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Cyclone Murasu's impact has weakened across Andhra Pradesh, with rainfall subsiding and reservoir inflows stabilising. No heavy rain warning is in force, though authorities have advised people in low-lying areas to remain cautious as isolated moderate showers are expected

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to remain alert ahead of cyclone Murasu. The administration is preparing for heavy rainfall, possible power disruptions and flooding, with restoration teams and precautionary measures being mobilised across vulnerable districts

Polling began across 100 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, covering 13 municipal corporations and 87 municipalities and Nagar Panchayats. More than 36,000 police personnel have been deployed, with vote counting scheduled for November 3

A well-marked low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a depression within 12 hours, according to the Meteorological Department. The system is expected to move towards the west-central Bay near Andhra Pradesh by November 2.

A seven-member Central Government team led by Union Home Ministry official Chittaranjan Das arrived in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday to tour areas affected by Cyclone Arnab. State officials K Bhaskar and Prakhar Jain briefed the team on the damage.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to send a Central team to assess Cyclone Arnab damage. More than 28,000 people were shifted to rehabilitation centres, while 27 NDRF and SDRF teams were deployed

Andhra Pradesh and Odisha stepped up evacuations and emergency preparations as very severe cyclonic storm Arnab approached the east coast. Authorities readied shelters, medical teams and rescue personnel, while the IMD forecast heavy rainfall and strong winds across several states.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to closely monitor Cyclone Arnab, issue timely warnings and take precautionary measures. District collectors were asked to move people from vulnerable coastal areas to cyclone shelters to prevent casualties and minimise damage

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