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It is BJP which sent feelers for alliance in 2018: Rama Rao hits back at PM

Hitting back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks that he nipped in the bud the Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's desire to be a part of NDA, BRS Working President KT Rama Rao has said in fact it was the other way around and the saffron party had sent feelers for an alliance in 2018. In a message posted on "X" on Wednesday, Rama Rao said the BRS has never allied with anyone during polls ever since Telangana was formed despite several requests and in fact it is the opposition that have come together setting aside their ideological differences to defeat the "formidable" KCR. "In 2018, Biggest Jhoota Party through its State President Dr K Laxman sent feelers to ally with BRS. Could the offer have been made without the approval of his Delhi bosses? Here is the then BJP state president making statement on record," he said posting some old paper clippings suggesting that the then BJP Telangana chief Laxman saying his party was ready to support BRS (the TRS) if the .

Telangana has 31.7 million eligible voters, 5.8% increase in electors

Telangana has a total of 3,17,17,389 voters, out of whom 1,58,71,493 are men and 1,58,43,339 women, while 2,557 belong to the third gender. An official release issued by the Chief Electoral Officer said the final electoral rolls have been published in all 119 assembly constituencies after the completion of the second special summary revision of voters, and that there is a net 5.8 per cent increase in the number of electors since January 2023. Telangana is gearing up to go for assembly polls in November-December. A 17-member delegation headed by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar already reached here on Tuesday as part of its three-day visit to assess the state's poll preparedness. During the visit, the team would also engage in a crucial meeting with the state's chief secretary and the the director-general of police to align their efforts with the state administration and security agencies, an official release had earlier said.

Union Cabinet approves terms of reference of Krishna water dsipute

The Cabinet has approved the terms of reference of the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal that will govern the division of the river water between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Addressing the media after a Cabinet meeting, Union minister Anurag Thakur said the tribunal will allocate water on a project-wise basis for projects in both states that are intended for developmental or future purposes. "KWDT (Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal) will provide new terms of reference under which the tribunal will divide the water of the Krishna River among both states, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, in the future. It will allocate water on a project-wise basis for the proposed projects in both states that are intended for developmental or future purposes," Thakur said.

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PM Modi inaugurates development projects worth Rs 8,000 crore in Telangana

These development projects aim to enhance electricity supply, healthcare services, and railway connectivity

PM Modi inaugurates infra projects worth over Rs 8,000 crore in Telangana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated projects and laid the foundation stone for new infra schemes worth more than Rs 8,000 crore at Nizamabad in Telangana. Modi inaugurated the first 800 MW unit of phase 1 of the Telangana Super Thermal Power Project of the NTPC. It will provide low-cost power to the state and will boost its economic development. It will be one of the most environmentally compliant power stations in the country. The PM also dedicated to the nation rail projects, including the new line connecting Manoharabad and Siddipet and the electrification project between Dharmabad-Manoharabad and Mahabubnagar-Kurnool. Besides, Modi laid the foundation stone of 20 critical care blocks (CCBs) under the Pradhan Mantri - Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission. These CCBs will be built in the districts of Adilabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Jogulamba Gadwal, Hyderabad, Khammam, Kumuram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Mahabubnagar (Badepally),

People of Telangana have decided to vote out corrupt BRS govt: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi's visit appears to have provided the state's party unit the much-needed spirit to fight the upcoming elections

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Telangana wants change, a BJP government: PM Modi slams ruling BRS

Indirectly hitting out at the ruling BRS government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the people of Telangana want a change, because they do not need false promises, but solid work on the ground. Speaking at a public meeting here, Modi said the BJP is committed to improving the lives of Telangana people. Telangana wants a change, because it wants BJP government here, Modi said, adding that the state wants a change because it does not want a corrupt government, but a transparent and honest one. The 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' has been passed recently and now the voice of women will be strengthened more than before, not only in Parliament but in every state assembly, the PM told the cheering crowd. Earlier today, Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for several infrastructure projects and inaugurated others, in total worth more than Rs 13,500 crore.

