News for 'Telangana Rashtra Samithi'

The Telangana story

The Telangana story

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

A brief history of Telangana

Osmania University declines request for Rahul's visit on security grounds

Osmania University declines request for Rahul's visit on security grounds

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

University Registrar Ch Gopal Reddy said they declined permission as they had no mechanism to provide security to the congress leader.

TRS to suspend MP Vijayashanthi for anti-party activities

TRS to suspend MP Vijayashanthi for anti-party activities

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Telangana Rashtra Samithi has decided to suspend its member of Parliament from Medak, M Vijayashanthi for indulging in anti-party activities.

Telangana polls: BRS eyes third term; Oppn BJP, Cong bank on anti-incumbency

Telangana polls: BRS eyes third term; Oppn BJP, Cong bank on anti-incumbency

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao-led Bharat Rashtra Samiti has pinned hopes on the development work his government undertook during the past ten years, while opposition Congress and BJP bank on anti-incumbency and the alleged failures of the incumbent.

KCR: From obscure Congress foot soldier to mascot of Telangana pride

KCR: From obscure Congress foot soldier to mascot of Telangana pride

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The victory in the assembly elections, the first in Telangana after its formation in June 2014, might well act as a springboard for the leader, often accused of perpetuating family rule and promoting nepotism, to realise his ambition of playing a greater role in national politics.

BRS MLA 'hurt' as Congress, BRS workers clash in poll-bound Telangana

BRS MLA 'hurt' as Congress, BRS workers clash in poll-bound Telangana

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Congress workers too lodged a complaint with the police that some of their members suffered injuries during the clash.

Will Sharmila's YSRTP Merge With Congress?

Will Sharmila's YSRTP Merge With Congress?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Although the BRS is projecting supreme confidence, who will be able to tap anti-incumbency -- the BJP or Sharmila plus the Congress -- remains to be seen.

How the South will help the BJP and keep out the Congress

How the South will help the BJP and keep out the Congress

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Come May 16, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance will have more seats from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh than any formation mustered by the Congress, notes T V R Shenoy.

Where will Naidu take oath as Seemandhra CM?

Where will Naidu take oath as Seemandhra CM?

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The Telugu Desam Party has confirmed that its chief Chandrababu Naidu will be sworn in as the chief minister of Seemandhra on June 8. The swearing-in will take place six days after Telangana Rashtra Samithi supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao is sworn in as the chief minister of Telangana.

Trouble for Congress in Telangana as 12 MLAs join TRS

Trouble for Congress in Telangana as 12 MLAs join TRS

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Unless the merger is reversed, the Congress is set to lose its Opposition Party status in the state assembly.

Oppn to boycott Constitution Day event in Parliament's Central Hall

Oppn to boycott Constitution Day event in Parliament's Central Hall

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Parties have decided to take this action against a government that, a senior leader alleged, has been routinely "insulting the constitution."

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.

In Andhra's two states, people spared horror of coalition governments

In Andhra's two states, people spared horror of coalition governments

Rediff.com16 May 2014

With the TRS and TDP achieving majority in Telangana and Andhra respectively, the results reveal that both the states will have non-coalition governments. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Will These 5 Parties Survive After Defeat?

Will These 5 Parties Survive After Defeat?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The parties which gave chief ministers and sent scores of MPs to Parliament, drew a blank this time.

KCR keeps all guessing on merger, Congress woos TRS MLAs

KCR keeps all guessing on merger, Congress woos TRS MLAs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The Congress has convinced at least eight Telangana Rashtra Samithi MLAs to join them.

170 MLAs left Cong during polls held between 2016-2020: Report

170 MLAs left Cong during polls held between 2016-2020: Report

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Only 18 Bharatiya Janata Party legislators switched parties to contest the polls in this period

Parties show lukewarm response to Mamata's anti-BJP front bid

Parties show lukewarm response to Mamata's anti-BJP front bid

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

While the leadership of the biggest Opposition party, the Congress, has not reacted, even non-Congress and (now) anti-BJP parties like the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) have voiced no view on Banerjee's appeal, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Maha 3rd state govt to run without ministers for a month

Maha 3rd state govt to run without ministers for a month

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

In Telangana, for more than two months, Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao ran his government with just one cabinet colleague Mohammed Mahmood as Home Minister.

No animosity, no friendship, only issue-based support: TRS on NDA

No animosity, no friendship, only issue-based support: TRS on NDA

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The Telangana Rashtra Samiti had backed the NDA on demonetisation, GST and in the elections to the post of President and Vice-President during its last term.

Modi controls KCR, says Rahul in Telangana; cites 'liquor scam'

Modi controls KCR, says Rahul in Telangana; cites 'liquor scam'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday cited Delhi's alleged 'liquor scam' to accuse Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao of being under 'remote control' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Tharoor tweets new word, takes dig at Modi's beard

Tharoor tweets new word, takes dig at Modi's beard

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Tharoor said he learnt of the new word pogonotrophy, which means the growing or cultivation of a beard, from a friend.

