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In Vijayawada, a private AC bus travelling from Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad caught a minor fire near its battery area. Around 50 passengers safely evacuated without injuries. Preliminary reports suggest a battery explosion caused the incident

A Indian Navy staff member allegedly murdered and dismembered a woman in Visakhapatnam, attempting to destroy evidence before surrendering. Police said the crime followed a dispute linked to a relationship formed through a dating application

Nine Maoists, including Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zone Committee secretary C Narayana Rao, surrendered before Andhra Pradesh police. DGP Harish Kumar Gupta said sustained intelligence-based operations and rehabilitation policies have reduced the Maoist presence in the State to zero.

A Navy technician in Visakhapatnam allegedly murdered his girlfriend, dismembered her body and stored parts in a refrigerator before surrendering to police. Investigators said the accused claimed the victim had been blackmailing him for money.

The Andhra Pradesh women’s team won the 7th IDCA Women’s T10 National Cricket Championship for the Deaf, defeating Delhi by five runs in the final in Gurugram. D Kanthamma starred with multiple awards, including Player of the Series.

A passenger from Nirmal, Ramu, survived the Rayavaram bus accident in Andhra Pradesh with minor injuries, but lost Rs 5 lakh carried during the journey. Three other passengers’ conditions remain unknown, with investigations ongoing

Two passengers from Jagtial, Uppu Rama Devi and Venkatesh, died after the Harikrishna Travels bus they boarded caught fire when hit by a gravel-laden tipper near Rayavaram, Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh. Six others had boarded earlier at Korutla

A private bus from Jagtial collided with a tipper near Rayavaram, killing at least 10 passengers, mostly laborers, and leaving several others injured. The bus was traveling from Nirmal to Vinjamuru

At least 13 passengers were burnt to death and 22 injured after a private bus collided with a tipper truck and caught fire in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram district early Thursday. The State government announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for families of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh for the injured

Andhra Pradesh HR Minister Nara Lokesh announced a job calendar for 10,060 government positions, detailing notification dates and recruitment schedules. Aspirants are urged to register on the Naipunyam portal for alerts ahead of Ugadi employment announcements

Andhra Pradesh launched the ‘Divyang Shakti’ scheme to provide free bus travel to persons with disabilities. Covering APSRTC services, the initiative benefits 12.76 lakh people, enhances access to education, healthcare, and employment, with an annual budget of Rs 207 crore.

Deepthi Srirangam from Andhra Pradesh won the Miss Infinity of India 2026 title at the Hyderabad grand finale. Selected from over 500 participants, she impressed judges with her confidence and dedication, representing excellence and inspiring young women nationwide.

The Andhra Pradesh government released ₹45 crore as honoraria to 10,000 Imams and mouzans ahead of Ramzan. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu ordered clearance of pending six-month payments, benefiting 5,000 Imams and 5,000 mouzans

Andhra Pradesh police busted a child trafficking network in Eluru, uncovering illegal sales of a newborn girl for ₹3 lakh and a boy for ₹30,000. Six accused face charges under trafficking and juvenile justice laws; investigations continue

Star Health Insurance said it covers over 24 lakh lives across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The company settled nearly 1.7 lakh claims worth Rs 1,150 crore in FY26 and has expanded outreach across 720 villages and towns.

Former Andhra Pradesh police chief HJ Dora is remembered as a disciplined officer and inspiring leader who guided the force during the peak of Left Wing Extremism. His calm leadership, innovative counter-insurgency strategies and humane approach earned him lasting respect.

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao condoled the deaths of former MLA Kondegari Ramulu and former DGP H J Dora, recalling their public service. KT Rama Rao also paid tribute, praising Ramulu’s simple lifestyle and remembering Dora’s contributions to policing.

Former Andhra Pradesh DGP H J Dora passed away, drawing tributes from police officials and colleagues. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar remembered him as a distinguished officer whose leadership strengthened the force during a peak period of Naxal activity.

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials busted an illegal Alprazolam manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh under Operation White Hammer, seizing 237 kg drugs worth Rs 47 crore, chemicals and equipment. Two masterminds were arrested, exposing a large-scale clandestine pharmaceutical manufacturing operation

Satya Kumar Yadav announced plans to run 10 medical colleges under the PPP model in Andhra Pradesh over the next two financial years, with total investment of Rs 8,480 crore, while criticizing the previous YSRCP government