POLITICS
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Sep- 2025 -15 September
Watch: TPCC chief reiterates BRS MLAs joined Congress for a ‘specific’ purpose
TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud has reiterated that 10 BRS MLAs joined the Congress to safeguard the State government from opposition threats. His remarks contradict the MLAs’ claims that they remain with BRS. Goud also criticised KT Rama Rao for lacking moral authority to speak on defections. Hyderabad: In sharp contrast to the claims of turncoat MLAs that they are still associated with BRS, TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud once again admitted that the 10 BRS MLAs had joined the Congress for a specific purpose. Speaking to the media on Friday, the TPCC president said the MLAs joined the Congress to thwart the attempts by the opposition to dethrone the State government. In a video circulating on social media platforms, Mahesh Kumar Goud…
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15 September
Telangana to enforce 75 percent attendance rule in universities from this year
The Telangana Council of Higher Education, in coordination with State Universities, has announced strict enforcement of the 75 percent attendance rule for students in higher education institutions. Universities will adopt facial recognition for attendance and introduce a sports quota in PG admissions via CPGET. Hyderabad: The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), along with the State Universities, has decided to strictly enforce 75 percent mandatory attendance for students in all higher educational institutions. This was resolved in a meeting convened by the TGCHE with Vice Chancellors here on Friday. Speaking to ‘Telangana Today‘, TGCHE Chairman Prof. V Balakista Reddy said the 75 percent attendance rule was not new but it would be strictly enforced from this academic year. This move is…
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15 September
Telangana: Farmers allege PACS, DCMS organisers behind urea diversion
Farmers in Mancherial district are facing a severe urea shortage as fertiliser is allegedly diverted to Maharashtra and sold on the black market. Farmers accuse cooperative organisers and officials of collusion, while the government insists steps are underway to prevent smuggling Mancherial: Long queue lines of farmers to buy urea have become a common scene in Telangana, reflecting an unprecedented crisis prevailing in agriculture sector. However, agriculture officials are drawing flak for failing to prevent diversion of urea in certain parts of erstwhile Adilabad district to Maharashtra. A total of 48 tonnes of urea was diverted from a centre in Nennal to neighbouring Maharashtra recently. Organisers of the centre reportedly sold the urea on the black market. A proprietor of Hyderabad Agriculture Cooperative Society (HACA)…
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15 September
Beneficiary loses Indiramma housing aid midway in Telangana’s Bhongir
A Bhongir resident, initially approved under the Indiramma housing scheme, was denied further funding midway after officials flagged a six-year-old vehicle in his name. Left with mounting debt, he says his dream of owning a home now lies shattered Bhongir: A beneficiary of the Indiramma housing scheme was left disappointed as he was declared ineligible in the final phase of funding. Peethla Raju, a resident of Muthireddygudem village in Motakonduru mandal, was informed by the officials that his approved house would not receive further financial assistance, leaving his dream of owning a house shattered. It had already left him drowned in debt. Raju, who had pinned all his hopes on the scheme to secure a roof for his family, borrowed heavily from moneylenders, sold…
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15 September
Media unions, politicians slam FIR against T News reporter for covering urea crisis in Khammam
A T News Channel reporter was booked under multiple stringent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for allegedly compelling a farmer to speak against the State government during coverage of a urea shortage in Khammam. Legal experts criticised the FIR as vindictive and legally untenable. Khammam: The district police have registered a case against a T News Channel reporter under section 151 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which prescribes punishment for assault or wrongful restraint of the President of India or the Governor of a State. Several political parties and media unions have condemned the police action. The alleged offence was covering the plight of farmers waiting in queue for urea at Konijerla PACS in Wyra mandal in the district on…
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15 September
Telangana makes reflective tapes mandatory to curb night-time accidents
The Telangana government has rolled out stringent road safety guidelines mandating certified reflective tapes and rear marking plates for various vehicle categories. The move aims to reduce night-time accidents, especially involving heavy vehicles parked without proper visibility aids. Hyderabad: In a push for road safety, the Telangana government has issued fresh guidelines making reflective tapes and rear marking plates mandatory for a wide range of vehicles to improve visibility at night and reduce accidents. Vehicle owners will now be required to install only certified reflective materials, while inspection officers will verify compliance using QR codes before granting registration or fitness certifications. In an order, issued on Friday, the Transport, Roads and Buildings Department officials said that night-time accidents are often caused by poor…
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15 September
Singareni to enter auctions, expand into energy and minerals: Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced that Singareni Collieries Company Limited will participate in upcoming coal block auctions and diversify into energy and mineral sectors. The move comes after the company lost Rs. 60,000 crore in potential revenue due to previous auction restrictions. Singareni has already secured mineral exploration licences in Karnataka and is planning global operations under the banner ‘Singareni Global’. Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced that Singareni Collieries Company Limited would participate in the upcoming auctions and venture into other sectors in the best interest of workers, besides ensuring its survival. Due to its inability to participate in auctions so far, Singareni had lost two major blocks and revenue of about Rs. 60,000 crore. Workers’ unions and the Singareni…
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15 September
KTR, Harish Rao condemn cases against journalist for reporting on urea shortage in Khammam
BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao slammed the Congress government for filing cases against journalist Sambasiva Rao, who reported on Telangana’s urea shortage, alleging the ruling party was misusing police to silence the media and suppress farmers’ voices Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao and senior MLA T Harish Rao came down heavily on the Congress government for filing cases against T-News journalist Sambasiva Rao from Khammam district, who reported on farmers’ struggles due to urea shortage. They demanded that the State government and the DGP withdraw the cases immediately, accusing Congress of silencing voices that speak for farmers. Cases have been filed against Sambasiva Rao under Section 151, 196, 353(2) of BNS for assaulting and wrongfully restraining government officials, promoting…
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15 September
Jupally Krishna Rao says remarks on Congress misinterpreted
Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao clarified that his viral comments on Congress’ chances were twisted by the opposition. He said he had only stressed that predicting election victories is tough and reminded that his repeated wins came from commitment and good work Hyderabad: A day after his remarks suggesting that Congress might not come to power and he might not get elected went viral on social media, Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao said his comments were misinterpreted by opposition parties. Addressing a gathering at Boath in Adilabad on Thursday, the Minister had said it was tough to predict victory in elections. “Even if a party wins the elections, it is uncertain that it would form the government and fulfil the promises…
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15 September
Wyra farmers await urea for over a month, says Telangana Rythu Sangham.
Farmers in Wyra mandal of Khammam district staged protests over delayed urea supply, despite submitting required documents a month ago. With only 445 bags available, many were left waiting, prompting demonstrations at the PACS warehouse and tahsildar office. Agriculture officials have assured distribution within two days. Khammam: Farmers in Wyra mandal of Khammam district staged a dharna at the local PACS warehouse, complaining that they were not given urea even after a month had passed since submitting their passbooks and Aadhaar card photocopies. The farmers stated that they had submitted the photocopies for urea on August 13, 14 and 16. After August 14, urea was supplied at the end of August and then again on September 12. As only 445 urea bags were…
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