Andhra Pradesh

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

An anonymous devotee from Bengaluru donated over Rs 1 crore to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for its Sri Balaji Aarogya Varaprasadini Scheme, which funds healthcare for poor and disabled people through SVIMS hospital. The donation was handed to TTD chairman BR Naidu

Two undertrials escaped from Chodavaram sub-jail in Anakapalli after attacking the head warden with a hammer. The dramatic escape, caught on CCTV, involved stealing keys and locking guards. Police have launched a manhunt to trace the fugitives, Ramu and Kumar

A Bengaluru-based devotee has donated ₹1.00 crore to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams’ Sri Balaji Aarogya Varaprasadini Scheme, aimed at providing advanced healthcare to poor and disabled persons. The contribution was handed over to TTD chairman B.R. Naidu at Tirumala.

YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has levelled serious allegations against Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, accusing him of sabotaging public healthcare and medical education. Jagan claimed that the Naidu-led government is privatising government medical colleges and weakening the Arogyasri scheme.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu declared a health emergency in Turakapalem village after 20 mysterious deaths in two months. Officials suspect melioidosis and have ordered hospitalisation, medical tests, health camps, safe water supply, and expert assistance

A 22-year-old man, Bobbadi Harish, died after collapsing while dancing during a Ganesh procession in Vizianagaram. Despite suffering from polio and having a heart condition, he joined the celebrations. He was rushed to a hospital but declared dead

Andhra Pradesh IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh will meet PM Modi in Delhi on September 5. He praised the recent GST reforms, especially tax cuts on school items. CM Chandrababu Naidu also welcomed the changes as pro-poor and growth-focused

Puneri Paltan defeated Bengal Warriorz 45-36 in Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 at Vizag. Skipper Aslam Inamdar, Aditya Shinde, and Vishal Bhardwaj shone, neutralising Devank Dalal’s 17-point effort

A high-level medical team has been deployed to Turkapalem village in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district after nearly 30 unexplained deaths in five months. Initial tests confirmed two cases of melioidosis, prompting a 15-day medical camp and intensified investigation

Andhra Minister P Narayana called Amaravati the “safest capital” and criticized false claims about its progress. He said 13,000 workers and 2,500 machines are on the job, with major buildings and roads nearing completion, aiming for full readiness by March 2026

A Chennai-based automobile company donated a Rs 1.3-crore electric bus to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Wednesday. The donation, received amid Vedic chants, was handed over to Additional Executive Officer Venkaiah Chowdary at the Srivari temple in Tirupati

Dabang Delhi K.C. secured a 41-34 win over Bengaluru Bulls, with Ashu Malik leading the way. Despite a late fightback from the Bulls, Delhi's defense and raids sealed a dominant victory

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan received heartfelt birthday greetings from CM Chandrababu Naidu, Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi, and actor Allu Arjun. Leaders and fans praised his dedication to public service, social sensitivity, and contribution to governance and cinema.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu challenged YSRCP MLAs to attend the Assembly for a debate on development versus devastation. Calling YSRCP a “fake party,” he defended his government’s Super Six welfare schemes while accusing the opposition of blocking progress

U Mumba opened their Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 campaign with a dramatic 6-5 win over Gujarat Giants in a tie-breaker, showcasing strong unity and confidence heading into the rest of the season