Is Hyderabad better than Bengaluru, as Telangana minister KTR Rao claims?
2 years, 9 months ago

Is Hyderabad better than Bengaluru, as Telangana minister KTR Rao claims?

India Today  

Telangana industries and information technology minister K.T. “About 40 per cent of the people working in IT in Bengaluru are Telugu, and given an opportunity they would come back to Hyderabad or Visakhapatnam or other cities in the two Telugu states.” KTR also explained how IT was being promoted in the Tier-2 cities of Telangana. By the end of 2023, with the Congress back in power in Karnataka, we will restore the glory of Bengaluru as India’s best city.” Even as it stirred some sparring on social media, KTR replied: “Let Hyderabad and Bengaluru compete healthily on creating jobs for our youngsters and prosperity for our great nation.” And in a jibe at the BJP government in Karnataka, he added, “Let us focus on IT and biotechnology, and not the hijab and halal.” The Bengaluru-Hyderabad debate is blowing into a raging debate. However, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai terms KTR’s comparison of the two cities as ridiculous, insisting that Bengaluru was “way ahead” and home to the largest number of start-ups and unicorns in India. Bengaluru cut 551 start-up deals worth $21.5 billion in 2021 while Hyderabad got 54 deals worth $0.5 billion in the same time, Rao declared, asking both KTR and Shivakumar to “pack their bags”.

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'A Year Of Betrayal...': KTR Writes Scathing Open Letter To Rahul Gandhi As Telangana Govt Turns 1
4 weeks, 1 day ago

'A Year Of Betrayal...': KTR Writes Scathing Open Letter To Rahul Gandhi As Telangana Govt Turns 1

ABP News  

Hyderabad: In a strongly worded 'open letter' to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, KT Rama Rao, working president of the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi, lambasted Rahul Gandhi and the Congress government in Telangana led by Revanth Reddy for what he described "a year of betrayal and misgovernance". “By imposing an incompetent and ineffective chief minister, your government has caused suffering across …

'Hyderabad is way better than…': KTR responds after comparing his city with Bengaluru, sparks debate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Hyderabad is way better than…': KTR responds after comparing his city with Bengaluru, sparks debate

Hindustan Times  

The constant comparison between two south Indian cities—Hyderabad and Bengaluru—always lights up a debate on social media, with users giving their two cents on these capital cities. However, on Tuesday, former Telangana minister and BRS working president Kalvakuntla Taraka Ramarao said that Hyderabad was ahead of many Indian cities when the city was called ‘New Bengaluru.’ KTR said that Hyderabad …

KTR condemns Congress-led Telangana government for atrocities on Dalits, farmers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

KTR condemns Congress-led Telangana government for atrocities on Dalits, farmers

India Today  

In a press conference held at Delhi’s Constitution Club, Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president KT Rama Rao joined hands with landowners from Lagacharla to expose the alleged injustices perpetrated by the Congress-led Telangana government. KTR’s press conference was held on Monday to highlight the stories of harassment, forced land acquisition, and police excesses, undertaken in the state under Chief Minister …

Telangana Govt lacks plan to develop Hyderabad: Kishan Reddy
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Telangana Govt lacks plan to develop Hyderabad: Kishan Reddy

The Hindu  

The Congress Government in Telangana seemed to lack a “proper perspective plan” to develop the capital region, Hyderabad, when there is an immense scope for attracting investments in several fields including defence, IT, pharma and health, charged Telangana BJP president and Union Minister of Coal & Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Thursday. Mr. Kishan Reddy said that living standards of …

Don’t damage Hyderabad’s image, Ponnam Prabhakar asks Kishan Reddy and KTR
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Don’t damage Hyderabad’s image, Ponnam Prabhakar asks Kishan Reddy and KTR

The Hindu  

Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar lashed out at Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy asking him not to damage the image of Hyderabad with irresponsible comments for political gains. Kishan Reddy seems to be on a mission to damage Hyderabad despite representing the city as a Parliament member for the last 10 years.” Speaking to reporters along with Government Whip …

Telangana CM ‘insulting’ power employees: KTR
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana CM ‘insulting’ power employees: KTR

The Hindu  

Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president K.T. Rama Rao said Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy was insulting the Power department employees by pinning his ‘incompetence’ onto them for the problems being faced with regard to power supply. Mr. Rama Rao, who was reacting to the Chief Minister’s comments, said Mr. Reddy was still behaving like an opposition leader rather than …

Hyderabad: Rahul Gandhi, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy travel in state transport bus | VIDEO
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Hyderabad: Rahul Gandhi, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy travel in state transport bus | VIDEO

