Andhra Pradesh

Move comes after the ACA named former New Zealand cricketer Gary Stead as the head coach last week

Naidu was an integral part of any chess tournament in the then united Andhra Pradesh and was also a former secretary of the Andhra Pradesh Chess Association

Aurobindo Pharma said a fire at its subsidiary APL Healthcare’s Unit-IV in Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh, temporarily disrupted production. Two lines were impacted, causing a 3 per cent hit to monthly capacity. The blaze was swiftly controlled, with no casualties reported.

B V S K Lingeswara Rao won silver in mixed doubles (55 & above) at the BWF World Senior Badminton Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, partnering Suzanne Vinglet. India secured seven medals overall

The Enforcement Directorate searched 20 locations in five states investigating a Rs 3,500 crore liquor scam linked to Andhra Pradesh’s YSRCP government. Allegations include monthly kickbacks to former CM Jaganmohan Reddy and laundering through fake invoices and low-profile employees

Two people were killed and one survived an attempted murder in Tatiparthi village, Kakinada, after a money-related fight. The accused, a relative, allegedly pushed them into a well. Police are investigating and have registered a case under BNS sections

Seven family members, including a teenage girl, died on the spot after a sand-laden truck collided with their car near Sangam mandal in Nellore district. The driver fled the scene. YSRCP chief Y S Jagan expressed condolences and urged preventive measures

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh hosted a London investor summit ahead of the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam. Highlighting AP’s $2.4 trillion economic vision, he outlined a green, cluster-based strategy and assured global investors of fast, transparent governance

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Next Gen GST reforms have injected ₹2 lakh crore into the economy by reducing tax slabs and rates. GST revenues rose to ₹22.08 lakh crore in 2025, with taxpayers increasing from 65 lakh to 1.51 crore.

Andhra Pradesh leaders N. Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy joined former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu in greeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, lauding his leadership, reforms, and vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.

Former TTD chairman Bhuma Karunakar Reddy alleged an act of sacrilege at Alipiri, claiming a Vishnu idol was found amid filth, while the Andhra Pradesh government dismissed it as false propaganda, calling it an incomplete Shani statue abandoned a decade ago.

V Bandaru Narasimha Rao of Guntur was unanimously elected Vice-President of Andhra Cricket Association during the virtual Annual General Body Meeting, receiving congratulations from President Kesineni Sivanath and Secretary Sana Satheesh.

The Andhra Pradesh government is rolling out automatic sirens in villages to warn citizens of lightning and floods. Backed by ISRO satellites, the RTGS-led initiative will expand disaster preparedness, improve governance, and support startups through innovation hubs statewide

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu urged district collectors to intensify the ‘SwachAndhra’ campaign and make the State waste-free by January. The government also announced legacy waste clearance, circular economy parks, new waste-to-energy plants, and a quantum valley initiative

APCC chief YS Sharmila accused the Andhra Pradesh government of undermining the Aarogyasri health scheme by leaving Rs 2,500 crore dues unpaid to hospitals. She alleged private insurance is replacing the scheme, hurting poor families. The TDP has yet to respond

YSRCP chief Jaganmohan Reddy accused CM Naidu of ignoring farmers' suffering in Kurnool, where onions are selling at Rs 3/kg and tomatoes at Rs 1.50/kg. He demanded immediate crop procurement and fair prices, blaming the TDP government for farmers’ distress

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu urged the creation of an ecosystem to make India the world’s No. 1 nation. Citing India’s economic rise under PM Modi, he unveiled growth targets for Andhra Pradesh, stressing reforms, accountability, and technology-driven governance

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu congratulated the Indian women’s hockey team for winning silver at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 and the men’s cricket team for their victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, calling both performances a source of pride.

Ahead of the crucial KWDT-II hearing on September 23, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has asked the State irrigation team to demand 904 TMC of Krishna water, far above previous claims. Experts caution that while Telangana has a strong case for 575 TMC based on catchment and drought data, the inflated demand may weaken its position.

Former Andhra Ranji player Satyadev passed away at 84 in Kakinada. A veteran of 16 matches, he remained closely involved with Andhra cricket and Hyderabad’s cricketing circles after retirement

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said the 33 per cent women’s reservation law will create a new generation of leaders shaping India’s future. Speaking in Tirupati, he urged 100 per cent literacy for girls, adding that empowered women are key to India’s development and governance

A Nalco-MIDHANI joint venture to build a 60,000 TPA high-end aluminium alloy plant in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, has been deemed commercially unviable due to low demand and localisation levels. Ministries are reviewing closure despite land acquisition and earlier investment plans

ok Sabha Speaker Om Birla offered prayers at Tirumala temple before inaugurating the first national conference of Parliamentary and Legislative committees on women’s empowerment in Tirupati. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and over 250 delegates will attend the two-day event.

Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu has unveiled plans for an NTR memorial park in Amaravati, featuring a 182-metre statue and cultural showcases. He said the project will symbolize Telugu pride and attract tourists, modeled on Gujarat’s Statue of Unity.