Andhra Pradesh

Telangana defeated Andhra Pradesh 5-3 while Kerala finished third

A blast at Surya Sri Fire Works in Vetlapalem, Andhra Pradesh, killed 21 people, including owner Adabala Srinivas. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan blamed safety violations, vowing stricter enforcement as the government covers treatment for injured workers

At least 20 people, including nine women, were killed in a powerful explosion at Surya Fireworks in Kakinada. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced Rs 20 lakh ex gratia for each victim’s family

In Amaravati, the Andhra Pradesh government plans to develop rare earth and titanium-based minerals from its beach sand reserves, aiming to reduce dependence on China, build a coastal value-addition corridor, and boost domestic manufacturing for clean energy and defense

Hemanth Reddy’s all-round performance, including seven wickets and 53 runs, powered Galaxy Cricket Club to a six-wicket win over Vizag Colts in the 12th UCC cricket tournament final at ACA Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Prizes were awarded to standout performers of the match and tournament

The J&K Students Association has sought Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu’s intervention after Kashmiri students alleged harassment, hijab restrictions, and denial of Ramzan arrangements at Kurnool nursing college, citing emotional distress and violation of their fundamental rights.

A newly married man was allegedly killed by his wife’s brothers in Dwarapudi village of Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district in a suspected honour killing. Police have registered a case under the BNS and launched a manhunt for the accused.

A Telugu couple from Rajahmundry was allegedly killed by their teenage son in Riyadh on Thursday. The Class 12 student later died by suicide. The family had been living in Saudi Arabia for several years.

E Kasheem scored a brilliant 124 not out as Sports XI Cricket Club defeated Avengers Cricket Club by three wickets to win the 39th D Sekhar Rao Memorial Cricket Tournament final at VDCA-B Ground in Visakhapatnam

The CBI secured the extradition of Anil Kumar Reddy Yeddula from the UAE to India in a cheating and criminal intimidation case. The operation involved INTERPOL coordination, Dubai Police, and Andhra Pradesh Police, continuing India’s efforts to repatriate wanted fugitives

Andhra Pradesh defeated Telangana 47-45 in a closely fought match in the Senior National Kabaddi Championship at Vadodara, while Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu also registered victories in their respective pool matches

G Shankara Rao and Prasad starred with impressive bowling performances as ECORSA defeated City Police by five wickets, while Cavaliers Cricket Club recorded a comfortable 30-run victory in matches of the UCC cricket tournament in Visakhapatnam

A Patna court refused transit remand to Andhra Pradesh police after they picked up IPS officer Sunil Kumar Nayak without proper documents. The court cited procedural lapses and set him free. Nayak was named in a 2024 FIR in Andhra Pradesh

TTD is establishing a Rs 25 crore food testing lab in Tirumala with advanced e-tongue and e-nose systems to check ghee and laddu prasadam quality. Andhra Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said the facility is nearly complete and will start next month

YSRCP stalled proceedings in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council for the second week, demanding a debate on ghee supply to Tirupati laddu. The party alleged links between Indapur Dairy and Heritage Foods, while Nara Lokesh promised facts would be presented in Assembly

The Andhra Pradesh government is considering legislation to bar school students from social media. Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha and IT Minister Nara Lokesh said measures are being studied to regulate platforms, counter false propaganda and protect children from harmful online content

Four people died and 12 others were hospitalised in East Godavari district after allegedly consuming adulterated milk supplied by an unauthorised vendor. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced Rs 10 lakh ex gratia to the families of the deceased and assured free treatment

A Patna court refused transit remand to an Andhra Pradesh police team that attempted to arrest senior IPS officer Sunil Kumar Nayak, citing procedural lapses. The officer was released after the court noted the absence of an arrest warrant and case diary

Dr. Seshagiri Rao Mallampati, the Telugu anesthesiologist who devised the globally recognised Mallampati Score, has died at the age of 85 in the United States.

Andhra Pradesh will host an Investment Bazar in Vijayawada on February 24 to promote energy efficiency investments, bringing together industries, bankers and policymakers under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s financing platform to boost MSMEs, innovation and employment

Two men were arrested in Nellore district for allegedly running an online cricket betting racket. Police seized Rs 34 lakh in cash and froze Rs 1.6 crore in bank accounts. A victim reportedly lost Rs 53 lakh in the scheme.

The Andhra Pradesh government’s decision to appoint a one-man committee to review the SIT’s findings on the Tirupati laddu ghee adulteration case has sparked sharp criticism from YSRCP leader B Karunakar Reddy. He termed the move an insult to the Supreme Court.

YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy urged party leaders not to fear false cases, assuring legal support, after former minister Ambati Rambabu met him following his release on bail in cases linked to protests and alleged police excesses.

The United Nations International Computing Centre will establish a Centre of Excellence for AI and quantum technologies at Amaravati Quantum Valley. The initiative, announced at the AI Impact Summit 2026, aims to position Andhra Pradesh as a global hub for secure and trusted AI deployment.