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Tensions are rising within the Telangana Cabinet as ministers express discontent over unilateral decisions and protocol violations. Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy was reportedly bypassed in a controversial ticket hike decision for Pawan Kalyan’s film OG. Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy is upset over the CBI probe into Kaleshwaram and lack of visibility at a key event.
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BRS MLA T Harish Rao has accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Congress government of burdening citizens with taxes and promoting liquor sales at the cost of public welfare. He criticised the push for microbreweries, rollback of Neera initiatives, and neglect of the Goud community.
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The Telangana government has issued G.O.Ms. No. 9 granting 42 percent reservation to Backward Classes in local bodies, paving the way for long-overdue elections. With the High Court setting a September 30 deadline, the State Election Commission is gearing up for polls across thousands of Gram Panchayats, wards, ZPTCs, and MPTCs.
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The Telangana government has appointed senior IPS officer B Shivadhar Reddy as Director General of Police (Coordination), with Full Additional Charge of DGP (Head of Police Force). With Dr Jitender set to retire by month-end, Shivadhar Reddy steps into the role backed by over three decades of service.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of orchestrating L&T’s exit from the Hyderabad Metro Rail project to capture 280 acres of prime land. He alleged collusion between Congress leaders and infra decisions, warned of a Rs. 15,000 crore debt burden, and demanded a central probe.
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Hyderabad is on track to become India’s first city to treat all its sewage, with the inauguration of the Amberpet STP marking the beginning of a 31-plant rollout. BRS leader KT Rama Rao credited the previous government for initiating and completing most of the Rs. 3,866 crore project.
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced the revival of the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme from the next academic year, aiming to tackle classroom hunger. Speaking at an educational event in Chennai, he also declared a Rs. 2,000 monthly scholarship for ITI students and revealed a partnership with Tata Technologies to upgrade 65 institutes.
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The Congress-led Telangana government is facing scrutiny over its alleged use of advanced cybersecurity tools for political surveillance. Devices like Talkwalker, Cellebrite Inseyets and Innsight, originally meant for cybercrime detection, are reportedly being used to monitor opposition leaders, social media activity and private communications.
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The BRS has accused the Congress-led Telangana government of exploiting farmers through arbitrary changes in the alignment of the Regional Ring Road and Greenfield highway projects. Senior BRS leaders met displaced farmers from Kalwakurthy and neighbouring areas, pledging support and calling for a united agitation.
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Anganwadi workers in Telangana staged a “Chalo Secretariat” protest on Thursday, opposing the state’s new pre-primary school plan and demanding higher pay. They alleged the move would endanger jobs under ICDS. Police later dispersed and detained the protesters.
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BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy has demanded immediate justice for tribal farmer Sai Siddu, who was allegedly subjected to third-degree torture by police. Visiting the victim’s village, Reddy called for suspension of the officers involved and comprehensive support for the family.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao lashed out at the Congress for neglecting farmers and accused the BJP of cheating the public. He urged youth to join politics, alleging failures in governance and demanding a return of former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao
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BRS leaders attacked the Congress government for delaying local body polls, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of fearing defeat and breaking promises, while demanding Panchayat Raj Minister Seethakka’s resignation over rural governance failures.
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CM A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to complete pending land acquisition for Telangana’s RRR and other highways by October. He stressed timely compensation for farmers, clearance of forest hurdles, and approvals for RRR south alignment and major greenfield highways
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BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused Congress of colluding with BJP, calling both “two sides of the same coin.” He criticised bulldozer demolitions, targeted PM Modi on GST and H-1B, and termed Jubilee Hills bypoll a referendum.
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Facing mounting rural anger over a urea shortage and faltering welfare schemes, the Congress government in Telangana is delaying local body elections beyond the High Court’s deadline. In a strategic pivot, it plans to boost BC reservations to 42%, despite legal hurdles, and showcase marquee infrastructure projects to regain public support.
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On the occasion of Bathukamma, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy greeted women across Telangana, highlighting the festival’s cultural and spiritual significance. He praised the celebration of nature through flowers and prayed to deity Gouramma for the well-being of the people.
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BJP Telangana president N Ramchander Rao launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of harbouring a BJP and Kishan Reddy phobia. He criticised the CM for blaming the Union Government to mask state-level failures, particularly in infrastructure and education.
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The Telangana government has turned to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, once criticised by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, to supply drinking water to Hyderabad. The Rs 2,085 crore plan will draw Godavari water through Mallannasagar to meet the city’s growing demand
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At the SARAS Fair 2025 in Hyderabad, several Self-Help Group women were asked to vacate their stalls to accommodate participants from other states, despite earlier government promises of support. The fair, inaugurated by Minister D. Anasuya, was meant to empower SHG women, but many now allege mismanagement, lack of facilities, and broken assurances.
