Andhra Pradesh

The facility has been established on Platform No. 1, Gate No. 3 of the railway station, and Passengers can access the sleeping pod facility without needing a train ticket or even a platform ticket. It is open for use by the general public

Speaking at the Amaravati Summit on World Population Day, Naidu emphasised that population should be treated as the State's greatest economic strength, not a burden

Before executing the project, the Chief Ministers of both Telugu States should discuss and finalise the water sharing ratio. This responsibility should be entrusted to the Central government, he added.

Andhra Pradesh para athletes bagged seven medals, including one gold, on day one of the national meet in Bengaluru. Bhavani, Ravi and others delivered strong performances across track and field events

BRS leader KT Rama Rao urged Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao to act on Bhadrachalam temple land encroachment. He accused the BJP of hypocrisy, questioning its silence on the issue due to political ties in Andhra Pradesh

BRS terms the act as a calculated affront to Telangana’s identity and violation of law; demands BJP leadership to issue public apology

YS Jaganmohan Reddy condemned the attack on ex-MLA Prasanna Kumar Reddy’s house in Nellore, blaming TDP and CM Chandrababu Naidu for violent politics. He alleged the attack aimed to silence opposition voices and divert attention from public issues

Tension erupted during Y S Jaganmohan Reddy’s visit to Chittoor as crowds violated police limits, leading to a lathi charge. YSRCP leaders condemned the action, blaming the government for suppressing support and failing mango farmers facing severe price issues.

Tight security has been imposed in Chittoor ahead of YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's visit to Bangarupalem mandal to meet mango farmers. Only 500 people are allowed at the venue amid allegations of crowd mobilisation and preventive detentions.

Forest officials arrested a man in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district for brutally killing two protected Russell’s Vipers and unlawfully trapping a hare. The arrest followed swift intervention by PETA India and Sanghamitra Animal Foundation. A non-bailable wildlife case was registered.

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu directed Amaravati land allottees to complete projects within 2.5–3 years, warning of no leniency on delays. He reviewed construction timelines with 61 institutions, promising swift approvals and pushing Amaravati as a major financial hub.

Andhra Pradesh activates the Pothireddypadu Head Regulator; with cumulative inflows crossing 205 TMC at Srisailam, 95 TMC at Jurala and 51 TMC at NSP, the Krishna basin is witnessing a bountiful monsoon

The incident has sparked public outrage, with devotees demanding prompt intervention by both the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments to safeguard the sacred property.

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu urged AP and Telangana to use surplus Godavari floodwaters, stating it could lead to mutual prosperity. He opened Srisailam gates, performed ‘Jala Harati’, announced interlinking projects and confirmed welfare promises, including free bus travel for women and farmer aid.

YSRCP leader Prasanna Kumar Reddy alleged TDP supporters vandalised his house after he criticised local MLA Prasanthi Reddy. TDP leaders, including Nara Lokesh, hit back, accusing him of insulting a woman MLA. Both sides demand accountability amid rising tensions

Four crest gates of Srisailam Dam were opened to release floodwaters, marking the first release of the season. Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu attended the event and performed Jala Harathi. The dam is nearing full capacity with strong inflows

Andhra Pradesh approved the Amaravati Quantum Valley Declaration to boost quantum technology, aiming for $1 billion in investments by 2029. Plans include India’s largest quantum testbed, global partnerships, startup support, and annual expos to make Amaravati a quantum innovation hub

YSRCP leader Merugu Nagarjuna accused the NDA-led Andhra government of forcibly acquiring 8,000 acres in Karedu village without farmers’ consent. He warned of protests, citing risks to rural livelihoods and demanded transparency and accountability in land acquisition policies

Already sitting on a land bank of 54,000 acres of land for the greenfield capital city, the government is in the process of pooling another 40,000 acres in its endeavour to build a megapolis by combining Mangalagiri, Vijayawada, Guntur, and Tadepalli with Amaravati.

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh, alleging lawlessness and political persecution under the TDP-led government. He cited attacks on Dalit leaders and party workers, while also accusing CM Naidu of caste-based discrimination.

By August 15, we aim to identify 1.5 million bangaru kutumbams (golden families, beneficiaries) and appoint one lakh margadarsis (guides, benefactors) under P4, Naidu said.

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan laid the foundation for a Rs 1,290 crore Jal Jeevan Mission project in Prakasam to supply tap water to 10 lakh households. He criticised the previous YSRCP government for poor implementation and pledged to reclaim encroached temple lands

The Central Water Commission has asked Andhra Pradesh for extensive flood data on the Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project after the Environment Ministry rejected its clearance. Telangana opposes the project, citing legal violations and lack of surplus water, while AP insists it will only use floodwaters.

On Thursday, Kurnool Range DIG Koya Praveen and Annamayya district SP V Vidyasagar Naidu said the arrests were made on Monday after Tamil Nadu police sought assistance from their Andhra Pradesh counterparts to track down Siddique and Ali.