Andhra Pradesh

YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu has accused the Andhra Pradesh government, police and State Election Commission of alleged irregularities during local body nominations. He cited claims of intimidation and attacks, sought action against officials and urged voters to support the party’s candidates

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu accused the YSRCP of violence and disruption during local body elections. YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu countered that the ruling coalition was using the police and State Election Commission to intimidate opposition candidates.

Thousands of Indian Umrah pilgrims have been stranded in Makkah and Madinah following the temporary suspension of flight services by Indian carriers to Saudi Arabia, leaving many, including pilgrims from Telugu states, facing accommodation and financial difficulties.

Andhra Pradesh reported 31 election-related incidents across 13 districts during local body poll nominations on Thursday, including clashes, attacks and destruction of nomination papers. Police booked 16 cases, named at least 54 accused and warned of further legal action.

A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 26 and move towards the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coast. Andhra Pradesh is also forecast to receive rainfall and lightning over the coming days.

The Andhra Pradesh SEC has postponed polling in 100 urban local bodies to November 1, with repolling scheduled for November 2 and counting on November 3. The nomination deadline has been extended in four ULBs following a Supreme Court directive.

Andhra Pradesh reported 31 election-related incidents across 13 districts during Thursday's local body nomination process. Reported incidents included clashes, attacks on candidates, damaged property and destroyed nomination papers, prompting police to register cases and warn those responsible of criminal action.

Four Bhavani devotees from Vizianagaram district were killed and three others injured when an SUV hit them at a roadside tea stop on NH 16 in Kakinada district. They were travelling to Vijayawada to visit the Kanaka Durga temple

Four Bhavani devotees from Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district were killed when a speeding vehicle hit them near Kathipudi in Kakinada district. The devotees had stopped after their bus broke down while travelling to Vijayawada for darshan at Kanaka Durga Temple

Kurnool:  One person was killed, and more than 100 were injured in the traditional fight with sticks during the Dussehra celebrations in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district. Like every year, two groups attacked each other with sticks during Devaragattu Banni Utsav held as part of celebrations at Deveragattu village in Holagonda ‘mandal’ (block) late on Wednesday […]

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan ordered legal action against a fake WhatsApp channel impersonating the Deputy CMO and spreading misleading information. An FIR is being initiated, while the public has been urged to follow verified official communication channels

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission is set to decide on extending the nomination filing deadline for Urban Local Body elections in areas where candidates allegedly could not file nominations due to law and order issues, following directions from the Supreme Court.

YSRCP State Coordinator S Ramakrishna Reddy alleged that 76 incidents of violence, intimidation, arrests, and nomination-related irregularities occurred across 11 districts during ZPTC and MPTC election nominations in Andhra Pradesh. He said the party would present details to the Supreme Court and seek action against officials, while welcoming the apex court's intervention.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu accused the YSR Congress Party and its chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of attempting to stall local body elections and hinder development through court cases and alleged conspiracies.

The Supreme Court directed the State Election Commission to examine allegations that YSRCP candidates were blocked from filing nominations, consider extending deadlines in affected municipalities, and hold the final candidate list until October 25. The party called the directions a victory

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrested five people near Vijayawada after seizing gold and foreign currency worth Rs 5.84 crore. Officials allege the gold was smuggled from Bangladesh via Kolkata to Hyderabad. The agency also reported an earlier seizure near Visakhapatnam

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said law and order is essential for attracting investment, creating jobs and supporting development. At Police Commemoration Day, he urged humane policing, stronger cybercrime investigations, crime prevention and technology-led policing across the state

The Supreme Court directed Andhra Pradesh’s State Election Commission to withhold final candidate lists for urban local body polls until October 26. It asked the panel to examine complaints of nomination obstruction and ordered adequate security to ensure free and fair elections

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrested five people and seized 3.1 kg of foreign-origin gold, US dollars and euros worth Rs 5.84 crore near Vijayawada. The suspects allegedly smuggled gold from Bangladesh through Kolkata for transportation to Hyderabad

YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has expressed regret over his party’s support for the 2023 Election Commissioners appointment law. He called for a neutral selection panel and alleged that Andhra Pradesh’s ruling coalition was obstructing opposition candidates’ nominations

TTD plans to use artificial intelligence to improve the development and maintenance of Tirumala’s 34 gardens. A temple official said 20 gardens are maintained by donors and 14 by the administration, while floral displays during Srivari Brahmotsavams drew appreciation

YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has urged the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission to ensure nomination access and candidate security during local body elections. Alleging intimidation and obstruction, he demanded Central forces and proposed police escorts for candidates filing nominations

Sri Malayappa Swamy blessed devotees during the Surya Prabha Vahanam Seva in Tirumala on Sunday. As the procession reached Pushkarini Point, sunlight pierced the dark clouds, inspiring devotees to chant Govinda amid the divine morning spectacle.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered a CBI probe into the alleged custodial death of 25-year-old Gade Sai Krishna, citing concerns raised by his mother over the police investigation. The court directed the CBI to immediately register a case, identify those responsible, initiate prosecution, and awarded Rs 25 lakh compensation to the victim's mother.