Telangana Political Updates & Latest News

Jan 3, 2026

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Telangana Assembly Approves Road Safety Tax on New Vehicles

In a significant move towards enhancing road safety and infrastructure development, the Telangana assembly has passed the Motor Vehicles Taxation (amendment) Bill on Friday. The bill aims to impose a road safety tax on new vehicles across the state, as announced by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar in the House. The proposed tax rates vary for […]

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Jan 3, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Telangana Assembly Passes Resolution Opposing VB–G RAM G Bill Replacing MGNREGA Scheme

In a significant development, the Telangana Legislative Assembly has passed a resolution on Friday calling for the preservation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in its entirety. The Congress-led state government voiced concerns over the recently enacted Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission — Gramin (VB–G RAM G) […]

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Dec 26, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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Telangana Drug Control Administration Issues Warning on Prescription-Only Drug Misuse

In a move to maintain public health and safety, the Telangana Drug Control Administration (DCA) has issued a statewide advisory reiterating that Mephentermine Sulphate and anabolic steroids are prescription-only drugs. The DCA has warned wholesale and retail medical shops against indiscriminate sales of these controlled substances, threatening license cancellation and prosecution under the Drugs and […]

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Dec 26, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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Telangana Finalizes Revised Zones and Circles for GHMC in Anticipated Reorganization Drive

Hyderabad, May 16 – The state government of Telangana has completed the long-awaited reorganization process within the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), which includes the formation of 12 new zones and 60 circles. This move aims to enhance governance and service delivery across the expanding metropolitan area. On Thursday night, GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan officially […]

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Dec 23, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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Six Telangana IPS Officers Promoted to Deputy Inspector General Rank

Hyderabad – The Chief Secretary of Telangana, K Ramakrishna Rao, has issued an order promoting six Indian Police Service (IPS) officers of the Telangana cadre to the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG). The newly promoted officials are N Swetha, R Bhaskaran, G Chandana Deepthi, Kalmeshwar Shingenavar, Rohini Priyadarshini, and S.M. The promotion of these […]

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Dec 23, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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Telangana High Court Upholds State Government’s Decision on Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Reorganization

In a ruling handed down, the Telangana High Court refused to intervene in the state government’s plan to restructure the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). The decision came after a division bench of Justices Moushumi Bhattacharya and Gadi Praveen Kumar dismissed petitions that challenged the delimitation of municipal wards, following the merger of 27 urban […]

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Dec 23, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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Rising Star in Swimming: Nizamabad’s Rithvika Shines Nationally and Internationally

Hyderabad, December 23, 2025 — In a remarkable demonstration of talent, Nizamabad resident Rithvika has emerged as a promising swimmer from rural Telangana. Currently undergoing rigorous training at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) campus in Bengaluru, her accomplishments have been a source of inspiration for many aspiring athletes across the state. Rithvika’s impressive achievements […]

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Dec 23, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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Harish Rao Expresses Concern Over Water Allocation

Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao has raised concerns that the current administration’s approach to irrigation could impact the state’s standing. He specifically questioned the government’s decision to seek 45 tmcft of water for the Palamuru projects, suggesting that this move might be a strategic political choice rather than one purely driven by agricultural requirements. […]

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Dec 22, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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Telangana Poised to Lead Nation in Electoral Roll Purification with Chief Election Commissioner’s Endorsement

Hyderabad, India – In a significant step towards improving election administration, Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, has endorsed Telangana as the next phase for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. The announcement was made during his address to booth-level officers (BLOs) in Hyderabad on December 21. Kumar stated that the […]

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Dec 22, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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Senior BRS Officials Summoned for Questioning Over Phone-Tapping Controversy in Telangana

In a significant development, two senior bureaucrats from the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) administration have been summoned to testify in connection with the ongoing phone-tapping controversy in Telangana. The former Chief Secretary, Somesh Kumar, and the former Intelligence Chief, Naveen Chand, were called to appear before the Jubilee Hills police station in Hyderabad following […]

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