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Forty-three aspirants under Telangana’s Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhayahastam Scheme have cleared the Civil Services mains and qualified for the interview. The government will provide further support and mock sessions to boost their final selection chances

The Congress government in Telangana is planning to take more loans to fund welfare and development projects. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said foreign pension funds are willing to lend at low interest rates, subject to Central government approval

Telangana plans to reinstate Water Users Associations, first introduced in erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, to protect water bodies and address farmers’ irrigation needs. Revival is expected to improve water management, create local posts, and strengthen farmer representation in decision-making.

Telangana Government Advisor Mohd Shabbir Ali campaigned at a mosque ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll, urging the Muslim community to vote and emphasising that electoral participation ensures their collective voice and influence in a democratic system

Facing protests from private colleges over unpaid fee reimbursement dues, the Telangana government has formed a 15-member panel to explore sustainable funding options, including a proposed ‘Trust Bank’ model to stabilise higher education finances.

Telangana government faced severe criticism after visuals showed bodies of Chevella bus crash victims being transported in towing vehicles and tractors instead of ambulances. Netizens, opposition leaders called the act inhumane

The CPI (Maoist) Telangana State Committee has announced the extension of the ongoing ceasefire by another six months. The party’s spokesperson urged the Telangana government to respond as it has in the past and warned against the Centre's interference

Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao said Cyclone Montha damaged crops in four and a half lakh acres across Telangana. The government plans to compensate farmers with Rs 10,000 per acre and purchase soaked paddy. Relief camps were set up in Khammam

The Telangana government announced Rs 5 lakh for families of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh for each injured in the Hyderabad-Bengaluru bus fire in Kurnool district. Twenty people died, and 23 passengers survived the accident, officials said.

The Telangana government's decision to extend the liquor shop licence application deadline has sparked widespread criticism and legal threats. Drawing parallels with a 2019 Andhra Pradesh case where a similar extension was struck down by the High Court, applicants allege unfair practices and political manipulation.

Applicants for liquor shop licences in Telangana plan to move court against the government’s decision to extend the deadline, alleging it is arbitrary and illegal. Officials cited the BC bandh as reason, but critics see political manipulation behind the move.

Telangana extends the Kaleshwaram barrage repair EOI deadline to October 22 after limited responses. Officials hope the extra time will attract specialized agencies to restore Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages, critical for irrigating over 36 lakh acres.

The Supreme Court dismissed Telangana government’s plea challenging the High Court’s stay on 42% Backward Class reservation in local body elections. The apex court directed elections to proceed without reservations and asked the High Court to decide the case on merits.

The Telangana government has transferred Medaram Jathara works from Endowments to Roads & Buildings department, citing technical limitations. The move, seen as a snub to Minister Konda Surekha, has heightened political tensions with senior Congress leaders including Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and CM Revanth Reddy.

The Telangana government has filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court challenging the High Court’s stay on GOMs 9, which provides 42% reservations for Backward Classes in local body elections, citing constitutional provisions and population data.

Wildlife experts have called on the Telangana government to protect the Indian Roller, the State bird, following its inclusion on the IUCN Red List. They highlighted threats from poaching, habitat loss, and pesticide use, urging stronger conservation and legal measures.

The Telangana High Court granted an interim stay on local body elections, following petitions challenging the enhancement of Backward Classes reservation from 23% to 42% through GO No. 9. The State has four weeks to file a counter

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging Telangana’s 42% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections, directing the petitioner to approach the High Court. The case is set for hearing on October 8, which will decide the quota’s fate.

A writ petition filed in the Supreme Court challenges Telangana’s order granting 42% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections, alleging violation of the 50% cap on total quotas. Two related petitions are also pending before the High Court.

Telangana government transfers IAS officers, shifting Sircilla Collector Sandeep Kumar Jha to Transport after High Court rebuke. M. Haritha takes over as Collector, Rajanna-Sircilla, while other senior officers, including Raghunandan Rao, K Haritha, and Surendra Mohan, receive key postings and additional charges.