{
  "id": 11724459,
  "title": "Telangana to set up welfare board for auto drivers: Bhatti",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/telangana-to-set-up-welfare-board-for-auto-drivers-bhatti",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T16:32:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/telangana-to-set-up-welfare-board-for-auto-drivers-bhatti/article71541533.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Telangana government has announced plans to establish a welfare board for auto-rickshaw drivers, aimed at providing social security and welfare benefits to the drivers. Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka made the announcement during a dinner meeting with leaders of the Hyderabad City Auto Drivers’ Associations JAC, where he highlighted the government's commitment to resolving the issues of auto drivers and transport workers. The move comes after the State government approved an increase in auto fare from ₹11 to ₹14 per kilometre, following representation from drivers and discussions in the Cabinet. Bhatti also criticized the previous government for failing to address the concerns of auto drivers despite repeated protests over the past decade.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}