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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 ...

March 11, 2026 9:42 PM

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approves Rs 894 crore MSP procurement for Rabi crops in Telangana

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved the procurement of 1,25,855 metric tonnes of crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP) in Telangana for the Rabi 2026 season, a move expected to benefit thousands of farmers in the state. The procurement, to be carried out under the Price Support Scheme (PSS), has a total approved value of over ₹894 crore, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Procurement of pulses and oilseeds As per the approval granted by...

March 3, 2026 3:38 PM

First phase of Census 2027 to begin in Telangana on May 11

The first phase of Census 2027 will commence across Telangana on May 11 this year with House Listing Operations, a top official said on Tuesday. Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao, along with Director of Census Operations, Telangana, Bharathi Holikeri, conducted a comprehensive review meeting with District Collectors to assess preparedness and outline detailed modalities for the upcoming Census enumeration process. Addressing the Collectors, the Chief Secretary stated that Census 2027 will mar...

February 20, 2026 3:21 PM

Telangana emerging as hub for AI-driven innovation: IT Minister

Telangana’s emergence as a hub for AI-driven innovation was highlighted before representatives of the US–India Business Council on Thursday at the USIBC Round Table during the India AI Impact Summit–2026 in Delhi. Addressing the Round Table, Minister for Industry and Information Technology D. Sridhar Babu said that, with world-class infrastructure and a strong technology ecosystem, Telangana offers compelling opportunities for US investors seeking scalable, future-ready platforms. ...

February 14, 2026 2:41 PM

Cabinet clears Rs 3,175.08 crore for widening NH-167 to four lanes in Telangana

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the widening of National Highway-167 from Gudebellur to Mahabubnagar to four-lane standards in Telangana at a total capital cost of ₹3,175.08 crore. The 80.01-km project, part of the Hyderabad–Panaji Economic Corridor, will be implemented under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) through the NH (O) scheme. The Gudebellur–Mahabubnagar stretch of National Highway 167 currently faces significan...

January 6, 2026 12:37 PM

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh inaugurates Smart Green Aquaculture Farm and RAS Facility in Telangana

Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Panchayati Raj, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, on Monday inaugurated the Smart Green Aquaculture Farm and Research Institute along with a state-of-the-art Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) facility at Kandukur Mandal in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana. The inauguration was attended by Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Minority Affairs George Kurian; Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and ...

December 28, 2025 12:46 PM

Telangana Govt initiative: A ‘Metropolitan Exposure’ for isolated Adivasi communities

In a significant move to bridge the socio-economic divide between indigenous communities and the modern world, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Archaeology, and Adilabad District In-charge, Jupally Krishna Rao, has announced an "Education and Exposure Tour" for the Adivasis of the remote Kummarikunta hamlet. During a visit to the village in Utnoor Mandal on Saturday, the Minister interacted directly with the Gond families, sitting among them to understand the challenges faced by those livi...

December 22, 2025 3:48 PM

Cold wave conditions grip parts of Telangana

Telangana continued to remain under cold wave conditions on Monday, with some places recording minimum temperatures in single digits. Kohir in Sangareddy district was the coldest location, registering a minimum temperature of 5 degrees Celsius. Reddy Palle in Moinabad mandal of Ranga Reddy district was the second coldest, with a minimum of 6.9 degrees Celsius. Out of the state’s 33 districts, 17 recorded minimum temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius. Sirpur (U) in Komaram Bheem Asifabad dis...

October 3, 2025 7:38 PM

India targets terror, not civilians; defence exports surge to Rs 24,000 crore: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India’s military actions, including the 2016 Surgical Strikes, the 2019 Balakot Air Strikes, and Operation Sindoor in 2025, stand as proof of the nation’s firm resolve to safeguard its citizens and sovereignty. Speaking at an event organised by the Jain International Trade Community (JITO) in Hyderabad, Singh said, “When we responded to the Pahalgam terror attack, we did not ask the dharma of the terrorists. We targeted terror, not civilia...