Centre asks states to up security ahead of Bharat Bandh

Centre asks states to up security ahead of Bharat Bandh

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

In a countrywide advisory, the Union home ministry also said the state governments and UT administrations must ensure that the COVID-19 guidelines issued with regard to health and social distancing are strictly followed.

Telangana bandh over Modi govt's ordinance on Polavaram

Telangana bandh over Modi govt's ordinance on Polavaram

Rediff.com29 May 2014

The Narendra Modi government's 'surprising' move to take the ordinance route on the Polavaram project due to which seven mandals and 270 hamlets of Telangana will be merged into Seemandhra has irked the Telangana Rashtra Samithi, which is observing a bandh today in protest. Vicky Nanjappa in an exclusive conversation with TRS leader K T Rama Rao.

BJP, TDP stitch up a pre-poll alliance in Andhra Pradesh

BJP, TDP stitch up a pre-poll alliance in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

After weeks of bargaining, discussing and protesting, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Telugu Desam Party have come to an agreement on a seat sharing arrangement in Andhra Pradesh.

At BRS rally, oppn leaders urge people to oust BJP in 2024 polls

At BRS rally, oppn leaders urge people to oust BJP in 2024 polls

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The colourful rally galvanised the BRS workers who shouted slogans hailing the party-led regime's welfare schemes in Telangana and peppy political songs praised Rao's 'national' emergence.

Parliament hears Modi's Mann ki Baat, goes cashless

Parliament hears Modi's Mann ki Baat, goes cashless

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The facility has been made available at 19 places in Parliament, including canteens for MPs and media as well as in the Central Hall.

I consume 2-3 kg abuses daily: Modi in Telangana

I consume 2-3 kg abuses daily: Modi in Telangana

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

'The agenda in politics should be service-oriented. But in Telangana the mandate of those who got mandate -- their entire focus is to abuse Modi'

Pressure mounts on KCR govt over Hyderabad teen gang-rape, 2 juveniles held

Pressure mounts on KCR govt over Hyderabad teen gang-rape, 2 juveniles held

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Telangana Police on Friday informed that they have arrested one person in connection with the alleged gang rape of a teenage girl in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills last week.

PM chairs all-party meeting on COVID-19 situation

PM chairs all-party meeting on COVID-19 situation

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

This will be the second all-party meeting called by the government to discuss the COVID-19 situation since the outbreak of the pandemic.

Delhi excise policy: ED files caveat in SC on Kavitha's plea against summons

Delhi excise policy: ED files caveat in SC on Kavitha's plea against summons

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

A caveat application is filed by a litigant to ensure that no adverse order is passed against them without being heard.

Prez poll: Mamata may skip Oppn meet convened by Pawar on Jun 21

Prez poll: Mamata may skip Oppn meet convened by Pawar on Jun 21

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

A senior TMC leader will be present at the proposed meeting, he said.

CBI to quiz KCR's daughter Kavitha on Dec 11 in Delhi excise scam

CBI to quiz KCR's daughter Kavitha on Dec 11 in Delhi excise scam

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The agency is understood to have agreed to the request of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter to postpone her questioning from Tuesday to any date between December 11-15.

T'gana poll: BRS names candidates; KCR to contest from 2 seats

T'gana poll: BRS names candidates; KCR to contest from 2 seats

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

According to KCR, candidates have been changed in only seven assembly constituencies.

BRS MLAs poaching case: Telangana HC dismisses SIT's plea

BRS MLAs poaching case: Telangana HC dismisses SIT's plea

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Challenging the rejection, the SIT had approached the high court with a criminal revision plea to quash the court's order.

Demand in LS for Indo-Bangla border fencing

Demand in LS for Indo-Bangla border fencing

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Issues ranging from fencing of the Indo-Bangla border to desilting of Hooghly river and spread of fluorosis among people in Telangana were among several issues raised in the Lok Sabha during Zero Hour on Wednesday.

Telangana assembly dissolved, set for early polls

Telangana assembly dissolved, set for early polls

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

KCR will continue as caretaker chief minister until the new government is formed.

Not So Near, Yet Not So Far From BJP

Not So Near, Yet Not So Far From BJP

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Call it the art of staying rooted yet bending with prevailing political winds. With Telangana going to the polls in December, and assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Andhra and Odisha scheduled next year, what factors have influenced parties' recent moves?

Telangana passes bill to hike quota for Muslims to 12%

Telangana passes bill to hike quota for Muslims to 12%

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Excluding the Bharatiya Janata Party, which ardently opposed the bill both inside and outside the assembly, the entire Opposition supported the Backward Class, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Reservation Bill, 2017, which will be now debated and passed by the state legislative council.

Nearly 20 Oppn MPs absent during voting on triple talaq

Nearly 20 Oppn MPs absent during voting on triple talaq

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Abstention by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Telangana Rashtra Samithi also helped the government get its legislation through in the upper house where the ruling party does not enjoy a majority.

After high decibel campaigning, low voter turnout in Hyderabad civic polls

After high decibel campaigning, low voter turnout in Hyderabad civic polls

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A total of 74,44,260 voters will exercise their franchise using ballot papers to elect their representatives.