Andhra Pradesh

The Telangana High Court reserved its order on Y.S. Bhaskar Reddy’s plea seeking relaxation of a bail condition barring his entry into Andhra Pradesh, amid opposition citing concerns over witness influence and ensuring a fair trial.

The Telangana High Court directed the CBI to file its counter on a petition seeking further investigation into the Vivekananda Reddy murder case, citing alleged lapses, unexamined conspiracy angles, and concerns over fairness of the probe.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu called for reducing industrial permissions and licences to a single digit while ensuring safety standards. Reviewing deregulation plans with officials, he emphasised faster governance, fewer rules and AI-driven reforms to boost ease of business.

The Assam government approached the Supreme Court of India challenging Telangana High Court granting transit anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in a case over allegations against Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, with hearing expected soon this week

A Hyderabad devotee donated over Rs 1 crore to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams’ Sri Venkateswara Pranadana Trust in Tirupati, supporting free treatment for critical illnesses at the Sri Venkateswara Temple

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate India’s first indigenously developed open-access quantum computer testbeds—Amaravati 1S and 1Q—on April 14 at SRM University. The initiative positions the Telugu state as a global hub for quantum innovation.

The Andhra Pradesh government suspended Endowments Department Assistant Commissioner Kalingiri Shanti after her arrest in a disproportionate assets case. The ACB unearthed assets worth Rs 1.37 crore during raids, leading to her judicial custody and suspension.

World Bank has disbursed US$ 340 million for Amaravati Capital Phase-I, with further funding expected. The project, supported also by Asian Development Bank, aims to build infrastructure and boost jobs in Andhra Pradesh under a results-linked financing model

Andhra Pradesh Municipal Minister P Narayana announced that debts linked to Amaravati’s greenfield capital project will be repaid by selling 5,000 acres of land rather than using taxpayers’ money. He highlighted that farmers have pooled nearly 35,000 acres for the project, with most returnable plots already distributed.

A Hyderabad-based advocate died after a gas tanker overturned onto his BMW near Keesara Toll Gate in Andhra Pradesh. The accident, reportedly caused by brake failure, led to a two-hour rescue operation and severe traffic disruption in the area.

At least 16 bus passengers were injured when a private rammed into a truck on NH-65 near Kodad. The bus was on its way to Eluru from Hyderabad

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reiterated his government’s commitment to the welfare and development of Backward Classes, assuring sustained efforts for their upliftment. A delegation of BC Welfare Association leaders met him to demand reservations based on population proportion, a separate OBC ministry at the Union level, and an OBC sub-plan with dedicated budget allocation.

Khalin Joshi clinched his seventh professional title with a four-shot win at the Rs 1 crore Andhra Open Golf Championship 2026 in Visakhapatnam. Akshay Sharma finished runner-up with a course-record 65, while Saptak Talwar retained his lead in PGTI rankings

Indian Space Research Organisation successfully conducted the second air drop test for the Gaganyaan mission at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, validating crew module recovery systems crucial for India’s first human spaceflight planned next year

The Andhra Pradesh government is preparing a regulatory framework to restrict social media access for children under 13 and introduce age-appropriate digital environments for teenagers. Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh chaired a Group of Ministers meeting with social media representatives, stressing the need for graded content access and robust age-verification mechanisms.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced that Land Resurvey 2.0 will be completed by March 2027, with 1.12 crore pattadar passbooks distributed to ensure transparent land ownership and resolve disputes across the state.

Andhra Pradesh will launch India’s first indigenously built quantum computers, Amaravati 1S and 1Q, on April 14. The initiative aims to boost local technology, support research, and position the state as a global hub for quantum computing innovation.

Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister M Ramprasad Reddy ordered strict inspections in Guntur district, leading to bus seizures and fines, aiming to improve passenger safety and enforce compliance after rising road accidents

The YSR Congress Party has lodged complaints with the NBDA and NCW against Telugu media house Jyothi for allegedly airing derogatory content targeting women and party leaders. YSRCP leaders Lella Appi Reddy and Varudu Kalyani accused the channel of spreading misinformation and violating journalistic ethics.

Botcha Satyanarayana has accused Andhra Pradesh’s Finance Department of understating borrowings by over Rs 20,000 crore. He urged the Governor to ensure accurate data is presented, warning that misleading financial figures weaken transparency, accountability, and public trust.

Dhruv Sheoran shot a four-under 67 to lead the opening round of the Rs 1 crore Andhra Open 2026 at EPGC, Visakhapatnam. Khalin Joshi and Chikkarangappa S followed closely, while Subash Tamang impressed with a hole-in-one

The BCCI has selected players from Andhra Pradesh for its upcoming high performance and elite camps at the NCA Centre of Excellence. The list includes Under-16 boys, Under-19 girls and emerging players, with ACA officials expressing pride in the achievement

A pregnant woman delivered a baby girl safely aboard the Alappuzha-Dhanbad Express after staff from Vijayawada Division of South Central Railway quickly coordinated medical assistance and a special halt. Both mother and newborn are reported to be safe and healthy.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu criticised YS Jaganmohan Reddy for alleging corruption in Amaravati’s development. Calling the claims baseless, Naidu said the project is progressing well and dismissed Jagan’s MAVIGUN proposal as impractical.