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy travelled in a state-owned Road Transport Corporation bus in Hyderabad on Thursday and explained to the passengers about various schemes included in the party's poll manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls 2024. Rahul Gandhi explained to the passengers about Yuva Nyay, Kisan Nyay, Nari Nyay, and …

Start-up Founder Lists Reasons Why Hyderabad Is 'Better' Than Mumbai Or Bengaluru; Not Everyone Agrees
9 months ago

Start-up Founder Lists Reasons Why Hyderabad Is 'Better' Than Mumbai Or Bengaluru; Not Everyone Agrees

News 18  

A startup founder recently sparked a debate online, saying that she preferred the city of Hyderabad over Mumbai and Bengaluru. > Less traffic ORR Road for airport Greenery Aesthetics Food … — Shweta Kukreja April 7, 2024 After her post went viral with over 7 Lakh views, in the comments section, some supported her perspective, while the majority expressed dissatisfaction, …

Karnataka govt working tirelessly to address Bengaluru's mobility challenges: CM Siddarmaiah
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka govt working tirelessly to address Bengaluru's mobility challenges: CM Siddarmaiah

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said his government is aware of the mobility challenges that plague Bengaluru city and assured that it is working tirelessly with a "result-oriented and multi-dimensional approach" to address this issue. "The heart of our state's economy lies in Bengaluru City and our vision is to transform it into a global economic powerhouse by providing …

Hyderabad Being Compared to NYC, Thanks to BRS Govt: KTR
1 year, 2 months ago

Hyderabad Being Compared to NYC, Thanks to BRS Govt: KTR

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad has undergone such a sea change in the last nine and a half years that is now being compared with cities like New York but the BJP and Congress parties are blind to the development the city has witnessed under the BRS government led by Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao was addressing …

We will give self respect that Telangana needs: Kharge
1 year, 2 months ago

We will give self respect that Telangana needs: Kharge

The Hindu  

All India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun Kharge said that Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao failed to fulfil the aspirations of the people who fought for self respect and employment and instead unleashed family rule on the State. Mr. Kharge, who participated in the Congress Vijayabheri Yatra in Sangareddy and Medak districts on Sunday, assured people that Congress would come back …

Defeat KTR in Sircilla, Padmashali folks urged
1 year, 3 months ago

Defeat KTR in Sircilla, Padmashali folks urged

Deccan Chronicle  

KARIMNAGAR: At the first-anniversary celebration of the Telangana Chenetha Ikya Vedika held in Kondagattu, Jagtial district, Rapolu Veera Mohan, the state president of TCIV, urged the Padmashali community to unite and vote against IT minister K.T. Expressing disappointment, Mohan highlighted that the Padmashali leaders had hoped for at least five Assembly seats to be allocated for their community, but the …

BJP leaders object to KTR\'s comments on PM Modi
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP leaders object to KTR\'s comments on PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: BJP leaders took strong objection to Minister KT Rama Rao's remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the minister has no other topics to discuss to get media attention. K Chandrashekar Rao accepted the allocation formula of 299 TMC of water to Telangana of the 811 TMC available in the Krishna river.” Enough water is available at …

KTR lashes out at Centre's 'zero cooperation' for TS development
1 year, 6 months ago

KTR lashes out at Centre's 'zero cooperation' for TS development

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: BRS working president and IT minister K.T. Rama Rao on Friday said that the Telangana government had made several requests to the Centre on pending projects and funds in the last nine years but what it got was a 'big zero'. He recalled that the CM along with several ministers had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers …

KTR inaugurates cable-stayed bridge in Karimnagar
1 year, 6 months ago

KTR inaugurates cable-stayed bridge in Karimnagar

Deccan Chronicle  

KARIMNAGAR: Amid much fanfare, IT minister K. T. Rama Rao inaugurated the 500-metre-long cable-stayed bridge on Manair river in Karimnagar on Wednesday. At the inauguration, Rama Rao said Opposition party leaders would be scared seeing the enormous development that has transformed Karimnagar under the leadership of Backward Class welfare minister Gangula Kamalakar, whom Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao calls ‘Karimnagar …

Telangana witnessed rapid development, says KTR
1 year, 6 months ago

Telangana witnessed rapid development, says KTR

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister K.T. During his address, KTR spoke about the rapid development witnessed in the State, especially in cities and towns, and emphasized the exemplary progress made in municipal administration under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao. Highlighting the importance of urban areas, KTR reiterated the vital role cities play as economic …

Telangana Congress Leaders Unite Ahead of Polls, Inspired by 'Balagam' Movie
1 year, 7 months ago

