Andhra Pradesh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a ₹15,803-crore AMCA infrastructure project in Sri Sathya Sai district. This fighter jet and drone city initiative is expected to generate 7,500 jobs and bolster India's defence manufacturing.

Thirty-six passengers narrowly escaped after a Kaveri Travels bus caught fire in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district early Friday. The driver’s quick actions allowed all aboard to deboard before the vehicle was completely gutted; no casualties were reported

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that Andhra Pradesh will adopt fully data‑driven governance with real‑time monitoring of GSDP. He directed officials to strengthen institutional capacity, train staff across districts and mandals, and integrate AI‑based economic analysis to achieve 15% growth under the Swarna Andhra–2047 vision.

The Krishna River Management Board approved water releases from the Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar reservoirs to meet the drinking water needs of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh till August 15. Telangana raised concerns over Andhra Pradesh allegedly utilising more water than its allocated share.

High-speed truck collision on Khammam-Warangal National Highway leaves two people dead.

Four workers at the Thermal Power Plant area of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant in Visakhapatnam fell unconscious after inhaling suspected blast furnace gas following a minor leak. They were given first aid, hospitalised, and later discharged as an inquiry into the incident is underway

In Kakinada, an APSP constable was allegedly murdered by unidentified attackers who slit his throat, police said. Investigations are underway with CCTV scrutiny. Separate incidents reported a boat accident in Palnadu and a road crash in neighbouring Telangana

Two men from Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh, including an actor, died after their car crashed into a container truck on the Outer Ring Road near Adibatla in the early hours of Sunday. Police suspect rash and negligent driving.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Hyderabad and is scheduled to meet Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan at their residences. He will also launch development projects worth over Rs 9,000 crore and address a public meeting.

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Kadapa after clashes and stone pelting erupted over the naming of Almas Pet junction. The dispute between groups supporting Tipu Sultan and Lord Hanuman led to Section 144, with police detaining suspects and restoring order

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar visited Tirumala Temple with his family after overseeing peaceful 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The polls witnessed major political shifts, including BJP’s Bengal victory and Vijay’s rise in Tamil Nadu

YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the Andhra Pradesh government of using police machinery to suppress dissent and curb freedom of speech. TDP spokesperson Deepak Reddy rejected the allegations and accused the previous YSRCP government of misusing police powers between 2019 and 2024

Andhra Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Lisa Gill inaugurated the newly built Ten Courts Building Complex in East Godavari district on Saturday. Several High Court judges attended the event and inspected the court halls and facilities at the Rajamahendravaram complex

Teen golfer Anshul Mishra secured a commanding eight-shot victory at the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. The 17-year-old carded a final-round 71 to finish at six-under 282 and claim his second amateur title of the season

The Supreme Court has registered a suo motu writ petition based on a resolution passed by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) concerning the detention of a young lawyer before the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The SCBA expressed deep concern over the incident, while the Bar Council of India also sought intervention.

APSDMA has forecast light rains with thunderstorms and lightning across several districts of Andhra Pradesh over the next two days, even as heatwave conditions persist in parts of the state. Unseasonal rainfall continues to impact agricultural activity in some regions.

The Andhra Cricket Association will conduct a talent hunt for fast bowlers aged 18 to 25. Eligible players can register online and report at the VDCA B Ground on May 24, with zonal and state representatives ineligible to participate

The YSRCP has called for complete transparency in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh. General Secretary and MLC Lella Appi Reddy wrote three letters to the Chief Electoral Officer, demanding constituency-wise voter lists and Booth Level Officer details in digital format

A private bus carrying about 40 passengers from Hyderabad to Vijayawada hit a stationary van at Dorakunta in Suryapet’s Kodad mandal. The driver was injured while passengers sustained minor injuries. Police cleared the vehicles and restored normal traffic flow

A man killed his wife Shirisha at an auto stand near Kodad bus stand in Suryapet district after a domestic dispute. The accused Manideep was arrested by police following the brutal attack, which occurred in public and shocked onlookers

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister, Nara Lokesh laid the foundation stone for Carrier Global's manufacturing facility, expected to generate 3000 jobs in the state.

Centre issued gazette notification establishing South Coast Railway Zone with headquarters in Visakhapatnam effective June 1, 2026 including divisions like Guntakal, Guntur, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam after reorganising SCR and ECoR fulfilling Andhra Pradesh demand since 2014

Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, and other leaders extended birthday greetings to Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan. Leaders praised his commitment to constitutional values, public service, and strengthening democratic institutions.

The Andhra Pradesh government and Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust have extended the Ragi Java nutrition programme for government school students until 2029. Benefiting over 30 lakh children, the initiative supports health, attendance, and overall learning outcomes.