Telangana Minister Konda Surekha sparked controversy by linking actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s divorce to politician KT Rama Rao. She alleged that Rama Rao used to blackmail actresses, which she claimed led to Samantha’s separation from Naga Chaitanya. Samantha and Nagarjuna Akkineni strongly condemned Surekha’s remarks, while Rama Rao issued a defamation notice.
A young girl in Telangana, orphaned after her mother’s suicide, received financial assistance and support promises from local leaders, including KT Rama Rao, after a video of her seeking help went viral. The girl, struggling to perform her mother’s last rites, received immediate aid and assurances of a safe future.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extended warm wishes to Telangana on its Statehood Day. Modi praised the state’s rich history and vibrant culture, emphasizing India’s pride in its contributions to national progress. Gandhi, highlighting the Congress’s commitment to the vision of ‘Prajala Telangana,’ paid tribute to those who sacrificed for the Telangana Movement. Telangana Rashtra Samiti working president KT Rama Rao expressed joy over the state’s success and acknowledged the sacrifices made during the struggle for its formation. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy remembered the martyrs and pledged to rebuild Telangana in accordance with the people’s aspirations.
