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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicK Chandrashekar Rao

Topic: K Chandrashekar Rao

Contesting 2 seats, KCR faces stiff poll battle — Telangana Congress chief Revanth, ex-aide Eatala

Eyeing third team as Telangana CM, BRS chief will face Revanth Reddy in Kamareddy & Eatala Rajender in Gajwel. Congress clinches deal with CPI while CPI(M) plans to go it alone.

Dissenting voices in KCR’s turf point to anti-incumbency in Telangana, but Congress ‘missing on ground’

At Sivar Venkatapur in CM's Gajwel consituency, some voters say they want to see 'what others like Congress have to offer'. But they are largely unaware of party's pre-poll activities.

50 seats with over 50 percent voteshare — why it’s not easy to dislodge KCR

Congress, BJP feel there's anti-incumbency against CM K Chandrashekar Rao & hope to capitalise on it, while analysts say move to repeat candidates could lead to 'dissidence' in 20-25 seats.

Where is KCR? Opposition seeks clarity about his health as Telangana CM goes MIA for three weeks

BJP leader writes to governor, seeks regular health bulletins on CM who ha not been seen for three weeks. Compares KCR’s situation to Kanshi Ram, Jayalalithaa to seek intervention.

Why KCR is going all out to woo Telangana’s 3% Brahmin vote ahead of polls

BRS denies this is an exercise in appeasement politics, saying a survey had identified 90% of Brahmins as BPL. BJP dismisses outreach as poll gimmick.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.