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Topic: Telangana

2 caste surveys in a decade, yet questions persist over Backward Castes in Revanth Reddy’s Telangana

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Telangana caste survey runs into rough weather with questions about count of Backward Classes

As key findings of 2014 and 2024 exercises vary, politicians and intellectuals from Backward Classes community are questioning their respective methodologies, execution and accuracy.

Taking leaf out of KCR’s book, Revanth holds back Telangana caste census report

AIMIM floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi questions Congress government’s rationale in holding back the report. Even BRS' K.T. Rama Rao expresses displeasure.

Telangana caste survey result is an opportunity and trap for Rahul Gandhi

Revanth Reddy is walking the talk, unlike his Karnataka counterpart Siddaramaiah, who has been sitting over this report for close to a decade.

Why discontent is brewing among BRS defectors in Telangana Congress

Voices of discontent have risen among former BRS MLAs now in Congress as BRS ramps up efforts in Supreme Court to disqualify the defectors.

Bandi Sanjay, Revanth govt lock horns over Padma award demand for poet & ‘ex-Maoist ideologue’ Gaddar

Minister says award for Gaddar akin to 'spitting on graves' of cops & BJP workers who fell victim to this ideology. Even Congress, TDP leaders were killed by Naxals, he adds.

Telangana wants tourists to go beyond Hyderabad now. There’s a new list out

This a good opportunity for the Telangana government to build up and create infrastructure for other districts, which in fact have some incredible gems.

Dry days ahead? Beermaker stops Kingfisher, Heineken supply to Telangana amid standoff with govt

Nearly 20% of United Breweries' sales come from Telangana, making it one of its top markets & decision to stop sales will likely dent its topline growth, it is learnt.

How many times will Telangana’s identity get a makeover? Revanth Reddy can’t undo all that KCR did

Over the next four years, much of Telangana’s cultural symbolism will likely be reimagined to fit into the Congress’ image. While this was expected, it is sad to see it happen because of petty rivalry and insecure politics.

Allu Arjun arrest controversy divides AP-Telangana political parties, exposes rifts within ‘Mega’ family

According to Telugu film historians & critics, 2 of the most prominent families in Telugu film industry, Allus & Konidelas, have been in state of 'undeclared bitterness or unease' for yrs.

On Camera

English didn’t enslave India. It was the harbinger of a new creative consciousness: A Ranganathan

Rabindranath Tagore stood apart from his contemporaries by infusing poetry and universalism into Indian nationalism, opposing chauvinism and blind obedience, wrote A Ranganathan in 1962.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.