Article Today, Hyderabad:The state-wide bandh called on October 18 by Backward Class (BC) associations in Telangana demanding 42 per cent reservations has taken a politically curious turn. Despite the Centre’s known opposition to expanding BC quotas, BJP Rajya Sabha member R. Krishnayya has emerged as the main face of the agitation, drawing criticism and suspicion…
Article Today, Hyderabad:The rapid rise of Sumanth, a former contract employee turned Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in Minister Konda Surekha’s office, has triggered a major controversy in Telangana politics. Accused of corruption, intimidation, and abuse of power, Sumanth’s case has exposed administrative lapses and deepened internal tensions within the ruling Congress party. From Contract…
Article Today, Hyderabad:The Jubilee Hills by-election in Telangana has become the epicentrer of political tension, with protests intensifying over Backward Class (BC) reservations and unemployment. Several community organisations, student groups, and unemployed associations have announced plans to file mass nominations as a form of protest. The bypoll, meant to fill a local vacancy, has now…
Article Today, Hyderabad:A district-level incident in Telangana has triggered sharp political and public debate after a Collector allegedly acted promptly on a request from an Andhra Pradesh Minister while ignoring repeated instructions from his own State Minister. The episode has intensified discussions over bureaucratic accountability and the limits of ministerial influence in the State. Phone…
Article Today, Hyderabad:A Hyderabad family has accused AIG Hospital of concealing the death of a liver transplant patient until the complete bill payment was made. The deceased, identified as Murali Dhar, 40, reportedly died during treatment, but hospital staff allegedly kept the information hidden to ensure the remaining amount was collected. Rs. 85 lakh Paid…
Article Today, Hyderabad:The Telangana Directorate of Public Health has been hit by fresh allegations of sexual harassment and corruption. A woman employee has accused a senior superintendent, identified as Hari, of exploiting his authority for personal and financial gain. The complaint, supported by a legal notice, has been sent to the Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha…
Article Today, Hyderabad/Amaravati:The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Telangana appears adrift as senior leaders met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at his Undavalli residence on Tuesday. The meeting, described by participants as a “courtesy visit,” ended without any concrete decisions. The outcome has revealed the absence of a clear roadmap for the party…
Article Today, Hyderabad:A public spat between two Bahujan ministers in the Telangana Congress government has triggered political unease within the ruling party. The controversy erupted after Backward Class (BC) Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar allegedly made body-shaming remarks about Scheduled Caste (SC) Minister Adluri Lakshman during a public event in Jubilee Hills. The comments have drawn…
Article Today, Hyderabad:The Congress has renewed its criticism of former Health Minister T. Harish Rao, alleging large-scale corruption in the supply of remdesivir injections during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. The party accused the previous government of turning the health sector into a system of commissions and irregular practices. Through social media campaigns, Congress…
Article Today, Hyderabad:The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition challenging the Telangana government’s decision to provide 42% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections. The petition, filed by Vanga Gopal Reddy on September 29, argues that the move breaches the constitutional ceiling of 50% reservation. A Bench led by Justice Vikram Nath…
