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September 9, 2026 4:10 PM

Cabinet approves five railway multitracking projects worth Rs 10,021 crore across four states

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved five multitracking projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of around Rs 10,021 crore. The projects will cover 17 districts across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana and add around 540 km to the existing railway network. The approved projects include the Arakkonam-Renigunta third and fourth lines covering 77 km, Whitefield-Bangarapet third and fourth lines c...

September 8, 2026 4:18 PM

PM-SETU Steering Committee Approves ₹735.70 Crore Investment Plans for ITI Clusters in 3 States

The National Steering Committee of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) approved Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) with an aggregate project outlay of ₹735.70 crore for ITI clusters in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana at its 5th meeting held yesterday. The meeting was held under the chairpersonship of Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The approvals take the total sanctioned i...

August 26, 2026 3:34 PM

At least six killed in road mishap in Telangana’s Suryapet; PM Modi condoles deaths

At least six people, including five women, were killed and 20 others injured after a private bus collided with a truck in Telangana’s Suryapet district in the early hours of Wednesday, police said. The accident took place on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada National Highway near Durgapuram stage in Kodad mandal. According to preliminary information, the bus was travelling from Hyderabad towards Eluru in Andhra Pradesh via Vijayawada when it rammed into a truck from behind. Prime Minister Narendra Mo...

August 13, 2026 5:59 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan approves Rs 605.71 crore for Rajasthan, Telangana under farm schemes

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday approved a combined allocation of Rs 605.71 crore for Rajasthan and Telangana under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and the Krishonnati Yojana (KY). Of the total amount, Rajasthan will receive Rs 340.59 crore, while Telangana has been allocated Rs 265.12 crore to support agricultural development and farmer welfare initiatives. Chouhan approved the allocations during a virtual meeting ...

July 20, 2026 7:07 PM

Rs 7,597-crore NH-63, NH-563 expansion to boost connectivity, trade and tourism in northern Telangana

The Union Cabinet's approval for the four-laning of key stretches of National Highway-63 and National Highway-563 is set to transform connectivity across northern Telangana, with the projects expected to improve mobility, strengthen trade and logistics, enhance tourism and support the region's agricultural and industrial economy. Approved by the Union Cabinet last month, the projects involve the four-laning of the Armoor-Jagtial-Mancherial section of NH-63 and the Jagtial-Karimnagar section of ...

June 10, 2026 10:21 AM

Dubai Road Accident: Three Each from UP and Telangana Among Six Indian Fatalities

Three Indian workers from Uttar Pradesh and three from Telangana were among seven people killed in a road accident on Emirates Road in Dubai on Monday. The seventh victim was a Sri Lankan national. Of the eight injured Indians, five have been discharged after receiving treatment, while three remain hospitalised, with two undergoing treatment at Rashid Hospital and one at Al Fakheer Hospital. The accident occurred when a minibus carrying workers collided with a truck that had reportedly stopped ...

June 2, 2026 9:56 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi, Amit Shah extend greetings on Telangana Statehood Day

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday extended their greetings to the people of Telangana on the occasion of Telangana Statehood Day, lauding the state's rich cultural heritage, entrepreneurial spirit, and contributions to the nation's development. In a post on X, President Murmu said, "Warm greetings to the people of Telangana on Statehood Day! Telangana is blessed with a rich cultural heritage and hardworking people. The State has ...

May 9, 2026 1:55 PM

PM Modi to visit Karnataka, Telangana tomorrow; to launch projects worth Rs 9,400 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka and Telangana on Sunday, May 10, during which he will participate in the 45th anniversary celebrations of the Art of Living in Bengaluru and launch, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth around Rs 9,400 crore in Hyderabad. The Prime Minister will first attend the celebrations at the Art of Living International Centre in Bengaluru at around 11 a.m. and later travel to Hyderabad, where he will participate in a ...

April 5, 2026 11:20 AM

ATL Sarthi and Mentor India Academy launched in Telangana to boost school-level innovation

In a major push to strengthen grassroots innovation, the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog has launched the ATL Sarthi and Mentor India Academy in Telangana, aimed at supporting innovation and entrepreneurship among school students. The initiative will provide structured mentorship and institutional support to 379 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) across the state, helping young innovators transform ideas into real-world solutions and strengthening Telangana’s role in India’s growing ...

March 19, 2026 2:32 PM

PM Modi greets Andhra Pradesh, Telangana on Ugadi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on the occasion of Ugadi, marking the Telugu New Year. Sharing his message in Telugu on X, the Prime Minister described Ugadi as a festival deeply rooted in tradition that also symbolises new beginnings and renewed energy. He expressed hope that the coming year would bring happiness, success and good health to all. “Ugadi marks the start of a new year, and I pray that the coming year is ...