Andhra Pradesh

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

YSRCP president Jaganmohan Reddy accused Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of betraying all sections of people, alleging corruption, financial indiscipline and deliberate neglect of Rayalaseema’s water interests, particularly through opposition to the Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation project

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging the Centre to grant statutory status to Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh’s capital and seeking financial relief, ahead of the Union Budget 2026

Tata Power Renewable Energy will invest Rs 6,675 crore to set up 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, generating around 1,000 direct jobs and supporting the country’s solar manufacturing and energy transition goals

Andhra Pradesh government has launched the second phase of land pooling in Amaravati, covering 16,666.57 acres across seven villages, to support major infrastructure projects including roads, rail connectivity, government buildings and a proposed international airport

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu admitted he pressured the union government in 2014 to merge seven Telangana mandals with Andhra Pradesh. The remarks have revived political debate, with the BRS citing them as proof of a unilateral and politically driven decision

NHAI set two Guinness World Records in Andhra Pradesh for laying 28.95 lane-km and 10,675 MT of bituminous concrete in 24 hours during Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Expressway construction, boosting connectivity and exemplifying India’s infrastructure development under Bharatmala Phase-II

Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool offered prayers at the Tirumala Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple, where he was received by TTD officials and presented with silk clothes, prasadams and a deity portrait after darshan at the world’s richest Hindu shrine

Andhra Pradesh government approved investment proposals worth over Rs 19,000 crore at the 14th SIPB meeting chaired by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, with projects across sectors expected to generate nearly 12,000 jobs in the State

ONGC senior management has taken operational control of the Mori-5 gas well blaze in Konaseema, Andhra Pradesh, finalising a blowout control plan. Fire intensity has reduced, with firefighters, SDRF and officials working to douse the inferno and minimise environmental impact

A migrant tiger from Maharashtra re-entered Peddapalli district after crossing the Godavari, while another returned to Maharashtra. Forest officials are monitoring tiger movements near coal mines with CCTV, trackers, and awareness programs, ensuring safety alongside resident tigresses thriving in the area

A six-year-old boy suffered critical burn injuries after receiving a severe electric shock while trying to retrieve a kite entangled in an overhead power line at Dakur village in Sangareddy district. He is undergoing treatment at Osmania Hospital

ONGC expert teams from Mumbai and Delhi are reaching Mori in Andhra Pradesh to tackle a massive gas well blaze. Officials said flame intensity has reduced, 600 villagers were evacuated, and authorities are assessing conditions before final firefighting operations begin

Hyderabad registered a commanding 10-wicket win over Goa in the BCCI Women's Under-15 one-day cricket championship second round at Vizianagaram. D Ananya and Shaik Aisha starred with the ball before Shanvi and Bhavishya Reddy sealed victory with unbeaten knocks

ONGC has mobilized crisis teams after a gas leak and fire at its Mori-5 well in Andhra Pradesh. No injuries reported. Cooling operations are ongoing, and well control measures are being prepared

A gas leak at an ONGC well in Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema district triggered a massive fire, forcing evacuation of nearby villages as authorities and emergency teams worked to contain the blowout

Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam Refinery commissioned HPCL’s Residue Upgradation Facility, featuring three of the world’s heaviest reactors. The upgrade, part of the Visakh Refinery Modernisation Project, enhances fuel production, energy security, and regional socio-economic growth, supporting India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative