435 years, in milestones
2 JUNE 2014CAPITAL OF TELANGANA
Telangana is formed
Telangana becomes India's newest state, with Hyderabad as its capital — shared with Andhra Pradesh for up to ten years.
2024CAPITAL OF TELANGANA
Sole capital of Telangana
The ten-year period in which Hyderabad was also Andhra Pradesh's capital comes to an end.
11 FEBRUARY 2026CAPITAL OF TELANGANA
Three corporations
The expanded GHMC is split into the GHMC, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri municipal corporations.
Our report →Source: Hyderabad Stories: GHMC split into three corporations
29 APRIL 2026CAPITAL OF TELANGANA
The Metro changes hands
The state signs the agreement to take over the 69-km first phase of Hyderabad Metro from L&T.
Our report →Source: Hyderabad Stories: Metro takeover agreement signed
18 JULY 2026CAPITAL OF TELANGANA
A private rocket reaches orbit
Hyderabad's Skyroot Aerospace launches Vikram-1 from Sriharikota; the company says it reached orbit.
Our report →Source: Hyderabad Stories: Vikram-1 reaches orbit
12 SEPTEMBER 2026CAPITAL OF TELANGANA
The CURE Act
The Assembly passes the Core Urban Region law, replacing the GHMC Act of 1955; it takes effect with the Governor's assent on 22 September.