Will face ACB, ED notices legally, says KTR
2 weeks ago

Will face ACB, ED notices legally, says KTR

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: BRS working president and Sircilla MLA K.T. He referred to the Formula E race case as the first instance where ACB has filed a case not involving corruption. As the former municipal minister, he noted, "I gave permission for the Formula E race, which was later cancelled by Revanth Reddy." He further criticised the Advocate General for being unable to answer judicial questions in the Formula E race case. Regarding the triple R case, he warned that the state government's actions could lead to a financial loss of Rs 12,000 crore.

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Formula E Race case: KTR to appear before ED on Jan. 16 at 10.30 am
2 hours, 7 minutes ago

Formula E Race case: KTR to appear before ED on Jan. 16 at 10.30 am

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: BRS working president K T Rama Rao will appear before the Enforcement Directorate at Basheerbagh here on Thursday in connection with the Formula E Race case. The ACB declared KTR as A1, while senior IAS officer and Special Chief Secretary to government Arvind Kumar as A2 and former Chief Engineer of Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority BLN Reddy as A3. …

Formula E race: KTR grilled for over 7 hours by ACB
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5 days, 11 hours ago

Formula E race: KTR grilled for over 7 hours by ACB

The Hindu  

Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president and former minister K.T. Mr. Rama Rao arrived at the ACB headquarters in Banjara Hills around 9.30 a.m. in his white SUV, accompanied by his lawyer and personal assistant. Indicating that the accused person could be called again for questioning, the official said, “We have just begun the investigation.” Meanwhile Mr. Rama Rao said that …

ACB questions KTR for over seven hours on alleged misuse of funds in Formula-E race
5 days, 13 hours ago

ACB questions KTR for over seven hours on alleged misuse of funds in Formula-E race

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: A team of ACB officials, comprising the agency’s joint director Ritira, DSP Majid Ali Khan and deputy director SVN Shivaram, on Thursday grilled former Municipal Administration minister KT Rama Rao for over seven hours as part of the investigation into the allegation of corruption in organising the Formula-E car race in 2023. Rama Rao, accompanied by senior advocate J …

Formula-E race case | The story so far, till January 9, 2025
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6 days ago

Formula-E race case | The story so far, till January 9, 2025

The Hindu  

The quizzing of Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president and former Minister K.T. The first Formula-E race event On October 25, 2022, a tripartite agreement was signed between UK-based FEO, MAUD department of Telangana government and India-based Ace Nxt Gen Private Limited to conduct Formula-E races for Seasons 9, 10, 11 and 12 in Hyderabad. On February 11, 2023, when Mr. …

Formula-E case: Senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar appears before ED for questioning
6 days, 5 hours ago

Formula-E case: Senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar appears before ED for questioning

The Hindu  

Senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar arrived at the Enforcement Directorate headquarters in Basheerbagh, Hyderabad on Thursday morning. Investigation into the case has intensified about three weeks after the ACB booked a case with former Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president K.T. The complaint alleged irregularities in payments exceeding ₹54.88 crore made by the HMDA to Formula-E Operations Limited and …

Formula E Race case | Former Minister KTR reaches ACB’s office in Hyderabad
6 days, 7 hours ago

Formula E Race case | Former Minister KTR reaches ACB’s office in Hyderabad

The Hindu  

Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president K.T. Rama Rao reached Telangana Anti Corruption Bureau’s office in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad on Thursday morning, which is probing the alleged financial irregularities in the Formula E Race deal. While KTR, former Minister of Municipal Administration and Urban Development, went to the ACB’s office on Monday, he returned without appearing before the investigating officials as …

KTR on Formula E race case: 'I am KCR's son, will die for Telangana, but won't bow to Congress'
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6 days, 13 hours ago

KTR on Formula E race case: 'I am KCR's son, will die for Telangana, but won't bow to Congress'

India TV News  

Formula E race case: BRS Working President and MLA K T Rama Rao appeared before the Anti-Corruption Bureau in Hyderabad in connection with the Formula E race case. Agenda was to make Hyderabad pivotal hub for sustainable mobility Rama Rao said that his agenda was to make Hyderabad a pivotal hub for sustainable mobility as the world transitions towards it …

