K. Chandrashekar Rao: News
Kalvakuntla Chandrashekhar Rao is the Founder-President of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and the Chief Minister of the Telangana. He was instrumental in the formation of the state of Telangana, with Hyderabad as capital, out of Andhra Pradesh. Rao did his Master's in Telugu Literature from Hyderabad’s Osmania University. Though he started as a Youth Congress member, he joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1983. He contested in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections that year from Siddipet but lost to INC’s Ananthula Madan Mohan. However, he won consecutively in the 1985, 1989, 1994, and 1999 Assembly polls. Rao held ministerial portfolios in the Andhra Government twice: Drought & Relief in 1987-88 and then Transport from 1996 to 1999. He became Deputy Speaker of the Andhra Assembly in 2000-01. In 2001, Rao raised the demand for a separate state of Telangana and formed the TRS, aiming to affect the state’s establishment. He served as a minister in the UPA-I Government as Minister for Labour and Employment during 2004-06. Telangana officially became a state in 2014 with Rao as its first Chief Minister. He retained power in the 2018 Assembly elections.
26 Jun 2023
Mallikarjun KhargeTelangana: KCR's BRS faces jolt, 12 top leaders join Congress
In a major setback to Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's party, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), at least 12 top leaders, including former legislators and ministers, joined the Congress Party on Monday ahead of assembly elections in the state.
27 May 2023
Narendra ModiTelangana CM KCR supports Kejriwal's fight against Centre's Delhi ordinance
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) on Saturday said that PM Narendra Modi's government at the Centre should withdraw its controversial ordinance to control Delhi's bureaucracy.
27 May 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi chairs NITI Aayog meeting; Kejriwal, Mamata, Nitish boycott
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday presided over the NITI Aayog's (National Institution for Transforming India) eighth Governing Council Meeting at the new Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
08 Apr 2023
Narendra ModiTelangana: Modi inaugurates new Vande Bharat Express, Rs. 11,300cr-worth projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Telangana on Saturday in a first political push to gain power in the southern state ruled by CM K Chandrashekar Rao's Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).
16 Mar 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP-BRS poster war as Kavitha skips questioning by ED
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's daughter and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC, Kalvakuntla Kavitha, skipped her scheduled questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the alleged Delhi Liquor Policy scam case on Thursday.
11 Mar 2023
New DelhiBRS protests after BJP leader makes 'derogatory' remarks against Kavitha
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) workers protested in New Delhi on Saturday after the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Telangana unit chief, Bandi Sanjay, allegedly made "derogatory" remarks against CM K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter, BRS MLC K Kavitha, reported ANI.
11 Mar 2023
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Delhi liquorgate: ED to question BRS's Kavitha about 'south cartel'
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha is being questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam case.
09 Mar 2023
Enforcement Directorate (ED)KCR's daughter Kavitha to hold protest in Delhi tomorrow
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's daughter K Kavitha, who has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the alleged Delhi Liquor Policy scam, will organize a one-day hunger strike in New Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Friday, reported News18.
08 Mar 2023
Delhi Liquor PolicyDelhi Liquor Policy case: ED summons KCR's daughter Kavitha
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's (KCR) daughter K Kavitha on Thursday to probe suspected money laundering in the alleged Delhi Liquor Policy scam.
14 Dec 2022
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)KCR starts BRS activities in Delhi with 2-day Vedic yajna
Telangana's Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao marked the official launch of his national party, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) with Raja Shyamala Yagam, a two-day Vedic ritual to seek blessings for attaining power, in Delhi on Tuesday at 9 am.
11 Dec 2022
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)CBI questions KCR's daughter Kavitha in Delhi liquor policy case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioned Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) MLC and Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao's daughter, Kalvakuntla Kavitha at her Banjara Hills house on Sunday in connection with the Delhi liquor scam.
19 Nov 2022
TelanganaTelangana MLAs poaching: BJP's BL Santhosh summoned by probe team
The Telangana Police has summoned senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BL Santhosh for questioning as part of its investigation into the alleged case of poaching of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) legislators.
18 Nov 2022
TelanganaHyderabad: BJP MP Dharmapuri's home vandalized, KCR's daughter warns him
Supporters of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)—formerly Telangana Rashtra Samithi—allegedly damaged the house of Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Nizamabad MP Arvind Dharmapuri in Hyderabad on Friday.
10 Oct 2022
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)Ahead of Munugode bypoll, TRS flags BJP candidate's multicrore project
The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) has launched a fresh attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by accusing a member of the saffron party of corruption.
05 Oct 2022
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Eyeing 2024 polls, KCR launches national party 'Bharat Rashtra Samithi'
Telangana Chief Minister and Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) launched his national party 'Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)' on Wednesday with eyes set on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
07 Aug 2022
TelanganaPM to chair NITI Aayog meet today; KCR to boycott
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the NITI Aayog's (National Institution for Transforming India) seventh Governing Council meeting on Sunday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
29 Jul 2022
Telangana4 Telangana municipal employees suspended for missing KTR's 'birthday'
Telangana government's municipal body reportedly suspended four government employees for not attending minister KT Rama Rao's 'birthday bash' on July 24.
