Andhra Pradesh

The Centre's decision to liquidate Adilabad Cement Corporation of India plant while reviving Vizag Steel exposes a stark regional disparity and discrimination against Telangana’s industrial growth

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to prepare an action plan to transform Visakhapatnam into a world-class Bay City.

Former Vinukonda MLA Bolla Brahma Naidu has been detained by Cyberabad Police in connection with an alleged land encroachment case in Gandipet. Investigators say forged documents and fake government orders were used in an attempt to claim government property.

Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan, facing backlash over his ‘Telangana fiefdom’ comment, sought to clarify his position by stressing that he never supported politics aimed at destabilising Telangana.

The controversy over Pawan Kalyan’s remarks against former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy has escalated, with senior Congress leader KVP Ramachandra Rao challenging him to substantiate his claims.

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh began his Russia visit by holding discussions with Sberbank officials on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, digital innovation and workforce development. The talks explored opportunities for future collaboration to support the state's technology-driven growth and digital transformation agenda

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Hyderabad Zonal Office, carried out search operations at 15 locations across multiple states in connection with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) ghee adulteration fraud.

Telangana Congress leaders, led by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Government Whip Vemula Veeresham, lashed out at JSP chief Pawan Kalyan, calling him a "paid artist" and demanding an apology for his past criticism of Telangana’s formation.

Pawan Kalyan, Jana Sena Party founder, declared his party will contest the 2029 general elections in Telangana, sparking controversy over his past remarks on Telangana’s formation and land issues. His statements targeted Congress and emphasised that Telangana was not anyone’s fiefdom.

The Telangana High Court dismissed Jana Sena Party’s House Motion petition seeking urgent permission for a meeting in Hyderabad. Cyberabad Police had earlier denied approval for Pawan Kalyan’s “Telangana Nava Nirmana Sankalpa Sabha” citing law and order concerns.

Krishna River water released from Andhra Pradesh’s Kandaleru Reservoir has begun reaching Chennai via the Telugu Ganga canal, improving reservoir levels amid summer demand. Despite initial delays due to canal issues, inflow is expected to strengthen the city’s drinking water supply

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed the inauguration of the South Coast Railway Zone headquartered in Visakhapatnam as a historic milestone, fulfilling a decades-long demand of the state.

Three persons, including an APSRTC bus driver and two women, were killed and seven others injured when a Super Luxury bus rammed into a stationary lorry at Gajuwaka near Visakhapatnam. The Andhra Pradesh government announced Rs 5 lakh ex gratia.

Five people drowned in the Tungabhadra River at Mantralayam, Kurnool district, while rescuing a minor girl who slipped into the water. The girl survived, but police and SDRF teams launched operations to recover the victims’ bodies from neighbouring villages

Five persons, including two from Hyderabad, drowned in the River Tungabhadra at Mantralayam in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district while taking a holy dip after attending a pooja.

Renowned Vijayawada photographer T. Srinivasa Reddy has been conferred the prestigious Master’s honour by the Australian Photographic Society for 2026. The recognition came for his acclaimed photo feature on coal mines in Srirampuram, adding another milestone to his distinguished photography career.

Driven by an unprecedented summer influx, over 12.4 lakh pilgrims offer hair at Tirumala; TTD extends barber shifts to cut down wait times

“I request that Bharat Ratna be awarded to the great leader who ushered in major transformations in Indian politics,” he said

Police said the man believed a person’s driving behaviour often reflected discipline, patience and social responsibility

Jagan claimed that even the removal of a small number of genuine votes in every village could significantly affect constituency-level outcomes

Amazon has signed an MoU with Andhra Pradesh MSMEDC to support MSMEs in expanding global e-commerce exports. The partnership aims to train over 50,000 businesses, improve export readiness, and strengthen access to international markets through Amazon Global Selling initiatives.

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will hold its annual two-day Mahanadu 2026 virtually from its central office in Mangalagiri on May 27–28, instead of the originally planned three-day physical event in Nellore. The decision follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation amidst the West Asia conflict.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said the rapid rise of some political forces leaves him with a “sense of envy” as he reflected on his long political struggle. He also announced organisational appointments and stressed discipline and unity within Janasena

Zaheerabad farmers in Telangana showcase remarkable crop diversity, cultivating over 130 varieties including fruits, vegetables, pulses, oilseeds, flowers, and agro-forestry plants. Despite successes like GI-tagged colocasia and famed guava, they seek stronger government support for seeds, marketing, and storage to sustain innovation