Revanth Reddy
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Criticizes BRS Legacy, Highlights Congress Achievements Ahead of Jubilee Hills Bypoll
Nov 10, 2025 01:53 am CST
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has delivered a comprehensive critique of the previous BRS government while highlighting Congress achievements in welfare and development. Speaking at a 'Meet the Press' event in Hyderabad, Reddy accused former CM KCR of financial mismanagement, claiming he left the state with an Rs 8.11 lakh crore debt burden despite inheriting a surplus. The Chief Minister showcased his government's accomplishments including farm loan waivers and healthcare reforms while urging voters to support Congress candidate Naveen Yadav in the upcoming Jubilee Hills bypoll.
BJP Minister Bandi Sanjay Sparks Controversy Over Skull Cap Comments Against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Nov 07, 2025 12:47 pm CST
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay ignited political controversy during a Hyderabad campaign rally by criticizing Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for wearing a skull cap, saying he would "rather cut his head off" than wear religious headwear for votes. The BJP minister accused Congress of vote-bank appeasement and alleged a conspiracy to turn Telangana into an "Islamic state," drawing immediate condemnation from opposition parties for divisive rhetoric ahead of the November 11 by-election.
BJP Condemns Revanth Reddy's "Congress Means Muslims" Statement in Telangana Political Row
Nov 07, 2025 02:14 am CST
Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao has condemned Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's controversial statement that "Congress means Muslims and Muslims means Congress," calling it vote bank politics ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll. The remarks came after criticism of Mohammad Azharuddin's cabinet induction, highlighting growing tensions between political parties over minority representation in Telangana.
Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills Bypoll: High-Stakes Political Battle Testing Revanth Reddy's Leadership
Nov 06, 2025 07:24 pm CST
The Jubilee Hills constituency bypoll in Hyderabad has transformed into a significant political confrontation despite being a single-seat election. As Chief Minister Revanth Reddy faces off against BRS and BJP, the election has become a proxy battle between major political forces with controversial statements about Muslim voters, allegations of secret alliances, and high-profile challenges dominating the campaign. The outcome could significantly impact Telangana's political landscape beyond the immediate result.
Mohammed Azharuddin Appointed as Minorities Welfare Minister in Telangana Cabinet
Nov 04, 2025 06:46 pm CST
Former cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin has been appointed as Minorities Welfare and Public Enterprises Minister in Telangana's Cabinet, becoming the first Muslim face in Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's government. The 62-year-old Congress leader, who currently serves as working president of TPCC, was sworn in on October 31, bringing the Cabinet strength to 16 members.
From Cricket to Cabinet: Mohammad Azharuddin Joins Telangana Government as First Minority Minister
Oct 31, 2025 05:43 pm CST
Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin has been sworn in as a minister in the Telangana Cabinet, marking a significant milestone in his political career. Taking oath at Raj Bhavan under Governor Jishnu Dev Varma's administration, Azharuddin becomes the first minister from the minority community in Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's government. This strategic appointment, which increases cabinet strength to 16, comes ahead of the crucial Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election and represents an important step in ensuring minority representation in state governance.
BRS Files Complaint Against CM Revanth Reddy for Model Code Violations in Jubilee Hills By-election
Oct 30, 2025 04:20 pm CST
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has filed a formal complaint with Telangana's Chief Electoral Officer against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Congress candidate Naveen Yadav for alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct during the Jubilee Hills by-election campaign. BRS demands Reddy be debarred from campaigning and faces criminal charges for making promises to influence cine workers at a recent Yousufguda meeting.
Fatal Hyderabad-Bengaluru Bus Fire: 19 Dead as History Repeats 2013 Safety Concerns
Oct 24, 2025 01:31 pm CST
A devastating fire engulfed a private luxury bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru after colliding with a motorcycle in Kurnool, killing at least 19 people. The accident echoes the deadly 2013 Mahbubnagar bus fire on the same route that killed 45 passengers, raising serious questions about whether critical design flaws identified a decade ago were ever properly addressed in India's bus transportation safety standards.
Telangana to Implement 10-15% Salary Deduction Policy for Officials Neglecting Parents
Oct 19, 2025 11:00 pm CST
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announces groundbreaking legislation that will deduct 10-15% from government employees' salaries if they neglect their parents. The initiative aims to ensure familial responsibility while the administration criticizes previous government's employment policies and highlights its commitment to filling 60,000 jobs in its first year.
Supreme Court Halts Re-arrest of Telangana Journalists in Social Media Case Against Chief Minister
Oct 16, 2025 05:39 pm CST
The Supreme Court has intervened to protect two female journalists from Telangana by staying their re-arrest in a controversial case involving alleged defamatory social media content against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. Pogadadanda Revathi and Thanvi Yadav of Pulse News faced serious charges including publishing obscene material and criminal conspiracy after sharing content deemed derogatory to the state government, raising significant questions about press freedom and the limits of social media expression.