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The death toll from the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant ladle explosion rose to nine after an injured contract worker died. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan announced compensation packages and a high-level probe by a Bokaro Steel Plant committee

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan expressed grief over the death of veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja, describing it as an irreplaceable loss to Indian cinema. He praised the director’s contribution to filmmaking and his portrayal of rural life and human relationships.

Eight workers died and six were injured in a molten steel explosion at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and Minister Lokesh visited victims, assured government support, announced ex gratia, and stressed safety audits to prevent future accidents

Pawan Kalyan announced compensation of Rs 1.72 crore for families of regular employees and Rs 45.75 lakh for contract workers killed in the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited blast, along with jobs, ex gratia and support measures

Andhra Pradesh has launched an initiative to prepare 2.5 crore seed balls to boost its green cover to 50% by 2047. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan inaugurated the drive on World Environment Day, which includes drone-led seed dispersal

Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan, facing backlash over his ‘Telangana fiefdom’ comment, sought to clarify his position by stressing that he never supported politics aimed at destabilising Telangana.

The controversy over Pawan Kalyan’s remarks against former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy has escalated, with senior Congress leader KVP Ramachandra Rao challenging him to substantiate his claims.

Actor Prakash Raj questioned Jana Sena's plans to contest elections in Telangana, seeking clarity on whether the party would contest independently or in alliance. His remarks triggered a sharp response from actor Bandla Ganesh, who criticised him for commenting on political issues.

Vennela, daughter of balladeer Gaddar and chairperson of Telangana Samskruthika Sarathi, condemned Pawan Kalyan’s remarks questioning Telangana’s statehood, asserting that the state was won through decades of sacrifice and cultural struggle, not political lobbying.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan for his remarks on Telangana, asserting that no outsider can dictate terms to the state. He defended Telangana’s identity, history, and sacrifices while rejecting claims of regionalism.

BRS leader G. Jagadish Reddy accused the Congress and Jana Sena of staging a coordinated political drama over the denial of permission for Pawan Kalyan’s public meeting, claiming it was a distraction from real issues like farmers’ problems, unemployment, and governance.

Telangana Congress leaders, led by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Government Whip Vemula Veeresham, lashed out at JSP chief Pawan Kalyan, calling him a "paid artist" and demanding an apology for his past criticism of Telangana’s formation.

Pawan Kalyan, Jana Sena Party founder, declared his party will contest the 2029 general elections in Telangana, sparking controversy over his past remarks on Telangana’s formation and land issues. His statements targeted Congress and emphasised that Telangana was not anyone’s fiefdom.

Former Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar criticised Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and the Congress government during Telangana Formation Day celebrations in Khammam. He alleged that Congress had harmed Telangana’s development and asserted that BRS would perform strongly in upcoming civic elections.

The Telangana High Court dismissed Jana Sena Party’s House Motion petition seeking urgent permission for a meeting in Hyderabad. Cyberabad Police had earlier denied approval for Pawan Kalyan’s “Telangana Nava Nirmana Sankalpa Sabha” citing law and order concerns.

Jana Sena leader and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said his party was born on Telangana soil and inherited its spirit of struggle. Extending Telangana Formation Day greetings, he stressed inclusive development, equal opportunities and respect for people's aspirations

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar criticised Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, accusing him of advancing the BJP agenda and acting against Telangana's interests. He urged people to stay away from Pawan's proposed Nava Nirmana meeting in Hyderabad.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan directed authorities to intensify inspections and prevent untreated sewage, industrial effluents and aquaculture waste from polluting the Godavari River. The government also launched a clean-river action plan ahead of the upcoming Godavari Pushkarams festival

Pawan Kalyan expressed anger over industrial pollution in the Godavari River, blaming officials for negligence. During inspections in East Godavari, he ordered action against Andhra Paper Mills, directed pollution testing, and announced stricter enforcement measures to protect the river ecosystem

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said the rapid rise of some political forces leaves him with a “sense of envy” as he reflected on his long political struggle. He also announced organisational appointments and stressed discipline and unity within Janasena