Andhra Pradesh

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

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated BSNL’s Swadeshi 4G network in Vijayawada, urging India to focus on building products rather than just jobs. He hailed PM Modi’s initiatives, stressed patents, and predicted India’s rise to global leadership by 2047.

Krishnan Sasikiran and Aronyak Ghosh surged into the lead with five points after five rounds in the Senior National Chess Championship in Guntur. Sasikiran defeated Goutham Krishna, while Aronyak beat Kashish Jain. Other top players, including Ganguly and Iniyan, drew

Sanju clinched his maiden amateur title with a one-shot win at the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. Despite mid-round setbacks, he held his nerve to edge past Sukhman Singh and Deepak Yadav on the final day

Sanju carded a three-under 68 despite a double bogey on the 18th hole to maintain a one-shot lead in the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship. Deepak Yadav stayed close, while Sukhman Singh dropped to third after a 72

Surya Sekhar Ganguly and Sasikiran Krishnan continued their impressive runs in the National Chess Championship with strong victories in the fourth round. Both players displayed exceptional skills, while other matches saw notable wins and draws from top players

Tirumala temple inaugurated India’s first AI-powered Integrated Command Control Centre, enhancing crowd management, safety, and cyber resilience. The ICCC uses AI, 3D maps, and predictive analytics to monitor millions of daily events, improving pilgrim experience and operational efficiency.

Sandeep, a rehabilitation centre resident in Miyapur, was murdered following an altercation with two other inmates, Adil and Suleiman. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances of the fatal attack.

The 18-year-old young talent from Vizag, who is tipped to be one of the future champions, has also earned 36 FIDE rating points to improve her ELO to 2287

The 19-year-old from Noida shot a gritty six-under 65 in the second round to take his two-day tally to nine-under 133 for a one-shot lead over Sanju

The 62nd National Chess Championship is being organised by Andhra Chess Association at the Vignan University campus in Guntur

Andhra Pradesh announced a PPP model to build 10 medical colleges, adding 110 MBBS seats yearly. It saves Rs 3,700 crore in costs, offers free care for most patients, and introduces AI-driven healthcare. Delayed projects will now be fast-tracked

YSRCP leader YS Jaganmohan Reddy launched a Digital Book and IVRS system to document injustices faced by party workers. He promised SIT probes into these complaints once YSRCP returns to power, ensuring accountability for alleged political victimisation

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan announced a committee to resolve Uppada fishermen’s grievances over sea pollution affecting livelihoods. The panel will include officials, local leaders, and fishermen representatives to address compensation, infrastructure, and sustainable fishing opportunities.

Kadapa police officer J. Shankariah has served a legal notice to CM Chandrababu Naidu, seeking a public apology and Rs 1.45 crore over alleged false statements in the Vivekananda Reddy murder case. Investigation details include CBI probes and arrests of key accused.

Andhra Cricket Association announced Ranji Trophy probables for the upcoming season. Players including K S Bharath, Sk Rasheed, Ricky Bhui and P Satyanarayana Raju will attend a camp under coach Gary Stead in Vizianagaram before the final squad is named