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Several BRS MLAs, MLCs and senior leaders were placed under house arrest in Hyderabad on Saturday as they planned to visit the recently inaugurated Sanathnagar TIMS hospital. The leaders wanted to inspect services and enquire about treatment being provided to patients.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao ruled out an alliance with the BJP and said K Chandrashekhar Rao would be the party's Chief Ministerial face in the next Telangana Assembly election. He also raised concerns over delimitation and electoral roll revision.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged graduates to use their vote effectively in the upcoming MLC elections, saying the polls offered an opportunity to express their views on the Congress government in Telangana and the BJP-led Central government

The BRS demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar step down, alleging controversial decisions and large-scale deletion of votes. Former MP B Vinod Kumar also criticised Rahul Gandhi over the anti-defection law and raised concerns over Telangana’s SIR process.

Abdul Muqeet Mohiuddin Chanda has been elected chairman of the HMWSSB Minority Employees Welfare Association, with Mohd Jameeluddin as president and Syed Haji Ali as general secretary. The new body will focus on employee welfare, workplace issues and support systems.

The BRS has urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of concerns over the Election Commission's functioning and order a court-monitored inquiry. Party working president KT Rama Rao said this was necessary to restore public confidence in the electoral process.

The Telangana government has approached Karnataka seeking 5,000 cusecs of Krishna water continuously for a month to meet irrigation and drinking water needs in the Palamuru region. The move follows demands by farmers and the BRS to protect standing crops.

The BRS hit back at Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks against party president K Chandrashekhar Rao. Former Minister T Harish Rao demanded that Revanth Reddy withdraw his comments, apologise unconditionally and focus on fulfilling government promises

The BRS demanded that the Telangana government scrap GO 97 and the Shakti Scheme, alleging they were against students’ interests. Former Minister V Srinivas Goud backed protests by polytechnic students and warned of large-scale agitation over the government’s decisions.

The BRS has sought explanations from the Centre and Telangana government over the denial of political clearance for Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s proposed US visit, questioning the reasons, itinerary, meetings and reported plans to meet New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar questioned the Congress government’s failure to file a counter petition against the High Court stay on Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak. He alleged legal lapses and accused the government of delaying welfare schemes.

The Telangana High Court questioned the conduct of 10 BRS MLAs accused of defecting to the Congress, asking how they acted during Assembly proceedings. Petitioners argued the defectors continued to claim BRS membership despite switching allegiance. The matter was adjourned to Tuesday.

The Telangana government began operating pumps of the Mahatma Gandhi Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation Scheme on Saturday after the BRS warned of protests over the delay in releasing irrigation water. Pumps at Yellur, Jonnalaboguda and Gudipalli Gattu were operated.

Senior BRS leader and former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy suffered a heart attack at his Hanamkonda residence and was admitted to Rohini Hospital in critical condition. BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao enquired about his health and treatment

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has intensified its campaign against the Telangana government, focusing on farmers' issues, alleged irregularities and organisational rebuilding. Senior leaders are touring the state to strengthen grassroots support and prepare for sustained political mobilisation ahead of future elections

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday revised Telangana’s debt estimate to Rs 8.21 lakh crore, up from Rs 8.11 lakh crore cited earlier, while declaring that the Congress would remain in power till 2034.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over Telangana's decision to implement the Centre's VB-G RAM G scheme despite opposition from several States, alleging that the State government has abandoned the Congress' national stand and embraced BJP policies.

A 26-year-old newly married man drowned in an irrigation tank at Lingiguda village in Tiryani mandal while fishing with friends. Expert divers recovered the body and police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

Secret performance surveys and constant monitoring have reportedly upset a section of Telangana Ministers and senior MLAs, fuelling internal tensions ahead of a possible Cabinet expansion and reshuffle. Some leaders fear the findings could be used selectively to weaken their influence.

The BRS has continued to raise the issue of Sigachi blast victims, demanding compensation and action against those responsible. Former Minister Harish Rao and party leaders have supported victims' families and are planning a protest on June 30.