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Telangana Cabinet orders a CBI probe into power purchase agreement, approves land value revision, clears OTS scheme for dues, and plans solar projects, while assuring procurement support to farmers hit by unseasonal rains

The Telangana cabinet has prioritised the ongoing TGSRTC strike, assuring employees that their concerns will be addressed through democratic dialogue. Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu and other ministers appealed to workers to withdraw the strike and avoid extreme steps.

The Telangana Cabinet decided to conduct early elections for 116 municipalities and seven corporations. It also approved Rs 2,787 crore for Metro Phase II land acquisition, a nine-km flyover in Hyderabad, and development plans for Godavari Pushkaralu in 2027

Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has distanced himself from recent government orders approving movie ticket price hikes in Telangana, claiming they were issued without his knowledge or consent. His remarks come amid controversy over the approval of higher ticket rates for Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’.

Telangana Cabinet approves a new power distribution company, underground cabling in Hyderabad, and tenders for 3,000 MW solar and 2,000 MW pump storage power. Plans include 10,000 MW pumped storage plants and an 800 MW Ramagundam Thermal Power plant with NTPC

The Telangana government defended the Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy (HILTP), with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka stating it was aimed at revenue mobilisation to meet rising expenditure from welfare programmes. Industries Minister D. Sridhar expressed concern over leaks of Cabinet decisions, promising stern action.

Speculation over a Telangana cabinet reshuffle grows after the Jubilee Hills by-election. Actor-turned-politician Vijayashanti is tipped for a potential surprise elevation. Community representation, controversies involving Ministers, and lobbying by senior leaders may determine changes in portfolios and new inductions

The Telangana Cabinet meeting, now scheduled for November 15, is expected to clear the path for local body elections under the old reservation system, decide on BC quotas, and approve a draft bill for gig workers’ welfare and a new power utility.

Former Indian cricket captain Mohd Azharuddin was sworn in as a Minister in the Telangana Cabinet on Friday by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma at Raj Bhavan. His portfolio is yet to be announced, though he is likely to handle Sports or Minorities Welfare.

The induction of Mohammed Azharuddin into the Telangana cabinet has triggered internal dissent within the Congress, with TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud admitting he was unaware of the move. Senior leaders have voiced concerns over lack of consultation and timing.

Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar has challenged BRS MLA T. Harish Rao to swear before a deity at Siddipet temple over his Cabinet-related allegations. He condemned Rao’s ‘Dandupalyam’ comparison as offensive and reiterated that the Cabinet meeting centred on welfare and social development.

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.

Preparations are in full swing for elections to 2,181 rural civic bodies across Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, and Asifabad districts, following a 1.5-year delay. The Congress, BRS, and BJP are in the fray to secure dominance in local governance.

BJP state president N. Ramachander Rao accused the Congress government in Telangana of deliberately delaying the implementation of the 42% quota for Backward Classes (BCs).

The Telangana Cabinet will camp in Delhi from August 5-7 to seek President Droupadi Murmu’s approval for the 42% BC reservation Bill. The government plans to garner support from MPs and allies while exploring all measures, including protests, to ensure implementation

According to the revised plan, the southern stretch now spans 201 km, running from Choutuppal in Yadadri Bhongir to Sangareddy.

Minister Seethakka skipped a crucial Cabinet meeting expected to discuss Telangana’s pending local body elections. Her concurrent presence at an awards event in Dubai, confirmed via social media, has sparked speculation about internal discord within the Congress leadership

The Telangana government approves one DA installment, raising it to 30.03% from 26.39%, effective January 1, 2023. Arrears until May 2025 will be credited to GPF accounts, with EMIs for retiring staff. Another DA installment is due in six months

As per speculations in Gandhi Bhavan, in addition to the allotment of portfolios to the three new Ministers, the high command could also approve reshuffling of existing portfolios

The Chief Minister and other participants in the meeting observed a two-minute silence as a mark of respect for those killed. The Chief Minister will be leading a candlelight march in Hyderabad on Thursday evening to show solidarity with the victims of the terror attack.