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KCR's Telangana Rashtra Samithi reluctant to support BJP

KCR's Telangana Rashtra Samithi reluctant to support BJP

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Notwithstanding exit polls giving a clear mandate to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance the Telangana Rashtra Samithi on Friday said the party still prefers to support a Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government at the Centre.

'Karma hits back': Kavitha slams BRS after Jubilee Hills bypoll rout

'Karma hits back': Kavitha slams BRS after Jubilee Hills bypoll rout

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Suspended BRS MLC K Kavitha criticized her party after its defeat in the Jubilee Hills Assembly bypoll, attributing it to 'karma.' She was suspended in September after accusing party leaders of tarnishing her father's image. Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav won the by-election.

Kejriwal breaks down after verdict, alleges conspiracy

Kejriwal breaks down after verdict, alleges conspiracy

Rediff.com1 days ago

Arvind Kejriwal was discharged in the liquor policy case and claims it was a political conspiracy to destroy AAP.

K Kavitha suspended from BRS by father KCR over 'anti-party activities'

K Kavitha suspended from BRS by father KCR over 'anti-party activities'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The BRS party has suspended MLC K Kavitha due to her alleged involvement in anti-party activities, as announced by party officials.

Youth Cong AI protest ignites nationwide BJP-Congress street clashes

Youth Cong AI protest ignites nationwide BJP-Congress street clashes

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indore in Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry and Prakasam in Andhra Pradesh also witnessed a tense atmosphere amid confrontation between the party workers.

Shirtless protest at AI summit: Cong faces backlash; Rahul shown black flags

Shirtless protest at AI summit: Cong faces backlash; Rahul shown black flags

Rediff.com7 days ago

The BJP protesters, carrying placards and raising slogans, slammed the Congress and its leader, Rahul Gandhi, calling them "traitors" for allegedly tarnishing the nation's image.

BJD, BRS to abstain from vice president's poll, decision helps BJP

BJD, BRS to abstain from vice president's poll, decision helps BJP

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Odisha's and Telangana's principal opposition parties, the Biju Janata Dal and the Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi, on Monday announced that their MPs will abstain from voting in the vice presidential elections.

Dynastic politics pose grave threat to democracy, says Tharoor

Dynastic politics pose grave threat to democracy, says Tharoor

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

"It is high time India traded dynasty for meritocracy. This would require fundamental reforms, from imposing legally mandated term limits to requiring meaningful internal party elections, together with a concerted effort to educate and empower the electorate to choose leaders based on merit," Tharoor said.

Will Kavitha float own party against father KCR post BRS exit?

Will Kavitha float own party against father KCR post BRS exit?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

K Kavitha's suspension from BRS and subsequent departure have drawn comparisons to YS Sharmila's revolt against her brother, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. The article explores the circumstances surrounding Kavitha's exit and its potential impact on the BRS.

No proof: T'gana govt on Miss England's harassment charge

No proof: T'gana govt on Miss England's harassment charge

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Miss England, Milla Magee reportedly expressed disappointment with the pageant's environment, which she said did not align with her expectations of 'beauty with a purpose'.

'KTR didn't back me': K Kavitha quits BRS, MLC post

'KTR didn't back me': K Kavitha quits BRS, MLC post

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Kavitha, daughter of party founder and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), also announced quitting as Member of the Legislative Council and indicated there was 'pressure' on her father to act against her.

KCR Meets Kavitha After Her Release

KCR Meets Kavitha After Her Release

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha on Thursday, August 29, 2024, met her father and former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao in Hyderabad, their first meeting after Kavitha was released from Tihar jail on Tuesday.

KCR barred from campaigning for 'derogatory' remarks against Congress

KCR barred from campaigning for 'derogatory' remarks against Congress

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The EC said his remarks at a press conference Sircilla on April 5 were violative of the provisions of the model code of conduct and its advisories.

Phase IV: Touch And Go Seats

Phase IV: Touch And Go Seats

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Polling for the fourth phase of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections will take place on Monday, May 13, 2024, with 96 seats going to the polls across 10 states.

KTR behind Naga Chaitanya-Samantha divorce: T'gana minister

KTR behind Naga Chaitanya-Samantha divorce: T'gana minister

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Naga Chaitanya's father and top Telugu actor Nagarjuna strongly condemned the minister's remarks.

Touch And Go Seats in Telangana

Touch And Go Seats in Telangana

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

According to data collected by the Association for Democratic Reforms, 13 seats in the 2018 assembly elections had a winning margin of less than 2 per cent.

Yet another jolt to BRS as second MP joins BJP ahead of LS polls

Yet another jolt to BRS as second MP joins BJP ahead of LS polls

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

After the BRS lost the assembly elections recently, a number of its leaders quit the party to join the BJP or the Congress, which is in power in the state now.

Is Telangana Headed For Bankruptcy?

Is Telangana Headed For Bankruptcy?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Experts say the state's economy is grappling with hidden debt, rising welfare costs, and lack of transparency.

EC to announce poll schedule for 5 states today

EC to announce poll schedule for 5 states today

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The commission will announce the dates for assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram.

