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The Congress government is spending Rs 115 on each 500 ml packaged water pack at the Global Summit, days after controversy over food plate costs. The premium packs, specially ordered for the event, raise fresh questions amid the State’s ongoing financial constraints

Armoor MLA P Rakesh Reddy has joined Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh in criticising the Telangana BJP leadership, urging a change in strategy to secure power in the state. Speaking at a protest in Hyderabad, Reddy compared the party’s struggles in Telangana with successes elsewhere.

Senior BRS leader G Jagadish Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, calling his rise a misfortune for Telangana and accusing the Congress government of failing the State. He questioned development in Nalgonda and criticised the handling of the SLBC tunnel tragedy.

Senior BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to resolve the urea shortage that troubled farmers during Kharif and has now continued into Rabi. He said poor planning had forced farmers to endure long queues and severe hardship

BRS working president KT Rama Rao declared complete opposition to the Centre’s labour codes, warning they would cause widespread exploitation. He said the BRS would block their implementation in Telangana and lead a nationwide fight while accusing BJP and Congress of colluding to pass anti-worker laws

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for neglecting over 15,000 Home Guards in Telangana, highlighting unfulfilled promises on salaries, insurance, health cards, uniform allowances, and compassionate appointments, while praising the previous BRS administration for welfare measures.

Former Telangana chief minister and BRS supremo K. Chandrashekhar Rao described the decade-long BRS rule as the golden era of rural transformation, citing uninterrupted power, irrigation, and welfare schemes.

A 28-year-old youth, Sai Eshwar, died after attempting self-immolation over the Congress government’s failure to deliver 42 per cent BC reservation. His death sparked strong political reactions, with BRS leaders accusing the government of betrayal and demanding Rs 50 lakh ex-gratia

Telangana farmers continue large scale protests over loan waiver delays, erratic Rythu Bharosa payments, fertiliser shortage, crop losses and procurement problems. With flood and drought relief still unmet and input crises worsening, unrest has grown across districts as 2025 ends

A 32-year-old BC youth, Sai Eshwar, attempted self-immolation in Hyderabad protesting the Congress government’s unfulfilled promise of 42% reservation. Critically injured, he is under treatment at Gandhi Hospital, while BRS and BC leaders demand government accountability and financial aid

The Chanchalguda–Santosh Nagar flyover in Hyderabad, originally slated for 2022 completion, faces prolonged delays. Residents report potholes, narrow roads, and traffic congestion. GHMC cites past obstacles and promises project completion and road recarpeting by June 2026.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao slammed the Congress government for allegedly diverting over 9,300 acres of industrial land for real estate use. He warned of job losses, vowed legal action, and announced a statewide campaign to protect lands meant for industrial development.

KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying persons with disabilities by failing to fulfil key welfare promises even after two years in power. He contrasted the alleged inaction with BRS regime’s record and vowed continued pressure until all assurances are met

BRS leader T. Harish Rao criticised the Congress government after OU Law College students protested over stale food being served in the hostel mess. Sharing videos showing poor quality meals, he said the incident exposed the deterioration of education and student welfare under the two-year-old regime.

The Congress government in Telangana faces fresh controversy after the son of a senior Minister was allegedly involved in a land-grabbing case in Vattinagulapally, Gandipet mandal. Despite a court stay order, the Minister’s son and his aides reportedly trespassed into a three-acre plot, prompting police intervention.

Contract workers in Hyderabad’s government hospitals, including sanitation, security, and patient care staff, staged a one-hour protest demanding higher wages. Organised by TMCEWU and affiliated to AITUC, the workers highlighted that they are paid Rs 11,000 instead of the mandated Rs 13,600.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao will visit Quthbullapur on Wednesday to lead a protest against what the party calls a major attempt by the Congress government to divert industrial land for private use under the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transfer Policy

Telangana’s economy has slowed sharply with revenue contraction, rising debt, falling growth rates and recurring deflation. Data comparisons with the BRS-era highlight reduced tax performance, widening deficits and weakening demand. Economists warn the State needs urgent corrective measures to prevent prolonged stagnation

The BRS on Monday criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s “Vijayotsava Sabha” in Mahabubnagar, calling it an “utter flop” due to low turnout. Party leaders accused the CM of ignoring governance, delaying key projects and misrepresenting the BRS government’s contribution

The BRS has launched a Statewide agitation against the Congress government’s Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy, alleging a ₹5 lakh crore land scam. K.T. Rama Rao formed eight committees to inspect industrial areas and expose discrepancies in land regularisation.