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LS polls: Three-way battle among Cong, BRS, BJP to woo voters in Telangana

The ruling Congress, BRS and BJP are leaving no stone unturned to put up an impressive show in the May 13 Lok Sabha polls in Telangana, prompting an intense 3-way fight in the southern state that saw a change of guard last year after a decade. Congress, fresh from its win in the 2023 Assembly polls, is keen to repeat the good show while BRS that ruled the state for 10 years and now suffering defections, is striving hard to reverse its fortunes. The BJP, energised with its better poll show-- in terms of seats and voteshare in 2023 state elections, is eager to make more electoral inroads. While the BJP and BRS have already announced their candidates for all the 17 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state, Congress has named its nominees to 14 so far. The Lok Sabha election is crucial for all the three parties, especially BRS which is facing an existential crisis of sorts following its unexpected defeat in the Assembly elections held in November last year. The election is also significan

Telangana phone tapping case: Two police officers arrested; details here

A team of officers are accused of illegally tapping phone calls of political figures under the previous K Chandrashekar Rao-led BRS regime, last year

Ahead of LS polls, PM Modi to hold roadshow in Hyderabad on Mar 15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a roadshow in Hyderabad on Friday and address BJP rallies in Telangana on March 16 and March 18 ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Modi's roadshow would be held for an hour from Mirjaguda to Malkajgiri here Friday evening, Telangana BJP sources said on Thursday. On March 16, he will address a public meeting at Nagarkurnool, they said. Modi would attend a rally at Jagtial in the state on March 18, they added. Modi on March 5 inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth more than Rs 7,200 crore at Sangareddy, about 60 km from Hyderabad. Addressing a BJP rally at Sangareddy, Modi had attacked the Congress, saying it was 'scared' to promote young leaders. In his address, Modi also said the "dynastic parties" were targeting him as he was exposing their "scams worth several thousands of crores of rupees.

BJP, BRS conspiring to oust Congress govt, says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Addressing a public meeting in Manuguru on Monday, the Chief Minister said that the implementation of 'Abhaya Hastam' programmes has sent 'shivers' to the opposition parties

Why approach Oppn for alliances: T'gana CM questions BJP's '400 paar' claim

The Telangana CM said PM Modi was trying to build a false narrative that the NDA was winning more than 400 seats in the ensuing polls

Telangana CM seeks help from 'big brother' PM Modi for state's development

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has called Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'big brother' and said that if Telangana is to develop, it has to follow the Gujarat model

PM Modi with CM Reddy unveils projects worth Rs 56,000 cr in Telangana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated multiple power, rail and road projects and laid the foundation stone for others, totalling more than Rs 56,000 crore, in Telangana, where Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of Congress received him and shared the dais with him. In his brief address, the prime minister highlighted India's economic growth. He said that more than 25 crore people have risen out of poverty, and attributed it to his government's welfare schemes. He stressed that such campaigns will be further amplified in the next five years. Modi said the projects worth Rs 56,000 crore will write a new chapter of development in several states. Today, India is the "only country" in the world that has emerged as a large economy by clocking 8.4 per cent growth in the previous quarter, he said, adding that India's growth rate has been a point of discussion across the world for the past 3-4 days. "With this pace, India will become the third largest economy in the world." State

Telangana to develop next phase of 'Genome Valley', says CM Revanth Reddy

The Telangana government will be taking up the next phase of 'Genome Valley', the country's first organised cluster for Life Sciences R&D and clean manufacturing activities here involving an investment of Rs 2,000 crore in 300 acres of land, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said on Tuesday. Speaking at BioAsia 2024, a healthcare and life sciences annual event, Reddy said the government is also planning to develop ten "Pharma Villages" (clusters) in the state which will have investment potential of Rs one lakh crore. "I am announcing here to establish the next phase of Genome Valley in 300 acres of land with Rs 2,000 crore of investment," he added. He further said the Pharma Villages will have the potential to generate five lakh jobs after they are established. Reddy said the government has also identified clusters for Greenfield Integrated Pharma Villages in Vikarabad, Medak and Nalgonda, all three different areas of Telangana for infrastructure and investment. According to him, the .

T'gana to develop next phase of 'Genome Valley' with Rs 2,000 Cr investment

The Telangana government will be taking up the next phase of 'Genome Valley', the country's first organised cluster for Life Sciences R&D and clean manufacturing activities here with an investment of Rs 2,000 crore in 300 acres of land, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said on Tuesday. Speaking at BioAsia 2024, a healthcare and life sciences annual event, Reddy said the government is also planning to develop ten "Pharma Villages" in the state which will have investment potential of Rs one lakh crore. "I am announcing here to establish the next phase of Genome Valley in 300 acres of land with Rs 2,000 crore of investment," he added. He further said the Pharma Villages will have the potential to generate five lakh jobs after they are established. Reddy said the government has also identified clusters for Greenfield Integrated Pharma Villages in Vikarabad, Medak and Nalgonda, all three different areas of Telangana for infrastructure and investment. According to him, the state government