One nation, one election: 32 parties back proposal, Cong among 15 to oppose

One nation, one election: 32 parties back proposal, Cong among 15 to oppose

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Among the national parties, the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Communist Party of India-Marxist opposed the proposal, while the Bharatiya Janata Party and the National People's Party supported it.

35 BRS leaders join Congress ahead of Telangana polls

35 BRS leaders join Congress ahead of Telangana polls

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The leaders met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chief Rahul Gandhi in the presence of general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal and Telangana Congress chief A Revanth Reddy.

BRS, AAP to boycott President's address to Parliament

BRS, AAP to boycott President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The BRS, the AAP said that they are boycotting the address to protest against the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre.

Out of power in Telangana, BRS eyes LS elections for redemption

Out of power in Telangana, BRS eyes LS elections for redemption

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

With the Congress in power in the state and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) snapping at its heels, the BRS is now fighting an existential battle.

Telangana challenges transfer of BRS MLAs poaching case to CBI

Telangana challenges transfer of BRS MLAs poaching case to CBI

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The matter will come up before the division bench of the high court headed by the Chief Justice on Thursday.

Telangana: Only 222 Women Candidates

Telangana: Only 222 Women Candidates

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Telangana has 3,17,17,389 voters: 1,58,71,493 male voters; 1,58,43,339 female voters; 2,557 third gender voters.

Actor-politician Vijayashanthi who quit BJP rejoins Congress

Actor-politician Vijayashanthi who quit BJP rejoins Congress

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The former BRS MP who left the Congress and joined the saffron party in 2020 was not active in BJP's programmes in the recent times.

Why KCR skipped Oppn meet in Patna

Why KCR skipped Oppn meet in Patna

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Rao said his party Bharat Rashtra Samithi has always maintained that parties should unite based on people-centric issue.

No-trust motion to be debated in Lok Sabha on August 8, PM to reply on August 10

No-trust motion to be debated in Lok Sabha on August 8, PM to reply on August 10

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The government has insisted that there are no rules or precedence which make it mandatory for the House to take up the no-confidence motion immediately.

More To Delimitation Than Meets The Eye

More To Delimitation Than Meets The Eye

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

There is a proposal from the BJP camp that they would resort to a proportion-based increase in the number of Lok Sabha seats for individual states, based on what they now have. On the face of it, this sounds like a fine argument that those demanding a 'freeze' now cannot oppose without reasons and justification, avers N Sathiya Moorthy.

What KCR's daughter said on being named in Delhi liquor scam

What KCR's daughter said on being named in Delhi liquor scam

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

K Kavitha dared PM Modi to put her and other leaders behind the bars.

580 Crorepati Fighting Telangana Polls

580 Crorepati Fighting Telangana Polls

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has fielded 114 crorepati candidates followed by the Congress (111), the Bharatiya Janata Party (93) and 30 by the Bahujan Samaj Party.

Don't want to politicise Morbi bridge collapse: Rahul

Don't want to politicise Morbi bridge collapse: Rahul

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Gandhi refused to comment on the tragedy in Morbi where a bridge collapsed leaving more than 130 dead.

BJP Tops Google Ads Spend In 2023, Guess Who's 2nd?

BJP Tops Google Ads Spend In 2023, Guess Who's 2nd?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Surprisingly, the BJP's nearest rival in ad spend was not the Congress, but the Bharat Rashtra Samithi.

Very powerful: CBI, ED oppose BRS leader Kavitha's bail plea

Very powerful: CBI, ED oppose BRS leader Kavitha's bail plea

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The ED's counsel also contended that Kavitha was a co-conspirator and a beneficiary of the excise "scam" and the proceeds of crime were directly going to her.

Can KCR Score A Hat-Trick?

Can KCR Score A Hat-Trick?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Experts foresee possible scenarios: A BRS government with less majority, a BRS government with BJP and AIMIM support, or a Congress government.

Telangana Polls: KCR's Affinity With Freebies

Telangana Polls: KCR's Affinity With Freebies

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The situation raises concerns about whether the promised freebies will once again push the state into a revenue deficit.

Former TRS MP Boora Narsaiah Goud joins BJP

Former TRS MP Boora Narsaiah Goud joins BJP

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Yadav accused the K Chandrasekhar Rao government in the state of floating the gimmick of reservation for minorities while doing no good for any section of society.

Will Miss World Raise Telangana's Profile?

Will Miss World Raise Telangana's Profile?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Many states are realising that hosting mega events puts the spotlight on them and raises their profile.

After assembly rout, BRS voted out of many civic body posts

After assembly rout, BRS voted out of many civic body posts

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The number of no-confidence motions is seen as unprecedented and the Congress bagging the posts of chiefs of Urban Local Bodies is expected to strengthen the party in urban areas.

Will prepare for 2024 LS polls: Cong after rout in 3 states

Will prepare for 2024 LS polls: Cong after rout in 3 states

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said his party humbly accepts the mandate of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, and asserted that the battle of ideology would continue.