HC permits KTR’s lawyer to watch KTR’s interrogation at ACB office in Formula-E Race corruption case
6 days, 22 hours ago

HC permits KTR’s lawyer to watch KTR’s interrogation at ACB office in Formula-E Race corruption case

The Hindu  

A day after rejecting BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao’s plea to quash ACB’s corruption case, the Telangana High Court on Wednesday permitted his advocate to watch interrogation of KTR on Thursday by investigators through a glass window of the library in ACB building here at Banjara Hills. The judge also declined KTR’s counsel Prabhakar Rao’s request for audio and …

Formula-E race case: Senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar, B.L.N Reddy grilled by ACB and ED
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1 week ago

Formula-E race case: Senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar, B.L.N Reddy grilled by ACB and ED

The Hindu  

Senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar was grilled for over six hours by the officials of the Anti-Corruption Bureau at its headquarters in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad on Wednesday. “He arrived at the ED headquarters around 11 a.m. and left around 7 p.m. During his questioning, he shared that he was merely following orders as a chief engineer from Arvind Kumar,” the …

KTR approaches Telangana HC again, seeks direction to ACB to permit advocate’s presence during questioning
1 week ago

KTR approaches Telangana HC again, seeks direction to ACB to permit advocate’s presence during questioning

The Hindu  

Within 24 hours of Telangana High Court dismissing Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president K.T. Rama Rao’s plea to quash Anti Corruption Bureau’s case against him over Formula E Race funds misappropriation case, he moved High Court again on Wednesday to permit presence of his advocate during questioning by ACB officials in the case. The former Minister moved a lunch motion …

Formula E race: ED asks KTR to appear on January 16, B.L.N. Reddy to appear before ACB on January 8
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1 week ago

Formula E race: ED asks KTR to appear on January 16, B.L.N. Reddy to appear before ACB on January 8

The Hindu  

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a fresh summons to Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president and former minister K. T. Rama Rao to appear before the agency on January 16. Following the High Court deciding against rejecting the plea of the former minister to quash the case he now has been asked to appear on January 16,” informed a senior officer …

BRS to decide on moving Apex Court in Formula-E case against KTR after going through Telangana HC verdict copy
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1 week, 1 day ago

BRS to decide on moving Apex Court in Formula-E case against KTR after going through Telangana HC verdict copy

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Senior leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi T. Harish Rao has said that the legal cell of the party would take a decision on moving the Supreme Court after Telangana High Court dismissed the petition filed by the party’s working president and former minister K.T. Speaking to newspersons at the Nandi Nagar residence of Mr. Rama Rao in Hyderabad …

Formula E race case: Telangana High Court refuses to quash FIR against BRS leader KT Rama Rao
1 week, 1 day ago

Formula E race case: Telangana High Court refuses to quash FIR against BRS leader KT Rama Rao

India TV News  

Formula E race case: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday refused to quash the FIR filed against BRS working president KT Rama Rao in connection with the Formula E race case. Earlier on December 31, the High Court had reserved its orders over the petition after hearing the arguments from the state government as well as the defence in the …

Telangana: KT Rama Rao appears before ACB for questioning in Formula E race case
1 week, 2 days ago

Telangana: KT Rama Rao appears before ACB for questioning in Formula E race case

India TV News  

After a high voltage drama outside Telangana ACB office, MLA and Former Minister KT Rama Rao has appeared for questioning in the Formula E Race case before the Anti-Corruption Bureau. While speaking to media outside the ACB office, KTR said, "I am here as a law-abiding citizen respecting the honourable high court, respecting anit corruptions bureaus direction to appear before …

KTR walks out of ACB questioning in Formula E case, claims lawyer denied entry
1 week, 2 days ago

KTR walks out of ACB questioning in Formula E case, claims lawyer denied entry

India Today  

Bharat Rashtra Samithi Working President KT Rama Rao on Monday skipped questioning by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau after being denied permission to have his lawyer present during the inquiry. KTR arrived at the ACB headquarters around 10 am but was stopped from entering the premises due to objections raised by the police regarding his lawyer's presence. He also alleged that …

Formula-E case: Anti-Corruption Bureau summons KT Rama Rao on January 6
1 week, 4 days ago

