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Revanth Reddy
Anmula Revanth Reddy (born November 8, 1969) is a politician from Indian National Congress. He was a member of ABVP while he was a student. He got married in 1992 at an early age of 24. Later he started his political career with TDP in 2004. He was elected Member of Legislative Council MLC as an independent candidate in 2008 . Later he met TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu and joined the Telugu Desam Party. In 2009 he was elected to the Andhra Pradesh assembly from Kodangal Constituency with 46.45% Votes. He declared his assets in election affidavit as 3.6 crores with 73 lakhs liabilities.During his first term of office he commenced the construction of Kosigi bus depot and also a polytechnic college. He once again contested in 2014 general elections and elected to the Telangana assembly from Kodangal Constituency with a majority of 14,614 votes. He declared his assets in 2014 elections as 13.12 crores with 3.3 crores liabilites. He was elected as Floor leader of Telugu Desam Party in Telangana Legislative Assembly. On 25 October 2017, the TDP announced that it was removing Reddy as the leader of the Telengana TDP after reports surfaced that Reddy would consider joining the Indian National Congress. On September 20, 2018 he was appointed as one of the three working presidents of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee.
Revanth Reddy
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Mohammad Azharuddin, former India skipper, takes oath as minister in Telangana government
Telangana | Oct 31, 2025, 01:25 PM ISTMohammad Azharuddin takes oath as minister in Revanth Reddy-led Telangana government.
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Telangana set to scrap two-child norm for local polls; major decisions taken at Cabinet meet
Telangana | Oct 17, 2025, 09:45 AM ISTAmong other decisions taken by the cabinet includes allotment of seven additional acres land to NALSAR University of Law. It was also decided that the existing 25 per cent quota for admissions to Telangana students (local representation) in the institute will be increased to 50 per cent.
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Supreme Court setback for Telangana govt over raising OBC quota in local bodies
India | Oct 16, 2025, 02:08 PM ISTThe order was passed by a two-judge bench of the apex court that includes Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta. In its verdict, the court said that elections to local bodies will continue without the proposed hike in the reservation system for the OBCs.
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'Politicians must have thick skin': SC dismisses BJP's defamation plea against Telangana CM Reddy
India | Sep 08, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTThe Supreme Court's judgment reinforces that not all political rhetoric qualifies as criminal defamation, and that legal procedures must not be weaponised for political scoring, especially during sensitive times like elections.
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Telangana Cabinet approves 42% quota for backward classes, lifts 50% cap on panchayat reservations
India | Aug 30, 2025, 10:43 PM ISTTelangana’s Cabinet, under CM Revanth Reddy, approved 42% reservation for backward classes, scrapped the 50% panchayat reservation limit, and finalised nominations of Kodandaram and Mohammad Azharuddin as MLCs under the Governor’s quota, while also planning a new board for goshala management.
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Telangana: KTR detained during protest over inadequate supply of urea to farmers | Video
Telangana | Aug 30, 2025, 01:59 PM ISTBefore his detention, KTR submitted a memorandum to the Agriculture Department Commissioner regarding the shortage of urea in the state. The BRS workers and lawmakers also staged a protest in front of the main gate of Telangana Secretariat over the issue.
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Backs B Sudershan Reddy for VP Post
News | Aug 20, 2025, 11:19 AM ISTTelangana CM Revanth Reddy supported INDIA bloc VP nominee B Sudershan Reddy, highlighting his role in pushing 42% OBC reservation, while contrasting Congress's stance with NDA's approach to reservations.
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EC to Rahul Gandhi: File formal complaint over Maharashtra rigging claim | 08 June | Speed News
Originals | Jun 08, 2025, 07:19 PM ISTEC asks Rahul Gandhi to file formal complaint over Maharashtra poll rigging. Three Congress MLAs join Telangana cabinet under Revanth Reddy. Fresh protests hit Manipur; curfew in Bishnupur, internet suspended in five districts. Catch all the top updates in today's Speed News.
