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Hans India
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
KTR picks up gauntlet, says ready for debate with CM
Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) has formally accepted Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's public challenge to debate on what each government has done for Telangana farmers. In a sharp rebuttal delivered at Telangana Bhavan, KTR invited Revanth to fix the date, time, and place of the discussion, declaring his readiness to face the debate 'anywhere, anytime.' He extended an open invitation for the debate: 'You can choose the Assembly, Ambedkar statue, Kondareddypalle, Chintamadaka, or Kondangal. If none of these suit you, I'll be at Somajiguda Press Club at 11 am on July 8 — ready to expose the truth before the media.' KTR, however, took a jibe at the Chief Minister's preparedness, stating, 'Revanth Reddy doesn't even have basic knowledge on agriculture. I am generously giving him 72 hours to prepare. Otherwise, he'll show up and talk about 'basins' and 'okra', making a mockery of himself and the office he holds.' He said even a bull next to a farmer could explain how agriculture thrived under the leadership of KCR. Accusing Revanth Reddy of acting as a covert ally of Chandrababu Naidu, KTR said Telangana's water resources were being diverted to Andhra Pradesh under the guise of projects like Banakacharla. 'Revanth is looting Telangana's water and funds, all to please his political mentor. This is not public governance — this is covert rule,' KTR charged. Drawing a sharp contrast between the BRS and the Congress administrations, KTR said that while BRS ushered in 'Raithu Rajyam' (Farmer's fule), the Congress has brought back a version of 'Emergency Rule' reminiscent of Indira Gandhi's regime. 'By pushing farmers into endless queues for fertilisers, Congress has only brought suffering,' he added. Taking direct aim at Congress, KTR said the Revanth Reddy government had defaulted on its major promises. 'Not a single woman is receiving the Rs 2,500 monthly promised by the Congress. Scooters, jobs, unemployment allowance — all turned out to be lies. Telangana's daughters and sons are waiting for answers.'

The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
MLA Bojjala Sudhir invites Revanth Reddy to Srikalahasti
Srikalahasti MLA Bojjala Sudhir Reddy on Tuesday called on Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at his Hyderabad residence and extended an invitation for his visit to the famous Srikalahasti Temple. At the meeting, the duo also discussed the proposal for Telangana Bhavan at Srikalahasti temple for the benefit of the devotees visiting from the State. Mr. Revanth Reddy also recalled his association with Mr. Sudhir Reddy's father Bojjala Gopalakrishna Reddy, a former Minister in the Chandrababu Naidu cabinet. He hailed the senior Bojjala's role in the development of Hyderabad and Telangana region, in general, during the united Andhra Pradesh era. Mr. Sudhir felicitated the Chief Minister with a shawl made in 'Kalamkari style', an ancient painting tradition born in Srikalahasti region.


Time of India
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
7 from Iran, 18 from Israel arrive in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Amid the Iran-Israel conflict, 25 Telangana residents returned on Wednesday -seven from Iran and 18 from Israel - taking the total to 48. Telangana Bhavan officials received them in Delhi and helped with their onward journey to Hyderabad.


Time of India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Operation Sindhu: 17 more from Telangana back in Hyderabad from Iran & Israel; evacuation total rises to 23 in 2 days
HYDERABAD: Seventeen more from Telangana returned to Hyderabad safely from Iran and Israel on Tuesday, bringing the total from the state to 23 in the past two days. They landed in Delhi on a special flight from Jordan on June 23 bringing another group of Indian passengers. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "I am happy and relieved that I am back home," said Avinash Kothuru, who is pursuing post-doctoral studies in Tel Aviv University, after landing in Hyderabad on Tuesday. "But I do intend to return to Tel Aviv after the situation stabilises so that I can continue with my studies," the 32-year-old from Uppal told TOI. Officials said chief minister A Revanth Reddy has directed them to provide all assistance to Telangana passengers who were evacuated and brought to India. "A dedicated helpdesk and support team at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi is receiving and assisting all the passengers," an official said. Of the 17 who arrived on Tuesday, five are from Mashhad in Iran, one from Jordan (via Iran), and 11 from Israel. Earlier on Monday, six Telangana students had returned to Hyderabad - four from Iran and two from Israel. "All the returnees made their onward travel arrangements to Hyderabad at their own expense. Telangana Bhavan staff are providing necessary assistance, including reception at the airport, refreshments and coordination until the passengers board their domestic flights," an official said. Evacuation flights are expected to bring more people to Telangana from Israel and Iran soon. "The govt of Telangana is maintaining close coordination with the Union ministry of external affairs (MEA) and Indian embassies to facilitate additional evacuations, particularly from Israel, where outbound flights remain disrupted due to temporary airspace closures," an official said.


India Gazette
24-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Telangana: 23 citizens evacuated from conflict zones in Middle East, more expected soon
New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): The Telangana government confirmed on Tuesday that a total of 23 citizens from the state had been safely evacuated from conflict-hit regions in the Middle East as of 1:00 pm, June 23, according to the official statement. The rescue efforts were carried out in close coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian Embassies abroad. The latest group of 17 returnees arrived on Sunday. According to the official data, five people came from Masshad, Iran, one person arrived from Jordan via Iran, and eleven people came from Israel in two separate batches. These numbers were in addition to six students, four from Iran and two from Israel, who were brought back on Saturday, raising the total to 23 evacuated citizens so far. The evacuation process was closely monitored by Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and supported by the Telangana Bhavan helpdesk in New Delhi. Staff at the Bhavan received and assisted all returnees, providing refreshments, coordinating on-ground activities, and helping with domestic travel arrangements. However, all evacuees arranged their onward travel to Hyderabad at their own expense. The Government of Telangana continued to work closely with national agencies to ensure more citizens could be safely brought back. A special focus remained on Israel, where outbound flight operations were affected by temporary airspace closures. In an official release, the government said, 'The Government of Telangana reiterates its commitment to ensuring the well-being and safe return of every citizen. The helpline set up at Telangana Bhavan remains operational for real-time assistance and information.' Further evacuations are expected later today, and officials will ensure continued monitoring and assistance. (ANI)