Andhra Pradesh

Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao has accused the Andhra Pradesh government of violating guidelines in the utilisation of Krishna river water from the Srisailam reservoir.

In Vijayawada, a private AC bus travelling from Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad caught a minor fire near its battery area. Around 50 passengers safely evacuated without injuries. Preliminary reports suggest a battery explosion caused the incident

A Indian Navy staff member allegedly murdered and dismembered a woman in Visakhapatnam, attempting to destroy evidence before surrendering. Police said the crime followed a dispute linked to a relationship formed through a dating application

Nine Maoists, including Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zone Committee secretary C Narayana Rao, surrendered before Andhra Pradesh police. DGP Harish Kumar Gupta said sustained intelligence-based operations and rehabilitation policies have reduced the Maoist presence in the State to zero.

An AIIMS Bhopal doctor and his nurse wife died after allegedly injecting a toxic substance to themselves and their three-year-old daughter in a lodge in Narsaraopet, Andhra Pradesh. Police suspect distress over the child’s health condition led to the tragedy.

A Navy technician in Visakhapatnam allegedly murdered his girlfriend, dismembered her body and stored parts in a refrigerator before surrendering to police. Investigators said the accused claimed the victim had been blackmailing him for money.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the Telugu Desam Party’s strength lies in its cadre as the party celebrated its 44th foundation day, stressing commitment, discipline and opportunities for workers amid future political developments.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will distribute 2.5 lakh houses under the second phase of the state’s housing programme from Sullurupeta in Tirupati district. The initiative includes one lakh TIDCO houses and 1.5 lakh other homes.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said leaders who ignore party workers have no place in the Telugu Desam Party, emphasising discipline and cadre strength while highlighting welfare schemes, job creation plans and the government’s commitment to Amaravati as the sole capital.

Andhra Pradesh Police handed over 14 charred bodies to relatives after DNA confirmation in the Rayavaram bus-truck collision. The March 26 accident in Prakasam district killed 14, including an infant, and injured 22.

The Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to amend the AP Reorganisation Act to grant statutory recognition to Amaravati as the State capital. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said legal backing is essential to ensure stability for the capital project.

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved a resolution for the Assembly to pass, granting legal sanctity to Amaravati as the state capital. The move seeks to amend key laws, ensure policy certainty, boost development, and honor the aspirations of farmers and citizens.

A passenger from Nirmal, Ramu, survived the Rayavaram bus accident in Andhra Pradesh with minor injuries, but lost Rs 5 lakh carried during the journey. Three other passengers’ conditions remain unknown, with investigations ongoing

Two passengers from Jagtial, Uppu Rama Devi and Venkatesh, died after the Harikrishna Travels bus they boarded caught fire when hit by a gravel-laden tipper near Rayavaram, Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh. Six others had boarded earlier at Korutla

A private bus from Jagtial collided with a tipper near Rayavaram, killing at least 10 passengers, mostly laborers, and leaving several others injured. The bus was traveling from Nirmal to Vinjamuru

At least 13 passengers were burnt to death and 22 injured after a private bus collided with a tipper truck and caught fire in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram district early Thursday. The State government announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for families of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh for the injured

At least ten passengers were killed and several injured after a private bus caught fire following a collision with a granite-laden truck near Rayavaram in Andhra Pradesh, with the accident occurring early Thursday morning

A 35-year-old woman from Hyderabad’s Chanchalguda was taken into custody by Andhra Pradesh Police for alleged links with AQIS. Investigators say she was in contact with a terror suspect arrested earlier in Vijayawada during a crackdown on extremist networks

Andhra Pradesh Police arrested 12 suspects in a multi-state operation over alleged terror links to AQIS and ISIS. Three from Vijayawada were accused of radicalisation, coordinating with foreign handlers, and expanding extremist networks through social media

Students of University of Hyderabad were detained by Telangana Police ahead of an SFI ‘Chalo Assembly’ protest. Activists alleged police overreach in hostels and demanded release of pending TS-EPASS scholarships amid ongoing budget session tensions

Drugs Control Administration Telangana issued a high-priority advisory on Semaglutide use, warning against self-medication and online purchases. Authorities stressed prescription-only access amid rising demand after patent expiry and cautioned about serious health risks from misuse

The Supreme Court ruled that individuals who convert to religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism cannot claim Scheduled Caste status or related benefits. The court upheld an Andhra Pradesh High Court decision quashing a pastor’s case filed under the SC/ST Act

Police in Vijayawada arrested three men for allegedly promoting extremist ideology online and having suspected terror links. The accused were part of a wider network targeting youth, with investigations ongoing to establish connections with terrorist organisations

C Balaraju lost Rs 12 lakh in a cyber fraud after clicking a malicious APK link posing as an RTA challan. Andhra Pradesh Police registered a case and launched a probe into suspected organised gang involvement