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Telangana Farmers’ Commission Chairman M Kodanda Reddy triggered controversy after stating that farmers required only three hours of electricity supply for agricultural operations. Opposition parties and farmers’ organisations criticised the remarks, alleging they signalled attempts to weaken the 24-hour free power scheme.

A day after resigning as Karnataka chief minister, Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi to discuss government formation and his future role. The Congress leader reportedly sought Cabinet berths for loyalists, while the party prepared for a CLP meeting to elect the new chief minister

Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan accused the Congress of opposing ED actions only when its own leaders are targeted. Referring to searches linked to the CMRL case involving his daughter’s firm, Vijayan alleged the BJP uses central agencies against opposition parties while Congress fails to unite against such actions

Rahul Gandhi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan engaged in a sharp political exchange over alleged CBSE evaluation irregularities. Gandhi demanded a judicial probe into the OSM system, while Pradhan accused him of politicising the issue and defended the digital evaluation mechanism

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he politely declined the Congress high command’s offer for a Rajya Sabha seat, asserting his commitment to state politics. He said he would continue serving as Varuna MLA and remain active in public life and political battles

Siddaramaiah, once a strong anti-Congress leader from the Janata Parivar, rose through multiple political shifts to become Karnataka’s longest-serving Chief Minister. After joining Congress in 2006, he served two terms, credited with welfare schemes but also faced controversies before stepping down in 2026

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation to the Governor’s office in Bengaluru and informed cabinet colleagues that Deputy CM D K Shivakumar would succeed him following Congress high command directions. Shivakumar, accompanied by ministers, met Siddaramaiah during an emotional farewell gathering

The Congress claimed the Centre’s finances are weaker than projected after the Reserve Bank of India announced a record Rs 2.87 lakh crore dividend to the government. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged the payout was boosted through adjustments to the contingency risk buffer

Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for the first time after assuming office. Satheesan discussed key developmental issues concerning the state and sought the Centre’s support, while presenting Modi with a Kathakali dancer statuette as a cultural gift

The Union Home Ministry told Karnataka that existing laws like the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita are sufficient to tackle hate speech and hate crimes, questioning the need for a separate state law. The controversial Bill faces opposition over concerns about free speech and potential political misuse

Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge attacked the Modi government over repeated fuel price hikes, accusing it of burdening citizens despite falling global crude prices. Congress alleged “fuel loot”, questioned rising excise collections and claimed inflation was hurting households, farmers and small businesses

The BRS plans to intensify its agitation against the Congress government over alleged delays in implementing promises made to students and unemployed youth. The party will hold a key meeting and a “Chalo Saroornagar” public event to highlight pending assurances.

Siddaramaiah has reportedly held discussions with senior cabinet colleagues regarding the summons from the high command. He is scheduled to leave Bengaluru for Delhi at 7 p.m. on Monday

Indian National Congress criticised Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over CBSE’s flawed On-Screen Marking system, alleging mismanagement and technical failures affecting students, while the Centre roped in IIT-Madras and IIT-Kanpur experts to resolve portal glitches and re-evaluation issues

BRS working president KT Rama Rao promised round-the-clock drinking water supply to Hyderabad if the party returns to power. He also criticised the Congress government, raised concerns over welfare promises and outlined plans for BRS membership and GHMC polls.

Indian National Congress attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over claims by Marco Rubio that India committed to purchasing USD 500 billion in American goods, questioning the government’s trade policy and communication on foreign affairs

Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a sharp attack on the Indian National Congress, accusing it of betraying the DMK after Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He urged party workers never to trust Congress again and called for stronger grassroots and social media outreach

Devendra Fadnavis dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s prediction that the NDA government would collapse within a year, calling it “daydreaming.” Speaking in Nagpur, Fadnavis also highlighted Maharashtra’s logistics push aimed at boosting global competitiveness and reducing business costs

Addressing the party meeting in Amberpet on Sunday, Rama Rao said the State Cabinet had decided to replace existing electricity meters with prepaid meters across rural and urban areas, including agricultural connections.

Official estimates indicate Telangana’s GSDP growth has slowed after the Congress government assumed office, compared to the high-growth phase witnessed under the previous BRS regime. Economists warn that continued moderation could impact employment generation, investments, tax revenues and future welfare expenditure.