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Topic: KCR

CAG calls Kaleshwaram project economically unviable — ‘every rupee spent would yield only 52 paise’

CAG report tabled in Telangana assembly says cost of lift irrigation project likely to exceed Rs 1,47,427 crore, as against Rs 81,911 crore projected by former KCR govt.

A white elephant? No water from Kaleshwaram, but project costs Telangana around Rs 18,000 cr annually

State had set up a Special Purpose Vehicle for the Rs 1 lakh crore Kaleshwaram irrigation project, which raised loans worth Rs 87,449.15 crore. The rest has to be repaid over next 12 years.

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.

‘Rising expenditure not matched by revenues’ — why Telangana’s debt’s ‘risen almost 10 times’ since 2014

Congress govt tables white paper on state finances in assembly, to highlight 'poor fiscal marksmanship' under K. Chandrashekar Rao in the last 9+ years — ever since Telangana's formation.

As Revanth Reddy overhauls Telangana admin, key role for officer who served in Modi’s PMO & KCR’s CMO

While many see the changes as an attempt to erase ex-CM KCR's imprints, CMO officials say Reddy is trying to bring in sincere, upright officials to run an effective, efficient administration.

‘Praja Darbar’, opening office to public — how Revanth Reddy is shunning KCR’s closed-door governance

Observers say Telangana CM's actions are in stark contrast with those of his predecessor KCR & that Revanth Reddy seems to be treading in footsteps of former united Andhra CM YSR.

KCR’s superstition got the best of him. If only he focused on delivery, good governance

KCR not going to a secretariat for two years is just the tip of the iceberg – his affection for number six is also widely known.

Who is Revanth Reddy? Ex-ABVP activist & former TDP MLA who scripted Congress’s victory in Telangana

Reddy began his political career with TRS in 2001-02 before joining TDP in 2008. He switched to Congress 9 yrs later. Though branded an 'outsider' earlier, he enjoys support of Gandhi family.

How Congress ended KCR’s rule in Telangana. ‘Congress became BJP, and BJP became Congress’

Congress won 64 seats out of 119, surpassing the simple majority mark of 60. It was a huge turnaround, considering that the party was reduced to just five MLAs since 2018.

Telangana CM KCR has sent resignation letter after BRS defeat, says Rama Rao

BRS leader Rama Rao congratulated Congress for the win, saying his party would extend all cooperation to the new government.

On Camera

Giorgio Armani brought a feminine touch to men’s tailoring — and taught them how to suit up

Armani built a multibillion-dollar global brand from something as simple as an unstructured jacket, and broke down the walls between formal and casual.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.