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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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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.
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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).
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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
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According to the revised plan, the southern stretch now spans 201 km, running from Choutuppal in Yadadri Bhongir to Sangareddy.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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With the budget session to be conducted in a few days, the Cabinet is expected to decide on the number of days for the session, besides approving the Governor’s speech
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If PPP model is adopted in the State for PR&RD and R&B roads, then road users would have to pay a toll fee. Though villagers in a radius of about 3 to 5 km are exempted from toll fee payment, others will have to pay the toll.
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Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy indicated that bank guarantees would become mandatory for allotment of paddy to the millers for custom milling
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The committee includes Ministers Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, N Uttam Kumar Reddy, D Sridhar Babu, and Tummala Nageswara Rao
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The government will finalise eligibility criteria based on land-holding and income sources of the eligible beneficiaries among others in this regard.
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The Cabinet meeting, which was scheduled to be conducted on Saturday, was postponed as the ECI had not accorded permission.
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With Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy promising to waive off Rs.2 lakh farm loan at single stroke, the cabinet is expected to discuss the revenue sources for raising the required funds.
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The Cabinet also decided to make famous poet and lyricist Ande Sri's song "Jaya Jaya he Telangana, Janani Jaya ketanam," which played a vital role during the Telangana movement, as the State song
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Retaining Municipal Administration & Urban Development, General Administration, Law & Order, and unallocated portfolios, he also oversees other departments.
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The two guarantees are free travel for women in TSRTC buses across Telangana and the Rajiv Aarogyasri health insurance scheme of Rs 10 lakh each
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Sources said the Congress leadership has already sent the names to Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan who will administer the oath.