Formula-E case: Anti-Corruption Bureau summons KT Rama Rao on January 6

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The Anti-Corruption Bureau has summoned former Municipal Administration and Urban Development minister KT Rama Rao to appear for questioning on January 6, 2025, as part of its investigation into the transfer of Rs 55 crore to Formula-E Operations Limited. The ACB has also summoned senior IAS officer and former MAUD Special Chief Secretary Arvind Kumar and former HMDA chief …

Formula-E case: KTR summoned by ACB on January 6
1 week, 5 days ago

Formula-E case: KTR summoned by ACB on January 6

The Hindu  

Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president K.T. Rama Rao has been summoned for questioning by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau in the Formula E race case on January 6. This comes a fortnight after the ACB booked a case against Mr. Rama Rao, former Special Chief Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Urban Development department Aravind Kumar and former Chief Engineer of …

Telangana ACB summons KTR for questioning in Formula E race corruption case
1 week, 5 days ago

Telangana ACB summons KTR for questioning in Formula E race corruption case

India Today  

The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau issued a notice to BRS working president KT Rama Rao, summoning him for questioning on January 6 in connection with alleged irregularities in organising the Formula E race during the previous BRS regime. Former Municipal Administration and Urban Development Principal Secretary Arvind Kumar and ex-Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority Chief Engineer BLN Reddy were also named in …

ACB Files Five Allegations Against KTR in Formula E Scam
2 weeks ago

ACB Files Five Allegations Against KTR in Formula E Scam

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The Telangana High Court on Tuesday reserved its decision in BRS working president K.T. While hearing Rama Rao’s quash petition, the court asked which provision of the HMDA Act had enabled the agency to spend public funds to conduct a sports event. Advocate-General A. Sudarshan Reddy representing the Anti Corruption Bureau submitted five accusations against Rama Rao alleging lack of …

Formula E race case: Telangana HC reserves order on quashing FIR against BRS leader KT Rama Rao
2 weeks ago

Formula E race case: Telangana HC reserves order on quashing FIR against BRS leader KT Rama Rao

Live Mint  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday reserved its order on a petition filed by BRS working president KT Rama Rao seeking to quash the FIR registered against him by the Anti Corruption Bureau in the Formula-E race issue. Advocate General A Sudarshan Reddy pointed out that payments were made to Formula E Organisation without following business rules and necessary …

KTR Dares Government to Reveal Full Details of Formula E Race
2 weeks, 1 day ago

KTR Dares Government to Reveal Full Details of Formula E Race

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: BRS working president and former minister K.T. Rama Rao demanded on Monday that the Congress government reveal full details of any money he received in connection with the then BRS government conducting a Formula E car race in Hyderabad. Doubling down on his claim of no wrongdoing in the issue, Rama Rao, during an informal chat with reporters at …

ED issues summons to KTR asking to appear on Jan.7 in Formula-E race case
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

ED issues summons to KTR asking to appear on Jan.7 in Formula-E race case

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate summoned former Minister and BRS working president, KT Rama Rao, to appear before it on January 7 in connection with the Formula-E race case. The premier investigating agency also issued notices to senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar, who was the Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development, and the retired HMDA chief engineer BLN Reddy …

Formula-E race case: ED issues summons to ex-Telangana minister KT Rama Rao on January 7
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Formula-E race case: ED issues summons to ex-Telangana minister KT Rama Rao on January 7

India TV News  

The Enforcement Directorate has issued summons to former Telangana minister and BRS working president KT Rama Rao, asking him to appear on January 7 in a money laundering case over alleged financial irregularities linked to the Formula-E race held in Hyderabad in February 2023. A notice has also asked Senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar and former Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority …

Formula E race case: BRS tense as ACB, ED likely to expedite probe
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Formula E race case: BRS tense as ACB, ED likely to expedite probe

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Tension seems to be building up in the Bharat Rashtra Samithi circles over the next move of the Anti-Corruption Bureau and Enforcement Directorate in the investigation into the Formula E Race case. Both the agencies have registered cases against BRS working president and former IT minister KT Rama Rao, former IAS officer Arvind Kumar and former Hyderabad Metropolitan Development …

HC relief for KTR in Formula-E race case; rejects plea for quashing of FIR
3 weeks, 4 days ago

