Congress appoints ministers and an advisor as in-charges for municipal elections across Telangana. They will oversee strategy and candidate selection in 116 municipalities and seven corporations.
The Telangana High Court declined to grant an interim stay on a petition challenging the formation of Kothagudem Municipal Corporation. Petitioners argued the move violates constitutional provisions for Scheduled Areas.
The Telangana cabinet, led by CM Revanth Reddy, approved municipal elections for 123 urban bodies and allocated Rs 2,787 crore for Hyderabad Metro land acquisition. Key decisions include developing Medaram as a major pilgrimage site.
Telangana government reserves mayoral posts for women in four major municipal corporations, including GHMC, continuing female leadership in urban governance.
BJP's Telangana chief announces readiness for municipal polls, citing gains in panchayat elections and accusing the Congress government of neglecting governance and hijacking central schemes.
Buoyed by recent municipal election performance in Maharashtra, AIMIM prepares for Telangana civic polls in February. Party invites applications with ₹3,000 fee, sets January 20 deadline.
The Telangana government has finalized reservations for municipal chairpersons, corporation mayors, and ward members, paving the way for upcoming local body elections in the state.
Telangana Congress president B Mahesh Kumar Goud predicts municipal elections in February and expresses confidence in party's victory, citing recent successes and welfare schemes.
Telangana Congress chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud predicts party will win 90% of municipal bodies in Feb polls, credits welfare schemes for public support. Details inside.
Telangana Congress launches aggressive campaign for municipal polls, aiming for 90% seats. Ministers assigned constituencies, CM to monitor strategy. Elections likely in mid-February.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy to tour four districts post-Sankranti, focusing on municipal polls and opposing G RAM G Act, before heading to Davos and the US for investment. Details inside.
BRS, led by KT Rama Rao, holds strategy meetings for upcoming municipal polls, citing strong gram panchayat results and criticizing Congress governance. Get the latest political updates.
After panchayat elections, Telangana's political focus shifts to municipal polls. BRS and BJP intensify campaigns to counter Congress's urban push. Key battles expected in Hyderabad and Khammam.
NCP releases manifesto for BMC polls 2026, pledging 500 km of new roads, AI traffic management, and e-governance. Polling on January 15 for 29 civic bodies. Get the latest updates.
Backward Classes set for 34% quota in Hyderabad municipal elections, a major rise from 20% in panchayat polls. Final voters' list for 123 local bodies to be published on January 10. Read the full story.
In a major political shift, 30 BRS corporators, including 8 in two days, joined Congress ahead of Khammam municipal polls. CM Revanth Reddy oversees the defections. Read more.
BRS working president KT Rama Rao addresses defections in Khammam, accuses Congress of luring corporators, and highlights development under BRS rule. Read the full story.
Key political parties in Maharashtra, including BJP, Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP, have begun early preparations for the crucial 2026 municipal corporation elections. Get the latest updates on manifestos and strategies.
Telangana School Education Department extends Pongal holidays for all schools till January 16, 2026. Get details on the official order, reason for extension, and key instructions.
BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule defends unopposed municipal elections, calling them a sign of development-oriented consensus. He counters opposition criticism, citing examples from gram panchayats.
In a major pre-election boost, five BRS corporators from Khammam Municipal Corporation joined the Congress party on Monday. The move signals shifting political equations in Telangana's urban local bodies.
After scrutiny, 15,931 candidates will contest for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on January 15. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy plans a state tour in early Feb for campaigning, post his Davos WEF visit. Get details on municipal election schedule and key ministers involved.
Telangana Assembly passes bill removing two-child norm for panchayat polls, aiming to address declining fertility rate of 1.7. Minister warns of political domination by north.
Telangana assembly passes bill removing the two-child norm for contesting local body polls. Minister cites state's low fertility rate, now at 1.7, as key reason. Read the full story.
Telangana Assembly abolishes the two-child norm for contesting in local body elections, marking a major policy shift. Read the full details and implications here.
Telangana govt levies road safety tax on new vehicles; funds to boost safety measures. Assembly also approves two private universities. Read key details.
Telangana unveils ambitious Tourism Policy 2025-2030, securing over ₹22,324 crore in investments to generate 90,000 jobs. Key initiatives include international festivals and 27 special tourism zones.
Telangana DGP reports 509 Maoist surrenders in 2025, with a significant drop in overall crime. Cybercrime losses fell 21%, while road safety remains a concern. Read the full report.
Maharashtra's BJP and Congress hold key meetings on Dec 25 to finalize candidates for crucial municipal corporation elections. Get the latest political strategy updates.