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Budget 2026: Expect Nirmala Sitharaman to treat Telangana as a cornerstone, not a footnote: KTR | Interview

Budget 2026: As Nirmala Sitharaman gears up for Budget 2026, BRS working president KT Rama Rao articulates Telangana's demands for allocations and reforms, urging the Centre to prioritise cooperative federalism and fulfil constitutional obligations that have long been overlooked.

5 min read29 Jan 2026
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'Rail Roko' protest in Telangana on July 17 for OBC reservation – ‘not a single train will move,’ says K Kavitha

On July 17, a 'Rail Roko' protest led by BRS leader K Kavitha will halt train services in Telangana, demanding 42% reservation for OBCs. With bills already passed, the protest aims to compel the Union government to act and address the concerns of the OBC community.

2 min read9 Jul 2025
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Ease of doing business: Telangana govt allows 10-hr workdays for commercial establishment. Here's what changes for you…

Telangana's new policy allows employees in commercial establishments to work up to 10 hours daily, with a maximum of 48 hours weekly. Here's all you need to know about how this decision impacts you.

1 min read6 Jul 2025
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Who is Nune Sridhar? Telangana officer arrested in disproportionate assets case; 13 lavish properties under radar

An Executive Engineer in the Irrigation & CAD Department has been arrested for allegedly accumulating assets beyond his legitimate income. Ongoing searches revealed multiple properties and valuables, with the market value believed to exceed recorded amounts.

1 min read12 Jun 2025
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Pakistani national shouting religious slogans kills two Telangana men in Dubai

Two men from Telangana were killed in a Dubai bakery attack by a Pakistani national, family members reported. Ashtapu Premsagar and Srinivas were identified as victims, while a third man, Sagar, was injured. Indian officials are working to repatriate the bodies and support the families.

1 min read16 Apr 2025
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Explained | Telangana first Indian state to implement SC sub-categorisation. What it means? Who does it help?

Recruitment to government jobs would forthwith be based on the categorisation of the SC communities and the youth from these communities were exhorted to avail the opportunity, according to state minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy.

5 min read15 Apr 2025
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Hyderabad University land row: BRS alleges police presence at KTR's residence, says report

In a heated debate over the potential sale of 400 acres of land belonging to the University of Hyderabad, BRS has claimed police presence at KTR's residence, according to the report.

3 min read1 Apr 2025
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Pranay murder case: Second accused sentenced to death; all you need to know about how murder was executed

Pranay murder case: The Nalgonda court in Telangana sentenced Subhash Sharma to death for the 2018 honour killing of Pranay, a Scheduled Caste man. Maruthi Rao orchestrated the murder, hiring several accomplices. Other accused received life sentences.

2 min read11 Mar 2025
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Telangana: Eight workers trapped as under-construction SLBC tunnel collapses in Nagarkur; PM Modi dials CM Revanth Reddy

Eight workers were trapped when a section of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel collapsed in Telangana. Prime Minister Modi discussed rescue operations with state officials. Ongoing efforts are complicated by unstable conditions and debris, with the need for dewatering before further actions.

3 min read23 Feb 2025
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Telangana: 19 trains cancelled as six coaches of Godavari Express derail near Bibinagar. Full list

A total of 19 trains were totally or partially cancelled due to the derailment of the coaches of Godavari Express according to South Central Railway

1 min read15 Feb 2023