Andhra Pradesh

The YSR Congress Party has lodged complaints with the NBDA and NCW against Telugu media house Jyothi for allegedly airing derogatory content targeting women and party leaders. YSRCP leaders Lella Appi Reddy and Varudu Kalyani accused the channel of spreading misinformation and violating journalistic ethics.

Botcha Satyanarayana has accused Andhra Pradesh’s Finance Department of understating borrowings by over Rs 20,000 crore. He urged the Governor to ensure accurate data is presented, warning that misleading financial figures weaken transparency, accountability, and public trust.

Dhruv Sheoran shot a four-under 67 to lead the opening round of the Rs 1 crore Andhra Open 2026 at EPGC, Visakhapatnam. Khalin Joshi and Chikkarangappa S followed closely, while Subash Tamang impressed with a hole-in-one

The BCCI has selected players from Andhra Pradesh for its upcoming high performance and elite camps at the NCA Centre of Excellence. The list includes Under-16 boys, Under-19 girls and emerging players, with ACA officials expressing pride in the achievement

A pregnant woman delivered a baby girl safely aboard the Alappuzha-Dhanbad Express after staff from Vijayawada Division of South Central Railway quickly coordinated medical assistance and a special halt. Both mother and newborn are reported to be safe and healthy.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu criticised YS Jaganmohan Reddy for alleging corruption in Amaravati’s development. Calling the claims baseless, Naidu said the project is progressing well and dismissed Jagan’s MAVIGUN proposal as impractical.

Tension prevailed in Akividu town of West Godavari district after police detained leaders of Hindu organisations attempting to rally for the construction of a Ram temple at a disputed site. Prohibitory orders were imposed, and additional forces deployed to prevent gatherings.

Registrations for TG EAPCET 2026 fell by nearly 17,000 compared to last year, with 2,89,974 candidates applying before the no-late-fee deadline. Officials attribute the decline to the scrapping of the non-local quota for Andhra Pradesh students.

A 32-year-old woman working in a government department was allegedly raped by an unidentified man in Macherla, Andhra Pradesh. Police have launched a manhunt, detained suspects, and Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has ordered immediate arrest and strict punishment

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu has admitted that he pressured the Central government to merge seven Telangana mandals under the Polavaram project into Andhra Pradesh before taking oath in 2014. His statement has reignited political tensions, with the BRS accusing the BJP-led Centre of acting at Naidu’s behest.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and former CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy remembered the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and highlighted his message of love, compassion and faith on Good Friday.

Rajya Sabha passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Bill, 2026, granting Amaravati statutory status as the sole capital. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu called it a historic moment and thanked the Centre, farmers and political leaders for their support

The Rajya Sabha began debate on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to grant statutory status to Amaravati as the State’s sole capital, ending years of uncertainty following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu called for celebrations across the Amaravati region as the Bill granting statutory status to Amaravati as the State’s sole capital nears final approval in Parliament after clearing the Lok Sabha.

Andhra Pradesh police have arrested bus owner Harikrishna Reddy and driver Yuvaraj after a private bus belonging to Harikrishna Travels caught fire in Markapuram district on March 26, killing 14 passengers and injuring 29 others.

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy criticised the Andhra Pradesh Assembly resolution on Amaravati, calling it a drama to hide corruption. He questioned the Centre’s role, defended his three capitals policy and alleged diversion from governance issues

The Lok Sabha passed a Bill granting Amaravati legal status as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh, with support from Congress and NDA. YSRCP opposed the move and staged a walkout, citing concerns over farmers, funding and implementation clarity

The YSR Congress Party staged a walkout in the Lok Sabha opposing a Bill to grant Amaravati statutory status as Andhra Pradesh’s sole capital, citing concerns over farmers, funding, and land use, while the Centre and other parties backed the legislation

Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao has accused the Andhra Pradesh government of violating guidelines in the utilisation of Krishna river water from the Srisailam reservoir.

In Vijayawada, a private AC bus travelling from Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad caught a minor fire near its battery area. Around 50 passengers safely evacuated without injuries. Preliminary reports suggest a battery explosion caused the incident

A Indian Navy staff member allegedly murdered and dismembered a woman in Visakhapatnam, attempting to destroy evidence before surrendering. Police said the crime followed a dispute linked to a relationship formed through a dating application

Nine Maoists, including Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zone Committee secretary C Narayana Rao, surrendered before Andhra Pradesh police. DGP Harish Kumar Gupta said sustained intelligence-based operations and rehabilitation policies have reduced the Maoist presence in the State to zero.

An AIIMS Bhopal doctor and his nurse wife died after allegedly injecting a toxic substance to themselves and their three-year-old daughter in a lodge in Narsaraopet, Andhra Pradesh. Police suspect distress over the child’s health condition led to the tragedy.

A Navy technician in Visakhapatnam allegedly murdered his girlfriend, dismembered her body and stored parts in a refrigerator before surrendering to police. Investigators said the accused claimed the victim had been blackmailing him for money.