Congress, BRS shattered dreams of Telangana's development: PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi criticizes Congress and BRS, vows Telangana's development at Nagarkurnool rally. He highlights national poverty reduction and urges similar change in Telangana. Key Points
Economic TimesPM Modi calls Telangana ‘Gateway for South India’ in 2024 Lok Sabha polls rally
‘Work is being done on the electrification of railways. 6 new stations have also been made,’ said PM Modi in Telangana. Key Points
mintRajiv Gandhi or Telangana thalli? Congress & BRS spar over whose statue will grace secretariat
Parties are also arguing over Telangana thalli’s look, with Congress saying she should represent working-class woman. BRS’ goddess statue has a gold crown, jewellery & glowing saree. Key Points
ThePrintWEF 2024: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets diaspora at Zurich airport, set to launch "Invest in Telangana" campaign at Davos
Zurich [Switzerland], January 15 (ANI): Excitement for a “fascinating new journey” marked the start of Telangana’s participation at the 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF). State Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, along with his colleague Sridhar Babu Duddilla, met with prominent members of the Indian diaspora at Zurich airport on the way to Davos. The diaspora members […] Key Points
ThePrintAmit Shah sets target to win 10 Lok Sabha seats from Telangana
Outlining BJP's goal for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Telangana, Home Minister Amit Shah said that the party is aiming for at least 10 seats and a 35% vote share. Shah declared the BJP as Telangana's future, criticizing the ruling BRS and Congress. Despite recent assembly poll setbacks, Shah urged party members to work hard. Key Points
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Telangana ‘liberated from 10 years of repression’, Governor Soundararajan in House address
Tamilisai Soundararajan Friday addressed joint session of Telangana legislature following Congress’ election to power. Governor’s speech is drafted by government. Key Points
ThePrint'Telangana lost a firm for first time in 9.5 yrs': BRS leader hopes Cong govt 'set things right' as Apple supplier moves to TN
Corning was earlier expected to set up its facility in Telangana. In September this year, former IT minister KT Rama Rao met the top officials of the US-based firm and announced that it would set up the facility in the southern state. Key Points
Business TodayTelangana top cop's suspension revoked, had met Revanth Reddy on election result day
The Election Commission on Tuesday revoked the suspension of former Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Anjani Kumar. He was suspended for violating the Model Code of Conduct. Key Points
India TodayK Chandrasekhar Rao hospitalised in Hyderabad after fall, may need surgery
Doctors suspect the 69-year-old may have suffered a hip fracture after the fall and may need surgery. He was rushed to the Yashoda Hospital in Hyderabad early this morning. The former Chief Minister had been meeting people at his home for the last 3 days since he lost the state assembly polls Key Points
FirstpostWho is Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu? Know about Telangana's new deputy chief minister
Veteran Congress party leader Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu has been sworn in as the deputy chief minister of Telangana. Mallu, who represents the Madhira reserved constituency, took the oath of office earlier today. His appointment comes after his successful padyatra, a 1,400 km foot march across the state, which is widely credited for the Congress party's resurgence in Telangana ahead of the recent elections. He previously served as the Leader of Opposition in the Telangana Legislative Assembly during the BRS government. Key Points
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Telangana Election Results: Congress crosses majority mark, BRS faces setback in southern state
Telangana Election Results: In a turn of political tides, Congress on Sunday secured 60 seats (as of 11 am) crossing the majority mark to form government in the southern state of Telangana. Congress candidate Revanth Reddy was leading from one of the most significant constituencies of the state, Kamareddy, giving a tough time to his opponent KCR. Key Points
Economic TimesTelangana Assembly Election Result 2023: Congress takes early lead in state, KCR trails in Gajwel, Kamareddy
Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao, who is seeking a third term as MLA from the Gajwel assembly seat, is trailing. He also trailing from the Kamareddy constituency. Key Points
Business TodayTelangana Assembly Election Results 2023 Live Updates: Will KCR's BRS lose to Congress? Counting of votes to begin today
Telangana Assembly Election Results 2023 Live Updates: The counting of votes will begin at 8 am, post which the Election Commission of India will start releasing result trends. The BRS, the Congress and the BJP are key political parties in the fray. Stay tuned to this LIVE blog for all the updates. Key Points
MintTelangana election 2023: Allu Arjun, Jr NTR, former cricketer Azharuddin and more cast votes
The two superstars stood in line to cast their votes. Allu Arjun arrived alone at the polling booth, while Jr NTR came with his wife, Lakshmi Pranathi, and mother, Shalini Nandamuri. The Megastar Chiranjeevi also came along with his family to cast their vote at the polling booth Key Points
Business TodayWill quit politics if Rahul Gandhi proves Congress-ruled states gave more jobs than Telangana: K Kavitha
