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'Lack of democracy within BRS; leaders suffocating': Congress' Prabhakar Rao
on Saturday, Prabhakar Rao said, "There is a lack of democracy in the BRS party. Most of the leaders are suffocating there. It is a regional party. Whatever decision is taken by the party chief is final. So, most of the MLAs and MLCs were suffocating in this BRS party as they were not allowed to speak at all."
Telangana: Six BRS MLCs join Congress
Several legislators from the Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) in Telangana have continued to defect to the Congress party. Recently, six sitting members of the Legislative Council joined the Congress, with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy present at the official ceremony. The new Congress members include Dande Vital, Bhanuprasad Rao, MS Prabhakar, Boggaparu Dayanand, and Egge Mallesham. AICC Telangana in-charge Deepa Munshi and state minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy also attended the joining event.
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.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi takes oath as member of Rajya Sabha
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, 77, sworn in as a Rajya Sabha member from Jaipur, Rajasthan. She chose not to contest for her Rae Bareli seat in UP, held since 2004.
Telangana Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, phases, constituencies, candidates, other details; All you need to know
The Election Commission announced that Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Telangana will occur on May 13, as part of the nationwide polling from April 19 to June 1, with vote counting on June 4. Telangana, established in 2014, following the Telangana movement, witnessed a political shift with the rise of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), previously known as the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), led by K Chandrashekhar Rao.
BJP's Central Election Committee to meet today; likely to discuss more Lok Sabha candidates
BJP's Central Election Committee finalizes Lok Sabha candidates for April-May polls. NDA allies discuss seat-sharing. BJP releases 1st list of 195 candidates, including PM Modi. Four BRS and one Congress leader join BJP.
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Lok Sabha polls: Four BRS leaders and one Congress leader from Telangana join BJP
Former BRS MLAs and other leaders, including K Laxman and Tarun Chugh, joined BJP, praising PM Narendra Modi's fight against corruption. They criticized the triple B party led by K Chandrasekhar Rao for running a corrupt government. People are impressed by PM Modi's leadership.
Portfolios allocated to Ministers in new Congress govt in Telangana
Ministers were assigned the departments they will be in charge of in Telangana. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will be handling Municipal Administration, General Administration, Law and Order and all other unallocated portfolios. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka was allocated the key portfolios of Finance and Planning, Energy. N Uttam Kumar Reddy was given charge of Irrigation and CAD, Food and Civil Supplies, while Damodar Rajanarasimha is now the Minister for Health, Medical and Family Welfare, Science and Technology.
Telangana votes today, results of five state polls on Sunday
Results will be declared on Sunday. Ruling BRS has fielded candidates in all seats, while BJP has put up 111 candidates along with ally Jana Sena’s eight. Congress is contesting 118 constituencies and its ally CPI one seat. Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM has put up candidates in nine segments in Hyderabad city.
Telangana assembly polls: Some families 'more equal than others' for political parties, given two tickets
KCR's nephew and state Finance and Health Minister T Harish Rao is also seeking re-election from Siddipet. Rama Rao had earlier said there is nothing unusual in family members and children of a prominent leader joining politics as children do take up the parents' legacy in professions like doctors and actors.
PE Advent completes acquisition of Suven Pharma, appoints new Board and management team
Private equity firm Advent International has completed its majority acquisition of Indian contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) Suven Pharma. Advent acquired a 50.1% stake in Suven in December 2020 for INR 6,313 crore ($866 million) and will launch an open offer for an additional 26% of the company.
"A powerhouse of talent": PM Modi meets awe autistic singer Kamisetty Venkat in Warangal
"In Warangal, I met families of those who lost their near and dear ones to Left Wing Extremism. Their stories moved me profoundly and so did their strength in the face of adversity. Their resilience inspires us to keep working to build a peaceful and prosperous society," PM Modi tweeted. Addressing a public rally earlier in Warangal, PM Modi came down heavily on Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and the BRS government, as well as the Congress, over corruption.
KCR: HC collegium must consider weaker sections
The chief minister’s comment, made in an October 1 letter to the Union law minister, came after the Telangana High Court collegium proposed the names of three advocates to be appointed as judges to the high court.
TRS, BJP drop key contenders, Congress fields top leaders in
The TRS (Telangana Rashtra Samiti), led by Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, dropped sitting MP A P Jithender Reddy, who was the party's floor leader in the Lok Sabha, in Mahbubnagar seat.
TRS reignites Telangana Fire, wins 88 seats
The pre-poll alliance between the Congress and the TDP failed to make any impact as both parties have traditionally been foes and are ideologically at odds.
As Telangana votes, here are the key seats to look for
Voting in Telangana is underway as the incumbent chief minister KCR takes on the combined might of Congress, TDP and the CPI.
Osmania University: Youth in hotbed of Telangana agitation now battling despair
Many are campaigning against the TRS, and many more planning to go home to vote against the TRS on December 7.
Sonia, Rahul attack TRS chief Chandrasekhar Rao for "family rule" in Telangana
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi attacked Chandrasekhar Rao, saying "only one man ran Telangana for the last five years. He did whatever came to his mind for his family".
Corporate overseas borrowings at 3-year high in October
The recently-released GDP numbers indicate that there is a modest pickup in fixed assets formation.
Palair Assembly bypolls: Telangana Rashtra Samiti wrests seat from Congress
Terming the result as a reflection of the TRS' two-year rule, Chief Minister K Chandresekhar Rao said it's a clear endorsement of his government by the people.
Polling underway for Palair assembly constituency in Telangana
13 candidates including nine Independents are in the contest which is being held after Congress MLA Ramreddy Venkat Reddy passed away in March.
When ace scientists like Rajesh Gokhale turn rookie entrepreneurs
Scientists of distinction are setting up companies but with a difference — to help solve difficult problems of business and society.
N Kiran Kumar Reddy dares those accusing him of corruption to go to court
Reacting sharply to allegations by some that he received kickbacks, Kiran Kumar Reddy today dared them to approach the court.
Andhra Pradesh: Ruling Congress may lose leaders to rivals
An exodus from the ruling Congress in Andhra Pradesh may be in the offing on the back of division over creation of Telangana.
Misuse of CBI in Jagan DA case: BJP
Asked if BJP is supporting Jaganmohan, party spokesperson Nirmala Sitharaman said that is not the issue but charged Congress is definitely playing some game with Jaganmohan and it is clear that both are "walking hand in hand".
Andhra Pradesh cabinet re-organisation may happen soon
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy will be carrying a list of probables for possible induction into the state cabinet to New Delhi tomorrow.
Cong Telangana MPs hint at quitting over statehood issue
Congress MPs from Telangana hints at quitting the party if it did not honour its word on granting statehood for the region.
Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust to take key decisions tomorrow
Sources said the trust would decide on how to carry forward its activities and who should lead it at a meeting soon since Sai Baba did not name a successor.
TRS & TDP legislators suspended for hooliganism
The agitated legislators not only grabbed the papers from the Governor but also tore off the Governor's speech copies given to them and threw them on the Governor's face.
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