Telangana Congress Leaders Unite Ahead of Polls, Inspired by 'Balagam' Movie

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: State Congress leaders have seemingly learnt a lesson or two from the movie ‘Balagam,’ and the results of last month’s Karnataka Assembly polls. Shivakumar to the post, has kept alive the hopes of Telangana party leaders like MPs Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, N. Uttam Kumar Reddy and CLP leader Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. Leaders who were conspicuous by their absence in …

Hyderabad will never become Bengaluru in terms of traffic congestion, says Additional Commissioner
1 year, 7 months ago

Hyderabad will never become Bengaluru in terms of traffic congestion, says Additional Commissioner

The Hindu  

May 11, 2023 11:52 pm | Updated May 12, 2023 08:32 am IST - HYDERABAD Sitting in his office, surrounded by house plants and a lineup of 32 televisions displaying real-time traffic flow at all major junctions, Additional Commissioner of Police G. Sudheer Babu seemed relaxed as the vehicular flow was smooth at 5 p.m. The Hyderabad Traffic Police, in …

'Brand Bengaluru is Affected': Dinesh Gundu Rao on BJP's 'Diversionary Tactics', Why No Tie-Up With JDS
1 year, 10 months ago

'Brand Bengaluru is Affected': Dinesh Gundu Rao on BJP's 'Diversionary Tactics', Why No Tie-Up With JDS

News 18  

Not just Brand Bengaluru but Brand Karnataka has been affected by the maladministration and corrupt practices of the ruling BJP, former Karnataka Congress chief and MLA from Gandhinagar Dinesh Gundu Rao has said. In a freewheeling interview on the party’s plans in the upcoming Karnataka elections and how he sees the political rhetoric in the state, Gundu Rao felt that …

Kavitha: KCR achieved progress, despite NDA hurdles
1 year, 11 months ago

Kavitha: KCR achieved progress, despite NDA hurdles

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha said that Telangana has become a role model for other states, thanks to the humane touch and statesmanship of Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. Participating in the debate on motion of thanks in the Legislative Council for the address of Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan, Kavitha said that Telangana’s welfare schemes and developmental programmes have inspired other …

KCR masterstroke has Congress in two states in a tizzy
1 year, 11 months ago

KCR masterstroke has Congress in two states in a tizzy

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: If a bit of Phantom comics’ lore was to be borrowed and paraphrased for Telangana politics and its ripple effect, it could read — ‘Don’t underestimate, or lower your guard, with KCR. You never know when and how he will strike next.’ Two big hopes of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi — D. K. Shivakumar and A. Revanth Reddy, presidents …

Kumaraswamy backs KCR’s national party decision
2 years, 3 months ago

Kumaraswamy backs KCR’s national party decision

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Former Karnataka chief minister and JDS leader H.D. Kumaraswamy on Sunday extended his complete support to TRS president and Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao for his national party that will strive to achieve a ‘BJP-mukt Bharat’ in 2024. He asserted that Rao’s experience and the manner he achieved Telangana state by uniting all sections was required for the country …

KTR slams Scindia, dares him to show growth in MP
2 years, 5 months ago

KTR slams Scindia, dares him to show growth in MP

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: TRS working president and minister K.T. He challenged Union civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to show if Madhya Pradesh, the state the Union minister hailed from, was better on any metric when compared to Telangana. Rama Rao, responding to Scindia’s comments on Telangana on Friday that the state was not implementing various Central government schemes, and how he thought …

KTR questions Amit Shah\'s claims on Centre\'s aid
2 years, 7 months ago

KTR questions Amit Shah\'s claims on Centre\'s aid

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: TRS working president and IT minister K.T. Rama Rao lashed out at Union home minister Amit Shah’s recent utterances that the BJP-led government at the Centre had given Rs 2.52 lakh crore to Telangana state in the last eight years. Rama Rao reiterated that what the state had received from the Centre in that period was Rs 1.68 lakh …

Centre is reluctant to support Telangana: KTR
2 years, 8 months ago

Centre is reluctant to support Telangana: KTR

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: TRS working president and minister K.T. Rama Rao on Sunday slammed the BJP-led Central government over rising fuel prices, alleging it was “reluctant to support Telangana” on most issues, and for “selling away the country’s assets” to private players. Taking part in an hour-and-a-half long #AskKTR open session on Twitter, Rama Rao dubbed the BJP ‘Becho Janata ki Property’ …

Give BJP a chance: Sanjay
2 years, 8 months ago

Give BJP a chance: Sanjay

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: BJP state president Bandi Sanjay on Friday urged people to vote for the BJP to see the double-engine growth in the state and assured them that his party would give democratic and corruption-free governance in the state. Accusing Chief Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao of looting the state, Sanjay said the Chief Minister is putting his ill-gotten wealth to use in …