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Three Congress MLAs sworn in as Telangana ministers in first cabinet expansion under Revanth Reddy
Telangana | Jun 08, 2025, 02:03 PM ISTTelangana CM A. Revanth Reddy inducted three Congress MLAs—G. Vivek Venkata Swamy, Adluri Laxman Kumar, and Vakiti Srihari—into the state cabinet on Sunday. The first expansion since December 2023 brings the cabinet to 12, aiming for inclusive representation of SC and BC communities.
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets PM Modi, seeks approval for key infrastructure and defence projects
Hyderabad | May 24, 2025, 09:30 PM ISTTelangana CM K Revanth Reddy met PM Modi to seek approval for key projects, including the Rs 24,269 crore Hyderabad Metro Phase-II and the Hyderabad-Bangalore defence manufacturing corridor.
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Caste census: CM Reddy suggests Centre to form ministers' panel, offers Telangana model as blueprint
Telangana | May 01, 2025, 03:55 PM ISTThe Central government has announced its decision to incorporate caste-based data collection in the upcoming nationwide census.
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'Take PoK, teach Pakistan a lesson: Telangana CM Reddy urges PM Modi after Pahalgam terror attack
Hyderabad | Apr 25, 2025, 11:26 PM ISTTelangana CM Revanth Reddy urged PM Modi to take decisive action against Pakistan and reclaim PoK following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.
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Telangana govt mulls introduction of pre-primary classes for underprivileged children: CM Reddy
Hyderabad | Apr 10, 2025, 06:48 PM ISTCM noted that the government schools admit children into Class 1 only after the age of five, while private schools start enrolling students from the age of three. This creates difficulty in attracting children to government schools.
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Stalin And Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Oppose Redistribution Of Lok Sabha Seats: All You Need To Know
Originals | Mar 21, 2025, 05:18 PM ISTThe Lok Sabha delimitation exercise has sparked political tensions, with southern state leaders opposing the redistribution of Lok Sabha seats. Home Minister Amit Shah assured no reduction, only proportional seat increases for these states.
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Telangana: Political Stir Erupts Over Miss World 2025 Pageant: All You Need To Know!
Originals | Mar 20, 2025, 06:56 PM ISTTelangana: Miss World Krystyna Pyszkova visited Telangana recently. However, a political debate has erupted over the beauty contest. Why are CM Revanth Reddy and BRS Leader KT Rama Rao at loggerheads? Watch the video to know more.
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Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy says state borrowed Rs 4,000 crore RBI loan to pay salaries
Telangana | Mar 17, 2025, 07:12 PM ISTSpeaking in the Legislative Council recently, he urged the government employees to cooperate with regard to payment of Dearness Allowance (DA) and others in view of the difficult cash situation though salaries would be paid on the first of every month.
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Telangana CM visits SLBC tunnel collapse site, says location of eight trapped workers not known yet
Hyderabad | Mar 03, 2025, 08:19 AM ISTThe incident happened in Nagarkurnool district, where the roof of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapsed on February 22 and the rescue operations are in full swing.
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Telangana SLBC Tunnel Collapse: PM Modi Dials Revanth Reddy As Workers Remain Trapped
News | Feb 23, 2025, 02:49 PM ISTTelangana: Rescue efforts intensified to save eight people trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel in Nagarkurnool. Officials deployed drones to assist teams navigating the tunnel and safely evacuate those stranded.
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Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue teams inch closer to eight trapped workers inside SLBC tunnel
Telangana | Feb 23, 2025, 11:31 AM ISTThe collapse occurred just four days after construction work had resumed following a lengthy hiatus. In response, NDRF and SDRF teams were deployed to the site, while an Engineer Regiment of the Indian Army, part of the Infantry Division at Secunderabad, was placed on standby.
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SLBC tunnel collapse: PM Modi speaks to Telangana CM, assures all help in rescue efforts
Telangana | Feb 22, 2025, 08:09 PM ISTTelangana SLBC tunnel collapse: At least eight people are feared trapped after a section of SLBC tunnel collapsed in state's Nagarkurnool district.