TELANGANA CABINET
After Telangana's Rs 31,000 cr farm loan waiver, Punjab farmers reiterate similar demand
The Telangana government has announced a farm loan waiver of up to Rs 2 lakh, benefiting nearly 40 lakh farmers at a cost of around Rs 31,000 crore. Punjab farmers have welcomed this decision and renewed their call for a similar waiver from the central government, arguing that the current cash benefit under PM Kisan is insufficient.
Chandrababu Naidu sworn-in as new Andhra CM: Here is full list of AP ministers
Chandrababu Naidu Ministry: Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as Andhra Pradesh's 18th chief minister, with Prime Minister Modi and other leaders in attendance. Naidu leads the TDP-BJP-Janasena alliance, which won a majority in the assembly. His cabinet includes 21 TDP members, three from Janasena, and one from the BJP. Janasena's Pawan Kalyan also took oath as a minister.
South Indian ministers top liabilities, assets chart in new Central government, says ADR analysis
Andhra Pradesh’s MP from Guntur, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, tops the list with liabilities amounting to over Rs 1038 crore. Karnataka’s HD Kumaraswamy (Mandya) and V Sommana (Tumkur) are behind him , with liabilities of more than Rs 82 crore and Rs 22 crore respectively.
Kumaraswamy says he will take businesses into confidence & focus on adding jobs
The JDS leader, who spoke to the media in Delhi soon after the portfolios were announced, said he believed India’s development hinged on his portfolio. There were lots of expectations from the government in the manufacturing sector, he said, while thanking the PM for giving him such a crucial ministry by reposing faith in him.
Heavyweights to do the Heavy Lifting in Round 3
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reappointed key members of his previous administration, including the Big Four cabinet members of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) such as Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, and S Jaishankar.
Bandi Sanjay Kumar sworn in as Union Minister: Everything you need to know BJP's firebrand leader
Bandi Sanjay Kumar has been appointed as a Union Minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government. Kumar, who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Karimnagar constituency since 2019, played a significant role in expanding the BJP's influence in Telangana during his tenure as state party chief. As Kumar takes on his new role, here’s a closer look at his political journey and achievements.
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With JP Nadda in cabinet, BJP set to elect new party chief
JP Nadda's term as BJP president ends in June after a six-month extension. The party has to elect a new president following a pattern of passing the baton from Union ministers to new leaders.
From yuva karyakarta to Union minister, Kishan Reddy 'Anna' rises through the ranks
Born to middle class farmer-parents in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana near Hyderabad, he started his political career as an ordinary worker in 1977. He has held important party positions including the president of the BJP's state unit and national president of BJP's Yuva Morcha (BJYM).
Firebrand leader Bandi Sanjay ---From RSS to Union cabinet
Bandi Sanjay Kumar, a minister in the Narendra Modi cabinet, rose to prominence through student politics in the Akhil Bhaaratiya Vidyarthi Parishad, establishing himself as a firebrand BJP leader in Telangana.
Telangana BJP president Kishan Reddy thanks PM Modi for inducting him in NDA Cabinet
Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy thanked PM Narendra Modi for his induction into the NDA Cabinet. He expressed gratitude to J P Nadda and his constituency. Reddy won from Secunderabad defeating Congress rival D Nagender.
Modi 3.0 takes shape: List of ministers who will likely be part of NDA Cabinet
On Sunday, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi is set to begin his third term, with the National Democratic Alliance playing a significant role. Around 30 ministers will be sworn in at the presidential palace, with their identities yet to be revealed but speculated upon by insiders. In the 2024 elections, Modi's BJP fell short, prompting negotiations with the 15-member coalition, the NDA, to secure parliamentary majority.
Congress floundered in Karnataka, Telangana, Himachal, did well in some states because of allies, says HD Deve Gowda
HD Deve Gowda penned a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing gratitude for the Cabinet position extended to his party. In the letter, he also raised doubts about the Congress party's capability to maintain unity among its allies.
BJP's south push: TDP, Janasena likely to get significant roles in Modi govt
PM Modi to induct MPs from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana into his Council of Ministers, including members from TDP, for his third term.
Modi meets likely ministers in his new govt over tea
On Sunday evening, alongside Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, new faces like Manohar Lal Khattar, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, and Ravneet Singh Bittu may join the Union Council of Ministers. Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, and others are anticipated to remain part of the government. Speculations abound about potential inclusions from Shiv Sena, including Prataprao Jadhav, and BJP, like C R Paatil and Jyotiraditya Scindia
"No demands, no change in stand on reservation": Union Minister designate TDP's Rammohan Naidu
TDP's Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, set to be the youngest Union Minister in Modi's new Cabinet, confirmed the party's commitment to Muslim quota reservations in Andhra Pradesh. With no immediate demands from its NDA ally, the TDP emphasizes development for Andhra and support for Telugu people in both Andhra and Telangana.
