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Andhra Pradesh reported 31 election-related incidents across 13 districts during local body poll nominations on Thursday, including clashes, attacks and destruction of nomination papers. Police booked 16 cases, named at least 54 accused and warned of further legal action.

The Andhra Pradesh government transferred IAS officer Vikas Marmat after Bengaluru police registered a case against him and three others over an alleged confrontation at a pub. The officer has been directed to report to the General Administration Department.

BITS Pilani has appointed Prof Mohan Krishnamoorthy as Director of its Amaravati campus from January 2027. He will lead campus development, focusing on academics, research, industry partnerships and emerging technologies, including Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, the institute said.

Four intermediate students were killed and another injured after they were hit by the Rajya Rani Express near Tekkali in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district. Police said the students were walking on the railway track when the accident occurred.

State Bank of India, Amaravati, defeated Gymkhana Club 39-24 in the GM Sampath Kumar Annual League Basketball Championship at YMCA Secunderabad. SBI led 23-11 at half-time after a strong start and maintained control despite a rain-curtailed match

The Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board has approved 10 IT and futuristic technology projects worth Rs 526.25 crore, according to an official release. The projects are expected to create 8,896 jobs, with developments planned in Visakhapatnam, Amaravati and Kadapa.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to expedite investigations into SC/ST atrocity cases and ensure speedy punishment for the guilty. He also ordered a study of the relatively high number of cases reported in four districts

YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to hold talks with striking junior doctors and resolve their demand for a stipend hike. He criticised the government for allegedly delaying the revision and weakening the public healthcare system.

The Andhra Pradesh government has released a recruitment calendar for 10,060 government vacancies to be filled in four phases through direct recruitment. The posts include deputy collectors, DSPs and other positions across departments, with notifications scheduled from September and October

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to intensify the search for eight fishermen missing since August 3 after their boat departed from Odalarevu. The Coast Guard, fisheries department and district administration are coordinating search efforts while families receive regular updates

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will travel on an APSRTC bus on August 15 to mark one year of the Stree Shakti free bus scheme for women. The scheme has recorded 87 crore journeys and benefits 24 lakh women daily

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said Amaravati would be developed as a Deep Tech capital and a hub for artificial intelligence and quantum computing. He also inaugurated infrastructure projects and expressed confidence that the capital would be inaugurated by 2028

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved the draft PPP Policy 2026, withdrew the Disha Bill, cleared major Amaravati infrastructure projects and extended the power subsidy for aquaculture farmers. It also approved an Ease of Doing Business law and adopted the Pedestrian Safety Policy

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's August 1 inauguration of the Bhogapuram International Airport. The Prime Minister will also launch and dedicate projects worth Rs 18,000 crore during his visit to North Andhra.

The Centre has proposed a high-speed rail corridor connecting Hyderabad and Amaravati, potentially cutting travel time to 70 minutes. The project is part of a wider network linking major southern cities and could boost business, tourism, investment and regional connectivity.

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 disbursed ₹300 crore to Veligonda project evacuees, promising phase-one water by July 31. Naidu also announced a July launch for the Talliki Vandanam scheme and an August rollout for Sanjeevani digital health cards

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, seeking cooperation in semiconductors, AI, quantum technologies, urban governance and research. The leaders also discussed Amaravati’s development, green energy, natural farming, healthcare and infrastructure partnerships

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh said development works in Amaravati are progressing rapidly without delays, calling the capital “unstoppable.” He also rejected opposition claims of inflated costs, highlighting ongoing construction of government buildings, housing projects, and drainage infrastructure across the capital region

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will visit Singapore on June 15-16 to attract investments, strengthen collaborations for Amaravati, and meet senior government officials, business leaders and investors. He will also participate in global forums and promote Andhra Pradesh's development agenda