Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu invited Japanese diplomats to visit the state after they enjoyed a traditional Andhra thali at Andhra Bhavan, highlighting cultural exchange and culinary diplomacy, while Japan’s Ambassador Keiichi appreciated eating biryani by hand

Two software engineers in Annamayya district, Mani Kumar (35) and Pushparaj (27), died after choking on food following heavy alcohol consumption with friends. Police registered a case, sent bodies for postmortem, and samples for laboratory analysis

Defending champions Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and hosts Odisha stormed into the semifinals of the Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 with strong quarterfinal wins in Bhubaneswar and Khordha. The semifinals will be played on January 21

Defending champions Madhya Pradesh, hosts Odisha, Karnataka, West Bengal, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh qualified for the quarterfinals of the Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 as the league stage concluded. The knockout matches will be played across Bhubaneswar and Khordha

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu praised over 50,000 state learners enrolling in IIT Madras–IBM’s Advanced Quantum Skilling course via NPTEL, calling it vital to building one lakh global-standard quantum professionals and driving future-ready, technology-led economic growth in India

Telangana Football Association mourned Padma Shri SV Adinarayana Rao, who passed away at 86. A former vice-president of the Andhra Pradesh Football Association and long-time Visakhapatnam DFA president, he was also a renowned orthopaedic surgeon remembered for his service to football and society

Toll plazas on the ORR and Vijayawada-Hyderabad highway recorded a post-Sankranti traffic surge, with 2.40 lakh vehicles daily. Officials said the increase is largely due to families returning from hometowns, with arrangements in place for smooth movement

The USFDA issued a warning to Telangana’s Palamur Biosciences for serious Good Laboratory Practice violations, citing inhumane animal treatment and unreliable data. PETA India has urged government intervention, demanding rescue of 1,200 animals and reform of India’s experimentation regulator

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan laid the foundation for a Rs 13,000-crore green ammonia and green hydrogen plant in Kakinada, a major clean-energy project aimed at jobs, exports and global markets

Four people, including two minors, drowned in the Bay of Bengal near Isekapalli village in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, on Friday. The incident occurred when six individuals entered the sea around noon.

The Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana celebrated Makar Sankranti with grandeur, rural traditions and family reunions. Kite flying, cockfights and rural sports added to the celebrations, with lakhs travelling home from Hyderabad.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced that blockchain and QR code-based land surveys will be completed by 2027 to permanently end record tampering and land disputes. He highlighted the Public-Private-People Partnership (P4) programme, which has already adopted 10 lakh families.

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has strongly condemned the arrest of NTV journalists by Telangana police, calling it a direct assault on press freedom and democratic values.

ACME Group’s 400 MW solar power project with battery storage in Anantapur has moved from approvals to construction in four months. The Rs 3,000-crore project, backed by the Andhra Pradesh government, is scheduled for commissioning by 2026.

Police arrested an RTI activist from Mumbai for allegedly blackmailing an MP from Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district and attempting to extort Rs 5 crore by threatening to share sensitive information obtained through RTI applications

Traffic restrictions and special parking arrangements will be in place in Secunderabad from January 13–15 for the International Kite and Sweet Festival at Parade Grounds. Shuttle services, designated parking, and alternative transport are advised to ease congestion

Farmers in Sangareddy protested the Telangana government’s priorities as water from Singur Dam was assured to beer companies during repair works, while irrigation to over 65,000 acres was halted. Farmers demand compensation or clarity as protests intensify

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to provide immediate relief and rehabilitation to tribal families affected by a fire accident in Kakinada district. Each affected family will receive Rs 25,000, new houses, and necessary support

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday defended the Polavaram–Nallamalla Sagar link project amid a water-sharing dispute with Telangana, asserting that both Telugu states can efficiently utilise Godavari waters without harming each other.

NSE Managing Director and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan visited Tirupati with his family and offered prayers at the Sri Venkateswara Temple. The visit coincided with indications from the SEBI Chairman that approval for NSE’s long-awaited IPO could come soon.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said there was no need for controversy between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over river waters. Addressing a village meeting, he called for cooperation, criticised attempts to politicise irrigation projects and highlighted reforms in land records.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu not to obstruct Telangana irrigation projects. Striking a conciliatory note, he said water disputes should be resolved through dialogue and mutual cooperation between the two States.

The RBI has compounded FEMA violations by Kakinada Seaports Limited after the Enforcement Directorate issued a no-objection certificate. The company paid Rs 21.68 lakh, leading to the closure of adjudication proceedings and termination of further litigation.

Andhra Pradesh Police arrested two persons, including a YSRCP functionary, for allegedly conspiring to defame the sanctity of Tirumala and the police by dumping old liquor bottles near a guest house and circulating misleading claims on social media