Andhra Pradesh

Anna Konidala, wife of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, shared her emotional experience of climbing Tirumala after offering prayers following her husband's surgery. She said counting her blessings instead of the steps helped her complete the physically and mentally demanding pilgrimage.

The Andhra Pradesh government plans to restrict Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco production to 81 million kg in 2026-27 after surplus output, weak exports and sluggish procurement triggered a price crash, leaving thousands of farmers facing severe financial distress.

YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy launched the Jagan 2.0 Super App, describing it as a secure digital platform to connect party workers directly with the leadership, facilitate communication, share organisational updates and allow cadre to raise issues.

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh expressed regret over the treatment of Amara Raja during the previous YSRCP government, saying alleged harassment forced the company to shift its Rs 9,500-crore lithium-ion Giga Corridor project to Telangana, costing the State jobs and investment.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reiterated his vision to interlink rivers across the state, highlighting the success of the Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project in stabilising the Krishna Delta.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced that Amaravati is being developed as a world-class, sustainable economic hub. Partnering with Singapore on the Amaravati 2.0 master plan and signing a key MoU with UN-Habitat, the state aims to drive inclusive growth

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said Amaravati is being developed as an inclusive, world-class capital city to drive economic growth. Reviewing the Amaravati 2.0 master plan, he stressed sustainable development, employment generation and infrastructure with global standards

YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the Andhra Pradesh coalition government of pushing the aqua sector into crisis through anti-farmer policies. He alleged a syndicate controls prices, promised agitation for farmers' rights and criticised the government's handling of aquaculture

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said his government is committed to irrigating every acre of land, highlighted major investments in irrigation, praised the Pattiseema Project, promised to complete the Polavaram Project by March 2027 and outlined plans to interlink rivers

Former Andhra Pradesh minister Mudragada Padmanabham’s funeral witnessed emotional scenes after his daughter Kranthi was prevented from touching his body, following his reported final wish due to political differences. The state government announced official honours for the Kapu leader’s last rites

At 94, Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao continues to redefine Indian cinema through innovation and genre-defying storytelling

Two COVID-19 deaths and new cases in Andhra Pradesh have triggered alerts in neighbouring states. Odisha has tightened border surveillance, while Telangana is yet to issue a formal advisory despite rising respiratory infections.

A woman and her two minor sons were found dead in Andhra Pradesh’s Palnadu district in a suspected poisoning and suicide case. Police said a family dispute may have triggered the incident and have registered a case while investigating the circumstances behind the deaths

The mortal remains of three Andhra Pradesh residents killed in the Vietnam boat tragedy were brought to Hyderabad on Tuesday. Minister Kondapalli Srinivas received the bodies, consoled families, and oversaw arrangements for their transport to native towns.

A police head constable, Varaprasad Reddy (43), was killed in a suspected hit-and-run incident while jogging on a flyover in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The unidentified vehicle fled the scene.

Telangana launched the National Deworming Day campaign, administering Albendazole tablets to children and adolescents aged one to 19 years. The statewide initiative aims to eliminate worm infections, reduce anaemia, improve health and attendance, with a mop-up round scheduled on July 20

Survivors of the Vietnam tourist boat tragedy criticised the lack of emergency medical facilities, saying delayed treatment may have cost lives. Fifteen Indian tourists died after the boat capsized near Phu Quoc Island, while rescued passengers recalled desperate attempts to save victims

A 25-year-old electrician died and his co-worker was seriously injured after their motorcycle crashed into a road median on a flyover in Bachupally, Hyderabad. Police suspect overspeeding caused the accident and have launched an investigation into the incident

The YSR Congress has alleged a Rs 112 crore scam in the procurement of laptops for government schools in Andhra Pradesh, claiming inflated prices, relaxed tender norms, and violation of GeM and Make in India guidelines.

Telugu tourists stranded after a fatal boat accident in Vietnam are scheduled to land in Hyderabad tonight. The tragedy claimed 15 Indian lives during a corporate tour, while the AP government assists with emergency medical care and repatriation

A criminal case has been registered against YSR Congress spokesperson Nagarjuna Yadav and Sakshi TV anchor Kommineni Srinivas Rao for allegedly derogatory remarks against Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy during a debate on the Telugu news channel.

An Armed Reserve constable was killed and three others injured after a car crashed into multiple vehicles in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh. In a separate accident in East Godavari district, two labourers died after an unidentified vehicle rammed into the tractor they were travelling in.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to expedite the repatriation of three victims killed in the Vietnam boat accident, ensure assistance to survivors and coordinate closely with the Indian Embassy for relief, transportation and related formalities.

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast early Sunday, with mild tremors felt across parts of Visakhapatnam. Authorities reported no casualties, property damage or panic following the offshore quake near Kakinada