The Latest Breaking News from Telangana

Portfolios allocated to Ministers in the new Telangana Cabinet

Here’s the full list of Telangana cabinet and council of ministers and

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Telangana Chief Minister launches free bus rides for women and enhanced Aarogyasri Scheme

A. Revanth Reddy launched Maha Lakshmi Scheme & Rajiv Aarogyasri Scheme, providing free travel to girls, women & transgender persons in TSRTC buses & financial protection up to ₹10 lakh for families living below poverty line. These are two of Congress' six guarantees.

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Telangana | BJP to boycott MLAs oath taking ceremony in protest

G. Kishan Reddy confirms BJP MLAs won't take oath in the State Legislative Assembly on Saturday in protest of Congress appointing Majlis Party leader Akbaruddin Owaisi as pro-term speaker. BJP demands election of permanent speaker by someone else & will complain to Governor to halt procedure.

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Allocate 13 Lok Sabha and 90 Assembly seats to BCs in the ensuing elections in Andhra Pradesh, parties urged

BC Assoc. asks parties to allocate 13 LS, 90 Assembly seats for leaders in AP; Ratha Yatra to cover all 26 districts in a month; Sub-quota for BC women in proposed quota for women in LS, Assemblies; Telangana govt. removed 26 castes from BCs list.

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

Telangana to implement free bus travel for women in TSRTC Palle Velugu and Express buses from December 9

Maha Lakshmi scheme provides free travel for women, girls and transgender persons in TSRTC buses in Telangana. The scheme is applicable within the State and up to its borders for inter-State buses. The scheme comes into effect from Saturday coinciding with Sonia Gandhi's birthday.

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

Pawan Kalyan is ‘political contractor’: Gudivada Amarnath

Taking strong exception to Pawan Kalyan’s tirade against Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy at a public meeting in Visakhapatnam, on December 7, IT Minister Gudivada Amarnath said that Mr. Kalyan is nothing but a ‘political contractor’ shifting between regions and political parties and he has no right to…

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

Telangana | New Congress govt working out modalities to release White Paper on State finances

Congress govt in Telangana headed by CM Revanth Reddy to release White Paper on State finances. Departments asked to provide info on expenditure & benefits in last 10 yrs. Congress had accused previous govt of misuse of exchequer & pushing State into debt trap. Debt crossed ₹3.5 lakh cr in…

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

Maoists’ ‘bid’ to revive SIKASA in Telangana’s coal belt foiled by Ramagundam police

Ramagundam Police arrested P Avinash (29), a member of the banned CPI (Maoist) outfit, in Godavarikhani, Telangana. He was attempting to revive SIKASA activities in the coal town as per the instructions of the CPI (Maoist) leaders. Police seized posters containing the CPI (Maoist) ideology and propaganda from the accused.…

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

Telangana | Praja Darbar commences at Jyotirao Phule Praja Bhavan

People from across Telangana flock to Praja Bhavan, feeling a new beginning to governance under Congress government. CM Revanth Reddy opens doors to public, hears grievances, gives instructions to officials. Symbolically demolishes wall between people and CM.

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

New wave, new wins

New MLAs in Telangana's 3rd Assembly bring clarity of vision for their constituencies, with plans for development. From doctors to techies, NRIs to Adivasis, these first-time legislators are determined to make a difference. Immediate plans include a ₹11,000cr highway, Pranahita project revival, and donation of MLA salary. Despite SC directions,…

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023