I want to challenge Mr Rahul Gandhi ji and the Congress party. In any Congress-ruled state, if you have given at least one extra job than what the Telangana government has given, I will personally resign from politics, K Kavitha said. According to her, the BRS government has issued a notification for filling up 2.32 lakh jobs and 1.60 lakh have already been filled. Key Points
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‘Rahul Gandhi is like a guest, eats biryani, paan…that's it’: BRS leader K Kavitha takes a dig at Congress MP | Watch
BRS party leader K Kavitha criticizes Rahul Gandhi and Congress, stating that they have done nothing for Telangana. She also attacks the BJP for making false promises. Key Points
mintCongress, BJP called Kaleshwaram KCR’s ‘ATM, farmhouse project’. Why Telangana voters aren’t interested
BRS showcases KLIP as 'mammoth engineering marvel'. Farmers unimpressed as waters yet to soak new ayacut fields; canal works pending. Voters focus on issues like lack of govt jobs. Key Points
ThePrintT'gana polls: From making Dosas at eateries to street dances, politicians innovate ways to impress voters
Politicians in Telangana are displaying their campaign spirit by making dosas at food stalls and trying out hair cutting skills at saloons, ahead of state assembly elections on November 30. This is a common practice during poll campaigns, with politicians like Rahul Gandhi, Asaduddin Owaisi, and Puvvada Ajay Kumar participating in these activities. Some contestants even danced to Telangana beats. Key Points
Economic Times'Blessed me, an OBC, to become PM. Do same for BC CM' — Modi's backward caste poll pitch in Telangana
BJP's 'BC for CM' pitch in the state comes at a time when Congress, other opposition parties are demanding caste census & promising one if voted in. Telangana goes to polls on 30 November. Key Points
ThePrintIn poll-bound Telangana, Oppn corners ruling BRS as central panel report casts shadow on Kaleshwaram
National Dam Safety Authority report on sinking of Medigadda Barrage piers cites planning, quality control faults. BJP, Congress launch fresh attack on KCR, say corruption root cause. Key Points
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Dissenting voices in KCR's turf point to anti-incumbency in Telangana, but Congress 'missing on ground'
At Sivar Venkatapur in CM's Gajwel consituency, some voters say they want to see 'what others like Congress have to offer'. But they are largely unaware of party's pre-poll activities. Key Points
ThePrintTelangana polls 2023: BJP releases 1st list of 52 candidates; fields T Raja Singh, 3 Lok Sabha MPs. Check full list here
BJP who revoked the suspension of MLA T Raja Singh will be contesting from Goshamahal constituency. Singh was suspended following his reply to the show-cause notice issued by the party after a row was triggered by his remarks against Prophet Muhammad. Key Points
mintWhy former Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu's arrest has become an issue in Telangana election
Several ministers and senior leaders of BRS have lately been criticising the arrest of N. Chandrababu Naidu last month. TDP dismisses it as ‘poll ploy’. Key Points
ThePrint‘People are tired of jumlas’: KTR counters Shah over his attacks on KCR
Telangana will vote in a single phase election to 119-member assembly on November 30. The counting of votes will take place on December 3. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesEC to announce schedule for assembly polls in five states this noon
New Delhi, Oct 9 (PTI) The Election Commission (EC) will announce the schedule for holding assembly elections in five states at 12 noon on Monday. The commission will announce the dates for assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram. The term of the Mizoram assembly ends on December 17. The Mizo National […] Key Points
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Ahead of elections,PM makes ₹13.5k-cr infra push in T’gana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Telangana, saying that the state wants a change in government. Telangana will hold elections in the coming months. Modi also announced the launch of several developmental projects in the state, including the establishment of a National Turmeric Board and a central university for tribals. The Congress party is making a strong bid to claim the state's assembly. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesYS Sharmila meets Sonia & Rahul, fuels talk of party’s merger with Congress ahead of Telangana polls
Sharmila formed YSR Telangana Party in July 2021, following differences with her brother & Andhra CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. She called Thursday’s meeting ‘constructive’. Key Points
ThePrintCentral team to visit Telangana from Monday for taking stock of damage due to floods, rains
An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) will visit Telangana on July 31 to assess the damage caused by floods in the state following the recent heavy rains.The team will be led by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Advisor Kunal Satyarthi and will consist of representatives of ministries/departments of Agriculture, Finance, Jal Shakti, Power, Road Transport and Highways and National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC). Key Points
Economic TimesTelangana: 18 dead in rain-related incidents; relief work gathers pace
Relief work gained momentum on Saturday as rainfall came to a halt in many parts of Telangana. Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao supervised the relief operations. Key Points
India TodayTelangana rains: 8 persons swept away in flood waters; light to moderate rains predicted today. Check latest updates
Telangana has been hit by heavy rains, causing flooding and disruption of road links. The central government has offered assistance in relief operations. Key Points
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