Telangana Chief Minister

K Kavitha is launching a new political party in Telangana, aiming to fulfill the region's "unfinished agenda." She stated her supporters were expelled from the BRS, not that they left. Kavitha emphasized her deep connection to Telangana and its people, viewing them as her family, despite strained ties with her father's party and family.

K Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao, launched a new political outfit, Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS), in Hyderabad. She stated the BRS party deviated from its core Telangana aspirations. Kavitha, who claims expulsion from BRS, emphasized her commitment to the state's development and people, viewing them as her family.

Why can’t women get reservation in the current 543-member Parliament? Why are southern states calling this a conspiracy to sideline them in national politics? And, is this all aimed at the 2029 general election?

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy launched the UDF manifesto in Kochi, declaring an end to Kerala's 'dark era' and the dawn of a 'golden era.' He criticized the Pinarayi Vijayan government, alleging corruption and insecurity of religious assets. The manifesto includes 'Indira's Five Guarantees' and five 'Dream Projects,' promising significant welfare and development initiatives for the state.

Inviting Reddy to visit the state, Vijayan said Kerala continues to advance through “sustainable and inclusive development,” while alleging that the Telangana leader was supporting narratives aimed at undermining it. Responding to allegations of corruption and administrative lapses, Vijayan said, "He claims that Kerala is marked by 'corruption and administrative failure', but he should be willing to look at official data. Is he unaware that Kerala is among the least corrupt states in the country?"

The state has passed a law that allows both public and private companies to cut an employee’s salary if they fail to provide for their parents

Kerala's 2026 elections are a promise war. LDF, UDF, and NDA offer welfare, jobs, and growth. Welfare is now a baseline. Parties compete on scale and delivery. Voters seek sustainability and governance. Promises target all sections. Implementation is the real test amid fiscal challenges. This election is a referendum on competing models.

Calling Telugu star Chiranjeevi his brother, Tamil actor, producer and politician Kamal Haasan has said in a light-hearted way that the Telugu Megastar was his senior in politics and junior in cinema.

Actor Naga Chaitanya, who recently received the Telangana government's Gaddar Film award for Best Actor for 2025 for his performance in the film 'Thandel', has now penned a note of gratitude in which he has thanked the entire cast and crew of the film and the telangana chief minister and Deputy Chief Minister among others.

Megastar Chiranjeevi was honored with the prestigious NTR National Award at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2026. Bollywood's Madhuri Dixit and Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy presented the award. Chiranjeevi expressed his deep respect for NTR, calling him a creator of history and a blend of all arts. His son, Ram Charan, shared proud moments, highlighting his father's inspiring journey.

Top Maoist Devuji, who recently joined the mainstream, urged Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to advocate for lifting the ban on CPI (Maoist). He stated the party would operate legally and disband the PLGA if granted political space. Devuji also called for the release of jailed Maoist leaders and support for their families.

Former Maoist leader Rajireddy claims arrest, not surrender, alleging a pattern of misrepresentation by authorities. Meanwhile, Telangana celebrated a major anti-Naxal success with 130 CPI (Maoist) cadres surrendering, handing over 124 looted weapons. The Chief Minister urged top leaders to join the mainstream, promising legal review of cases.