Telangana Minister Calls for Stricter Curbs on Gutka and Drugs
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 10:45 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Telangana IT Minister Sridhar Babu has called for stricter curbs against gutka, pan masala, khaini, and drugs in the state. Reuters reports this is a follow-up to previous efforts while BBC says it's a new initiative.
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