Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar has approached Hyderabad City Civil Court with a defamation suit, seeking removal of content across satellite TV channels, YouTube, Facebook, X, and Instagram that allegedly links him to a case involving his son Bandi Bhagirath. He filed two interlocutory applications—one to stop further broadcast or publication and another to immediately remove past week postings. His counsel warned that non-compliance could amount to contempt of court. The dispute follows his son’s anticipatory bail plea linked to a Telangana FIR and POCSO allegations.
Hyderabad has unveiled the Telangana Prisons Museum alongside the “Jail Anubhavam” program, where citizens can book 12- or 24-hour simulated prison stays. Under strict schedules and discipline, participants follow correctional routines, eat jail food, and sleep in prison cells. Organisers say the effort is designed to educate the public about lawful conduct and how rehabilitation works.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a sharp political pitch to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, saying he could offer the same level of central support Gujarat received in the past decade. In a jovial aside urging Reddy to “ally” with him, Modi framed the offer as a practical path to faster benefits for Telangana—drawing attention to federal politics ahead.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to expedite clearances for key state projects, arguing Telangana is poised to become India’s next growth engine. Modi replied with support but stressed that progress will be faster through closer coordination with the Centre, signaling that “joining hands” could better serve Telangana’s development priorities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched infrastructure and industrial projects worth nearly Rs 9,400 crore across Telangana, highlighting a new textile push. He inaugurated the PM MITRA Park in Warangal, billed as India’s first fully operational textile park, while unveiling road, railway and logistics projects aimed at boosting manufacturing and connectivity. The package targets faster industrial growth with textiles at the center.
A 17 year old girl in Telangana has alleged she was sexually assaulted by Bandi Bhageerath, son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay, at a farmhouse in Moinabad on December 31. Bhageerath denied the claim, saying he is being honey trapped, as the incident sparks intense scrutiny and legal action.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Telangana to inaugurate development projects, including the Kakatiya Mega Textile Park (KMTP) in Warangal. The twist: KMTP was first inaugurated in October 2017 under the then BRS government, meaning Sunday’s event comes nearly eight years later. The inauguration also includes other projects unveiled as part of the visit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Hyderabad on May 10 to inaugurate or lay the foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 9,400 crore. The stop will be his first public rally in Telangana after re-election, where he will also address a public meeting. BJP leaders are gearing up for a massive turnout, targeting around two lakh attendees.
Telangana’s Registration and Stamp department is preparing a major revision to property registration values, with projected increases of 20% to 100% across the state. The change is meant to narrow the gap between government valuations and prevailing market prices, with western Hyderabad localities like Kokapet and Gachibowli expected to face higher hikes. Officials also expect a sizable rise in registration revenue.
Telangana has sought Union government approval for the ₹38,595 crore Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase II, with a 122.9 km expansion proposed through a joint venture. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to expedite clearances, citing Hyderabad’s rapid growth and the need for stronger urban transport infrastructure.
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The Election Commission has cleared K Kavitha’s newly launched Telangana Rakshana Sena, allowing the party to use the initials TRS. The approval was confirmed by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after scrutiny focused on whether the acronym could be seen as similar to an existing political entity. The decision comes about seven months after Kavitha split from BRS.
A rector explosion at a pharma plant in Nalgonda district near Hyderabad injured eight people, with one reportedly in critical condition. Reports say the blast occurred due to pressure building in the equipment. Emergency responders rushed the injured for treatment, while authorities are investigating the cause and whether safety protocols were followed at the facility.
The Election Commission approved K Kavitha’s new party, Telangana Rakshana Sena, allowing it to retain the TRS initials. Kavitha launched the outfit to channel aspirations of Telangana’s youth and farmers, with a central pledge to push for 50 percent reservation for Other Backward Classes. The party’s formation has already triggered reactions across state politics.
The Board of Secondary Education Telangana is expected to announce SSC Result 2026 on April 29 at 2 PM. Students can download their Class 10 marks memo from bse.telangana.gov.in using their hall ticket number. The update will also be shared through a Hyderabad press conference, with additional access options including DigiLocker, SMS, and WhatsApp.
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Telangana has kicked off self-enumeration for Census 2027, starting April 26, 2026 and running until May 10. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy completed the online process and urged citizens to participate. Officials say this will be India’s first fully digital census, making home-based online listing the new norm.
The Charminar Express was briefly halted at Aler Railway Station in Telangana on April 25 after smoke and sparks were spotted from a coach’s wheel. Railway staff traced the cause to brake binding, acted quickly to extinguish the issue, and the train resumed to Tambaram soon after. No damage or injuries were reported.
Telangana has carried out a major bureaucratic reshuffle involving over 30 IAS officers, citing administrative exigencies. Notable moves include Sanjay Kumar being posted to Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi, while M Dana Kishore takes over his previous role. The reshuffle also affects district collectors and GHMC zonal commissioners, targeting improved administrative efficiency and governance.
Kalvakuntla Kavitha has launched a new political party, Telangana Rashtra Sena, in Hyderabad, aiming to deliver what she calls the unfulfilled dreams of Telangana statehood. In her pitch, she promised “Amma’s Rule” and laid out five core initiatives spanning education, health, agriculture, livelihood, and social justice, positioning the party as a driver of major governance change.
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K Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, has launched a new political party called Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS). The move marks her formal entry into a new political role in the state and sets up a fresh campaign as Telangana politics braces for shifting allegiances and power dynamics.
A case has been registered in Hyderabad after five people allegedly impersonated Telangana’s SOT police and threatened a man, Raju, at his apartment. The group reportedly accused him of running betting applications and demanded ₹3 crore. Police said the complaint was filed at Kukatpally police station, and investigations are underway into the suspects’ identities and motive.
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