Secunderabad, Hyderabad

The new one-way traffic system around KBR National Park has shown positive results on its second day, with traffic police reporting smoother movement and better adaptation by motorists. Reduced vehicle volumes and fewer bottlenecks have been observed, attributed to increased signage and public announcements.

US-based deep-tech firm Cloudangles has opened its Global Engineering Centre (GEC) in Madhapur , Hyderabad, with plans to scale to 1,000 engineers in two years. Inaugurated by Telangana IT Minister D Sridhar Babu, the centre aims to strengthen Hyderabad's position as a hub for high-value technology capabilities.

The proposed bullet train route between Shamshabad and Kokapet in Hyderabad has been altered to avoid impacting Gandipet and Himayatsagar reservoirs. The new alignment will pass through villages around the reservoirs, with an elevated track planned.

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) and PMAY-U 2.0 have collectively sanctioned over 1.25 crore houses, with more than 1 crore completed and delivered to beneficiaries nationwide. The scheme has a significant share of women beneficiaries, with 1 crore houses allotted to women as sole or joint owners.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has advised State RERAs to grant a four-month extension to eligible real estate projects facing delays due to global supply chain disruptions, citing the West Asia situation as a Force Majeure event. The extension applies to projects with completion dates on or after February 28, 2026..

Realty firm Prestige Estates Projects plans to invest approximately ₹15,000 crore in the current fiscal year for the construction of residential and commercial projects across South India, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and Delhi-NCR. This significant investment is aimed at scaling up construction activities and ensuring timely project execution.

Officials have cleared encroachments in Survey No. 49 in Gajularamaram. This action is part of efforts to reclaim public land and ensure proper urban planning. The removal of encroachments can help prevent unauthorized construction and improve the utilization of land for civic amenities or development projects.

The 783 km Indore-Hyderabad Expressway, is expected to become operational in December 2026. This four-lane semi-access-controlled corridor will reduce the travel time between Indore and Hyderabad from over 16 hours to approximately seven hours, cutting the distance by 171 km.

CM A Revanth Reddy stated that all land reclaimed by HYDRAA is exclusively used for public purposes, aiming to restore lakes and remove encroachments. This clarification comes amidst queries regarding land ownership disputes and potential misuse.