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Defence Ministry Doubles Financial Aid for Ex-Servicemen and Families

Amar Desai — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:09:20 +0000

The Defence Ministry has approved a 100% increase in financial assistance for non-pensioner ex-servicemen and their families, significantly enhancing welfare support. Under the revised plan, the penury grant has been raised from ₹4,000 to ₹8,000 per month.

For widows of non-pensioner ex-servicemen who are above 65 years of age and have no source of income, a monthly assistance of ₹8,000 will now be provided. Additionally, the education allowance for children has been doubled — from ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 per month.

In a major relief for families, the marriage grant for daughters of ex-servicemen has been increased from ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh. The move aims to improve the quality of life for families of those who served the nation but do not receive pensions.

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Medaram Project Works Transferred from Endowments to R&B Department

Amar Desai — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:06:07 +0000

In a significant administrative development, the Telangana government has decided to transfer the Medaram project works from the Endowments Department to the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department. The decision comes amid an ongoing controversy among ministers over the project’s tender process.

Officials stated that the Endowments Department lacks the technical expertise required to monitor and execute large-scale infrastructure works. Considering factors such as project nature, quality standards, and timely completion, the government felt it appropriate to entrust the responsibility to the R&B Department.

All related records and project documents have been ordered to be handed over to the R&B Department immediately. The move is seen as a measure to ensure efficiency and transparency, especially since Konda Surekha currently serves as the Endowments Minister.

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Minister Konda Surekha’s OSD Sumanth Removed Over Misconduct Allegations

Amar Desai — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:05:52 +0000

The Telangana government has removed Sumanth, the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Minister Konda Surekha, following serious allegations and intelligence reports against him. According to official sources, Sumanth was accused of leaking sensitive information that led to differences among ministers and of attempting irregularities in the Medaram project tenders.

An intelligence report also stated that he was involved in settlements and anti-government activities, prompting swift action from the administration. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy reportedly took the issue seriously and personally directed his immediate removal from the post.

The development has caused a stir in political circles, with the government signaling a zero-tolerance policy toward corruption, internal leaks, and misconduct among officials.

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