How a businessman’s tweet ignited new Bengaluru vs Hyderabad rivalry
2 years, 9 months ago

How a businessman’s tweet ignited new Bengaluru vs Hyderabad rivalry

Firstpost  

Congress chief DK Shivakumar and Telangana Minister KT Rama Rao engaged in friendly banter on Twitter, debating which was the better IT city, after entrepreneur Ravish Naresh complained about Bengaluru’s poor infrastructure The Mumbai vs Delhi rivalry is known to all; people from both cities keep taking digs at each other from time to time. Bengaluru’s DK Shivakumar and Hyderabad’s …

Bengaluru or Hyderabad? K\'taka Congress leader takes on KTR\'s challenge on best city
2 years, 9 months ago

Bengaluru or Hyderabad? K\'taka Congress leader takes on KTR\'s challenge on best city

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: IT minister K.T. Responding to Rama Rao’s remarks, Shivakumar on Sunday tweeted, "KTR my friend, I accept your challenge. By the end of 2023, with Congress back in power in Karnataka, we will restore the glory of Bengaluru as India’s best city." To this, Rama Rao replied on Monday on Twitter, "Dear @DKShivakumar Anna, I don’t know much about …

‘Move to Hyderabad,’ KTR responds to Bengalurian startup founder's concerns
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Move to Hyderabad,’ KTR responds to Bengalurian startup founder's concerns

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's infrastructure was bashed in yet another instance after Telangana's IT and Industries Minister K T Rama Rao threw shade and asked a startup founder to “pack his bags and move to Hyderabad” after he expressed dismay at basic amenties like roads, footpaths and electricity in the Karnataka capital. K T Rama Rao, threw shade after startup founder expressed despair …

You can’t become big by abusing KCR, says KTR
3 years, 6 months ago

You can’t become big by abusing KCR, says KTR

The Hindu  

Rama Rao advised his political adversaries to love Telangana if they want to win people’s confidence like Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao does, and that they will reach nowhere just by abusing the Chief Minister. Targeting TPCC president A. Revanth Reddy, he dismissed the comments made against Mr. Rao in the recent times and said some people want to get …

Telangana: Two TRS MLAs speak in favour of KTR becoming CM
3 years, 11 months ago

Telangana: Two TRS MLAs speak in favour of KTR becoming CM

India TV News  

Two ruling TRS MLAs in Telangana on Wednesday spoke in public in favour of making the party's Working President and minister K T Rama Rao the Chief Minister. This is probably the first time that some ruling party leaders have spoken in public about making Rama Rao, son of TRS supremo and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, the CM. All …

No funds received from Centre for Hyderabad ITIR: KTR
5 years, 3 months ago

No funds received from Centre for Hyderabad ITIR: KTR

The Quint  

Home Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019 News Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019 Hot news Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019 No funds received from Centre for Hyderabad ITIR: KTR No funds received from Centre for Hyderabad ITIR: KTR No funds received from Centre for Hyderabad ITIR: KTR IANS Hot …

No funds received from Centre for Hyderabad ITIR: KTR
5 years, 3 months ago

No funds received from Centre for Hyderabad ITIR: KTR

The Quint  

Hyderabad, Sep 14 The Centre has not sanctioned a single rupee for creating Information Technology and Investment Region in Hyderabad, Telangana's IT Minister K.T. Rama Rao told the state Assembly that the National Democratic Alliance government did not provide any assistance for the project sanctioned by the earlier United Progressive Alliance -II government. He said despite repeated requests during the …

BS Yediyurappa’s aim: Garden City tag back to Bengaluru
5 years, 3 months ago

BS Yediyurappa’s aim: Garden City tag back to Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: As infighting continues in the BJP, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa will continue to hold the Bangalore Development portfolio and his top priority is to bring the Garden City image back to Bengaluru and to ease traffic woes of the city. A top BJP leader from the city said, "For the chief minister, the city will be in focus. He …

K Chandrasekhar Rao tie-up tour after Telangana election
5 years, 9 months ago

K Chandrasekhar Rao tie-up tour after Telangana election

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana state Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao is likely to visit West Bengal, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh after Parliamentary elections to be held in the state on April 11. He is relying on backing from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati and leaders of …

K Chandrasekhar Rao ready for national party
5 years, 9 months ago

K Chandrasekhar Rao ready for national party

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana Rashtra Samiti supremo and Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday announced that he would launch a national party after assessing the results and political situation, once election results are declared. Today, I am announcing that if necessary I will launch the new party for a Congress, BJP Mukt Bharat.” Mr Rao’s speech seemed to be angled …

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