PM Modi launches infra projects worth Rs 13,500 crore in Telangana

He also said the Centre has decided to set up a National Turmeric Board for the benefit of turmeric farmers

K T Rama Rao denounces Centre's apathy towards Palamuru irrigation project

Ahead of the Prime Minister's visit to Telangana to launch several projects, BRS working president K T Rama Rao on Sunday sought to question Narendra Modi over the Centre's alleged apathy towards the Palamuru irrigation project at Mahabubnagar in the state. Rama Rao posted on X (formerly twitter) a purported video of Modi in 2014 questioning the then UPA government about its callous attitude towards the Palamuru project. Rama Rao said he wants to "show the mirror" to Modi in view of the NDA government's apathetic attitude towards the project during the last 10 years. "PM @narendramodi Ji, Back in 2014, you had questioned the UPA Govt about their indifferent attitude towards Palamuru irrigation projects and asked if they were sleeping for 10 years! Today, after seeing 10 years of BJP's apathy towards Mahbubnagar, I want to show the mirror to you," he said. "What assistance did you give to Palamuru irrigation projects in last ten years? A Big ZERO. That's exactly the the Number of se

Telangana CM KCR to again skip PM Modi's programme in state today

Earlier in April this year, CM KCR skipped PM Modi's program even after he was invited following the protocol neither did he receive the PM at the airport upon his arrival

PM Modi to sound poll bugle in T'gana, likely to launch fresh salvos at BRS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a public rally in Mahabubnagar on Sunday afternoon, and his speech is likely to be marked by fresh salvos against both the Congress and ruling BRS in Telangana. In a message posted on his social media platform X ( formerly Twitter), on Saturday night, he said the people of Telangana are tired of lacklustre governance and equally distrustful of Congress. I will be addressing a @BJP4Telangana rally in Mahbubnagar tomorrow, 1st October. The people of Telangana are tired of the lacklustre governance of BRS. They are equally distrustful of Congress. Both BRS and Congress are dynastic parties who have no aim of serving people, he said in the message. A senior leader of Telangana BJP told PTI there was no scheduled meeting of the state leaders with Modi, though the PM may briefly interact with them during the reception at the airport. The meeting will mark the launch of the party's poll campaign in Telangana. He (PM) would deliver a sound and clea

PM Modi to launch projects worth Rs 13,500 crore in Telangana today

Prime Minister's Office said that PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of key road projects that are part of the Nagpur - Vijayawada Economic Corridor

PM Modi to launch infra projects worth over Rs 13,500 cr in Telangana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple developmental projects worth more than Rs 13,500 crore and address a public meeting in Mahabubnagar district in Telangana on October 1. At around 2:15 PM on Sunday, the Prime minister will reach Mahabubnagar district, where he will dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple developmental projects worth Rs 13,545 crore, in important sectors such as road, rail, petroleum and natural gas and higher education, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. Prime Minister Modi will lay the foundation stone of key road projects that are part of Nagpur-Vijayawada Economic Corridor, including the 108 km long four-lane access controlled greenfield highway from Warangal to Khammam section of NH-163G and 90 km-long four lane access controlled greenfield highway from Khammam to Vijayawada section of NH-163G. These road projects will be developed at a total cost of

Godrej Agrovet to set up Rs 300 cr integrated palm oil complex in Telangana

Godrej Agrovet Ltd (GAVL) on Saturday said it will set up an integrated palm oil complex in Telangana with an investment of Rs 300 crore over the next 3-4 years. The palm oil complex, to be set up in the Khammam district of Telangana, is spread over 125 acres and will consist of a crude palm oil mill along with the provision of setting up a refinery in the near future, GAVL said in a statement. The company will also establish a nursery with a capacity of up to 7 lakh saplings per year in addition to the seed production and research unit, it added. "Telangana's ambitious oil palm mission aims to bring 20 lakh acres under cultivation across the state. The mission will improve income for more than 5 lakh farm households, while at the same time contributing to the nation's deficit for edible oils. "Along with being the rice bowl for the country, Telangana is all set to become the largest edible oil producer in India," Telangana Municipal Administration and Urban Development, Industries

Telangana Congress conducting flash surveys to finalise suitable candidates

Congress leaders said that 30-35 constituencies were facing a delay in finalising the candidates as party members found it difficult to agree on certain issues and could not come to a consensus

Telangana Assembly elections: PM Modi, top BJP leaders to begin campaigning

BJP is expected to organise one public meeting every day. Leading the campaign will be PM Modi who is scheduled to set the tone for the elections in his public meetings in Mahbubnagar and Nizamabad

64% of country's CCTV cameras are in Telangana, says Mahmood Ali

Telangana Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali on Monday inaugurated the huge network of 2,306 CCTVs funded by the Safe City project

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