02 Jul 2022
Lok Sabha ElectionsBJP to pass '2024 polls' resolution in national executive meeting
The national executive of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is convening in Hyderabad, is expected to approve a political resolution on Saturday.
26 May 2022
Narendra ModiModi, KCR at odds again, this time over dynasty politics
A war of words broke out on Thursday between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) after the latter skipped a meeting with the PM for the second time in four months.
25 Apr 2022
Sonia GandhiAmid Congress-PK talks, KCR ropes in I-PAC for 2023 elections
Amid speculation about poll strategist Prashant Kishor joining the Congress, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) has appointed the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) to steer its 2023 Assembly election campaign.
02 Feb 2022
IndiaPM Modi 'dresses for elections': Telangana CM KCR
Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao on Tuesday unleashed a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the latter "dresses for elections."
23 Jul 2021
TelanganaSeveral low-lying areas face inundation as heavy rains lash Telangana
Several low-lying areas faced inundation and road links were disrupted in Telangana on Friday following heavy rains that lashed the state during the last two days.
04 Dec 2020
HyderabadA prestige battle: Counting begins for Hyderabad civic polls
The counting of votes to announce the winner of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) polls began today at 8 am.
29 May 2020
ChhattisgarhCurbs only in hotspots in Lockdown 5.0? Perhaps yes
As Lockdown 4.0 is nearing its climax on May 31, states and Centre are now pondering over the most important question — how much of relaxations must be given to stop an exponential rise of COVID-19 cases while also helping the bruised economy?
06 May 2020
TelanganaCoronavirus: KCR extends lockdown in Telangana till May 29
The countrywide lockdown necessitated due to coronavirus is scheduled to end on May 17, but Telangana has become the first state to extend it till May 29.
22 Apr 2020
TelanganaHow Telangana put together a 1,500-bed hospital in 20 days
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Telangana government has established a 1,500-bed hospital dedicated to patients of COVID-19.
25 Mar 2020
Narendra Modi#21DayLockdown: Arvind Kejriwal promises Delhi won't face shortage of essentials
There will be no shortage of essential commodities during the 21-day lockdown imposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday, Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal assured residents at a press meet a short while ago.
20 Mar 2020
IndiaTelangana man defies quarantine; gets married at grand wedding ceremony
At a time when people returning from coronavirus-hit nations are being asked to undergo a strict 14-day quarantine, a man in Telangana got married just seven days after returning from France.
13 Oct 2019
TelanganaTransport strike continues in Telangana, CM says will not surrender
The stand-off between the employees of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) and the state government, run by Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, isn't nearing an end.
07 Oct 2019
TelanganaTelangana: KCR terms transport strike a "crime", sacks 48,000 employees
A strike called by the transport department in Telangana took a sensational turn when Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao sacked approximately 48,000 employees on Sunday.
11 Mar 2019
Narendra ModiIn Rahul's presence, Congress leader says Modi looks like "terrorist"
Stoking up a major controversy, Congress leader Vijayashanti said in Telangana that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "looked like a terrorist".
13 Dec 2018
TelanganaTelangana: KCR takes oath at exact time pandits suggested
K Chandrasekhar Rao took oath as the Chief Minister of Telangana on Thursday, two days after leading his party, Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), to an astounding victory in the assembly elections.
11 Dec 2018
TelanganaWinning Congress MLAs will be shifted to Park Hyatt hotel
In Telangana, winning MLAs of the Congress will be moved to Hyderabad's Park Hyatt hotel, a member of the grand old party has confirmed, TNM reports.
11 Dec 2018
Telangana#IndiaDecidesOnDec11: TRS establish strong lead; Congress falling behind
Vote counting has begun in the southern state of Telangana, and early trends indicate that the K Chandrashekhar Rao-led Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) is cruising towards a comfortable victory.
04 Dec 2018
TelanganaRevanth Reddy taken into preventive custody ahead of TRS meet
Telangana Congress Working President A Revanth Reddy was taken into preventive custody today ahead of TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao's public meeting in Kodangal Assembly constituency.
01 Dec 2018
TelanganaTelangana: Congress questions TRS over unfulfilled assurances
Telangana Congress yesterday questioned the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) on why it "failed" to mount pressure on the NDA-led Center to realize the assurances given to the newly-formed state in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization (APR) Act.
27 Nov 2018
TelanganaTelangana: Following raid by police, politician tries committing suicide
High voltage drama ensued at the residence of politician Vanteru Pratap Reddy on Monday, as he attempted to take his life, following a raid by police.
25 Nov 2018
TelanganaWin phones, bikes: How this Telangana district is promoting voting
In a bid to encourage more people to vote, the Siddipet district administration in Telangana has resorted to a novel way of incentivization.
