Andhra Pradesh

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YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy assured Visakhapatnam Steel Plant employees of his commitment to safeguard the plant, respond to privatisation concerns, and support their demands for captive mines, SAIL merger, and reinstatement of retrenched staff.

Suryapet police arrested three members of an inter-state gang smuggling ganja from Andhra Pradesh to Hyderabad. The operation led to the seizure of 120 kg of ganja, a car, and mobile phones. The accused include a school teacher and his wife, who allegedly sourced the contraband from Odisha.

Six people died and two were injured in a fire at a licensed crackers manufacturing unit in Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district on Wednesday. Police suspect mishandling caused the fire. The injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital, officials said.

At 92, M Chittaranjan recalls his role in starting the Wills Trophy in 1977-78, crediting former BCCI Secretary Ghulam Ahmed and ITC colleagues for promoting limited-overs cricket and nurturing young talent across India

Delhi Police STF seized 10 tonnes of red sandalwood smuggled from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, and arrested two suspects. Authorities said further investigation is ongoing, with a detailed press briefing scheduled later at Delhi Police headquarters.

hief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reiterated Andhra Pradesh’s commitment to strengthen the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, noting major production gains and ₹11,440 crore central assistance. He directed that capacity utilisation reach 92.5% by FY26 through coordinated efforts with the Centre.

Andhra Pradesh has accelerated the Polavaram-Banakacherla project to divert Godavari waters to Rayalaseema by 2027. While Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu claims the project is legal, Telangana has gone silent on its earlier objections, and Karnataka has entered the dispute.

Former CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy accused CM N Chandrababu Naidu of fostering spurious liquor trade in Andhra Pradesh, citing fake liquor factories, reduced government excise revenue, and organized crime threatening public health and State finances under TDP’s patronage

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu launched the 'Auto Driverla Sevalo' scheme, providing Rs 15,000 yearly aid to over 2.9 lakh drivers affected by the Stree Shakti free bus service for women. Rs 436 crore will be disbursed in 2025–26

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge and Andhra Pradesh counterpart Nara Lokesh engaged in an online spat over startup relocation. Kharge criticised Lokesh’s overtures to lure Bengaluru startups to Vizag, calling it “desperate scavenging,” while Lokesh defended AP’s investment initiatives

Two people died and 90 were injured during the Devaragattu Banni festival stick fight in Kurnool. Despite safety measures and awareness campaigns, the traditional event saw casualties, as villagers continue to uphold the ritual with devotion and restraint

Andhra Pradesh Police arrested Sheikh Khaja, personal assistant to former Deputy CM Amjad Basha, for allegedly posting derogatory content targeting TDP MLA Madhavi Reddy. The arrest, following a complaint by Reddy and her husband, has sparked controversy in the region.

The Hyderabad police arrested a man in Borabanda for possessing 200 grams of hashish oil. The accused, from Ranga Reddy district, had allegedly sourced the narcotic from Araku Valley and was planning to sell it in the city

In the crucial tenth and penultimate round, Tamil Nadu grandmaster P Iniyan emerged sole leader with 8.5 points

NCC Directorate of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana excelled at the All India Vayu Sainik Camp 2025 in Bengaluru, with a 38-cadet contingent competing in aviation and NCC events. CPL K. Udaya won bronze in Health & Hygiene

GM Sasikiran Krishnan of PSPB is still at the top with 7.5 points, and new faces GM Iniyan P of Tamil Nadu and IM Goutham Krishna H of Kerala have joined him in the lead

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission directed DISCOMs to refund ₹924 crore to consumers after excess collections in FY25 under the fuel cost adjustment mechanism. Refunds will be issued in 12 instalments from November. Political parties traded claims over the move.

In a Ruy Lopez game, Sasikiran destroyed Deep’s pawn structure on the queen's side to gain an advantageous position

YSRCP leader and Rajampet MP P V Midhun Reddy was granted bail by an ACB court in the alleged Rs 3,200-crore liquor scam case. He must appear before investigators twice a week and avoid commenting publicly or contacting witnesses

V S Patel, the 74-year-old former Andhra Ranji cricketer, voiced concerns over the lack of support for former players. He urged the BCCI to remove the cap on Ranji game numbers for player benefits and advocated equal treatment for all cricketers

A 16-month-old girl died in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, after falling into a vessel of boiled milk at a Gurukul school. Despite treatment at local and private hospitals, she succumbed to severe burns. Police have registered a case under Section 194 BNS.

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu and YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy condoled the deaths of 38 people in a stampede at Vijay’s rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, expressing grief over the tragedy and prayers for the injured.

YS Sharmila criticised Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu for allocating TTD funds to build temples in Dalit colonies. She demanded that funds be redirected to infrastructure, sanitation, and basic development, accusing him of adopting RSS ideology and marginalising non-Hindu