Congress govt in Telangana will leave no stone unturned to fulfil 'guarantees' to people: Sonia Gandhi
The former Congress president, who began her speech by paying homage to those who sacrificed their lives for the cause of statehood to Telangana, recalled that she had promised at Karimnagar in the state in 2004 that the grand old party would fulfil the people's demand for a separate state.
Congress will win at least 10 of 17 LS seats in Telangana: Revanth Reddy
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has expressed confidence that the Congress will win at least 10 of the 17 Lok Sabha seats in the state and that the INDIA bloc will form a government at the Centre. The BJP is expected to win four-five seats in Telangana, while the BRS may not get more than one and the AIMIM would retain the Hyderabad LS constituency. The remaining seats, at least 10, would go to the Congress.
Kishan Reddy questions why Sonia Gandhi is invited for Telangana govt function
Kishan Reddy sought to know from the Congress government how it could invite a political leader for a government function. "...she is a leader of the Congress party. How can you invite her to a government function? If you want to invite her, then invite and felicitate her at the Congress party's office. We don't have any objection to that," he said.
Pro-TMC academics urge President Droupadi Murmu to look into comments by PM Modi about black money
The Educationists' Forum, a platform of former vice-chancellors of state universities and senior professors, said that Modi had commented at a public meeting in Karimnagar in Telangana that two big corporate houses in the country were involved in hoarding, using and distributing black money.
Third Eye: Language matters, cautious roadshows and conditional exception
Congress workers from Rajasthan deployed in Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab post Lok Sabha elections. BJP holds Delhi roadshows despite heat wave, taking precautions. Election Commission limits post-poll Cabinet meetings for model code compliance.
Bifurcation blues: 10 years later, several issues remain unresolved between AP, Telangana
After a decade, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana still face unresolved issues post-bifurcation, including asset division and power bill dues. Hyderabad's transition to Telangana on June 2 as per the AP Reorganisation Act 2014 remains complex. Challenges persist in dividing Schedule 9 and Schedule 10 institutions, influenced by the Sheela Bhide panel's recommendations and disputes over employee transfers.
Lok Sabha Polls: Secunderabad, a Congress-BJP stronghold, set for a three-way contest as BJP aims for a hat-trick
Secunderabad transitions from BJP-Congress duopoly to a multi-party battleground with BRS entering the fray. BJP's stronghold, led by G Kishan Reddy, faces a challenging three-way contest on Monday, reflecting evolving voter dynamics and infrastructural developments.
Five states show interest in implementing Aadhaar-based authentication for GST registration
Five states plan Aadhaar-based GST registration. Biometric authentication aims to curb fraud. April's record GST revenue of Rs 2.10 lakh crore was driven by economic growth and increased transactions. Maharashtra led in revenue collection.
How Khammam went from being just another seat to being a VVIP one
Once upon a time, Khammam used to be just another Lok Sabha seat. Then at one point, one after another, all of the Gandhis got invitations to fight from there. This suddenly elevated the seat's stature substantially, with local leaders making a dash for tickets from there.
PM Modi worried after 3rd phase of Lok Sabha polls: AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge
Kharge criticizes PM Modi and Shah for focusing on abusing Congress leaders instead of discussing development and manifesto points. He notes the completion of five guarantees by the Telangana government amidst the Model Code of Conduct.
"You have eaten enough 'PANN', now time for Congress in Odisha": Rahul Gandhi
Wayanad MOdisha is being run by 'PANN' (Pandian, Amit Shah, PM Narendra Modi and Naveen Patnaik)," said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday, claiming that Bharatiya Janata Party and Biju Janata Dal have "married" each other in the state. Last October, former IAS officer and Odisha CM Patnaik's close aide V K Pandian was appointed Chairman 5T (Transformational Initiatives) with the rank of cabinet minister.
Telangana LS Polls: Exodus of leaders from BRS continues as Bhadrachalam MLA Venkat Rao quits party, joins Congress
BRS party faces defections as Tellam Venkat Rao and others switch to Congress in Telangana. Several leaders left after the party's defeat in the Assembly polls last year.
ED a political weapon, SC dismissed its claim that AAP got Rs 100-cr in kickbacks: Atishi
Atishi alleged Enforcement Directorate as 'political weapon', Supreme Court rejected Kavitha's Rs 100 crore to AAP leaders, aimed at stopping Arvind Kejriwal from Lok Sabha polls. ED issued political press release, Saurabh Bharadwaj criticizes BJP.
Will fill up two lakh job vacancies within a year, says T'gana CM
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy criticized the previous BRS government for not providing job opportunities to the unemployed youth in the state. He promised to fill up two lakh job vacancies within a year. Reddy made this announcement while addressing an event where appointment letters were handed over to staff nurses. The chief minister highlighted that unemployment was one of the reasons for the Telangana statehood agitation and accused the previous government of prioritizing jobs for their own family members. Reddy assured the youth that his government would fulfill their aspirations and create job opportunities.
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