Andhra Pradesh

The DRI raided a secret Alprazolam factory in Atchuthapuram, Andhra Pradesh, seizing drugs worth over Rs 23 crore. Eight people, including the mastermind and chemists, were arrested. The consignment was reportedly intended to adulterate toddy in Telangana.

AP IT Minister to press for faster clearances, new initiatives; to thank Vaishnaw for semiconductor unit

Within 30 hours of launch, Andhra Pradesh’s ‘Stree Shakti’ scheme enabled over 12 lakh women to travel free on APSRTC buses. The initiative covers multiple bus services and routes, including ghat roads, with real-time ticketing updates.

Capital Amaravathi Royals secure seven-wicket win against Simhadri Vizag Lions

The Polavaram irrigation project in Andhra Pradesh has suffered another setback with a major slide at its upper cofferdam. Continuous rains, seepage, and recurring flood damage raise fresh concerns about its structural safety and delay the diaphragm wall works

Andhra Pradesh police detained 42-year-old chef Sheik Kothwal Noor Mohammad in Dharmavaram, Sri Satyasai district, for alleged links to Pakistan-based terrorist groups. Officials said he consumed radical content but had not executed any acts. Literature was seized; probe continues

Praising him as a bold visionary, poet, and statesman whose reforms and support significantly contributed to India’s growth and Andhra’s development

Farmers in north Karnataka are alarmed as defective Tungabhadra reservoir gates allow huge water volumes to flow into Andhra Pradesh, threatening irrigation for a second paddy crop and sparking political blame over inaction.

Covering 74 per cent of APSRTC buses, the scheme will benefit around 2.62 crore women

CM promises housing for all by 2029, Polavaram completion by 2027

Telangana has seen a sharp and concerning rise in Medical Terminations of Pregnancy (MTPs), with numbers tripling in two years, reaching 16,059 in 2024-25. Experts link the surge to curtailed maternal welfare schemes, raising public health concerns

On August 15, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will launch the Stree Shakti scheme, allowing free bus travel for women and transgender persons in five APSRTC service categories. The initiative is part of the TDP-led NDA government's Super Six poll promises.

Telangana claims discrimination after the Advanced System in Package (ASIP) semiconductor project was approved for Andhra Pradesh, despite the State having the required ecosystem. Similar past incidents, including Micron’s relocation to Gujarat, highlight concerns over lost investment and employment opportunities

A three-year-old boy in Chinnarutla village, Prakasam district, sustained minor neck injuries after being dragged by a leopard inside his home. The animal released him when villagers intervened. Forest officials have launched a search operation in the Nallamala Tiger Reserve

TDP won the Pulivendula and Vontimitta ZPTC by-elections, defeating YSRCP in its stronghold. While Nara Lokesh praised the electorate, YSRCP leaders alleged misuse of institutions, police protection, and election irregularities, promising corrective action in the coming days

Heavy rains lashed Vijayawada, flooding several areas and killing a 51-year-old man who fell into an underground drainage. Authorities warned of more downpours across Andhra Pradesh due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal

The TDP clinched the Pulivendula ZPTC bypoll in Kadapa, defeating the ruling YSRCP amid clashes between party workers. TDP’s M Latha Reddy secured 6,716 votes over YSRCP’s Hemanth Reddy. The result is significant as Pulivendula is YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s constituency

In their chase of 192, Tungabhadra Warriors were all out for 140 runs in 17.2 overs

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that Rahul Gandhi ignored electoral irregularities in Andhra Pradesh due to a Congress-TDP nexus. He claimed Rahul and Chandrababu Naidu were in contact through Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and criticised Rahul’s sincerity

YS Jaganmohan Reddy demanded cancellation of Pulivendula and Vontimitta ZPTC bypolls, alleging voter intimidation and misuse of power by the TDP-led government. He sought fresh elections under Central forces and criticised the State Election Commission for inaction

Capital Amaravati Royals chased down 192 to defeat Bhimavaram Bulls by three wickets in the Andhra Premier League T20, with key contributions from Hanuma Vihari, S V Rahul, and A V V Vijay

Hyderabad-based devotee K Srikanth donated Rs 1.1 crore to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, contributing Rs 1 crore to the Anna Prasadam Trust and Rs 10 lakh to the Gosamrakshana Trust. The TTD runs the world’s richest Hindu shrine

Pulivendula ZPTC bypolls began amid chaos as police detained YSRCP MP YS Avinash Reddy and placed YSRCP, TDP leaders under house arrest. YSRCP alleged booth-capturing, police bias, and violence, while both parties criticised the State Election Commission’s handling of events.

TDP MPs met PM Modi and HM Shah to discuss Andhra Pradesh’s development. They presented reports on Central schemes and requested the fast approval of FCRA for the Rural Development Trust in Anantapur