Morning News Brief: Congress reshuffle, Revanth’s attack, BRS suicide row
Hyderabad: In today’s Morning News Brief, a political shake-up in the Congress, fierce remarks by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, and a troubling suicide controversy lead the top 15 headlines from Telangana and beyond.
POLITICS
1. Congress rejigs Telangana unit with fresh committees
Congress has kicked off an internal revamp ahead of state elections, launching five new TPCC committees aimed at tightening strategy and coordination. Read More
2. Revanth slams PM Modi over Pakistan climbdown
Revanth Reddy alleged that Narendra Modi backed off a military strike on Pakistan under pressure from Donald Trump, accusing the PM of bowing to foreign influence. Read More
3. Mahesh Goud lauds Army, questions Modi’s leadership
TPCC chief Mahesh Goud paid tribute to the Indian Army but criticised Modi’s indecisiveness after Pahalgam, invoking Indira Gandhi’s war-time leadership. Read More
4. Shabbir Ali accuses Centre of soft response
Congress veteran Shabbir Ali hit out at the Modi government for failing to act firmly after the Pahalgam attack, suggesting foreign governments swayed India’s response. Read More
5. Uttam Kumar Reddy: Record paddy haul despite drought chatter
Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy dismissed drought claims, pointing to a record procurement of over 67 lakh metric tonnes of paddy and strong financial support for farmers. Read More
6. Welfare checks in Khammam by ministers
Deputy CM Bhatti and his colleagues reviewed procurement, seed distribution and housing projects under the Indiramma scheme during a field visit to Khammam. Read More
7. Kavitha alleges BRS sabotage, hints at new party
BRS MLC K. Kavitha alleged an internal plot to merge BRS with BJP during her jail term and signalled her intent to possibly launch a new political outfit. Read More
CRIME
8. Phone tapping case: SC grants bail to Prabhakar Rao
Former SIB chief T. Prabhakar Rao secured anticipatory bail from the Supreme Court in the Telangana surveillance scandal; the court also directed that he be issued a passport. Read More
9. BRS leader’s suicide triggers political uproar
The death of BRS functionary Mohammed Sardar has led to public unrest in Borabanda, with his family accusing Congress corporator Fasiuddin of harassment. Read More
10. Hyderabad police set up zonal cyber units
As cybercrime surges 786%, the city police have launched decentralised cyber cells to handle digital fraud more efficiently. Read More
GENERAL
11. ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ triumphs at Gaddar Film Awards
The futuristic thriller scooped multiple honours at the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards, including Best Film, Best Director and design accolades. Read More
12. OU announces April–May UG results
Osmania University released results for BA, B.Com, B.Sc and BBA courses across IV and VI semesters. Read More
13. Telangana unveils ‘Rising 2047’ logo
Marking India’s upcoming centenary of independence, the state government revealed a new emblem representing its vision of progress. Read More
WEATHER
14. Monsoon boosts reservoir levels across Telangana
Early rains have significantly raised water levels at Srisailam, Nagarjuna Sagar, and Singur, putting flood-monitoring teams on alert. Read More
15. Hyderabad’s pothole crisis deepens with downpour
Persistent monsoon showers have left over 20,000 potholes unaddressed in GHMC limits, worsening road safety across the city. Read More