Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand has directed officials to monitor private temples closely following three deadly mishaps that killed 22 and injured nearly 100. Authorities must ensure crowd control, police permission, and safety measures during upcoming festivals and special occasions

Thirteen fishermen from Bangladesh drifted into Indian waters and reached the Srikakulam coast after their boat’s engine failed at sea. They survived mainly on water for days before being spotted by local fishermen. Authorities confirmed a violation of India’s EEZ laws

Thirteen Bangladeshi fishermen were detained by marine police in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district after their boat drifted into Indian waters. Stranded at sea for 15 days without food or fuel, they reached Musavanipeta in Etcherla mandal.

YSRCP leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy accused Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of dividing regions and farmers through “irrational” district reorganisation. He said shifting key Nellore mandals to Tirupati breaks earlier promises and will cause serious problems for farmers depending on existing administrative systems

The Department of Telecommunications has set up a 24/7 control room and directed service providers to ensure uninterrupted connectivity as Cyclone Ditwah approaches Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. IMD has issued yellow alerts, with heavy rains affecting several districts

The IMD has issued a red alert for Nellore, Chittoor and Tirupati districts as Cyclone Ditwah triggers the possibility of heavy to extremely heavy rain and gale winds across Andhra Pradesh. The APSDMA and NDRF have deployed teams, with ports hoisting cautionary signals.

Andhra Pradesh is rapidly developing underground power infrastructure in Amaravati as part of its capital works. Minister Nara Lokesh shared updates while Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said the projects, including land pooling, roads and connectivity, are progressing fast and will be completed by March 2028.

In Nellore, police shot and injured a suspect who allegedly attacked a head constable with a knife while fleeing after the murder of activist Penchalayya, who opposed local ganja trade. Both the injured constable and accused were hospitalised as cases were registered

Congress MLA J Anirudh Reddy has strongly criticised Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan for alleging that Telangana’s “evil eye” hindered Konaseema’s development. Reddy demanded an unconditional apology, questioning why Kalyan continues to reside in Hyderabad if he believes Telangana is detrimental.

Andhra Pradesh has extended a government guarantee and a letter of comfort to CRDA to help secure a Rs 7,500 crore NaBFID loan for Amaravati’s development. The guarantee covers principal and interest, taking effect only if CRDA defaults

Five people, including two children, died when two cars collided head-on at Kotekal village in Kurnool district early Saturday. Two others were injured, one critically. The victims were from Karnataka, and police have registered a case and begun investigation.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone for offices of 15 public sector banks and insurance companies in Amaravati. The Rs 1,328-crore projects are expected to create 6,541 jobs and boost the capital’s development

The five-match IDFC First Bank Women’s T20 series between India and Sri Lanka will begin in Visakhapatnam on December 21. Vizag will host the first two fixtures, while Thiruvananthapuram will stage the remaining three matches on December 26, 28 and 30.

The Supreme Court-appointed SIT arrested serving TTD official RSSVR Subrahmanyam in the Tirumala laddu ghee adulteration scam. Investigators allege he certified substandard ghee for bribes, linking TTD officials with fake dairy suppliers that provided 68 lakh kg spurious ghee between 2019 and 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reaffirmed that the state will not lose its rightful share of Krishna river water. He instructed officials to strongly defend AP’s interests before the tribunal and reviewed reservoir availability and groundwater improvements across the State

Andhra Pradesh Police arrested 14 members of a Cambodia-linked cyber fraud syndicate that cheated a 75-year-old Bhimavaram resident of Rs 78.6 lakh through a fake digital arrest scam. Officials recovered Rs 42 lakh and seized phones, passports and digital evidence

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed India winning the bid to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030, calling it a proud moment for every citizen. He lauded PM Modi’s leadership, saying the achievement boosts India’s global standing and commitment to sporting excellence.

The turning point of my career was when I won my first individual medal in the 2019 World Championship, says the Vijayawada-based archer

A US-based devotee, M. Ramalinga Raju, donated ₹9 crore to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for renovating the PAC-1, PAC-2 and PAC-3 buildings. TTD chairman B.R. Naidu lauded the gesture, recalling Raju’s earlier ₹16-crore donation in 2012.

YS Sharmila alleged that Andhra Pradesh’s NDA government committed five major “frauds” against farmers, failing to provide MSP, timely fertilisers, and crop relief. She claimed the five-point welfare plan was publicity rhetoric, leaving cultivators in financial distress and mounting debt.

An Andhra Pradesh Armed Reserve constable, Govardhan Reddy, was injured when his rifle accidentally fired while on duty at the Amberpet Police Lines. He was taken to hospital in stable condition and told police it was an accidental misfire, not a suicide attempt

The Visakhapatnam District Athletics Association will host the Asmita Athletic League on November 28 at the SAP Integrated Sports Complex. The event, for under-14 and under-16 girls, aims to foster female participation and strengthen grassroots athletics in the district

BirlaNu has announced a greenfield fibre cement board plant in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district, with an initial investment of Rs 127 crore. The first phase will create nearly 600 jobs, while future expansion includes PVC pipes, fittings and construction chemical units

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed Sri Sathya Sai Baba as “god in human form” whose service initiatives, spiritual teachings and global humanitarian work transformed millions of lives. He highlighted the Trust’s contributions to education, healthcare, drinking water and international service