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The Central Government has strongly countered Opposition claims, particularly from the DMK, that southern states will face injustice in the upcoming delimitation exercise. Officials emphasised that reforms are designed to expand representation nationwide, with Tamil Nadu’s Lok Sabha seats set to rise significantly.

The Centre is examining a proposal to use the Postal Department network to expand access to Jan Aushadhi medicines. The plan aims to improve availability and delivery of affordable drugs in rural and remote regions through post office infrastructure.

Trade unions in Khammam staged a protest demanding the repeal of four Labour Codes, alleging they favour corporates and weaken workers’ rights, while urging collective resistance against the Centre’s policies and calling for non-implementation in non-BJP-ruled States.

RFCL in Peddapalli has been shut down following ammonia pipeline leakages, halting production and raising concerns over urea supply during the Yasangi season. Officials said it may take a week to resume operations after fixing technical issues.

A new Civil Registration System portal will soon enable online applications for birth and death certificates. The system aims to streamline services, curb fake documents, and ensure faster processing within three to five days across Telangana

Secunderabad Cantonment Congress MLA N Sri Ganesh staged a boycott of the Secunderabad Cantonment Board’s general meeting, criticising the Central government for delaying elections for five years.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the BJP-led Union government of deliberately delaying the Sircilla Mega Power Loom Cluster. He alleged political vendetta, questioned the Centre’s commitment to cooperative federalism, and urged inclusion of the project in the Union Budget.

Mid-day meal workers in Karimnagar are facing financial hardship due to delay in salary payments by the state government. While the Centre has cleared its share, the state’s contribution and pending egg bills remain unpaid for several months

The Union Government has notified the National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The rules empower a committee to recommend names for Chairperson and Members, ensuring governance and compliance in national sports bodies

BRS MLAs staged a protest in the Telangana Legislative Assembly premises over an acute urea shortage affecting farmers during the Yasangi season. The party demanded an immediate discussion on the issue and blamed both the State and Central governments.

The National Sports Governance Act has partially come into effect, paving the way for the National Sports Board and Tribunal. The phased rollout introduces reforms in sports federations, elections, and athlete representation, with full implementation set for January 2026

The Central Government has notified select provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, to come into force from January 1, 2026. The law will establish governance frameworks for national sports bodies, ensuring transparency, accountability, and timely resolution of disputes

The Telangana Backward Classes Commission has urged the State government to ensure 42 percent reservations for BCs in ZPTC and MPTC elections. Citing Gram Panchayat poll results, it called for legal and constitutional steps to strengthen the quota and include it in the Ninth Schedule.

Thirty-four Naxalites, including 26 carrying rewards worth Rs 84 lakh, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district under the state’s rehabilitation policy. Police said the move reflects growing impact of reintegration initiatives aimed at ending Left-wing extremism

The Central Government has assured construction of a rail over bridge between Gandhi Chowk and Kaman Bazaar in Khammam after land acquisition by the State. SCR GM Sanajy Kumar Srivatsava conveyed this in a letter to MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre has sought diversion of 148.15 hectares of forest land to expand its 3,000-acre R&D campus in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district. The proposal has received in-principle clearance from the Expert Appraisal Committee

For nearly a year, the mid-day meals in the government and local body schools ran on an outdated cost, forcing schools to struggle to provide better quality and nutritious meals. This is despite the Central government revising the cooking charges in November 2024. However, the State government has failed to implement the hike for nearly a year.

The Centre has upgraded Tej Pratap Yadav’s security to the Y+ category after he cited a life threat. The move comes amid the Bihar Assembly elections and growing speculation over his proximity to BJP MP Ravi Kishan

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy accused the Congress government of failing farmers by allowing urea to be sold in the black market for Rs.400, despite Central subsidies keeping the official price at Rs.266. He alleged stock diversion and sought accountability

TGSRTC is preparing to replace its diesel buses with electric ones, starting with 2,000 sanctioned under the PM e-Drive scheme. With new depots, charging stations, and Rs 392 crore funding sought, Hyderabad expects its first e-buses to arrive by mid-2026