Telangana Politics & Governance

SIT questions K. Chandrashekar Rao in phone-tapping investigation

1 February 2026

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) questioned former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao for about five hours at his Nandi Nagar residence in Hyderabad in connection with the phone-tapping investigation. The proceedings were recorded in audio and video, and his statement was documented. The investigation began with alleged destruction of evidence at the Special Intelligence Branch and later expanded to alleged illegal phone tapping.

Union Budget proposes three high-speed rail corridors linked to Hyderabad

1 February 2026

The Union Budget 2026–27 proposed seven high-speed rail corridors, including three routes linked to Hyderabad: Pune–Hyderabad, Hyderabad–Bengaluru and Hyderabad–Chennai. The proposed corridors are intended to improve connections between major economic and cultural centres and reduce travel times; they are not operating services. Detailed project reports and route alignments were still pending for the corridors.

Key Facts

• High-speed rail corridors use dedicated tracks for faster trains, unlike conventional railway lines.
• The proposed corridors aim to strengthen links between major economic and cultural centres.

Union Budget sets Telangana ’s 2026–27 tax devolution at ₹33,180 crore

1 February 2026

The Union Budget 2026–27 set Telangana’s share of central tax devolution at ₹33,180 crore, compared with ₹29,280 crore in 2025–26. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy stated that this represented a 13.5 per cent increase.

Key Facts

• The Finance Commission recommends how Union tax proceeds are shared between the Union and states.

Union Budget makes no specific allocation for major Telangana project proposals

1 February 2026

The Union Budget 2026–27 made no specific allocation for several major Telangana project proposals, including the Regional Ring Road, Musi rejuvenation and Hyderabad Metro Phase II. The state had sought central support for these and other projects. The absence of a Budget allocation does not mean the proposals were cancelled.

Key Facts

• Hyderabad Metro is a rapid-transit system serving the city.

Telangana plans double-bedroom homes for eligible L-2 applicants

1 February 2026

Telangana’s government plans to allocate available double-bedroom homes to eligible applicants in the L-2 category, which comprises applicants without house sites. The supplied report identifies 21.49 lakh applicants in that category and says preparations are under way to select eligible beneficiaries; selection and allocation are prospective.

Key Facts

• Housing applicants with land are classified as L-1, those without land as L-2, and ineligible applicants as L-3.

HMWSSB announces summer water-supply preparedness measures

1 February 2026

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) announced summer-preparedness measures, including monitoring supply across the city’s 12 circles and operating available water tankers in shifts according to demand. A separate action plan was announced for March to June, covering supply monitoring, tanker services and digital tracking of bookings and deliveries.

Key Facts

• HMWSSB is responsible for Hyderabad’s household water supply and sewerage services.

GHMC orders property-tax assessment of unassessed five-storey buildings

2 February 2026

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) directed officials across its 60 circles to identify unassessed five-storey buildings and assess their property tax within a week. Officials were asked to determine whether each building was residential or commercial and record progress digitally.

Key Facts

• Property tax is an ad valorem levy, assessed according to a property’s value.

Telangana promotes app for checking and booking urea supplies

2 February 2026

The Telangana Agriculture Department promoted a fertilizer-booking app to help farmers check local urea availability and book supplies. Awareness sessions in Rajanna Sircilla district covered its use by landholding and tenant farmers, while the app listing was reported to include stocks available at government and private dealers.

Key Facts

• The app is intended to serve land-title holders, tenant farmers and podu cultivators.

Supreme Court clarifies fresh Governor-quota MLC recommendations may be considered

3 February 2026

The Supreme Court clarified that its earlier order did not prevent the Telangana Cabinet from making fresh recommendations for Governor-quota MLC appointments or the Governor from considering them. The clarification came during proceedings on a petition seeking to vacate the earlier order; the underlying case remained pending, with the next hearing scheduled for 19 March.

Key Facts

• Telangana’s Legislative Council is the state legislature’s upper house; its six Governor-nominated members are part of a 40-member council.

Telangana opens applications for POLYCET 2026

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