Government of Telangana

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National Governance & Policy 04 Oct 2026, 06:49 PM IST

Telangana’s Revenue Receipts Trail Budget Estimates by a Wide Margin

Telangana’s actual revenue receipts have fallen materially short of budget expectations, averaging about ₹1.6 lakh crore between 2022 and 2025 against estimated collections of ₹2 lakh crore. The gap underscores persistent pressure on the state’s fiscal arithmetic and raises fresh questions about revenue buoyancy, expenditure planning and the credibility of budget assumptions.

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National Governance & Policy5h ago

Minister Vivek Urges BCs to Unite, Emulate Ilamma in Fight for Rights

Telangana Minister G. Vivek Venkataswamy has called on Backward Classes to unite and assert their rights, saying their political and social strength must translate into greater representation beyond local body elections. Speaking at the State function marking the 131st birth anniversary of Chityala Ilamma, he pledged support for BC inclusion in the caste census and praised the Rajaka community's long struggle for recognition.

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National Governance & Policy5h ago

Telangana eyes tourism coupons to lure Hyderabad IT workers into weekend travel boom

The Telangana government is weighing a new "Tourism Coupons" initiative aimed at encouraging Hyderabad's large IT workforce to travel across the state on weekends, in a bid to expand domestic tourism and spotlight lesser-known destinations. The proposal comes alongside a much larger push to use AI, digital tools and private investment to position Telangana as a major tourism hub, with officials now targeting Rs 50,000 crore in tourism investments and 5 lakh jobs.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 05:26 PM IST

Kerala Government to Open Talks on Calligraphy Academy to Safeguard the Art Form

The Kerala government is set to begin discussions on establishing a dedicated academy for calligraphy, a move aimed at creating a formal centre for learning and preserving the discipline’s artistic integrity. The proposal reflects a broader cultural push to protect traditional art forms from dilution while building structured pathways for training and recognition.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 03:42 PM IST

Kerala Government to Open Talks on Calligraphy Academy to Safeguard the Art Form

The Kerala government is set to begin discussions on establishing an academy dedicated to calligraphy, in a move aimed at creating a formal centre for learning and preserving the discipline’s cultural integrity. The proposed institution would focus on training, documentation and the protection of calligraphy as an art form with deep historical and aesthetic value.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 03:20 PM IST

Bitchat Pulled from Apple’s India App Store After Government Demand, Jack Dorsey Says

Bitchat, the messaging app built by Jack Dorsey, has been removed from Apple’s India App Store after a government demand, according to Dorsey. The move revives scrutiny around the app in India, where it had already drawn official attention in July, and raises fresh questions about platform compliance and digital governance.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 12:32 PM IST

Government Rules Out UPI Fee Rollback as 0.4% MDR Stays on Large Merchant Payments

India will proceed with a 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI payments above Rs 2,000, effective October 15, while person-to-person transfers and smaller transactions remain free. The move is aimed at supporting the long-term sustainability and security of the UPI ecosystem, but opposition parties have criticised the decision as a burden on digital commerce.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 10:28 AM IST

IUML, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Steering UDF Government, Says BJP Leader K. Surendran

BJP leader K. Surendran has accused the IUML and Jamaat-e-Islami Hind of exerting decisive influence over the UDF-led government in Kerala, alleging that the Muslim League has been shaping governance decisions since the administration took office. The remarks sharpen political tensions in the state and revive a long-running contest over the ideological direction and policy autonomy of the ruling coalition.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 10:07 AM IST

Government Evaluates Revised Bids for IDBI Bank Stake Sale as Process Advances, Sources Say

The Indian government is assessing revised financial bids from Fairfax Financial Holdings and Emirates NBD for the proposed sale of its 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank, according to sources familiar with the process. The transaction, one of the most closely watched banking privatisations in India, is moving ahead at a measured pace as officials review valuation, structure and regulatory considerations.

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