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Andhra Pradesh recorded 10.7 per cent economic growth in the second quarter of 2025-26 despite the impact of El Niño. Agriculture led with 13.5 per cent growth, followed by industry and services, as Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed economic performance.
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Andhra Pradesh government has approved a redevelopment model for Velampeta slum in Visakhapatnam. The project will provide 177 homes through a high-rise complex, using private investment and transferable development rights. It is planned as a pilot for wider slum redevelopment.
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Andhra Pradesh forest officials apprehended three people in Nandyal district for allegedly possessing six suspected tiger claws. The wildlife articles were found concealed in a motorcycle during a search in Atmakur. Authorities seized the claws and vehicle and launched further investigation
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Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan highlighted the importance of preserving tribal traditions, cultural identity and indigenous knowledge on World Indigenous Peoples’ Day, while reaffirming commitments to education, healthcare, livelihoods, rights and inclusive development
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A transient tiger sighting near Lodpalli and Penchikalpet villages triggered panic among residents and motorists in Kumram Bheem Asifabad. Forest officials confirmed the animal’s presence and deployed trackers and camera traps, advising villagers to avoid isolated movement and follow safety precautions
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More than a dozen passengers were injured, some critically, after a private luxury bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru collided with an oncoming truck near Pogururu bridge in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district. Both vehicles fell from the bridge, prompting rescue operations
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Nearly 4,000 teachers recruited under Mega DSC-2025 staged a massive rally in Kurnool, condemning the YSRCP for allegedly spreading misinformation about their appointments. The teachers defended the recruitment process as transparent and merit-based, rejecting claims of irregularities or favoritism.
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The YSRCP has rejected Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's White Paper, calling it misleading and lacking substance. Former Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath questioned the state's revenue and growth claims and alleged that the coalition government had failed to fulfil its promises
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched the ‘Nethanna Sevalo’ scheme in Bapatla district, providing Rs 179 crore financial assistance to 71,536 handloom families. He also announced measures to support weavers, textile development and Amaravati infrastructure projects
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An engineering student allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district after calling her for a discussion. Police have launched an investigation into the case, while further details are awaited. The report also mentions the Rajamahendravaram hit-and-run case
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A Machilipatnam woman allegedly lost Rs 1.43 crore after cyber fraudsters posing as Delhi Police officials threatened her with arrest in a fabricated money laundering case. The accused allegedly forced her to transfer money after showing her fake official documents
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A woman in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, allegedly lost Rs 1.43 crore in a digital arrest scam after fraudsters impersonated Delhi Police officials and falsely accused her of money laundering. Police registered a case and are investigating the cyber fraud
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Andhra Pradesh will procure 1,600 MW of coal-based thermal power after receiving in-principle approval from APERC. The first phase of the State's long-term capacity addition programme aims to meet rising electricity demand and strengthen energy security through competitive bidding.
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A 28-year-old postgraduate medical student was declared brain-dead after she was allegedly run over by a car outside a mall in Rajamahendravaram. Police arrested two engineering students, allegedly intoxicated, after CCTV footage of the incident surfaced on social media.
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Visakhapatnam's expanding data centre ecosystem is projected to create 51,840 jobs and generate demand for 2.33 crore sq ft of residential real estate, according to a private research report cited by the Andhra Pradesh government, highlighting the city's growing role as a digital infrastructure hub
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The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved the draft PPP Policy 2026, withdrew the Disha Bill, cleared major Amaravati infrastructure projects and extended the power subsidy for aquaculture farmers. It also approved an Ease of Doing Business law and adopted the Pedestrian Safety Policy
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The YSR Congress Party alleged that a pregnant woman in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district had to walk four kilometres to reach an ambulance due to poor road access. The party also accused the government of failing to provide security during Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's visit
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The Enforcement Directorate searched premises linked to YSR Congress leader Malla Vijaya Prasad in Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad as part of its money laundering investigation into an alleged multi-state chit fund scam. The agency is probing allegations involving Welfare Group of Companies
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YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the Andhra Pradesh government of neglecting tobacco farmers facing falling prices and rising costs. He demanded Markfed procurement, alleging market manipulation and calling for measures to prevent distress sales among growers
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Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said the abrogation of Article 370 transformed Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, citing improvements in connectivity, infrastructure, healthcare and investment. He credited the Narendra Modi government’s leadership for the changes over seven years
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BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government had failed to safeguard Telangana’s water interests as Andhra Pradesh sought a review of clearances for key irrigation projects before the August 18 GRMB meeting. He warned of statewide protests if Telangana’s water rights were affected.
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The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at locations linked to YSR Congress leader Malla Vijaya Prasad in a multi-state chit fund scam investigation. Raids were carried out in Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad as part of a money laundering probe involving Welfare Group of Companies
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A Hyderabad-based company donated Rs 2 crore to TTD’s Sri Venkateswara Pranadana Trust in Tirupati. The trust provides free medical treatment to poor patients suffering from critical diseases including heart, kidney, brain and cancer-related ailments, supporting TTD’s healthcare initiatives
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Andhra Pradesh Police arrested YSR Congress Party leader and former MLA Shaik Mohammed Mustafa in Gujarat in connection with an alleged kidnapping case involving a tobacco trader’s son and two others. The YSRCP condemned the arrest, calling it political vendetta by the TDP-led coalition government.
