Ponnam Prabhakar
Tragic Bus-Truck Collision on Hyderabad-Bijapur Highway Claims 20 Lives in Telangana
Nov 03, 2025 01:47 pm CST
A devastating collision between a passenger bus and a gravel-laden truck on the Hyderabad-Bijapur highway has resulted in 20 fatalities and multiple injuries. The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation bus carrying approximately 70 passengers collided with the truck in Rangareddy district, with rescue operations hampered by gravel spilling into the vehicle. Officials have launched relief efforts as investigations into the accident continue.
Telangana Minister Apologizes for Derogatory Remark Against Cabinet Colleague: Political Fallout and Reconciliation
Oct 08, 2025 02:38 pm CST
Telangana's Backward Classes Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has issued a formal statement of regret after his derogatory "buffalo" remark about fellow cabinet member Adluri Laxman Kumar sparked allegations of casteism. The incident, captured on live microphones during a public event, threatened to create a rift within the Congress government ahead of crucial local elections, prompting intervention from party leadership to resolve the controversy between the long-time political allies.
Telangana Minister's "Buffalo" Remark Sparks Major Caste Controversy Within Congress Cabinet
Oct 07, 2025 08:23 pm CST
A serious internal conflict has erupted in Telangana's Congress government after BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar allegedly referred to SC Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman as a "buffalo" during a campaign event. The incident has escalated into a caste-based controversy, with Laxman demanding a formal apology and threatening to approach AICC leadership if the matter isn't resolved.