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Kerala Police have issued a look-out circular against suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after an FIR accused him of rape, intimidation, digital blackmail and forced abortion. Investigators are verifying digital evidence and searching for the MLA and his associate

Internal differences have surfaced in Bhadrachalam Congress ahead of gram panchayat polls, as Podem Veeraiah’s faction expressed dissatisfaction over the unilateral selection of a sarpanch candidate by MLA Dr. Tellam Venkat Rao’s group. Leaders plan to raise the matter with higher party authorities.

BRS leader Ponnala Lakshmaiah criticised the Congress government’s new Pranahita–Chevella alignment, calling it a ₹9,000–₹12,000 crore waste. He and G. Deviprasad accused the government of failed promises and termed the industrial land transfer policy the “biggest land loot.”

The Congress faced a setback in Narsapur after several key leaders, led by former ZPTC Anjaneyulu, joined the BRS in the presence of MLA V Sunitha Lakshma Reddy. Harish Rao welcomed them and accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promises.

Senior Congress leaders from Siddipet have launched a coordinated revolt against the AICC’s appointment of Tumukunta Akansha Reddy as DCC President. Multiple factions are lobbying for a reversal, intensifying internal divisions ahead of the panchayat elections and leaving party cadres uncertain

Amid speculation over a change in Karnataka’s Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah urged Congress high command to resolve the confusion, while Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hinted at a “secret deal” among senior leaders. AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge declined public comment on the matter

The Enforcement Directorate has attached properties worth Rs 80.05 crore in Hyderabad under PMLA in a probe into illegal mining by Santhosh Sand and Granite Supply, linked to Congress MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy’s brother. Investigation is ongoing

Former Congress MLC T. Jeevan Reddy criticised CM A. Revanth Reddy for promoting defectors while ignoring long-serving party loyalists. He also raised concerns over BRS turncoat MLA Dr. Sanjay, questioning the Chief Minister’s commitment to Congress leaders in Jagtial.

Senior Congress leaders in Adilabad expressed dissatisfaction with the party’s DCC appointments, alleging incumbents were favoured over long-serving leaders. Appointments of Naresh Jadhav, Vedma Bojju, Athram Suguna, and P. Raghunath Reddy sparked concerns over recognition and prioritisation of tribal vote banks.

Korutla MLA Dr. K. Sanjay Kumar alleged that CM A. Revanth Reddy’s family aims to convert industrial lands into real estate, claiming a Rs 5 lakh crore scam. He urged the Welfare Minister and the public to question the government on land acquisitions.

Senior BRS leaders have accused the Congress and BJP of colluding to malign KT Rama Rao and weaken the party before local body elections. They defended the Hyderabad E-Prix as a legitimate event that boosted investments and visibility, dismissing allegations of irregularities.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed speculation of a “November revolution” and a possible leadership change, calling it a media fabrication. He asserted that Congress has a five-year mandate, his position remains strong, and the government is committed to fulfilling its five guarantees

Several Congress leaders, including Vimal Kumar, Joint Secretary of the Serilingampally Congress Committee, joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi on Wednesday. BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao welcomed them at Telangana Bhavan, emphasizing the party’s commitment to strengthening its base across the state.

Young Congress MPs are increasingly frustrated with Rahul Gandhi’s disruption-driven parliamentary strategy, which they say sidelines emerging voices and harms their careers. John Brittas’ recent revelations have intensified speculation about internal dissent and a possible split within the party

The Congress leadership, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, met in Delhi to review the party’s poor performance in the Bihar elections. Accusing the Election Commission of lacking transparency, the party said it would soon present concrete proof supporting its ‘vote chori’ claim

The Congress party clinched the Jubilee Hills by-poll with candidate V Naveen Yadav emphasising unity and development over vendetta politics. Yadav accused the BRS of running a malicious campaign but credited voters for delivering a decisive verdict.

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.

Congress candidate Naveen Yadav won the Jubilee Hills by-poll with a 24,711 vote margin after ten rounds of counting. BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha put up strong resistance in earlier rounds. The Returning Officer issued the election certificate at Yousufguda on Friday.

BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha alleged widespread rigging, intimidation and rowdyism by the Congress in the Jubilee Hills bypoll, claiming the election was undemocratic and that the BRS had a moral victory. She also accused Congress supporters of ragging BRS agents during counting

K.T. Rama Rao said the Jubilee Hills bypoll loss would not weaken the BRS, asserting the party remains the key alternative to Congress. He thanked workers, alleged election irregularities, and vowed that the party will continue as a strong opposition in Telangana.