Andhra Pradesh

ok Sabha Speaker Om Birla offered prayers at Tirumala temple before inaugurating the first national conference of Parliamentary and Legislative committees on women’s empowerment in Tirupati. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and over 250 delegates will attend the two-day event.

Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu has unveiled plans for an NTR memorial park in Amaravati, featuring a 182-metre statue and cultural showcases. He said the project will symbolize Telugu pride and attract tourists, modeled on Gujarat’s Statue of Unity.

Former Andhra Ranji cricketer MSR Murthy, originally from East Godavari, passed away in Hyderabad. He represented Hyderabad Schools, South Zone, and Juniors before excelling at Kakinada JNTU and later in HCA Leagues

Andhra Cricket Association has appointed former New Zealand coach Gary Stead as head coach for the senior men’s team in 2025-26, aiming to strengthen professionalism, culture, and grassroots cricket development

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that all development works in Amaravati would be completed by 2028. He assured farmers that their contributions would not go in vain and projected Amaravati as an international city. Naidu also expressed confidence in completing the Polavaram project by 2027.

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour completed its visit to Visakhapatnam, inspiring local Cricketers and engaging Fans through school visits and photo ops ahead of the global event

Andhra Pradesh leaders N. Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan and Governor Abdul Nazeer attended the swearing-in of C.P. Radhakrishnan as India’s 15th Vice President in New Delhi. Nara Lokesh and M. Venkaiah Naidu also extended greetings, hailing his experience and values.

Four Telugu fishermen from Andhra Pradesh and Yanam were released by a Sri Lankan court after their boat accidentally crossed the International Maritime Boundary due to GPS errors. No illegal fishing was found, and they will be returned to India soon

The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in many parts of Andhra Pradesh from September 11 to 15. Coastal and Rayalaseema regions may see strong winds. The rain is due to a cyclonic circulation nearby

The Andhra Pradesh government has intensified efforts to bring home 217 Telugu citizens stranded in violence-hit Nepal. Special flights and buses are being used, with over 130 already escorted to Kathmandu Airport, as coordinated evacuation operations continue with Indian and Nepalese authorities.

Twenty-two Telugu citizens stranded in Nepal have returned via Bihar, while 195 more will be airlifted today. The Andhra Pradesh government, with support from India and Nepal, has drawn up a detailed evacuation plan to bring back all 217 stranded citizens

YSRCP leader Y S Jaganmohan Reddy accused CM Chandrababu Naidu of creating an artificial urea shortage, leading to a Rs 250 crore scam. He criticised the 'Super Six' celebration, alleged privatisation of medical colleges, and failure to fulfil election promises

The Andhra Pradesh government has set up an Emergency Cell at Andhra Bhavan, New Delhi, to assist Telugu citizens stranded in unrest-hit Nepal. Officials are coordinating with the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, providing food, shelter, and medical aid to affected families.

A fatal incident at a Mission Bhagiratha reservoir site in Unjupalli, Kothagudem district, claimed the lives of three labourers while attempting to fix a water pump inside a sump. A fourth worker, Kondal Rao, was hospitalised and is recovering.

An MTech first-year student of IIIT Nuzvid in Andhra Pradesh attacked a professor with a knife on Monday after being denied permission to attend practicals due to low attendance. The injured professor was hospitalised, while the student was arrested and remanded

Congress leader Manickam Tagore accused YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy of “betrayal” for supporting NDA vice-presidential nominee C P Radhakrishnan, alleging he chose survival over Andhra’s interests out of fear of CBI cases. BJP says Radhakrishnan will win comfortably.

Bengaluru Bulls defeated Haryana Steelers 40-33 in the Pro Kabaddi League, led by Alireza Mirzaian’s Super 10 and strong defence from Deepak Sankar and Yogesh, surviving a Steelers fightback

GITAM University hosted a Pro Kabaddi League engagement event featuring Telugu Titans, E Prasad Rao, and skipper Vijay Malik, with interactions, games, and quizzes that highlighted kabaddi’s growing global appeal

Major temples across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Tirumala, Srisailam and Bhadrachalam, reopened early Monday after purification rituals following the lunar eclipse. Darshan resumed for devotees, with Tirumala distributing 50,000 Pulihora packets as Annaprasadam during the closure.

Telugu Titans sealed their second win of PKL Season 12, defeating Bengal Warriors 44-34 in Vizag. Vijay Malik and Bharat Hooda starred, while Ankit’s defense anchored a dominant performance

Tirumala’s Venkateswara Swamy temple will close from 3:30 PM on September 7 to 3 AM on September 8 due to the lunar eclipse. Srivani darshan is rescheduled to 1 PM. No VIP letters will be accepted on September 15

Dhanunjaya Reddy, Krishna Mohan Reddy, and Balaji Govindappa, accused in the ₹3,200-crore Andhra liquor scam, were released on bail Sunday. YSRCP leaders alleged intentional delays by jail officials, causing distress to families and supporters despite court orders.

Bengaluru Bulls earned their first win of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, defeating Patna Pirates 38-30 in Vizag, with Alireza Mirzaian’s Super 10 and Aashish Malik’s eight points leading the charge

YSRCP will hold a statewide protest called ‘Annadata Poru’ on September 9, demanding more urea for farmers and action against black marketing. The party blames the TDP government for the crisis. Naidu claims there's enough fertilizer stock across the State