the promise of eventual land ownership. Rathod had allegedly collected Rs 1,000 each from 1,300 people, totalling Rs 13 lakh. Disputes reportedly arose between the two over this money. In addition, Rathod had received Rs 12 lakh from a builder. Rajesh had allegedly helped Rathod 'threaten the builder" using his 'Maoist connections", but Rathod did not share the money, further straining their relationship. Police further said Rathod had exposed Rajesh's alleged extramarital affair. Also, Rajesh suspected Rathod of having an illicit relationship with his wife Holding a grudge, Rajesh decided to eliminate him, police said, adding that he allegedly contacted individuals with criminal records from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh to carry out the murder, which occurred on July 15. Technical analysis and fingerprint evidence helped the police identify the suspects. Two of them were apprehended near Kavali in Andhra Pradesh on July 18. During interrogation, they confessed to the murder and their involvement in several thefts and dacoities in the state. The main accused and two others were later arrested in the early hours of the day in Telangana's Warangal district. PTI SJR SJR SSK SA view comments First Published: July 19, 2025, 22:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Print
12-07-2025
- Business
- The Print
CM Revanth Reddy pitches for further strengthening of US, Telangana ties
While Hyderabad is home to nearly 200 US companies operating in various sectors, many students from Telangana go to the US to fulfil their dreams, the chief minister pointed out. Speaking at the America Independence Day celebrations here, Reddy said the spirit of Telangana — of not accepting defeat and making a positive difference — is similar to the ethos of the United States. Hyderabad, Jul 11 (PTI) Observing that about 200 American companies are operating in sectors such as IT, pharmaceuticals and defence in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday said his government is working to boost the people-to-people ties and trade relations between Telangana and the US. He said his government is working to strengthen the people-to-people ties between Telangana and the US. The Congress government in the southern state is working towards the 'Telangana Rising' vision to achieve a USD 1 trillion economy by 2035 and a USD 3 trillion economy by 2047, Reddy said, seeking the support of Americans in meeting the target. The friendly ties between Telugu people and the US are very strong, and Telugu is one of the fastest-growing languages in the US, he said. The chief minister further said the US Consulate in Hyderabad, headed by Jennifer Larson, acts as a strong bridge between Telangana and America in strengthening trade relations. PTI SJR AMJ RC AMJ This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
