POLITICS
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Jun- 2025 -9 June
Congress govt, State BJP must work together for Telangana’s growth, says Revanth
Chief Minister says despite political differences, the State will progress rapidly if the BJP led by its chief and Union Minister Kishan Reddy supports the Congress Government Hyderabad: Stating that he shared a special relationship with BJP State president and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said Telangana could progress rapidly if both of them worked together for the State’s development. There had been instances where Kishan Reddy was questioned in the interest of the State. The Chief Minister said he would continue to prioritise Telangana’s growth above politics. He was speaking after formally launching Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya’s autobiography, ‘Prajala Kathe Na Atma Katha’, here on Sunday. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, he said the absence of…
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9 June
Ibrahimpatnam MLA Malreddy Rangareddy defers press meet on Cabinet berth issue following AICC intervention
Receives phone call from AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan; TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud set to visit him to address his concerns later in the day Hyderabad: Ibrahimpatnam MLA Malreddy Rangareddy, who expressed his disappointment after not being given a Cabinet berth, postponed the press meet he had earlier announced, following a phone conversation with AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan. Initially, the Ibrahimpatnam MLA had announced that he would address the media at 5 pm and share his future plans. However, he postponed the event following the phone call from the AICC in-charge. It is also learned that TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud would visit the MLA’s house and speak to him personally later in the day. Earlier, Natarajan had met Bodhan MLA P Sudershan…
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9 June
Saffron from Telangana? Horticulture university tries soil-less farming
Telangana Horticultural University scientists mull saffron cultivation using aeroponics, aiming to replicate Kashmir’s climate in a controlled facility. The project seeks to make Telangana a new hub for saffron production and create opportunities for youth in modern horticulture Hyderabad: Far from the misty meadows of Kashmir Valley, where saffron is traditionally cultivated, a silent revolution is taking shape in Telangana. Scientists from Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University have teamed up to grow saffron without soil — using modern, non-traditional farming methods — right here in the State. Saffron, also known as ‘red gold’ for its vibrant hue, high value, and medicinal properties, has long been cultivated in Kashmir’s cool climate, especially in areas like Pampore. But now, thanks to a modern technique…
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9 June
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy admits to shifting political loyalties over the years
Says he started with BJP, moved to TDP and is now working with Congress. At Bandaru Dattatreya’s book launch, he recalls his rapport with leaders across party lines, including Prime Minister Modi Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday candidly admitted to switching political loyalties over the years, beginning with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), then moving to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), and currently “working” with the Congress. “My school education was with the BJP, college education was under TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu, and I’m currently doing my job with Rahul Gandhi,” Revanth Reddy said while launching Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya’s autobiography Prajala Kathe Na Atma Katha in Hyderabad. Recalling a recent interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a…
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9 June
Farmers raise objections to PM-KUSUM scheme implementation in Telangana
Farmers from across the State raise objections to PM-KUSUM scheme implementation, seeking clarity on HT power connection rules, Letters of Credit, and language accessibility. TGREDCO responds by extending the PPA deadline and appointing a dedicated officer to resolve concerns Hyderabad: Farmers from various districts on Sunday raised several objections regarding the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme and sought clarity on key issues from TGREDCO officials. Under the scheme, TGREDCO had invited applications from individual farmers, groups of farmers, self-help groups, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), and others to set up grid-connected solar power plants on their land. The power generated would be purchased by DISCOMs at a pre-fixed tariff determined by the Telangana State…
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9 June
Telangana Cabinet expansion: MLA Malreddy says he is still prepared to quit if social equations were a hurdle
MLA Malreddy said he is ready to quit if social equations block ministerial posts for Greater Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy, urging fair Cabinet representation Hyderabad: Sticking to his guns, Ibrahimpatnam MLA Malreddy Rangareddy said he was still prepared to quit if social equations were a hurdle in appointing an MLA as a minister from Greater Hyderabad and the erstwhile Rangareddy district. There were six ministers from the region in the past, but today there are none. There is tremendous pressure from the party workers about the representation and, in the wake of local bodies’ elections fast approaching, it would be challenging for them to convince the people, he said on Sunday. Addressing media persons at his residence, the Ibrahimpatnam MLA raised…
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9 June
Tribals protest against Kumram Bheem Tiger Conservation Reserve
Tribals staged a protest against the State government’s decision to convert a part of the Kawal Tiger Reserve corridor into the newly notified Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Tribals staged a protest against the State government’s decision to convert a part of the Kawal Tiger Reserve corridor into the newly notified Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve. A massive rally was taken out from KB Chowk to the District Collectorate on Sunday, opposing Government Order (GO) 49 through which the reserve was created. Large numbers of tribals from different parts of the district participated in the rally, which passed through major junctions such as Vivekananda Chowk and the bus stand. They began the protest by paying floral tributes to tribal icon…
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9 June
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu expresses shock over MLA Gopinath’s death
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president said that news of Gopinath’s death came as a shock to him. He recalled that Gopinath started his political journey with the TDP and held several posts efficiently Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has expressed shock over the sudden death of Maganti Gopinath, the MLA from Jubilee Hills constituency in Hyderabad. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president said that news of Gopinath’s death came as a shock to him. He recalled that Gopinath started his political journey with the TDP and held several posts efficiently. “I express my deepest condolences to the family members of Gopinath. I pray that his soul may rest in peace,” he said. Gopinath breathed his last at…
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9 June
Youth stabbed to death in Bhadrachalam group clash
24-year-old Satheesh murdered during clash between two groups in Bhadrachalam; accused Sairam surrenders to police; incident follows a dispute at a petrol bunk in Yetapaka, Andhra Pradesh, the previous night Kothagudem: A youth was murdered in Bhadrachalam town on Saturday during a violent clash between two groups. The victim, Satheesh (24), was stabbed to death at his residence in ASR Colony. The accused, G Sairam of Jagadish Colony, surrendered to the police after the incident. A case has been registered against him and 10 others. According to the police, the groups had clashed at a petrol bunk in Yetapaka, Andhra Pradesh, on Friday night over an unspecified issue. They fled the scene when the police arrived. Knives allegedly abandoned by Sairam…
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9 June
AP High Court stays APL auctions
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has directed the Andhra Cricket Association not to finalise the ongoing franchise auctions of the Andhra Premier League until further orders are issued Hyderabad: The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has directed the Andhra Cricket Association not to finalise the ongoing franchise auctions of the Andhra Premier League until further orders are issued. “The direction comes in response to a writ petition filed jointly by six existing franchise owners — Vizag Warriors, Bezwada Tigers, Coastal Riders — challenging the ACA’s unilateral decision to invite new franchise bids without consulting or securing the consent of current stakeholders,” one of the franchise owners informed Telangana Today on Friday. It may be mentioned here that the franchise owners…
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