{
  "id": 11231535,
  "title": "Cabinet approves two instalments of DA, plans measures to tackle drought",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/cabinet-approves-two-instalments-of-da-plans-measures-to-tackle",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T16:27:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/cabinet-approves-two-instalments-of-da-plans-measures-to-tackle-drought/article71534258.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Telangana State Cabinet has approved the release of two installments of Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees and pensioners, as well as plans to address the drought situation caused by the El Niño conditions. The Cabinet also decided to form a sub-committee to examine immediate measures to be taken in affected areas and convene an all-party meeting to discuss mitigation measures. Additionally, the government plans to seek assistance from the Centre to declare drought-affected areas and procure paddy during the kharif season to tackle the drought.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}