Telangana Current Affairs Today — Full notes
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Telangana Current Affairs Today — 19 Oct – 25 October 2026
At a glance
the top events
The most important events of this page, and how many news items each topic holds.
Latest: Nothing new for today yet. The newest news is from 25 Oct; this page fills up through the day.
Top events
Earlier: Everything below is from earlier dates (before 25 Oct). The newest news is above this note.
Earlier · 19 Oct – 24 Oct
- 24 Oct — Telangana unveiled an AI avatar of IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu, presented as its 'AI minister', at DevFest 2026 in Hyderabad as the state aims to become a global AI hub.
- 24 Oct — Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said Telangana will soon unveil its Aerospace and Defence Policy 2.0 and aims to build the largest zone for the defence industry while promoting Raksha Expo 2026.
- 24 Oct — Works have begun along the river course in Telangana for the Godavari Pushkaralu, the river festival held once in 12 years; the previous one was in 2015.
- 23 Oct — At the Samakhya 2026 business meet in Hyderabad, CM Revanth Reddy restated the Telangana Rising-2047 goal of a $3 trillion economy through three zones: CURE, PURE and RARE.
- 23 Oct — The Khelo India Games will be held in Telangana from 11 December, and the state has stepped up its preparations for the event.
- 22 Oct — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited India on 21-23 October, the first visit by a Polish PM since 2010. He held talks with PM Modi at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on 22 October.
- 19 Oct — Telangana formed a Cabinet Sub-Committee on drought and El Nino on 19 October 2026, chaired by Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka. Drought-like conditions exist in 315 mandals after a 17% monsoon deficit.
News by topic
- Government & States
- 9 one-liners
- International & Agreements
- 2 one-liners
- Economy & Banking
- 5 one-liners
- Science, Defence & Environment
- 1 one-liners
- Sports, Days & Culture
- 3 one-liners
- Awards, Appointments & Books
- 1 one-liners
Government & States
9 one-liners
Policy · laws · schemes · states.
National
Latest · 25 Oct
- 25 Oct — Telangana asked all network hospitals to join the PM RAHAT scheme, and Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju told districts to enrol more hospitals. The scheme gives cashless treatment to road accident victims.
- 25 Oct — Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy was due to meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on 25 October 2026 to discuss the height of the Tummidihatti barrage.
Earlier: Everything below is from earlier dates (before 25 Oct). The newest news is above this note.
Earlier · 19 Oct – 24 Oct
- 19 Oct — Telangana formed a Cabinet Sub-Committee on drought and El Nino on 19 October 2026, chaired by Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka. Drought-like conditions exist in 315 mandals after a 17% monsoon deficit.
- 23 Oct — Chief Minister Revanth Reddy inaugurated the Southern Regional Police Coordination Committee meeting in Hyderabad and said Telangana is ready to share technology with the southern states to strengthen policing.
- 23 Oct — Telangana set 31 December as the deadline for verifying the PAN and Aadhaar details of state government employees and pensioners.
- 24 Oct — Telangana will host Raksha Expo 2026 on 7-9 December at Bharat Future City, Hyderabad.
- 24 Oct — The Telangana government launched an incubator programme for women self-help groups (SHGs), according to a report of 24 October 2026.
- 24 Oct — Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced a Rs 150 crore project in three mandals of Telangana to find a permanent solution to drought.
States & UTs
Earlier: Everything below is from earlier dates (before 25 Oct). The newest news is above this note.
Earlier · 23 Oct
- 23 Oct — Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announced a four-month special employment scheme from after Sankranti until May, amid drought and El Nino; the state will top up central funds. About 15 of 30 lakh pump sets have dried up.
International & Agreements
2 one-liners
World · summits · MoUs · exercises.
Summits, Agreements & Exercises
Earlier: Everything below is from earlier dates (before 25 Oct). The newest news is above this note.
Earlier · 22 Oct – 23 Oct
- 22 Oct — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited India on 21-23 October, the first visit by a Polish PM since 2010. He held talks with PM Modi at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on 22 October.
- 23 Oct — The Telangana government, Microsoft, 1M1B and the MeitY Startup Hub launched a green skills and AI Centre of Excellence in Hyderabad.
Economy & Banking
5 one-liners
RBI · markets · trade · reports.
Economy & Banking
Latest · 25 Oct
- 25 Oct — Telangana is aiming to finish repairs at the Kaleshwaram project before the 2027 monsoon, according to a report of 25 October 2026.
Earlier: Everything below is from earlier dates (before 25 Oct). The newest news is above this note.
Earlier · 23 Oct – 24 Oct
- 23 Oct — At the Samakhya 2026 business meet in Hyderabad, CM Revanth Reddy restated the Telangana Rising-2047 goal of a $3 trillion economy through three zones: CURE, PURE and RARE.
- 23 Oct — The PURE (peri-urban) zone of Telangana covers about 10,500 sq km between the Outer Ring Road and the proposed 360-km Regional Ring Road; the HILT policy moves polluting industries beyond the ORR.
- 24 Oct — Telangana will set up a Common Facility Centre (CFC) at Gachibowli and tanneries at Karimnagar to strengthen its leather industry.
- 24 Oct — Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said Telangana will soon unveil its Aerospace and Defence Policy 2.0 and aims to build the largest zone for the defence industry while promoting Raksha Expo 2026.
Science, Defence & Environment
1 one-liners
Space · tech · forces · ecology.
Science & Technology
Earlier: Everything below is from earlier dates (before 25 Oct). The newest news is above this note.
Earlier · 24 Oct
- 24 Oct — Telangana unveiled an AI avatar of IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu, presented as its 'AI minister', at DevFest 2026 in Hyderabad as the state aims to become a global AI hub.
Sports, Days & Culture
3 one-liners
Results · important days · heritage.
Sports
Earlier: Everything below is from earlier dates (before 25 Oct). The newest news is above this note.
Earlier · 23 Oct
- 23 Oct — The Khelo India Games will be held in Telangana from 11 December, and the state has stepped up its preparations for the event.
Art, Culture & Tourism
Earlier: Everything below is from earlier dates (before 25 Oct). The newest news is above this note.
Earlier · 22 Oct – 24 Oct
- 22 Oct — Four deep grooves near Banda Juvvi Watch Tower in Mrugavani National Park, Rangareddy district, may be a Neolithic tool-sharpening site, though this needs scientific checking.
- 24 Oct — Works have begun along the river course in Telangana for the Godavari Pushkaralu, the river festival held once in 12 years; the previous one was in 2015.
Awards, Appointments & Books
1 one-liners
Honours · new posts · books · obituaries.
Appointments
Earlier: Everything below is from earlier dates (before 25 Oct). The newest news is above this note.
Earlier · 23 Oct
| Date | Name | Appointed as |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | K. Ramakrishna Rao | Special officer for El Nino issues, Telangana |