Andhra Pradesh

ndhra Pradesh is rapidly expanding electric bus infrastructure under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, with 1,050 buses sanctioned across 11 cities. Officials highlight green mobility, pollution control, and modern transport, aiming to position the state as a national leader

Middle-distance runner M. Venkataram Reddy from Andhra Pradesh has been selected to represent India in the Asian and World U-20 athletics championships in the 800m event. The athlete’s achievement comes after years of financial struggle

YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu is misleading people with an unviable Rs 2 lakh crore Amaravati capital plan. He claimed inflated costs, corruption, and diversionary politics, while promoting MAVIGUN as a sustainable alternative

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has reignited the capital debate, declaring that Chandrababu Naidu’s Amaravati vision is impractical and will leave the state without a capital even decades later. At a press conference, Jagan pitched the Mavigun region (Machilipatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur) as a ready-made alternative.

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh felicitated archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam after her selection for the upcoming Asian Games, marking her fourth appearance. Surekha thanked the state government for support and expressed confidence of returning with a strong medal-winning performance.

Adani Green Energy subsidiary, AHE11L, will develop the 2,250 MW Gandikota-2 Pumped Storage Project in Andhra Pradesh. Approved by the state government, this major clean energy initiative aims to boost power infrastructure and renewable energy storage capabilities within 72 months.

DRDO has successfully completed final development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes at its test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

In a bid to counter declining population trends, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has unveiled a cash incentive scheme offering Rs 30,000 for the birth of a third child and Rs 40,000 for the fourth.

Delhi’s Vihaan Jain clinched his first Category ‘A’ title at the IGU Andhra Pradesh Junior Boys Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam with a three-shot victory. Chaitanya Pandey dominated Category ‘B’, securing a 10-shot win, as Karnataka and Telangana golfers also impressed

Ahead of the TDP-led NDA government completing two years in Andhra Pradesh, opposition leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s administration of economic mismanagement.

Public health experts report a worrying rise in lung cancer cases among non-smokers, especially women, across southern India. Studies point to environmental pollution, household exposure and genetic susceptibility as key drivers, with Hyderabad recording one of the highest incidence rates.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a ₹15,803-crore AMCA infrastructure project in Sri Sathya Sai district. This fighter jet and drone city initiative is expected to generate 7,500 jobs and bolster India's defence manufacturing.

Thirty-six passengers narrowly escaped after a Kaveri Travels bus caught fire in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district early Friday. The driver’s quick actions allowed all aboard to deboard before the vehicle was completely gutted; no casualties were reported

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that Andhra Pradesh will adopt fully data‑driven governance with real‑time monitoring of GSDP. He directed officials to strengthen institutional capacity, train staff across districts and mandals, and integrate AI‑based economic analysis to achieve 15% growth under the Swarna Andhra–2047 vision.

The Krishna River Management Board approved water releases from the Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar reservoirs to meet the drinking water needs of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh till August 15. Telangana raised concerns over Andhra Pradesh allegedly utilising more water than its allocated share.

High-speed truck collision on Khammam-Warangal National Highway leaves two people dead.

Four workers at the Thermal Power Plant area of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant in Visakhapatnam fell unconscious after inhaling suspected blast furnace gas following a minor leak. They were given first aid, hospitalised, and later discharged as an inquiry into the incident is underway

In Kakinada, an APSP constable was allegedly murdered by unidentified attackers who slit his throat, police said. Investigations are underway with CCTV scrutiny. Separate incidents reported a boat accident in Palnadu and a road crash in neighbouring Telangana

Two men from Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh, including an actor, died after their car crashed into a container truck on the Outer Ring Road near Adibatla in the early hours of Sunday. Police suspect rash and negligent driving.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Hyderabad and is scheduled to meet Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan at their residences. He will also launch development projects worth over Rs 9,000 crore and address a public meeting.

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Kadapa after clashes and stone pelting erupted over the naming of Almas Pet junction. The dispute between groups supporting Tipu Sultan and Lord Hanuman led to Section 144, with police detaining suspects and restoring order

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar visited Tirumala Temple with his family after overseeing peaceful 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The polls witnessed major political shifts, including BJP’s Bengal victory and Vijay’s rise in Tamil Nadu

YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the Andhra Pradesh government of using police machinery to suppress dissent and curb freedom of speech. TDP spokesperson Deepak Reddy rejected the allegations and accused the previous YSRCP government of misusing police powers between 2019 and 2024

Andhra Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Lisa Gill inaugurated the newly built Ten Courts Building Complex in East Godavari district on Saturday. Several High Court judges attended the event and inspected the court halls and facilities at the Rajamahendravaram complex