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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
TopicTelangana Rashtra Samithi

Topic: Telangana Rashtra Samithi

ED raids Telangana minister Gangula Kamalakar’s house in illegal mining, money laundering probe

Even though the TRS leader's name is not formally associated with any company, his brothers run a granite mining company in Telangana's Karimnagar.

Telangana BJP chief Bandi Sanjay takes ‘oath’ in temple, says party not involved in poaching

The state BJP chief also challenged Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao to prove that he did not script the MLA poaching controversy.

Who is KA Paul? Telugu-evangelist-turned politician who seems to have caught BJP’s interest

Claiming to have done ‘peace tours’ in over 100 countries, Paul has been meeting BJP leaders, including Amit Shah. Party insiders say it's ‘part of strategy for Mission South’.

KCR govt allots ‘Rs 100 cr’ plot for 2nd TRS office in plush Hyderabad area, oppn says ‘robbery’

Plot situated on Road No. 12 of Banjara Hills’ NBT Nagar. TRS already has a swanky office, called the Telangana Bhavan, in the same area. Party has countered the opposition's criticism.

After paddy procurement, KCR and Modi govt at loggerheads over scholarship scheme for Dalits

Telangana has not implemented Centre’s modified version of Post Matric Scholarship for SC students. Under new scheme, funds are transferred directly to students, not to institutions via states.

Smarting over poll losses & wary of BJP threat in Telangana, KCR turns heat on Modi

Behind the Telangana CM’s series of attacks on the Modi government is the fear that the BJP may become the main opposition in his state, say analysts.

KCR’s Telangana is utopia for his caste group, land barons. Oppressed continue to suffer

As a Dalit from Telangana, I often ask: “Is this the Telangana we fought for?” The killing of Manthena Madhukar and Pranay Kumar indicate that feudal forces continue to rule.

Why Jagan sister Sharmila’s new party is just what BJP needs to gain ground in Telangana

Second political venture from ‘House of YSR’ likely to spirit away traditional Reddy vote from Congress, to focus on jobless youth angry with KCR.

After BJP, now KCR appropriates Narasimha Rao’s legacy, fields his daughter in MLC polls  

Surabhi Vani Devi, who has largely shied away from the limelight, will make her electoral debut in the Hyderabad-Rangareddy-Mahbubnagar graduates’ MLC constituency.

‘Will serve as CM for 10 yrs’ — KCR denies KTR succession buzz, ‘warns’ party against rumours

In past couple of months, KCR’s son KTR has been seen leading charge at many events, like Covid vaccine rollout, and many TRS leaders have fuelled speculation about his ascent as CM.

On Camera

The Beckhams’ PR game is on track. Victoria’s 50th birthday was a pop culture moment

The Beckhams have had the sleekest, unassailable PR game in celebrity town. And much of it rests on their carefully curated social media image, especially on Instagram.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.