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BRS MLAs criticised the Congress government for turning the Telangana Assembly Budget Session into a political battleground, alleging diversionary tactics, personal attacks and lack of discussion on key issues such as IT job decline, revenue fall and illegal mining allegations

A sustained campaign by doctors in Telangana under the banner Doctors Against Paraquat Poison (DAPP) has led to the State Assembly passing a resolution banning the toxic herbicide Paraquat Dichloride. Despite existing restrictions, the chemical was widely available in fertiliser shops, leading to hundreds of deaths annually.

Congress faced criticism from its own MLAs, MLCs and allies in the Assembly and Council, who flagged delays in fulfilling promises and alleged discrimination in allocation of funds and development projects 

AIMIM MLA Ahmed Bin Abdullah Balala criticised the Telangana government in the Assembly over the non-release of Constituency Development Funds for two years, alleging that funds were selectively allocated to Congress MLAs under Special Development Funds

The Telangana Legislative Assembly’s Budget session concluded after 10 days, with Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar adjourning the House sine die. The Assembly passed the Appropriation Bill, cleared 10 Bills and referred one to a select committee

The Telangana Assembly passed two major Bills to provide social security for gig workers and ensure protection for advocates. The laws introduce welfare measures, insurance benefits, grievance systems and inclusive representation in legal appointments.

The Telangana Assembly referred the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2026 to a select Committee after objections from BJP, AIMIM and CPI members. The government said the law aims to address emerging challenges while ensuring protection and redress for victims

A heated exchange broke out in the Telangana Assembly as BRS legislators cornered Kadiyam Srihari over his political stance. The debate intensified over alleged land and mining issues, leading to sharp arguments and tense scenes in the House

The Telangana Assembly has passed the Employees’ Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026, mandating salary deductions to support neglected parents. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy described the law as a social responsibility aimed at restoring dignity to the elderly.

Speaker G. Prasad Kumar suspended BRS MLAs for two days from the Telangana Assembly amid protests demanding a House Committee probe into alleged illegal mining involving Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy during the ongoing Budget session.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of misleading the Assembly over the ownership of Raghava Constructions and demanded a House Committee probe into alleged mining irregularities linked to the Minister’s family

The Telangana Assembly approved a resolution to take over Phase-I of Hyderabad Metro Rail from L&T, citing hurdles in expansion. CM Revanth Reddy said the move was vital for Phase-II proposals.

Tensions flared in the Telangana Assembly on Saturday as BRS accused Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s family-linked firm of mining irregularities. The uproar disrupted proceedings, leading to budget approvals without discussion and the expunging of contentious remarks from Assembly records

Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy’s interaction with BRS legislators in the Assembly has sparked political interest, especially amid past defection charges. Other MLAs facing similar issues were also seen seated away, while discussions among leaders drew attention

KTR criticised the Congress government over the Musi project, Metro takeover and Future City plan, raising concerns on transparency, land use and selective action, while Minister Sridhar Babu defended the decisions and rejected allegations.

Heated exchanges erupted in the Telangana Assembly as BRS MLA Sabitha Indra Reddy and Minister Seethakka clashed over drinking water issues and political remarks. The confrontation briefly disrupted budget discussions, highlighting tensions between BRS and Congress leaders

Sridhar Babu said MoUs take time to materialise, noting only 30 percent to 35 percent become projects. Harish Rao flagged issues in IT towers, including company exits and poor maintenance. The government said steps are underway.

The BRS staged a walkout from the Telangana Assembly, accusing the Congress-led government of failing to honour its promise of waiving farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh. The party leader T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and other ministers for issuing contradictory statements on the waiver and for attacking the previous regime instead of addressing opposition concerns.

A remark on Ippa Sara by a BJP MLA sparked a heated clash between Congress and BJP in the Telangana Assembly, leading to protests, repeated interventions by the Chair and disruption of proceedings, delaying discussions on key public issues.

Protests by Students Federation of India and All India Students Federation near the Telangana Assembly led to detentions as activists demanded release of scholarships, fee dues, increased education budget and opposed NEP implementation amid clashes with police