POLITICS
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Oct- 2025 -7 October
Telangana Congress MLA under fire for controversial remarks on PM Modi
Telangana Congress MLA Bhupathi Reddy ignited a political firestorm with remarks questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longevity and invoking Lord Rama. In a video shared by BJP leaders, Reddy is heard saying, “If Modi dies, will Rama cease to exist?” Hyderabad: A legislator of the ruling Congress party in Telangana sparked a row with his remarks, allegedly wishing “death” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Bhupathi Reddy, the member of Telangana Assembly from Nizamabad Rural constituency, remarked on how long Prime Minister Modi will live. In a video clip shared by BJP leaders on social media on Thursday, the MLA is heard making the controversial remarks. “They always say Rama as if Rama were born only because of them. As if they go,…
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7 October
Telangana celebrates Vijaya Dasami with devotion and grandeur
Vijaya Dasami was celebrated across Telangana with deep devotion and traditional fervour. Devotees thronged temples like Bhadrakali in Warangal, while prayers were offered at homes statewide. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy marked the occasion with Ayudha Puja. Hyderabad: Vijaya Dasami was celebrated with traditional fervour and deep devotion across Telangana on Thursday. Devotees marked the auspicious day by offering prayers at home and visiting temples throughout the state. Prominent temples, including the Bhadrakali temple in Warangal, witnessed a heavy turnout of faithful since Thursday morning. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy celebrated ‘Ayudha Puja’ at his residence here. Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy also offered prayers at his home, along with security personnel and…
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7 October
KTR, Harish Rao extend Dasara wishes to Telangana people
BRS leaders K T Rama Rao and T Harish Rao extended warm Dasara wishes to the people of Telangana. Highlighting the festival’s cultural significance, they prayed for success, prosperity, and strength for all, celebrating the spirit of unity and tradition. Hyderabad: BRS working president K T Rama Rao and senior leader T Harish Rao extended festive greetings to the people of Telangana on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami. Rama Rao described Dasara as a festival symbolising the triumph of good over evil. He said the festival holds a special place in Telangana, celebrated with joy across villages and towns as families, friends, and well-wishers come together to strengthen their bonds. He prayed to Goddess Durga to bless the people with success,…
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7 October
KTR pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on birth anniversary
BRS working president K T Rama Rao paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, highlighting the impact of Gandhian ideals on the Telangana movement. He said Gandhi’s perseverance continues to guide the journey of BRS, Telangana, and the nation Hyderabad: BRS working president K T Rama Rao paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary on Thursday, describing his ideals of truth and non-violence as the greatest tools of change. He said Gandhi’s principles inspired and strengthened the Telangana statehood movement. Rao further stated that Gandhi’s spirit of perseverance continues to guide the journey of the BRS, Telangana, and India. “May his philosophy forever illuminate our nation’s path of progress,” he added.
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7 October
Watch: Leopard sighting near Toopran sparks panic among villagers
A leopard was spotted near Gundreddipally in Toopran mandal on Dasara, causing panic among locals. Forest officials have warned villagers to stay away from the area while monitoring the animal’s movements to prevent any conflict with humans Medak: A group of villagers who ventured into the forest fringes near Gundreddipally in Toopran mandal to spot the Palapitta bird on the auspicious occasion of Dasara were startled to find a leopard resting under a rock on a hillock, on Thursday. The leopard’s presence was captured on mobile phones by locals, and the videos quickly circulated through the community, intensifying concerns. The sighting of the wild animal in close proximity to human habitation triggered panic, especially among farmers and cattle herders who regularly…
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7 October
From Rahul to Revanth to Uttam, here’s the Congress U-turn on Kaleshwaram ahead of polls
As the Congress government invites bids to repair the Medigadda barrage ahead of local body elections, its leaders revisit years of criticism against the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. From Rahul Gandhi’s corruption allegations to Revanth Reddy’s calls for reconstruction and Uttam Kumar Reddy’s scathing remarks on financial waste, the KLIP remains a political flashpoint in Telangana’s irrigation narrative. Hyderabad: The world’s largest multi-stage lift irrigation project, Kaleshwaram, had faced relentless scrutiny from the Congress. Though built in record time, Kaleshwaram, which proved to be a lifeline for Telangana, was always a target for the Congress, with its leaders, right from Rahul Gandhi to A Revanth Reddy to N Uttam Kumar Reddy, slamming the project at every given opportunity. They said it had collapsed, that…
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7 October
Two years after collapse, Congress govt moves to restore Medigadda barrage
Two years after the collapse of piers at Medigadda barrage, the Telangana government has initiated rehabilitation efforts by inviting EOIs for design proposals. The move, timed ahead of local body elections, follows damning findings by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA), which recommended urgent structural fixes across KLIP barrages. Hyderabad: Exactly two years after the sinking of piers at Medigadda barrage, the State government has initiated its first step towards rehabilitating the project by inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for rehabilitation designs. Significantly, this move comes just ahead of the local body elections, with the Congress government projecting itself as working on a roadmap to make the three barrages functional. Following its investigations into the structural issues in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP)…
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7 October
BRS accuses Revanth Reddy govt of betraying minorities, implementing BJP agenda in Telangana
The BRS has accused the Congress-led Telangana government of betraying minorities and implementing the BJP’s Waqf Act amendments. Party leaders announced mosque protests on October 3 to highlight unfulfilled promises, including the Minority Declaration. Hyderabad: The BRS charged the Revanth Reddy government with betraying minorities and implementing the BJP’s agenda in Telangana. The party leaders said though the Congress has been opposing the amendments to the Waqf Act by the BJP-led Central government across the country, Revanth Reddy is implementing it in the State. They announced statewide protests at mosques on October 3, where the Congress Debt Cards will be distributed, questioning the unfulfilled promises. At a press meet in Telangana Bhavan on Wednesday, BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan said the Congress came to power on…
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7 October
IAF achieves longest-range kill in Operation Sindoor, leaves Pakistan paralysed
The Indian Air Force achieved its longest-range kill of up to 300 km during Operation Sindoor, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh said. Precision strikes paralysed Pakistan’s response capacity, showcasing India’s growing aerial reach, technological edge, and strategic deterrence New Delhi: In a powerful assertion of India’s air superiority, India’s Air Marshal revealed that a recent Indian Air Force operation, during ‘Operation Sindoor’, not only penetrated deep into enemy territory but also achieved the longest-range kill to date — till 300 km, leaving Pakistan unable to operate even within its own borders. Speaking to reporters, Air Marshal A.P. Singh highlighted the strategic success of the mission, stating, “We were able to penetrate deep into enemy territory and execute strikes with high precision.”…
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7 October
In 24 hours, Kanha Reserve loses popular ‘Balaghat Male Tiger’, two cubs
A male tiger and two female cubs were found dead in Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve, killed in separate territorial fights with other big cats. Post-mortems confirmed the cause, and carcasses were disposed of per NTCA guidelines Mandla: Carcasses of a tiger and two female cubs found dead in different parts of Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve (KTR) on the same day were disposed of, after the post-mortem revealed that they were killed by other big cats, an official said on Friday. The deceased big cat, aged around eight to 10 years old, has been identified as the “Balaghat Male Tiger”, who was frequently sighted by visitors at the reserve, he said. He was found dead in the Mukhi range on…
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