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Why KCR took the tough call to suspend daughter K Kavitha from BRS

INDIA

Why KCR took the tough call to suspend daughter K Kavitha from BRS

KCR faced a difficult decision but felt it was necessary. By suspending his daughter, he showed that the party's future is more important than family connections.

K Kavitha's quiet removal from key BRS post triggers internal backlash, exposes growing family feud

INDIA

K Kavitha's quiet removal from key BRS post triggers internal backlash, exposes growing family feud

While she was away in US on a personal visit, the party quietly replaced her with former minister and loyalist Koppula Eashwar.

Months after 'secret' letter, Telangana phone tapping case heats up

INDIA

Months after 'secret' letter, Telangana phone tapping case heats up

On August 8, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar and his staff will meet with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Hyderabad.

'Rs 60cr monthly kickbacks, Jagan Reddy recipient': Explosive details from Andhra Pradesh liquor scam chargesheet

INDIA

'Rs 60cr monthly kickbacks, Jagan Reddy recipient': Explosive details from Andhra Pradesh liquor scam chargesheet

A 305-page chargesheet has laid out details of the scam which allegedly occurred during Jagan's tenure as chief minister.

After quitting BJP, Raja Singh vows a more aggressive Hindutva fight, weighing options: BRS, Congress or staying put

INDIA

After quitting BJP, Raja Singh vows a more aggressive Hindutva fight, weighing options: BRS, Congress or staying put

Raja Singh's position in the Assembly is uncertain. He has not resigned yet, and the BJP has not asked the Speaker to disqualify him.

BJP overlooks senior leaders, picks Ramchander Rao as Telangana chief

INDIA

BJP overlooks senior leaders, picks Ramchander Rao as Telangana chief

Many in the BJP are surprised by this selection. They expected Malkajgiri MP and former BRS minister Etela Rajender to be named for the coveted post.

Chandrababu Naidu's power play: Inside Andhra Pradesh govt's 'Power Sector Reforms 3.0'

INDIA

Chandrababu Naidu's power play: Inside Andhra Pradesh govt's 'Power Sector Reforms 3.0'

The state has appointed experienced professionals from the State Bank of India, NTPC, and Indian Railways to important positions in its generation, transmission, and distribution companies.

Repost on X costs senior IAS officer Smita Sabharwal her post in Telangana

INDIA

Repost on X costs senior IAS officer Smita Sabharwal her post in Telangana

The image, styled like a Ghibli animation, showed construction equipment clearing trees, with two deer and a peacock in the foreground.

Chandrababu Naidu’s Rs 65,000 crore dream: Inside Amaravati’s world-class makeover plan

INDIA

Chandrababu Naidu’s Rs 65,000 crore dream: Inside Amaravati’s world-class makeover plan

The main feature of this updated project is the new international airport. It will help decrease traffic at the nearby Vijayawada airport and improve Amaravati's travel connections.

Telangana becomes first state to implement Scheduled Castes categorisation: 'Historic achievement'

INDIA

Telangana becomes first state to implement Scheduled Castes categorisation: 'Historic achievement'

The government made this decision based on recommendations from a special commission led by retired High Court judge Justice Shameem Akther.

Telangana's 42% BC Reservation Bill ignites political turmoil

INDIA

Telangana's 42% BC Reservation Bill ignites political turmoil

The Congress aims to increase the reservation for Backward Classes (BC) to 42% in local body elections, including panchayats and municipalities.

Jagan Reddy’s Rs 500 crore south 'Sheesh Mahal' under TDP lens: Rs 22 crore imported plants, Rs 25 lakh bathtub

INDIA

Jagan Reddy’s Rs 500 crore south 'Sheesh Mahal' under TDP lens: Rs 22 crore imported plants, Rs 25 lakh bathtub

Records show that Rs 95 crores went to land levelling, Rs 22 crores for imported plants, Rs 21 crores for beautification, and Rs 33 crores for luxury interiors

Telangana MLC polls: A wake-up call for Congress as BJP gains ground

INDIA

Telangana MLC polls: A wake-up call for Congress as BJP gains ground

The MLC elections may not directly reflect the larger voter base but show public sentiment, especially among educated and urban voters.

Karnataka Budget 2025: Siddaramaiah govt unveils Rs 4 lakh crore budget – Key points

INDIA

Karnataka Budget 2025: Siddaramaiah govt unveils Rs 4 lakh crore budget – Key points

The budget focused on welfare schemes, infrastructure and industrial growth with an aim to drive economic growth while ensuring social security.

Tirumala laddu scam: Blacklisted dairy firm caught using proxy suppliers

INDIA

Tirumala laddu scam: Blacklisted dairy firm caught using proxy suppliers

Bhole Baba Organic Dairy Pvt Ltd, banned in 2022 for poor manufacturing practices, used Vaishnavi Dairy and AR Dairy to get contracts and deliver low-quality ghee.

Explained: UB's suspension of beer supply in Telangana and consequences

BUSINESS

Explained: UB's suspension of beer supply in Telangana and consequences

The Telangana government has refused to raise beer prices despite demands from beer manufacturers. In December 2024, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy rejected the request for a price increase of at least Rs 10 per bottle.

Tirupati stampede: How it could have been prevented

INDIA

Tirupati stampede: How it could have been prevented

The main problem was the token distribution system, which became chaotic due to a lack of planning and proper crowd control.

Inside Telangana's mega plan to build a 200-acre AI City in Hyderabad

INDIA

Inside Telangana's mega plan to build a 200-acre AI City in Hyderabad

The state government wants to make Hyderabad India’s AI capital. To achieve this, they plan to create a 200-acre AI City.

Explained: What is Telangana Thalli and why new statue design has sparked political firestorm

INDIA

Explained: What is Telangana Thalli and why new statue design has sparked political firestorm

Many people see the statue as more than a cultural symbol; it has become a site for debates about identity, political history and power in Telangana.

All about Tirumala trust, powerful board managing one of the richest temples in world

INDIA

All about Tirumala trust, powerful board managing one of the richest temples in world

The Lord Balaji temple is one of India's most respected and richest temples. It attracts nearly 100,000 visitors every day.

Jagan Reddy-YS Sharmila rift deepens as family feud reaches court

INDIA

Jagan Reddy-YS Sharmila rift deepens as family feud reaches court

The petition centres around disputed share transfers in Saraswati Power and Industries Private Limited, with Jagan alleging irregularities.

Andhra Pradesh new liquor policy: From Rs 99 alcohol to private players, CM Naidu's ambitious move to boost cash flow

INDIA

Andhra Pradesh new liquor policy: From Rs 99 alcohol to private players, CM Naidu's ambitious move to boost cash flow

By moving away from the old state-controlled liquor system, the Naidu government is hoping to stabilise income and stop the illegal alcohol trade that affected the previous system.

Tirumala's water woes: One of world's richest temple faces a severe crisis

INDIA

Tirumala's water woes: One of world's richest temple faces a severe crisis

Tirumala, which usually sees 70,000 to 100,000 devotees daily, faces dwindling water reserves due to below-average rainfall this year.

BRS steps up heat on Telangana CM over Rs 1,000 crore deal, files complaint with ED

INDIA

BRS steps up heat on Telangana CM over Rs 1,000 crore deal, files complaint with ED

BRS filed a formal complaint with ED requesting an investigation into the financial transactions related to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Telangana government and Swachh Bio.

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