Telangana Politics & Governance

Final results announced for 1,743 TGSRTC driver and shramik posts

3 August 2026

The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board announced final selections for 1,604 candidates against 1,743 TGSRTC driver and shramik posts. The selections comprise 894 of 1,000 driver vacancies and 710 of 743 shramik vacancies. Appointment remains subject to character and antecedent verification and medical fitness.

Key Facts

• TGSRTC is Telangana’s state-owned bus operator, providing transport services to and from the state.

Warangal–Karimnagar four-lane highway reported 85% complete

3 August 2026

The Warangal–Karimnagar four-lane National Highway 563 project was reported to be 85% complete. The 68-kilometre road, being built by the National Highways Authority of India at a reported cost of ₹1,641 crore, was projected for completion by the end of 2026. Expected reductions in travel time and freight costs remain prospective.

Key Facts

• NHAI’s statutory role is to develop, maintain and manage national highways entrusted to it by the government.

Telangana approves second phase of 54 Advanced Technology Centres

3 August 2026

Telangana approved a second phase of 54 Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs), taking the planned state network to 119 alongside 65 centres developed in the first phase. The proposed centres are intended to provide industry-oriented training in fields including robotics, automation and electric-vehicle technology. Their construction is expected to add 12,932 training seats; the new centres were not yet operational.

Key Facts

• ATCs modernise government ITIs for Industry 4.0 training, with Tata Technologies as project partner.
• Their specialist laboratories provide hands-on training in robotics, automation, digital manufacturing and electric-vehicle technology.

Singareni wins Manuguru PKOC-2 coal block at auction

3 August 2026

Singareni Collieries Company Limited won the auction for the PKOC-2 dip-side coal block in Manuguru, Bhadradri Kothagudem district, after GENCO withdrew. Singareni bid a 6.5% premium over the stated base price of ₹2,850 per tonne.

The block is reported to hold up to 180 million tonnes of coal, with annual production of six million tonnes planned for 25 years.

Key Facts

• Singareni is a state-owned coal miner jointly owned by Telangana (51%) and the Union Ministry of Coal.

Osmania University opens applications for TG SET 2026

3 August 2026

Osmania University opened online applications for the Telangana State Eligibility Test (TG SET) 2026 on 3 August. The test is for candidates seeking eligibility for assistant professor and lecturer posts in Telangana universities and degree colleges; applications without a late fee were due by 30 August.

The computer-based examination was scheduled for 29–30 September, with two papers to be completed in three hours.

Key Facts

• TG SET tests eligibility for teaching posts in higher-education institutions; qualifying enables applications for assistant professor and lecturer recruitment.

NIMS reports 1,000 robotic surgeries since launching service

4 August 2026

Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) reported completing 1,000 robotic surgeries within three years of launching the service. More than 90% of the procedures were provided free through Aarogyasri and the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, the hospital said. The reported cases included urology, surgical gastroenterology and surgical oncology.

Key Facts

• Aarogyasri enables eligible families to receive cashless treatment for specified serious conditions at participating public and private hospitals.
• NIMS is a public hospital in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad hosts BRICS anti-corruption working group meeting

4 August 2026

Hyderabad hosted the second BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting under India’s 2026 BRICS presidency. Scheduled for two days, it brought together representatives from member countries, policymakers, experts and law-enforcement officials.

The agenda included cross-border corruption, extradition and tracing of fugitives, governance transparency, and corruption risks involving digital assets and fintech. A session on technology-enabled ethical governance was also scheduled.

Key Facts

• BRICS is an international organization whose members convene to coordinate on shared policy issues, including anti-corruption cooperation.

Foundation stone laid for ₹45-crore technology centre at Rudrangi

4 August 2026

A foundation stone was laid in Rudrangi, Rajanna Sircilla district, for an Advanced Technology Centre planned at a cost of ₹45 crore. The proposed centre is intended to train 288 students in seven fields, including artificial intelligence and drone technology.

The Rudrangi project is part of a state plan to establish 65 such centres at a stated combined cost of ₹4,000 crore.

Key Facts

• Advanced Technology Centres modernize ITI training around industry-demanded ...