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Sanju carded a three-under 68 despite a double bogey on the 18th hole to maintain a one-shot lead in the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship. Deepak Yadav stayed close, while Sukhman Singh dropped to third after a 72

Sandeep, a rehabilitation centre resident in Miyapur, was murdered following an altercation with two other inmates, Adil and Suleiman. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances of the fatal attack.

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan announced a committee to resolve Uppada fishermen’s grievances over sea pollution affecting livelihoods. The panel will include officials, local leaders, and fishermen representatives to address compensation, infrastructure, and sustainable fishing opportunities.

Former National Champion GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly led a strong show by top seeds on the opening day of the 62nd Senior National Chess Championship in Guntur. Wins for Gupta, Iniyan, Sasikiran, Sethuraman, Vignesh, Rohith Krishna and Srihari highlighted round two

Delhi teenager Ranveer Mitroo fired a five-under 66 to grab the opening-day lead at the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. Strong finishes from Deepak Yadav and Puthuru Raj Kumar kept the leaderboard close after the first round

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday announced a month-long awareness campaign to educate people about the benefits of GST 2.0 reforms. The state will hold 65,000 meetings till Diwali, highlighting tax cuts and economic gains for households and MSMEs.

Anshul Mishra, coming off a Bengaluru victory, will look to maintain his form at the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. The 16-year-old Kolkatan faces stiff competition from top amateurs, while wet weather could make putting decisive

Andhra Pradesh plans a new heritage tourism policy to preserve historic buildings and promote tourism. The state is also considering ‘tent cities’ for river festivals like Pushkarams, while offering incentives to investors and focusing on sustainable coastal and eco-tourism development

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy welcomed the GST restructuring introduced by the Union government, calling it a revolutionary step towards a simpler, fairer tax system. He expressed hope that the benefits will reach consumers and boost economic consumption and investment

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu said only India can provide services to the global community, citing the country’s demographic advantage and tech push. He highlighted plans for a "Quantum Valley" in Amaravati and praised PM Modi’s vision for self-reliance

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed delight as the Swarna Naravaripalli Project won the Skoch Golden Award. The solar-powered initiative covers 1,600 households in Tirupati district, generating green energy, reducing carbon emissions, and serving as a model for rural transformation

AWPO, in collaboration with Sahyog Care Foundation, conducted a 10-day Drone Pilot Training Programme for 32 ex-servicemen from Telangana and AP. The training combined theory, simulators, and field practice, resulting in job interviews, entrepreneurial opportunities, and advanced training selections

Khammam Police have established 15 border check posts with 24/7 CCTV monitoring to curb illegal sand transportation from Andhra Pradesh. Vehicles will be seized, and cases registered, while Special Branch officers maintain surveillance to prevent illicit sand movement

Four people, including a woman, her son, and a neighbour, along with an eight-year-old girl, drowned in separate rain-related incidents in Rayachoti, Andhra Pradesh. Heavy rainfall and strong water currents caused the fatalities. Police have registered cases.

Aurobindo Pharma said a fire at its subsidiary APL Healthcare’s Unit-IV in Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh, temporarily disrupted production. Two lines were impacted, causing a 3 per cent hit to monthly capacity. The blaze was swiftly controlled, with no casualties reported.

B V S K Lingeswara Rao won silver in mixed doubles (55 & above) at the BWF World Senior Badminton Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, partnering Suzanne Vinglet. India secured seven medals overall

The KWDT-II hearings on Krishna River water sharing between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh begin on September 23 in New Delhi. Telangana demands a larger share citing catchment area, while Andhra Pradesh defends its allocation under older agreements

The Andhra Pradesh government is rolling out automatic sirens in villages to warn citizens of lightning and floods. Backed by ISRO satellites, the RTGS-led initiative will expand disaster preparedness, improve governance, and support startups through innovation hubs statewide

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu urged district collectors to intensify the ‘SwachAndhra’ campaign and make the State waste-free by January. The government also announced legacy waste clearance, circular economy parks, new waste-to-energy plants, and a quantum valley initiative

APCC chief YS Sharmila accused the Andhra Pradesh government of undermining the Aarogyasri health scheme by leaving Rs 2,500 crore dues unpaid to hospitals. She alleged private insurance is replacing the scheme, hurting poor families. The TDP has yet to respond