23 Nov 2018
TelanganaTDP terms KCR's repeated attacks on Naidu a 'panic reaction'
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) today hit back at caretaker Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao for his repeated attacks on its president N Chandrababu Naidu, calling it a "panic reaction".
20 Nov 2018
TelanganaModi's popularity is on the decline: TRS leader KTR
Looking to regain power in Telangana, the ruling TRS leader, K T Rama Rao, said today Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity is "on the decline".
15 Nov 2018
TelanganaTRS chief richer by Rs. 5.5cr but owns no car
Telangana caretaker Chief Minister, K Chandrasekhar Rao, is richer by nearly Rs. 5.5 crore, and acquired 16 acres of agricultural land during the past four years, according to the affidavit he filed, along with his nomination for Gajwel Assembly constituency.
12 Nov 2018
IndiaTelangana Assembly polls: Election Commission issues notification
The Election Commission today issued notification for the December 7 election to the Telangana Legislative Assembly.
31 Oct 2018
TelanganaAhead of Telangana polls, contestants dance, grieve, mingle with voters
Desperate times call for desperate measures and contesting an election could be one of those.
07 Oct 2018
TelanganaAAP predicts hung Assembly in coming Telangana polls
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has predicted a hung Assembly in the coming Telangana polls with no single party getting a majority while promising a "Delhi model" government as its poll plank in the southern state.
06 Oct 2018
TelanganaEC announces dates for elections in MP, Rajasthan, other states
The Election Commission on Saturday announced dates for Assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram and Telangana.
06 Sep 2018
TelanganaTelangana: Early polls imminent as KCR-led Cabinet dissolves Assembly
Telangana is all set to enter early polls as the government led by K Chandrasekhar Rao passed a resolution to dissolve the State Assembly on Thursday.
29 Aug 2018
TelanganaReady to face polls in Telangana anytime, says BJP
Amid speculation about the advancement of Assembly polls in Telangana, BJP's state unit President K Laxman yesterday said his party was ready to face polls whenever they are held.
28 Jul 2018
TelanganaTelangana govt decides to take-up census of Backward Class population
The Telangana government has decided to take up a census of the state's backward class (BC) population.
19 Jun 2018
TelanganaEminent mimicry artiste Nerella Venu Madhav dies at 85
Renowned mimicry and ventriloquism artiste Nerella Venu Madhav, 85, died today at his residence in Telangana's Warangal.
08 Jun 2018
TelanganaTelangana: KCR plans Rs. 66 crore iftar, activists approach court
An iftar party hosted by Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao today evening has led activists approaching the High Court.
02 Jun 2018
TelanganaTelangana: Farmers to get free Rs. 5 lakh life insurance
The Telangana Government has announced it would soon implement a Rs. 5 lakh life insurance scheme for farmers in the state.
23 May 2018
Narendra ModiFormer minister Bandaru Dattatreya's 21-year-old son dies of heart attack
In an unexpected incident, the only son of BJP leader and former union minister Bandaru Dattatreya died of a massive heart attack late at night yesterday.
18 May 2018
KarnatakaSiddaramaiah to address newly elected Congress legislators in Hyderabad
To decide the future course of action, former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will address a meeting of newly-elected Congress party legislators, who have been camping in Hyderabad, this evening, said JD(S) MLC Basavaraj.
08 May 2018
YouTubeThis year's UPSC topper left Google to serve India
In today's times of volatile patriotism, UPSC topper Anudeep Durishetty stands out from the crowd.
01 Apr 2018
West BengalKerala-CM Vijayan not in favor of joining hands with Congress
As talks of an anti-BJP front for next Lok Sabha polls gain ground, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said he isn't in favor of joining hands with Congress to forge an opposition-alliance that should be aimed at giving people a real political-alternative.
19 Mar 2018
Narendra ModiRam Jethmalani: Mamata-led third front should oust PM Modi
Celebrated lawyer Ram Jethmalani today called for the formation of a third front led by fire-brand WB CM Mamata Banerjee to oust PM Narendra Modi in the next LS 2019 elections.
18 Mar 2018
Mamata BanerjeeKCR to meet Mamata Banerjee for talks on Federal Front
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, who is rallying to create a strong alternative to BJP and Congress, will meet his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee tomorrow in Kolkata.
01 Dec 2017
IndiaIn major breach, Ivanka Trump's dinner aired live on TV
Despite going all out to ensure a grand time for Ivanka Trump in Hyderabad, Telangana Police was left embarrassed over a major security breach when PM Narendra Modi was hosting her for dinner.
28 Nov 2017
TelanganaPM Modi flags off the first Hyderabad Metro train
PM Narendra Modi today flagged off the first train of the Hyderabad Metro from Miyapur. Commercial operations would start tomorrow.
25 Apr 2017
IndiaTelangana CM meets PM Modi over reservation bill
Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek the Centre's approval of new legislation seeking to enhance reservations in the state.
17 Apr 2017
India12% reservation in jobs, education for backward Muslims in Telangana
Telangana has passed a bill to increase reservation in educational institutes and jobs for backward Muslims to 12%.