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The Telangana govt has allocated a budget of ₹152.96 cr for the arrangements of the next Sammakka Sarakka Jatara. In the 1st phase, the govt has released ₹150 cr for the festival, which will be held at Medaram in Tadvai Mandal of Mulugu district. These funds will be used for the construction of permanent structures, […]
The Andhra Pradesh state cabinet, chaired by CM Chandrababu, will meet today to take several key decisions. Proposals related to CRDA are expected to be approved, while land allocation to various institutions will be discussed. The cabinet will also deliberate on issues like district re-division and renaming of certain regions or entities.
INDIA bloc’s vice-presidential candidate, Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy, will file his nomination today at 11:30 AM. Senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and other INDIA alliance leaders will accompany him. The Vice Presidential race is between NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan and INDIA bloc candidate Sudarshan.
BRS leader KTR said the party will support any Vice-Presidential nominee who ensures two lakh tonnes of urea for Telangana by September 9. Slamming Congress over the ongoing fertiliser crisis, he accused them of creating an artificial scarcity. KTR demanded transparency in fertiliser distribution and warned of state-wide protests if the crisis isn’t resolved soon.
Amit Shah and KC Venugopal clashed in Lok Sabha over new bills removing jailed ministers after 30 days. Venugopal questioned Shah’s morality, citing his 2010 arrest. Shah fired back, defending his resignation before acquittal. The heated exchange erupted amid protests against the bills, which critics say threaten democracy.
The Centre introduced a constitutional amendment bill enabling automatic removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, or Ministers if detained for 30+ days on serious criminal charges. Referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee, the bill also includes provisions specific to Jammu & Kashmir, aiming to uphold accountability while preserving reappointment after release.
TTD chairman B R Naidu has issued a ₹10 crore defamation notice to Sakshi media for publishing alleged false reports linking him to past Tirumala incidents. Naidu claims the reports are part of a smear campaign due to his role in rival TV5. He’s seeking an apology and may pursue legal and regulatory action.
The Centre has approved 50,000 tonnes of urea for Telangana to address a severe shortage. Amid farmer protests and political accusations, only 5.32 lakh of the sanctioned 8.30 lakh tonnes had been supplied. Shipments have begun, with state leaders criticizing delays and alleging discrimination by the Centre against Telangana’s agricultural sector.
TG Endowments Minister Konda Surekha alleged that the BJP came to power at the Centre through fraudulent votes. On former PM Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary, she garlanded his statue at MGM Square and paid tribute. She stated that India could compete with the U.S only because of the progressive reforms introduced by Rajiv Gandhi.
The Centre introduced a Bill targeting crimes committed by political leaders to ensure accountability. The move aims to fast-track cases involving politicians, curb misuse of power, and promote transparency in governance. It reflects the gov’’s intent to cleanse the political system and deter leaders from engaging in criminal activities.
Cab drivers in Assam reacted sharply to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Independence Day remark labelling ride-share drivers as “unknown elements”. Three major associations have demanded an apology, warning of a strike if the comment isn’t retracted. They argue the term wrongly casts suspicion on hard-working professionals.
Opposition parties strongly opposed three key bills introduced by the central govt in the Lok Sabha. In protest, opposition members threw papers at Home Minister Amit Shah, causing chaos in the House. As a result, the Lok Sabha Speaker adjourned the session until 3 PM, stating that the House proceedings could not continue amid disruption.
TG CM Revanth Reddy laid the foundation stone for the District and Sub Registrar offices in Gachibowli today. He praised Telugu professionals’ global success, especially in top tech firms like Google, attributing it to Rajiv Gandhi’s IT vision. He acknowledged the contributions of former CMs in developing HYD between 1994 and 2014.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy said that his government has launched the Musi River rejuvenation project, inspired by Rajiv Gandhi. While paying tribute on Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary, he announced plans to develop a world-class Future City. He also promised a law, if Rahul Gandhi becomes Prime Minister, allowing 21-year-olds to contest as MLAs.
The Osmania University JAC has supported the ‘Marwari Go Back’ campaign and announced a Telangana bandh on August 22. The OUJAC chairman Tirupathi Reddy urged the people of Telangana to participate in the bandh and make it successful. He added that Marwari businessmen are destroying Telangana traders by adopting deceptive business strategies.