Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu’s wife and Heritage Foods MD Nara Bhuvaneswari received the IOD Distinguished Fellow Award and Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance 2025 in London. Naidu, Nara Lokesh, and Nara Brahmani congratulated her on the global recognition.

A book on his memoirs of college life written by B Maria Kumar, retired IPS officer was launched by the AC College principal Dr K Moses recently

Devotees from 140 countries will converge in Puttaparthi from November 13–24 for Sathya Sai Baba’s centenary celebrations, featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President C P Radhakrishnan. Massive arrangements and global participation mark the landmark spiritual event.

Former Andhra Pradesh minister KE Prabhakar has filed a police complaint alleging that his son-in-law Abhishek Goud threatened him at gunpoint during a property-related argument in Hyderabad’s Panchavati Colony. The dispute reportedly involves division of family assets.

The Jana Sena Party, led by Pawan Kalyan, has extended unconditional support to the BJP in the Jubilee Hills by-election, strengthening the NDA alliance in Telangana. JSP Telangana president Shankar Goud met BJP leaders and confirmed the party’s backing.

A mild earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale struck Alluri Sitharama Raju district in Andhra Pradesh early Tuesday, with tremors felt in Visakhapatnam. No casualties or damage were reported, officials said, as disaster management teams were put on alert.

G S P Teja scored an unbeaten century to help Andhra reach 184/3 in reply to Puducherry’s 337 in the first innings on the second day of their four-day Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy Under-23 match at Anantapur on Monday

The Rural Electrification Corporation has sanctioned Rs 7,500 crore for Brookfield’s 1,040 MW hybrid renewable energy project in Kurnool, comprising wind and solar capacity. The project, developed by Evren, marks REC’s largest-ever sanction for a private-sector venture

Five people were killed and two injured in two separate road accidents in Andhra Pradesh’s Bapatla and Palnadu districts early Monday. Four died in a car-truck collision, while another died when a mini lorry overturned after a tyre burst

A Vijayawada court has remanded former Andhra Pradesh minister and YSRCP leader Jogi Ramesh and his brother to judicial custody till November 13 in the spurious liquor case. The SIT arrested and interrogated them based on prime accused Janardhana Rao’s statement

Neyan Kangayan played an outstanding knock of 131 not out, guiding Puducherry to a strong total of 268 for four in 89 overs against Andhra in their Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy (under-22) match at Anantapur on Sunday

YSRCP leader and former Andhra minister Jogi Ramesh was arrested by the SIT in connection with the spurious liquor case. His arrest followed allegations by the prime accused and came a day after he sought a CBI probe into the case

Nine devotees, including eight women and a boy, were killed in a stampede at a private Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srikakulam district. The temple’s 94-year-old founder claimed he didn’t expect the massive crowd and hadn’t informed police

Andhra Pradesh will start grain procurement operations on November 3, targeting 51 lakh tonnes for the 2025-26 Kharif season. Over 5,000 centres have been set up statewide, with payments assured within 48 hours, Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar said.

ISRO will launch its 4,410 kg communication satellite CMS-03, the heaviest to be lifted from Indian soil, onboard the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota on Sunday. The ‘Bahubali’ launcher will place the satellite in geosynchronous transfer orbit to enhance communication services.

Ten people, mostly women, died and several were injured in a stampede at the Venkateswara temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, on Saturday. Officials said the tragedy occurred when a railing collapsed amid heavy rush on an auspicious day

At least seven devotees were killed and two injured in a stampede at the Venkateswara temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, on Saturday. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief and directed officials to oversee relief operations and medical aid.

A Chittoor court sentenced five men to death for the 2015 murders of then Mayor Katari Anuradha and her husband Katari Mohan. The couple was brutally killed inside the municipal office over personal and political disputes, shocking Andhra Pradesh

The Indian community in Jeddah, led by Telugu organisations, celebrated Diwali under the theme ‘Noor-e-Diwali’ at the Indian Consulate. Prominent Saudis and diplomats attended the event featuring cultural performances, music, and traditional rituals symbolising unity and Indian heritage

AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said Cyclone Montha caused losses of Rs 5,265 crore across multiple sectors, with agriculture, fisheries and road infrastructure hardest hit. He said a detailed report will be submitted to the Centre for assistance

Andhra Pradesh Police suspect a third vehicle may have been involved in the bus fire accident at Chinna Tekuru village in Kurnool district that killed 19 passengers. Investigators found skid marks suggesting another vehicle could have hit the motorbike earlier

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand said over 11,000 energy department employees were deployed during Cyclone Montha to prevent power interruptions and restore damaged infrastructure. He assured that complete power restoration would be achieved by Thursday despite heavy rains and challenging condition

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand said over 11,000 electricity department employees were deployed during Cyclone Montha to prevent power disruptions. He assured full restoration by Thursday and praised staff for maintaining essential services despite severe weather.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu said two people died due to Cyclone Montha but noted that timely precautions reduced damage. He directed officials to speed up relief and restoration, toured affected districts, and praised rescue teams for quick action