HC relief for KTR in Formula-E race case; rejects plea for quashing of FIR

Hindustan Times  

The Telangana high court on Friday refused to quash the first information report registered by the anti-corruption bureau against Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president and MLA KT Rama Rao in the case pertaining to alleged financial irregularities to the tune of ₹55 crore in the conduct of Formula-E car race in Hyderabad, people familiar with the matter said. Ruckus in …

We saved a potential loss of Rs 600 crore by denying permission to Formula E-car race: CM
3 weeks, 4 days ago

We saved a potential loss of Rs 600 crore by denying permission to Formula E-car race: CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said that the Formula E-car race scam was not limited to the Rs 55 crore that has already been paid but it could have resulted in losses of up to Rs 600 crore if the Congress government had not intervened. The Chief Minister said that he had come to know that Rs 55 crore …

Formula-E Race "Scam": Telangana HC Grants Interim Protection From Arrest To BRS's KT Rama Rao Till December 30
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Formula-E Race "Scam": Telangana HC Grants Interim Protection From Arrest To BRS's KT Rama Rao Till December 30

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court in an interim order on Friday has granted protection from arrest to BRS MLA KT Rama Rao till December 30, in an FIR over alleged irregularities in the conduct of Formula-E race in Hyderabad when BRS was in power. Issuing notice to the state and asking them to file their response, Justice N V Shravan Kumar …

After ACB books KTR, ED to lodge case on Formula-E irregularities
3 weeks, 5 days ago

After ACB books KTR, ED to lodge case on Formula-E irregularities

The Hindu  

Officials in the Enforcement Directorate confirmed that they are in the process of registering cases based on the FIR filed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau against Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president K.T. The FIR, registered following a complaint from Principal Secretary M. Dana Kishore, alleges irregularities in payments exceeding ₹54.88 crore during the conduct of the Formula-E race in Hyderabad in …

Hyderabad Formula E funding case: More trouble for KTR as ED to file case
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Hyderabad Formula E funding case: More trouble for KTR as ED to file case

India Today  

The Enforcement Directorate was preparing to register an Enforcement Case Information Report under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against former minister KT Rama Rao and others over alleged financial irregularities linked to the Formula E race held in Hyderabad in February 2023. This comes after the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a First Information Report against KTR and others in …

Hyderabad: ED files fresh case against BRS leader KT Rama Rao in Formula-E race scam
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Hyderabad: ED files fresh case against BRS leader KT Rama Rao in Formula-E race scam

India TV News  

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday filed a money laundering case against the BRS leader KT Rama Rao and others in a case linked to alleged payment irregularities in the Formula-E race. Case against KT Rama Rao Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau on Thursday registered a case against BRS working president and MLA KT Rama Rao regarding alleged payments, including unauthorised foreign currency …

KTR booked for ₹55-cr graftin Hyd Formula E race event
3 weeks, 5 days ago

KTR booked for ₹55-cr graftin Hyd Formula E race event

Hindustan Times  

The Telangana anti-corruption bureau on Thursday registered a case against Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president and legislator KT Rama Rao in connection with alleged financial irregularities to the tune of around ₹55 crore for conducting Formula-E race in Hyderabad during the previous regime, officers said. The first information report, seen by HT, named KTR as prime accused, while senior IAS …

KTR defends money transfer in Formula-E race and terms the case against him as rubbish
3 weeks, 5 days ago

KTR defends money transfer in Formula-E race and terms the case against him as rubbish

The Hindu  

Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president K. T. Rama Rao defended the transfer of ₹55 crore to the organisers of the Formula-E race last year and said the Anti-Corruption Bureau has no locus standi to book a case since there was no corruption in it at all. Mr. Rama Rao gave a detailed explanation of the transactions done to save the …

ACB Files Corruption Case Against KT Rama Rao Over Irregularities Linked To Hyderabad Formula-E Race
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

ACB Files Corruption Case Against KT Rama Rao Over Irregularities Linked To Hyderabad Formula-E Race

ABP News  

The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Thursday lodged an FIR against Telangana’s Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president and MLA KT Rama Rao in connection with alleged irregularities in the Formula-E race in Hyderabad. Besides him, the ACB has also named former Municipal Administration and Urban Development Principal Secretary Arvind Kumar and former Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority Chief Engineer BLN Reddy as accused. …

