Andhra Pradesh

Krishna River water released from Andhra Pradesh’s Kandaleru Reservoir has begun reaching Chennai via the Telugu Ganga canal, improving reservoir levels amid summer demand. Despite initial delays due to canal issues, inflow is expected to strengthen the city’s drinking water supply

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed the inauguration of the South Coast Railway Zone headquartered in Visakhapatnam as a historic milestone, fulfilling a decades-long demand of the state.

Three persons, including an APSRTC bus driver and two women, were killed and seven others injured when a Super Luxury bus rammed into a stationary lorry at Gajuwaka near Visakhapatnam. The Andhra Pradesh government announced Rs 5 lakh ex gratia.

Five people drowned in the Tungabhadra River at Mantralayam, Kurnool district, while rescuing a minor girl who slipped into the water. The girl survived, but police and SDRF teams launched operations to recover the victims’ bodies from neighbouring villages

Five persons, including two from Hyderabad, drowned in the River Tungabhadra at Mantralayam in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district while taking a holy dip after attending a pooja.

Renowned Vijayawada photographer T. Srinivasa Reddy has been conferred the prestigious Master’s honour by the Australian Photographic Society for 2026. The recognition came for his acclaimed photo feature on coal mines in Srirampuram, adding another milestone to his distinguished photography career.

Driven by an unprecedented summer influx, over 12.4 lakh pilgrims offer hair at Tirumala; TTD extends barber shifts to cut down wait times

“I request that Bharat Ratna be awarded to the great leader who ushered in major transformations in Indian politics,” he said

Police said the man believed a person’s driving behaviour often reflected discipline, patience and social responsibility

Jagan claimed that even the removal of a small number of genuine votes in every village could significantly affect constituency-level outcomes

Amazon has signed an MoU with Andhra Pradesh MSMEDC to support MSMEs in expanding global e-commerce exports. The partnership aims to train over 50,000 businesses, improve export readiness, and strengthen access to international markets through Amazon Global Selling initiatives.

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will hold its annual two-day Mahanadu 2026 virtually from its central office in Mangalagiri on May 27–28, instead of the originally planned three-day physical event in Nellore. The decision follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation amidst the West Asia conflict.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said the rapid rise of some political forces leaves him with a “sense of envy” as he reflected on his long political struggle. He also announced organisational appointments and stressed discipline and unity within Janasena

Zaheerabad farmers in Telangana showcase remarkable crop diversity, cultivating over 130 varieties including fruits, vegetables, pulses, oilseeds, flowers, and agro-forestry plants. Despite successes like GI-tagged colocasia and famed guava, they seek stronger government support for seeds, marketing, and storage to sustain innovation

The Andhra Pradesh government has declared an alert following the Ebola outbreak in several African nations. Health Minister Satyakumar Yadav announced precautionary measures including passenger screening at international airports, quarantine protocols, and isolation wards in teaching hospitals.

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