Telangana Political Updates & Latest News

Jan 23, 2026

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Rural Telangana Leads India in Spending on Pan, Tobacco, and Alcohol, Surpassing National Average Significantly

In a striking revelation, the latest Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2023-24 released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has highlighted that rural households in Telangana have emerged as some of the highest spenders on pan, tobacco, and alcohol in India. The survey places Telangana among the top states in terms of […]

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Jan 23, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Telangana High Court Orders GITAM University to Settle Outstanding Power Dues or Face Disconnection

In a significant financial ruling, the Telangana High Court has ordered Geetham University in Hyderabad to pay Rs 54 crores to the South Central Power Distribution Company Limited (SPDCL) within three weeks. The court’s decision comes after an appeal by SPDCL against a previous interim directive by a single judge that requested electricity supply restoration […]

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Jan 23, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Telangana Unveils Global AI Proving Ground ‘Aikam’, Aims for Top 20 Innovation Hub Status

In a significant move to bolster artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, the government of Telangana has launched an autonomous body named Aikam. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Aikam is positioned as a global platform for building, testing, and deploying […]

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Jan 23, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Missed Investment Payments Rattle Confidence in Dubai-Based Invoice Discounting Platform Falcon

In the heart of Hyderabad, a city known for its IT hub, a 37-year-old doctor named Shobhan Kumar finds himself grappling with an unexpected financial setback. The source of his investment woes – a Dubai-based invoice discounting platform called Falcon, which has recently failed to make due payments on an investment of over ₹1.5 crore, […]

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Jan 23, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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World Economic Forum Expresses Interest in Partnering with Telangana on ‘Rising 2047’ Vision

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has shown interest in collaborating with the government of Telangana on its ambitious vision, ‘Telangana Rising 2047’. This development follows a meeting between Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Jeremy Jurgens, Managing Director of WEF, and Manju George, Head of Strategic Impact and Integration at C4IR Network. During the discussions […]

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Jan 22, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Telangana Secures Thousands of Crores in Investments at Davos WEF Meeting

In a significant move to boost the regional economy, the Telangana government has secured substantial investments worth several thousands of crores during the first two days of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. The event, which began on January 19, has seen various industry leaders expressing interest in investing in the state. […]

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Jan 22, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Telangana Allocates Record Rs 251 Crore for 2026 Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara Ahead of Massive Tribal Festival

In the lead-up to the Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara, set to take place from January 28 to 31 in Medaram, Telangana, the state government has made substantial arrangements for Asia’s largest tribal festival. The event is expected to draw over 1.5 crore devotees to the region. In an unprecedented financial commitment, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has […]

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Jan 22, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Telangana Officer Under Investigation for Possessing Assets Worth Over Rs 7 Crore

In a move aimed at curbing corruption within the state administration, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Telangana has launched an investigation against Arramada Venkat Reddy, Additional Collector (Revenue) and in-charge District Education Officer of Hanumakonda. The officer is currently on suspension. The investigation was initiated following allegations that Reddy amassed assets far beyond his known […]

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Jan 22, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Telangana High Court Orders Immediate Reconstitution of Animal Welfare Board

In a significant move towards ensuring animal welfare in the state of Telangana, the Telangana High Court has directed the state government to take immediate action for the reconstitution of the Telangana State Animal Welfare Board. The board, which was first formed in 2019, saw its term expire and is now set to be reconstructed. […]

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Jan 22, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Telangana Aims for $3 Trillion Economy by 2046 as Global Firms Embrace State’s Vision

In a bid to transform Telangana into a global economic powerhouse, its Chief Minister has been engaging in high-level discussions with leading multinational corporations at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Among the companies showing interest in investing are tech giant Google, consumer goods conglomerate Unilever, and others, who have signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) […]

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