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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicBharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)

Topic: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)

Rajiv Gandhi or Telangana thalli? Congress & BRS spar over whose statue will grace secretariat

Parties are also arguing over Telangana thalli’s look, with Congress saying she should represent working-class woman. BRS’ goddess statue has a gold crown, jewellery & glowing saree.

Why Telangana power sector is in ‘precarious’ state. ‘Rs 62kcr losses, Rs 82kcr debt’ accumulated since 2014

In white paper tabled in assembly, Congress govt says difficulty faced by discoms in paying power purchase bills aggravated by default of KCR govt in paying power bills of its own departments.

BRS’ signal to BJP? KCR’s daughter Kavitha says Ram Mandir consecration will be ‘auspicious moment’

BRS leader, who had once asked people to grow beyond Mandir-Masjid politics, praised Ayodhya temple construction on social media following her party’s defeat in Telangana.

‘Instead of assembly polls, BJP more focussed on 2024’ — Urdu press weighs in on election in 5 states

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

Exit polls 2023: Congress ahead in Telangana & Chhattisgarh, BJP in Rajasthan, MP

Most exit polls predict hung assembly in Mizoram, with ruling MNF as largest party. These indicative surveys, conducted after voters have cast their ballots, are not definitive.

‘Bhagyanagar’ pitch, Modi roadshow — BJP aims to build on civic poll gains in Hyderabad assembly seats

BJP sprang a surprise in 2020 GHMC polls, going to 48 seats from 4. While it's perceived to have lost some momentum since then, party is pulling out all stops in Hyderabad area.

Influencers, memes & WhatsApp — social media war rooms are frontline in battle for Telangana

Congress strategist Sunil Kanugolu has set up camp in Hyderabad along with his team. Member of BRS 'war room' says KTR spends 4 hours each night chalking out social media strategy.

‘Telangana’s development is my ambition. Posts are not important,’ says KCR at Warangal rally

Telangana CM attacked Congress over promise of bringing back Indira Gandhi’s rule if voted to power, alleging that her regime was fraught with ‘encounters, firings, & killings.’

‘Pensions to elderly over govt jobs for youth?’ Why young voters of Telangana have a grouse with KCR

Government job aspirants in Telangana want systemic reform, besides an end to inordinate delays & paper leaks involving Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC).

Narasimha Rao’s Telangana village moves past Gandhis’ ‘ill-treatment’ of him, weighs Congress as option

For many Vangara villagers, it's a close contest between the former PM's party and the ruling BRS as Telangana gears up to vote on 30 November.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.