Andhra Pradesh

A woman and her two daughters were found murdered in Andhra Pradesh’s Samarlakota town, with the husband being detained for questioning. In a separate case, a man tried to kill his father for insurance money. Police are investigating both cases.

While civil society fiercely criticised Kalaeshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, its silence on Banakacherla project is troubling

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud’s claim that Andhra Pradesh has already built the Banakacherla project triggered backlash, with BRS and others criticising Congress for negligence and lack of knowledge on irrigation issues.

YSRCP leader Botcha Satyanarayana accused the TDP-led NDA government of rising crime and anti-women rhetoric in Andhra Pradesh. He alleged political protection for ganja peddlers, land favours to Lulu group, and failure in welfare schemes and women's safety initiatives

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused the Andhra Pradesh coalition government, led by Chandrababu Naidu, of creating an "emergency-like" atmosphere in the state. Speaking in Nellore, Jagan condemned alleged attacks on opposition leaders’ homes, misuse of police to file false and vindictive cases, and restrictions on his public appearances.

Dr Namratha, the main accused in a surrogacy scam, allegedly resumed illegal fertility operations despite pending cases. Clinics in three cities lured couples with false promises. Police believe a deeper investigation may uncover a larger child trafficking network

ISRO is set to launch the advanced NISAR satellite with NASA aboard GSLV-F16 from Sriharikota. This landmark Earth observation mission will track environmental changes, natural disasters, and climate patterns using dual-frequency radar—marking the most ambitious Indo-US space collaboration yet

The SIT seized Rs 11 crore in cash from a guest house in Shamshabad, Hyderabad, linked to the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. The recovery follows confessions by a suspect, with the total irregularities in the case reportedly exceeding Rs 3,500 crore.

In a major raid linked to the Andhra liquor scam, SIT officials seized Rs 11 crore in cash from a guesthouse near Hyderabad. The bust follows confessions by accused Varun Purshottam. The scam allegedly involved Rs 3,500 crore in kickbacks.

BP Pandey has been appointed Chairman of the Godavari River Management Board as Andhra Pradesh’s contentious Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project faces regulatory hurdles. Telangana's BRS opposes the project, citing lack of GRMB and CWC approvals amid ongoing environmental objections.

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Early water releases in the Krishna basin have reignited long-standing tensions between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Faulty telemetry systems, stalled irrigation projects, and continued overdrawals by AP are fuelling allegations of unfair water sharing despite tribunal rulings and central interventions

The Centre clarified that no construction work has begun on the Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project, which Telangana opposes over water-sharing concerns. Andhra Pradesh has submitted only a feasibility report, while the project is under techno-economic appraisal by the Central Water Commission

A temple visit to Tirupati ended in tragedy for five youths from Telangana after their car met with an accident near Chittoor. One of them, Boddu Bharath from Cheriyal, died while four others suffered serious injuries and were hospitalised

Liquor sales in Karnataka’s border districts have declined due to Andhra Pradesh’s new excise policy, which offers cheaper and better-quality alcohol. Shop owners are reporting losses, and the state government is assessing the impact on excise revenue and local trade

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu invited him to the Global Investors Summit, while Singapore expressed interest in housing and subsea cable projects

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority warned residents along the Godavari river to remain vigilant as water levels rose to 14.9 metres at Kunavaram and 35.6 ft at Bhadrachalam due to heavy upstream rainfall. Inflows at Dowleswaram reached 5.5 lakh cusecs

ISRO will launch the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite aboard GSLV-F16 on July 30 from Sriharikota. The dual-frequency radar satellite will enable 24x7 Earth observation, aiding disaster management, climate monitoring, and natural resource tracking. Gaganyaan’s humanoid test mission is set for December

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu seeks to renew Singapore's engagement in the Amaravati project. Highlighting investment opportunities in green energy, quantum tech, and infrastructure, he positioned AP as a strategic hub for Singaporean firms entering the Indian market

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu began a five-day visit to Singapore to attract investments, promote global employment, and strengthen Telugu diaspora ties. His itinerary includes 29 programs focusing on infrastructure, IT, fintech, ports, urban development, and strategic collaborations for Andhra Pradesh's growth

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu lauded the Telugu community’s role in strengthening India-Singapore ties during his five-day visit to attract investments. Naidu will attend 29 engagements, including a diaspora meeting, and showcase Andhra’s progressive policies to global investors.

Karnataka Minister N S Boseraju strongly refuted Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s claim that India’s first indigenously built 8-qubit quantum computer would be launched in Amaravati this November.

At the BRSV State Conference, BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of conspiring to undermine Telangana’s achievements and deny its rightful water share.

The accident took place at Khaitapuram in Yadadri district when the policemen were on their way to Hyderabad from Vijayawada; DSPs Chakradhara Rao and Shanta Rao were pronounced dead at hospital