T'gana govt should hand over Kaleshwaram probe to CBI: BJP's Ramchander Rao

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader N Ramchander Rao has demanded the state government to immediately hand over the Kaleshwaram project investigation to the CBI

Revanth Reddy urges Sonia Gandhi to contest LS polls from Telangana

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi to contest from the state in the next Lok Sabha polls. Reddy, who called on Sonia Gandhi in Delhi Monday evening, brought to her notice that the Telangana Congress unit had passed a resolution urging her to contest from the state. The request to contest from the state is being made as people see her as the 'mother' who gave statehood to Telangana, he was quoted as saying in an official release here. Gandhi has responded by saying that a decision would be taken at an appropriate time, it said. Revanth Reddy, who was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and state Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, apprised her of the poll promises being implemented by his government. Out of the six poll 'guarantees' of Congress, free travel for women in state-run RTC buses and a health scheme of Rs 10 lakh for the poor are already being implemented, the Congress st

T'gana CM Revanth Reddy seeks comprehensive report on Nizam Sugar Factory

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has directed a Cabinet sub-committee to submit a comprehensive report on the revival of the Nizam Sugar Factory

Telangana to switch to 'TG' as new abbreviation, replacing 'TS': Govt

Telangana will also adopt a new state anthem - 'Jaya Jaya Ho Telangana', penned by noted lyricist Andre Sri, a cabinet meeting headed by CM Reddy decided on Sunday

Telangana CM promises to fill 200,000 government job vacancies by year-end

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy handed over appointment letters to newly recruited nursing officers at LB Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday

Lok Sabha polls: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy accuses BJP, BRS of collusion

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy hit out at Bharatiya Janata Party and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), accusing them of collusion while claiming that only Congress can defeat BJP

Telangana govt to take up caste census soon, says CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday said the state government would soon take up caste census as promised to people before elections. Reddy, who held a meeting on issues concerning minorities, backward classes and tribal welfare departments, directed officials to take steps for carrying out the caste census, an official release said. The CM also asked officials to prepare budget estimates for implementing 'Kalyanamastu' scheme of providing one tola gold in addition to financial assistance of Rs one lakh to girls from BPL families at the time of their marriage. He directed officials to prepare estimates on the funds required for all types of government welfare hostels being run by the government. He said funds would be released in 'green channel' (expeditious release of funds) as per the estimated expenditure. He instructed officials to furnish details on the government residential schools which are being run in rented buildings and also to identify lands for ...

T'gana CM proposes Industrial Corridor connecting Hyderabad to Vijayawada

Furthermore, he requested the allocation of one National Handloom Technology Center (IIHT) to Telangana, emphasizing the positive impact it would have on training weavers in modern technology

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to join Rahul's Nyay Yatra in Manipur on Jan 14

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who is currently in the national capital, is expected to join Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra that will be flagged off in Manipur on January 14. According to official sources, Reddy may meet AICC leader Sonia Gandhi in Delhi today. On Sunday morning, Revanth Reddy will leave for Manipur. After participating in the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra on its first day, he will return to Delhi and depart for Davos to attend the World Economic Forum summit, sources said. Reddy is also likely to discuss the issue of nominations for two MLC seats that fell vacant after the resignation of BRS MLAs Kadiyam Srihari and Kaushik Reddy following their election to legislative assembly last month. The CM will be accompanied by IT and Industries minister D Sridhar Babu and senior officials will be meeting several industry leaders and pitch Telangana as an ideal investment destination.

Google VP calls on Revanth Reddy, expresses desire to work with T'gana govt

Google Vice President Chandrasekhar Thota paid a courtesy call to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday and expressed readiness to work together with the state government. Noting that Artificial Intelligence would influence every sector, the Google official said his company can partner with the government to develop a digitization agenda for the state in farming, education and health. "Google Vice President Chandrasekhar Thota discussed with the CM investments in Telangana State and expressed desire to work together with the government," an official release said. It also quoted Thota as saying that the company has the technology and expertise to provide quality services to cater to the needs of Telangana citizens. Reddy also discussed ways to improve road safety using Google Maps and Google Earth platforms, the release added.

Godrej Agrovet interested to set up palm oil processing unit in Telangana

The Telangana government on Tuesday said that Godrej Agrovet Company Ltd has expressed interest in setting up an integrated palm oil processing unit in collaboration with Malaysia-based company Sime Darby in Khammam district. A delegation of Godrej Agrovet Company Ltd led by its Managing Director Iram Singh Yadav met Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at the state secretariat here today and held discussions in this regard, an official release said. Reddy promised to extend all kinds of support to expand the existing palm oil and dairy businesses of the company in the state. The chief minister also advised the company to promote skill development as part of its corporate social responsibility. The chief minister suggested that the delegation also explore the state's huge potential in real estate, furniture and consumer goods, the release added. State IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, Chief Secretary A Santhi Kumari and other officials were also present during the meeting, the ...