Andhra Pradesh

An IndiGo flight from Madinah to Hyderabad was diverted to Ahmedabad following a bomb threat. The plane landed safely at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport, passengers were deboarded, and security forces conducted a thorough search, finding no suspicious items

YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that only 19 lakh of Andhra Pradesh’s 84 lakh farmers received crop insurance during the NDA coalition’s 19-month rule, despite 17 natural calamities, accusing the government of neglecting farmers’ welfare and delaying subsidies.

Andhra Pradesh allotted 480 acres in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli to Adani Infra, a notified partner of Google’s Raiden Infotech, to build a 1 GW AI data centre. The ₹87,500-crore project will receive major state incentives and follow Google’s global data-centre standards 

Quarrying in Telangana’s Vikarabad district was halted for a month to protect a rare rock eagle owl nesting with five eggs. Forest officials and wildlife photographers coordinated swift action, with the quarry owner agreeing to pause operations until the hatchlings fly

AP Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Gautam and Karan Adani to review ongoing infrastructure projects and discuss new investment opportunities, particularly in Amaravati. IT Minister Nara Lokesh said the meeting covered both project progress and future expansion plans.

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer has approved renaming the state’s Raj Bhavan as Lok Bhavan following communication from the Union Home Ministry. A notification was issued on Wednesday, confirming that the new name has taken immediate effect

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said FPOs are essential for turning farmers into entrepreneurs and driving rural economic growth. Speaking at a farmers’ outreach programme in East Godavari, he highlighted value addition, irrigation support and sustainable farming practices as key priorities

Telangana Congress leaders demanded an apology from Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan over his ‘evil eye’ remark, but BRS called the sudden reaction a diversion from public heat over BC quota demands and the HILTP controversy. Jana Sena said his remarks were misinterpreted

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is facing mounting pressure from Telangana leaders to issue an unconditional apology for his controversial "evil eye" remarks. Threats of banning his films in Telangana and calls for Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s response have intensified the political row.

A 25-year-old woman, daughter of an IAS officer, died by suicide at her parents’ home in Guntur. She had earlier accused her husband’s family of dowry harassment. Police registered a case under BNS Section 80 and have begun investigations

Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy warned that Pawan Kalyan’s films would not be screened in Telangana unless he apologised for claiming the State had cast an “evil eye” on Konaseema’s development. The Minister said such remarks hurt Telangana’s sentiments.

A 59-year-old migrant worker from Andhra Pradesh died in Mancherial after a tractor trolley collapsed on him due to hydraulic pump failure while he was loading mango tree trunks. The body was sent for post-mortem, and police have registered a case.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand has directed officials to monitor private temples closely following three deadly mishaps that killed 22 and injured nearly 100. Authorities must ensure crowd control, police permission, and safety measures during upcoming festivals and special occasions

Thirteen fishermen from Bangladesh drifted into Indian waters and reached the Srikakulam coast after their boat’s engine failed at sea. They survived mainly on water for days before being spotted by local fishermen. Authorities confirmed a violation of India’s EEZ laws

Thirteen Bangladeshi fishermen were detained by marine police in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district after their boat drifted into Indian waters. Stranded at sea for 15 days without food or fuel, they reached Musavanipeta in Etcherla mandal.

YSRCP leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy accused Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of dividing regions and farmers through “irrational” district reorganisation. He said shifting key Nellore mandals to Tirupati breaks earlier promises and will cause serious problems for farmers depending on existing administrative systems

The Department of Telecommunications has set up a 24/7 control room and directed service providers to ensure uninterrupted connectivity as Cyclone Ditwah approaches Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. IMD has issued yellow alerts, with heavy rains affecting several districts

The IMD has issued a red alert for Nellore, Chittoor and Tirupati districts as Cyclone Ditwah triggers the possibility of heavy to extremely heavy rain and gale winds across Andhra Pradesh. The APSDMA and NDRF have deployed teams, with ports hoisting cautionary signals.

Andhra Pradesh is rapidly developing underground power infrastructure in Amaravati as part of its capital works. Minister Nara Lokesh shared updates while Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said the projects, including land pooling, roads and connectivity, are progressing fast and will be completed by March 2028.

In Nellore, police shot and injured a suspect who allegedly attacked a head constable with a knife while fleeing after the murder of activist Penchalayya, who opposed local ganja trade. Both the injured constable and accused were hospitalised as cases were registered

Congress MLA J Anirudh Reddy has strongly criticised Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan for alleging that Telangana’s “evil eye” hindered Konaseema’s development. Reddy demanded an unconditional apology, questioning why Kalyan continues to reside in Hyderabad if he believes Telangana is detrimental.

Andhra Pradesh has extended a government guarantee and a letter of comfort to CRDA to help secure a Rs 7,500 crore NaBFID loan for Amaravati’s development. The guarantee covers principal and interest, taking effect only if CRDA defaults

Five people, including two children, died when two cars collided head-on at Kotekal village in Kurnool district early Saturday. Two others were injured, one critically. The victims were from Karnataka, and police have registered a case and begun investigation.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone for offices of 15 public sector banks and insurance companies in Amaravati. The Rs 1,328-crore projects are expected to create 6,541 jobs and boost the capital’s development