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Hyderabad will host the second Bharat Summit on November 13-14, bringing together over 1,000 delegates from 70 countries to discuss democracy, economic policies and global challenges. Congress leaders highlighted non-violence, electoral rights, youth participation and emerging technologies

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has asked banks to restructure crop loans in drought-hit areas and expedite Rs 38,268 crore in fresh credit for Yasangi. The government also sought priority lending for vulnerable farmers, alternative livelihoods and self-employment.

Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive action plan to strengthen Telangana's revenue base through land pooling, industrial land regularisation and better utilisation of government assets.

Internal differences within the Telangana Congress have surfaced publicly, with Peddapalli MP G Vamshi Krishna taking a dig at Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu over his absence from a party programme and action against leaders attending another event.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar has demanded a Rs 20,000-crore emergency package and special legislative sessions to address the drought crisis. He criticised the government’s response, raised concerns over water and power shortages, and sought relief for affected farmers.Dasoju Sravan

The Telangana government is preparing legislation aimed at protecting students from caste-based discrimination in higher educational institutions, following a similar initiative in Karnataka. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has directed officials to prepare a draft of the proposed Rohith Vemula Telangana Bill within three months.

Facing growing unrest among farmers over power supply disruptions during the harvesting season, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy warned senior IAS officers of suspension and directed officials to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply.

The Telangana government has announced a Dasara bonus of Rs 1.54 lakh for each permanent SCCL employee and Rs 5,500 for contract workers. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka also unveiled a series of welfare measures for Singareni workers.

Tenant farmers in Telangana have expressed concern that any drought relief announced by the State government may benefit landowners while cultivators without formal recognition remain excluded. Farmers' organisations have urged the government to issue Cultivator Cards amid concerns over drought conditions and the impact of El Nino.

The State government linked the proposed Rs 5,420 crore true-up charges to rising power demand, drought and reduced hydel generation. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said increased thermal generation was helping meet demand amid lower water availability.

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said infrastructure works worth Rs 52,000 crore, including roads, flyovers, bridges and water supply projects, were progressing rapidly in Hyderabad. He said the government plans to expand the Metro Rail network by 122 km under Phase-II.

Sanitary workers and scavengers working at police stations across Telangana staged a protest at the Secretariat, seeking payment of salaries pending for 20 months. Workers said about 4,500 people were affected and appealed to senior officials to clear their dues.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has appealed to government employees to defer their “Chalo Hyderabad” protest slated for September 10. Employee associations, however, demanded a written assurance on their long-pending issues and have convened an emergency meeting to decide the next course of action.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has asked officials to examine a joint venture between Singareni Collieries and Karnataka’s Hutti Gold Mines to enhance domestic gold production. During his visit to Raichur, he inspected mining operations and directed Singareni to prepare an action plan covering exploration, processing, and adoption of modern technologies.

Senior Telangana Congress leaders have reportedly expressed displeasure over media reports targeting some party leaders. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud and Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy have questioned such reports and warned against targeting party leaders.

Senior Congress leader Konda Murali met Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka amid a row over remarks by his daughter Susmitha against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Murali said the meeting concerned a bill clearance and ruled out leaving the Congress.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has alleged that the Centre’s refusal to grant clearance for Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s US tour was politically motivated. He said the denial was unfortunate as the visit aimed to attract reputed educational institutions to Telangana.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting on August 20 in Mamallapuram, with chief ministers and administrators of southern states and UTs attending. The council will deliberate on inter-state disputes such as river water sharing, issues under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, and national concerns.

Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has urged banks to move beyond conventional lending and proactively reach farmers to ensure timely credit and boost rural incomes. Addressing the SLBC meeting, he stressed that banking success should be measured by outcomes such as higher farm productivity, new industries and jobs.

The first coal rake from SCCL's Naini coal mine in Odisha reached the Singareni Thermal Power Plant at Jaipur, marking a significant milestone. Officials said the mine would strengthen Telangana's long-term energy security and ensure a steady coal supply for decades.