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Growing concerns over political interference and the possibility of future inquiries into decisions taken under pressure are reportedly causing anxiety among senior IAS and IPS officers in Telangana. With administrative autonomy perceived to be shrinking and pressure mounting to clear contentious proposals, several officers are said to be exploring options such as central deputation, extended leave, corporate opportunities and voluntary retirement.
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The Supreme Court upheld Telangana's ownership of 550.39 acres in Miyapur, ending decades of litigation. While the Revanth Reddy government plans to monetise the land, the BRS has highlighted its legal and administrative efforts to protect the public asset.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy claimed that he is wealthier than BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao and asserted that his family had been financially secure since his childhood. Speaking in New Delhi, he outlined the government's stance on the Kaleshwaram project, KBR Park traffic measures and Hyderabad Metro Phase-I.
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BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao has alleged that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy made misleading claims regarding the Miyapur land dispute and wrongly attempted to take credit for legal efforts undertaken by the previous BRS government. Rao maintained that the BRS government had initiated and pursued key legal measures in the Supreme Court to protect 550 acres of prime land.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced plans to auction 550 acres of Miyapur land, valued at nearly Rs 50,000 crore, and use the proceeds for irrigation, education, healthcare and other development works, subject to Cabinet consideration.
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BRS MLAs K Sanjay and Padi Kaushik Reddy criticised the Congress government over drinking water, irrigation and power shortages ahead of the Telangana Rising Global Summit. They demanded a Water Summit, crop-loss compensation and the use of Godavari water for irrigation.
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The Telangana government's all-party meeting on drought conditions linked to El Nino concluded without announcing specific relief measures or a concrete action plan. Opposition parties, particularly the BRS, criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's absence and questioned the government's preparedness, water management and delay in addressing the crisis affecting farmers.
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The Telangana government's decision to prohibit new borewells for construction and other non-drinking-water purposes from November 1 has triggered concerns across the construction sector in Hyderabad. Builders fear higher project costs and delays, daily wage workers worry about loss of income, while borewell rig operators apprehend financial distress.
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Residents of Gundi village in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district began a cycle rally to Hyderabad on Monday, demanding completion of a bridge sanctioned in 2007. They say the unfinished structure leaves villagers isolated during monsoon and hampers access to essential services.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Telangana government, alleging corruption, unfulfilled poll promises and misgovernance. Addressing party workers after a minority leader joined the BRS, he claimed Telangana had become an "ATM" for the Congress leadership.
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is set to meet his Maharashtra counterpart Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai to discuss the long-pending Tummidihatti barrage project across the Pranahita river. Telangana is seeking Maharashtra's approval for a Full Reservoir Level of 152 metres, while Maharashtra has raised concerns over the possible submergence of villages.
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The Telangana government faces a dilemma over conducting long-pending local body elections, with concerns over anti-incumbency sentiment and public dissatisfaction on key issues potentially affecting the ruling Congress. At the same time, continued delays could result in the loss of substantial Finance Commission funds.
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Telangana Legislative Council Chairman Gutta Sukhender Reddy backed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s decision to allocate 0.6 TMCft from PRLIS to the Dindi project, criticising BJP MP DK Aruna’s opposition and urging efforts to secure national project status for PRLIS
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Former Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav criticised the Congress government over El Niño preparedness, power supply and water issues. He also questioned the graduate voter registration process for MLC elections, announcing a meeting with the Chief Electoral Officer and an intensified BRS registration drive
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has expressed concern over the slow pace of voter enrollment in the Graduates' MLC constituencies and directed Congress leaders to intensify efforts to register party sympathisers.
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BRS leader T Harish Rao has demanded that the Telangana government release a white paper detailing water availability, reservoir-wise stocks and drought mitigation measures amid worsening drought conditions in the state. He also accused the Congress government of failing to act despite advance warnings about the El Nino impact.
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Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has warned of a severe water and power crisis over the coming months due to drought conditions and the impact of El Nino. Stressing that drinking water would take precedence over irrigation, he urged farmers to opt for less water-intensive crops.
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Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has come under criticism after a video of his remarks at a public meeting in Khammam went viral on social media. The Minister's sarcastic comment while asking attendees about the date of Deepavali drew sharp reactions from netizens.
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Five persons were arrested by Koheda police for allegedly setting flexi effigies of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on fire during Dasara celebrations in Dharma Sagar Pally village of Siddipet district.
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Police Commemoration Day was observed at Goshamahal in Hyderabad on Wednesday with a Police Flag Day parade honouring personnel who died in the line of duty. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy attended the programme as the chief guest.