Formula-E race issue: Case registered against BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Formula-E race issue: Case registered against BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao

The Hindu  

The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Thursday registered an FIR against BRS working president and MLA K T Rama Rao over alleged irregularities in the conduct of Formula-E race in Hyderabad during the previous regime, official sources said. Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma had recently granted permission to register a case against Rama Rao, over the issue. Rama Rao, who was the …

KTR challenges Revanth Reddy for Telangana Assembly debate on Formula E row
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

KTR challenges Revanth Reddy for Telangana Assembly debate on Formula E row

India Today  

BRS working president KT Rama Rao, popularly known as KTR, on Thursday openly challenged Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, urging him to initiate a discussion in the Telangana Assembly on the Formula E race controversy. The Anti-Corruption Bureau filed a corruption case against KTR over alleged irregularities in a Formula E race held at Hyderabad in February 2023. KTR defended the …

Case against KT Rama Rao over Rs 45 crore payment linked to 2023 Formula-E race
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Case against KT Rama Rao over Rs 45 crore payment linked to 2023 Formula-E race

India Today  

The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Thursday filed an FIR against Telangana’s Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president and MLA, KT Rama Rao, over alleged irregularities in hosting the Formula-E race during the previous regime, official sources revealed. KTR has been named the prime accused, with former Municipal Administration and Urban Development Principal Secretary Arvind Kumar and former Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority Chief …

BRS leader KTR named accused no.1 by Anti-Corruption Bureau in Formula E race case
3 weeks, 6 days ago

BRS leader KTR named accused no.1 by Anti-Corruption Bureau in Formula E race case

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: In two major developments in Telangana on Thursday, BRS working president KT Rama Rao was named Accused-1 in the Formula E race case by the Anti-Corruption Bureau, and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced the formation of a Special Investigation Team to probe alleged irregularities in the Outer Ring Road lease tenders. Formula E race case While the ACB …

Governor nod for probe against KT Rama Rao may open Pandora’s box
4 weeks ago

Governor nod for probe against KT Rama Rao may open Pandora’s box

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: A thorough probe into the allegations of irregularities in organising the Formula-E race may spell more trouble for former minister KT Rama Rao, as the ACB is expected to register a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Meanwhile, sources disclosed that, in addition to the probe, the ACB is considering raids on the residences of Rama Rao, his …

Formula E Car Race Scam: CS Writes to ACB Seeking Probe Against KTR
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4 weeks ago

Formula E Car Race Scam: CS Writes to ACB Seeking Probe Against KTR

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari on Tuesday wrote to the Director-General, Anti-Corruption Bureau asking him to initiate a probe against BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao in connection with alleged irregularities amounting to Rs.55 crore in the Formula E car race held in Hyderabad during the BRS regime in 2023, official sources said. The development follows the state Cabinet …

Telangana governor clears prosecution against KTR over Formula E funding misuse
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Telangana governor clears prosecution against KTR over Formula E funding misuse

India Today  

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma approved the prosecution of KT Rama Rao, former state minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president, for allegedly misusing Rs 55 crore during the Hyderabad Formula E race. KTR, former Principal Secretary Arvind Kumar, and Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority Chief Engineer BLN Reddy are likely to be named in the case. The case involves alleged …

Formula E Race Noose Tightens Around KTR After Governor Gives Nod for ACB Probe
1 month ago

Formula E Race Noose Tightens Around KTR After Governor Gives Nod for ACB Probe

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has reportedly granted permission to the Anti-Corruption Bureau to prosecute BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao, the former municipal administration and urban development minister, in connection with alleged irregularities in the payment of Rs 55 crore for the conduct of a Formula E car race at Hyderabad in February 2023, official sources said here on …

Telangana seeks governor nod to prosecute KTR in Formula E case
2 months, 1 week ago

Telangana seeks governor nod to prosecute KTR in Formula E case

India Today  

The Telangana government has sought Governor Jishnu Dev Varma’s approval to prosecute Bharat Rashtra Samiti leader KT Rama Rao over alleged irregularities in the funding of Hyderabad’s first Formula E race. KTR claimed the race generated Rs 700 crore in benefits and attracted Rs 2,500 crore in investments, including from brands like Amara Raja Batteries and Hyundai. KTR also referenced …

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