Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched the construction of the JSW Rayalaseema Integrated Steel Plant in Kadapa district. The Rs 16,350 crore project will be developed in two phases and is expected to begin commercial production by March 2028

Four members of a marriage party died when a truck hit them from behind on the Bengaluru Highway in Cumbum, Markapur district. The bride survived as she was inside a temple. Police said the truck driver fled and investigation continues

A Vijayawada court has sent a suspended Circle Inspector S.S.V.V. Nagaraju, the prime accused in the custodial death of Gade Sai Krishna, to eight days of police custody. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) will interrogate him daily in Rajamahendravaram Jail under strict court-monitored conditions, including audio-video recording.

Immigration authorities at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport detained 20 women from East Godavari district while they attempted to travel to Muscat on forged visas. The women alleged they were duped by a travel agent promising overseas jobs.

Three people were charred to death in a road accident at Boyapalem village, Andhra Pradesh, early Wednesday when a truck collided head-on with another vehicle, igniting a consignment of papers.

An Indian IT professional, Venkatesh Doppalapudi (33), was killed after his vehicle was swept away by flash floods in Kansas, US. Despite intensive rescue efforts, his body was recovered a day later. The Indian Consulate in Houston is assisting with legal formalities and repatriation.

President Droupadi Murmu urged tribal youth to mentally prepare for change and help improve society by using government support effectively. Addressing the first convocation of the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh, she called on graduates to contribute to inclusive national development

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to carry out statewide mineral mapping to identify valuable deposits, promote mineral value addition, strengthen mining regulation, improve sand monitoring, and explore opportunities to boost revenue and employment through mineral resources

N. Himakar smashed a sensational 115 off 53 balls as Simhadri Vizag Lions amassed 243/5 and defeated Capital Amaravati Royals by 57 runs in the Andhra Premier League T20. V. Srikanth and P. Girinath Reddy claimed four wickets each to seal victory

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to simplify government services, strengthen the Public Grievance Redressal System and improve mobile connectivity. He also reviewed the Navachetana screening programme and urged faster establishment of the CII Global Leadership Centre

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urged farmers to overcome El Niño-related challenges on Eruvaka Pournami, assuring government support for the Kharif season. Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan also reaffirmed the government's commitment to farmer welfare.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Bharti Enterprises founder Sunil Bharti Mittal in Amaravati to discuss strengthening the state’s digital infrastructure. The meeting comes as Airtel Nxtra partners in the $15 billion Google AI Data Centre project in Visakhapatnam.

Two people were killed and six others critically injured after a car reportedly suffered a tyre burst, became airborne and landed on two oncoming vehicles near Gundrampally on the Hyderabad–Vijayawada National Highway, causing a major traffic disruption.

Former Vijayawada MP Kesineni Nani has urged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to intervene against TDP MP Kesineni Sivanath, alleging an attempt to encroach upon 112.72 acres of government land at Shamshiguda and seeking legal and administrative action.

Reliance Industries Executive Director Anant Ambani visited the Tirumala temple on Sunday, where he offered his hair as an act of devotion and had darshan of Lord Venkateswara Swamy. The Ambani family regularly visits the renowned hill shrine.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu disbursed ₹300 crore to Veligonda project evacuees, promising phase-one water by July 31. Naidu also announced a July launch for the Talliki Vandanam scheme and an August rollout for Sanjeevani digital health cards

Twelve years after achieving statehood, Telangana continues to face cultural and linguistic prejudice, particularly in cinema and social media. The backlash against the film 'Idupu Kayitham' has once again highlighted the deep-rooted stereotypes and discrimination that fuelled the Telangana movement.

The Andhra Pradesh government will vaccinate nearly 50 lakh children under five years with two drops of oral polio vaccine on June 28, 2026, as part of National Immunization Day. A massive state-wide action plan has been rolled out with over 29,000 booths, 1.31 lakh personnel, and 68.6 lakh doses to ensure no child is missed.

A 94-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh has renounced her US citizenship and applied for restoration of Indian citizenship, expressing her wish to spend her final days in her native village. The application has been forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu declared a policy of zero tolerance against drug trafficking on Friday. Highlighting anti-narcotics successes, the state confirmed that 'Operation Chaitanyam' has completely eradicated cannabis cultivation in the Alluri Sitarama Raju district

Four people were killed and seven injured after a multi-utility vehicle crashed into a stationary lorry on Srisailam Road in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district. The victims were travelling from Hyderabad to attend a funeral. Police registered a case under relevant BNS provisions

Four people lost their lives and seven others were injured after a multi-utility vehicle carrying mourners from Hyderabad crashed into a stationary lorry on Srisailam Road in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said red sanders smuggling has declined by 70 per cent over the past two years, crediting stricter enforcement, inter-state coordination and the Anti-Smuggling Task Force, while directing officials to target the masterminds behind smuggling networks.

Vijayawada Sunshiners posted an imposing 208 for five and then restricted Royals of Rayalaseema to 189 for nine to register a 19-run victory in the Andhra Premier League. DB Prasanth starred with 60, while B. Pranav Reddy claimed four wickets