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As the Congress government approaches its two-year term, several major Telangana infrastructure projects, including the Uppal–Narapally corridor and TIMS hospitals, face significant delays despite multiple assurances. Contractors’ protests and pending payments raise doubts about meeting revised deadlines.

Following the selection of V. Naveen Yadav as the Congress candidate for Jubilee Hills by-election, Telangana Congress leaders are working to placate disappointed aspirants, including former MP Anjan Kumar Yadav and GHMC Corporator CN Reddy, amid concerns over party priorities and future representation.

Discontent grows across Telangana as Congress fails to deliver on promises to BCs, Muslims, employees, farmers, and unemployed youth. Delayed reservations, disputed land allotments, and unresolved arrears could influence voter sentiment in the Jubilee Hills by-election and local body polls.

A D L Janardhan of Andhra Pradesh claimed the 35 years & above title at the AISTA Prize Money Veterans Tennis Tournament with an 8-7 (5) victory over Vamshi Krishna of Telangana. Other category results included decisive wins for players from AP and TN

District Election Officer R V Karnan directed officials to strictly follow ECI guidelines for the Jubilee Hills bypoll. He reviewed preparedness at Shaikpet MRO office, while GHMC removed over 2,000 political materials under the Model Code of Conduct

The rivalry between Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar and MP Eatala Rajender has resurfaced ahead of local body elections in Telangana. Rajender’s comments on issuing B-forms have sparked internal disputes within the BJP’s Huzurabad unit, deepening factional divisions

BRSV activists distributed ‘Student Baki (dues) cards’ at Kakatiya University, highlighting Congress and Revanth Reddy’s unfulfilled promises on jobs, DSC tests, Vidya Guarantee, and fee reimbursements. Leaders warned that non-payment of Rs 8,000 crore dues affects thousands of students

Based on current production levels and future demand, the State is projected to see a fruit production shortfall of over 5 lakh metric tonnes by 2035

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar defended the Congress high command’s decision to field V Naveen Yadav in the Jubilee Hills by-election. Senior leaders met former MP Anjan Kumar Yadav to pacify him, amid his concerns over local and non-local factors

Telangana’s Gadipalli Prashanth has been appointed captain of the Indian men’s team for the 2025 World Paravolleyball World Cup in Fort Wayne, USA. A dedicated player, Prashanth has represented India at the 2023 ParaVolley World Cup in Cairo

Heavy rains and prolonged waterlogging in Karimnagar have severely damaged the cotton crop during its flowering and budding stage. Farmers invested in fertilisers and pesticides, but excessive rains and past dry spells threaten yields on approximately 48,000 acres

Gudipally Subhash Reddy (44) allegedly committed suicide in Medak after accusing relatives of blocking the pathway to his house. He recorded a message requesting officials to open the route permanently. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

Local body elections are set after 11 years in Bhadrachalam and Pinapaka constituencies. MPPs and gram panchayats, earlier exempted due to municipal upgrade plans and court cases, are now going to polls. Aspirants are preparing actively for these long-awaited elections.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao blamed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for three farmer suicides in Telangana this week, alleging that the Congress government has reversed the progress made under K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s rule, which had sharply reduced agrarian distress and suicides.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Revanth Reddy government of undermining Telangana’s Gurukuls by delaying rent arrears and locking hostel buildings. He demanded immediate action and warned of a statewide stir involving students and parents if the issue is ignored.

BC associations in Telangana have threatened to paralyse the state if their demand for 42 per cent reservations is not fulfilled. Leaders from multiple organisations vowed to form a new JAC and launch a stronger agitation across political lines

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded immediate formation of a welfare board for auto drivers in Telangana. He highlighted pending payments, discontinued insurance schemes, and economic distress, urging the Congress government to act and support the 8 to 8.5 lakh drivers

A leading IIT will partner with Telangana Irrigation Department to design and plan rehabilitation of Medigadda and two other Kaleshwaram barrages. Structural design, testing, and post-monsoon verification will be completed within a year, says Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy

BRS leader Y Satish Reddy demanded that the Election Commission revoke Congress leader Naveen Yadav’s voting rights for allegedly distributing voter ID cards in Jubilee Hills. He warned that such violations could set a dangerous precedent ahead of elections

Several industries, hotels, and water plants in Mancherial district are illegally drawing groundwater in violation of Government Order No.15, officials said. The unchecked extraction is causing environmental damage and revenue loss, prompting calls for a vigilance committee and stricter enforcement.