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The Telangana government has decided to retain government polytechnics under the administrative control of the Education Department, reversing an earlier move to merge them with Young India Skills University (YISU). The decision follows sustained protests by students and faculty members and recommendations of a high-level committee.
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BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar demanded a ban on Green SM Cabs in Telangana, alleging that the Vietnam-based company's low fares were threatening the livelihoods of local cab drivers. He also called for regulated cab fares and criticised the Congress government over employment and recruitment issues.
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Telangana's delay in conducting local body elections has left several urban and rural local bodies under Special Officer administration, jeopardising nearly Rs 1,400 crore in Finance Commission and Central grants.
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Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao has criticised the Congress-organised Bharat Summit in Hyderabad, calling it an "Anti-Bharat Summit". He alleged that the event would bring together anti-India and radical Left groups linked to Progressive International to support Rahul Gandhi, while Congress says the summit will host global leaders, policymakers and experts from 70 countries to discuss emerging global challenges and India's response.
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The Telangana government has decided to merge intermediate education with the School Education Department and introduce a Class XII-based senior secondary system from the next academic year, effectively ending the standalone intermediate education structure that has existed for over five decades.
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The BRS, led by former Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy, staged a protest in Wanaparthy alleging that the Congress government had failed to utilise available water resources to protect crops in the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district. The party demanded immediate release of water through the Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation Scheme and Jurala project.
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Telangana has begun merging government schools to establish Telangana Public Schools, with 134 more proposed. Teachers fear the initiative could lead to closures and force children to travel longer distances, potentially affecting access to neighbourhood schools.
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BRS Minority Cell General Secretary Abdul Muqeet Chanda accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil promises made to minorities before the Assembly elections. He raised concerns over education schemes, loans, scholarships and recruitment while demanding a Rs 4,000-crore welfare budget.
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BRS leader Manne Krishank accused the Telangana government of delaying the Alwal TIMS hospital, claiming construction progressed by just five per cent in nearly two years. He questioned healthcare priorities, citing delays at other government hospital projects across Telangana
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The Congress will host the second Bharat Summit in Hyderabad on November 13 and 14, with over 1,000 delegates from 70 countries expected. The event returns amid criticism over the previous edition's reported Rs 30 crore expenditure and controversies.
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Telangana's industrial job creation fell sharply in 2024-25 and recovered only marginally in 2025-26, according to TG-iPASS data. Investments and industrial units also declined, raising questions about the gap between the government's investment commitments and actual outcomes.
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Former MLA Kancharla Bhupal Reddy criticised the Congress government over alleged lapses at Nalgonda Government General Hospital after visiting the facility. He flagged the delayed opening of the X-ray department, staff reporting late for duty and a lack of basic facilities.
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Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting drought-hit farmers while focusing on the global summit. He demanded drought relief, Rythu Bharosa funds, loan waivers, paddy procurement, pending bonuses and improved irrigation and drinking water arrangements.
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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Congress government of favouring private builders in the Centre-funded Ekta Mall project. He questioned the proposed allocation of built-up space, use of public land and funds, and alleged collusion between Congress and BJP.
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BRS MLA D Sudheer Reddy accused the Congress government of failing to address Hyderabad's drinking water crisis, citing a rise in tanker usage. He also criticised delays in Kaleshwaram repairs, while former MLA Chirumarthi Lingaiah alleged irrigation mismanagement.
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The article questions the Telangana government's lack of concrete financial safeguards against the El Nino threat, contrasting it with salary deferments ordered during the Covid pandemic. It highlights the absence of assured income support for farmers asked to skip cultivation.
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Groundwater levels have declined in 554 of Telangana's 621 mandals, prompting the government to study conservation initiatives in Rajasthan and Maharashtra. The crisis, compounded by a 24 per cent rainfall deficit, raises concerns over drinking water and irrigation supplies.
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Former Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy questioned the government's plans for Rythu Bharosa and drought relief, alleging failures in irrigation, power supply and El Nino preparedness. He claimed crop losses across 28 lakh acres and economic damage exceeding Rs 50,000 crore.
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Ten youths from Godavarikhani completed an eight-day, 400-km cycle rally from Medigadda Barrage to Kondapochamma Sagar to highlight farmers' distress and express support for BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao's return as Chief Minister. During their journey, they collected grievances related to irrigation, power supply and agriculture, which they later conveyed to Rao at his Erravelli residence.
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Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has asked Telangana departments to step up efforts to secure Central assistance, resolve pending issues and fully utilise scheme allocations. He stressed coordination with Central ministries and better monitoring of project outcomes.
