Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Municipal Minister P. Narayana announced that the Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada metro rail projects will be completed within three years, following agreements signed with two consultancies

Three cybercriminals were arrested in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur for duping a retired Khammam man of Rs 59 lakh after threatening him with digital arrest. The trio, posing as Bengaluru Police, were remanded following a confession by one of the accused

Despite heavy inflows into the Krishna basin, Telangana’s irrigation projects remain underutilised, with Andhra Pradesh drawing large volumes from Srisailam. Officials blame tampered telemetry and a delayed crop season for the State’s low water use this monsoon

In a significant advancement for India's defence arsenal, DRDO has successfully conducted flight trials of the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 at NOAR in Kurnool.

YSRCP leader B Karunakar Reddy rejected the report on the Tirupati stampede that killed six people. He claimed it unfairly blamed two minor officials and spared top authorities, demanding a CBI inquiry to uncover the real facts

The Supreme Court declined to direct the Centre to increase Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, citing constitutional limitations under Article 170. It upheld that delimitation can only occur post-2026 census, rejecting claims of discrimination over Jammu and Kashmir’s case

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Thursday received donations totalling Rs. 5.6 crore from two Hyderabad-based sources—a late IRS officer and a private firm. The late YVSS Bhaskar Rao bequeathed assets worth Rs. 3.66 crore, including a residential property and ₹66 lakh in cash, to various TTD trusts.

CPI National Secretary K Narayana lashed out at CMs Revanth Reddy and Chandrababu Naidu for backing commercial films while ignoring message-driven cinema like R Narayana Murthy’s University, which addresses unemployment and paper leaks. He called their priorities shameful

Five Kadapa Central Jail officials have been suspended after mobile phones were found with remand prisoners, including red sander smuggler Jakir. A DIG-level probe revealed staff collusion, prompting action by Director General, Prisons, amid serious concerns over security lapses

This is my first press meet for a movie. I usually don’t attend such events, not out of pride, but because I don’t know how to promote myself, says Pawan Kalyan at a press conference

Andhra Pradesh police summoned YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu for violating police orders during YS Jagan’s Palnadu visit. He is accused of obstructing police and breaching barricades. The visit saw massive turnout, chaos, and two deaths during the political show of strength.

Andhra SIT summoned ex-excise minister K Narayana Swamy in the Rs 3,500 crore liquor scam case. This follows the arrest of YSRCP MP Midhun Reddy and filing of a preliminary chargesheet. The case involves massive policy fraud and kickback laundering

A chargesheet in the Rs 3,500 crore Andhra liquor scam names former CM YS Jagan as receiving monthly kickbacks. While not formally accused, Jagan is linked via key conspirators. YSRCP leaders call the arrest of MP Midhun Reddy political vendetta

Under the initiative, Suresh Adusumilli, president of ACA, visited the Government Children’s Home to distribute chessboards and educational materials under the special theme “One Move Can Change a Life”, as part of the ‘Chess for Everyone’ campaign

The YSRCP leaders alleged that it was Naidu who had "committed several irregularities" in liquor sales between 2014 and 2019 but is resorting to attention diversion now by creating a 'false narrative' built around arrests based on statements extracted under pressure.

Lanka Ravi, India’s first International Master from Andhra Pradesh, reflects on his four-decade chess journey, evolving opportunities, the sport's growth, and the need for better support and recognition

The BRS student wing vowed to intensify its efforts to mobilise students across Telangana as part of the campaign against the Banakacherla project.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams suspended four employees accused of following non-Hindu faiths, citing violation of institutional conduct. The action followed an internal vigilance report and departmental investigation.

Listing out the measures initiated by the Congress government for the welfare of the farming community, the Chief Minister said within one year, farmers’ crop loans of upto Rs.2 lakh were waived by spending Rs.21,000 crore.

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu announced a Hydrogen Valley in Amaravati to boost sustainability and green energy. The State targets 160 GW of renewable energy and massive investments, aiming to lead India’s clean energy future with world-class infrastructure and incentives

India commissioned its first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel, Nistar, in Visakhapatnam. Equipped with advanced submarine rescue systems, Nistar marks a significant maritime milestone, boosting India's naval capabilities and global standing in submarine rescue operations, according to naval and defence officials

According to police, the deceased medical officer’s sister, T Vijaya Amrutha Rani filed a petition before the High Court seeking to direct Tiruvuru police to register a case in connection with the death of Priscilla Kumari.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accuses Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of phone-tapping and political surveillance, alleging misuse of State intelligence. He refutes drug case claims against KT Rama Rao and challenges the Congress government to an open Assembly debate

BRS leader G. Jagadish Reddy accused CM Revanth Reddy of surrendering Telangana’s water rights to Andhra Pradesh, alleging secret deals with CM Naidu. He demanded Revanth’s resignation and warned against diverting Godavari waters to Rayalaseema without public consensus.