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Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh defended data-centre projects in Visakhapatnam, rejecting concerns over their water and environmental impact. He said the proposed 6.5 GW ecosystem would use industrial water from Polavaram, while new cooling technologies could reduce consumption. Critics continue opposing the projects

Eight fishermen from Andhra Pradesh's B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district have been missing at sea since August 3. The Coast Guard and state authorities have launched an intensified search for the boat, while Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to maintain contact with their families

Andhra Pradesh Police launched a major search for shooting academy coach Sadhik Khan after a government employee, his wife and daughter allegedly died by suicide. A note accused Khan of harassing the daughter. Police also received allegations linking him to her husband's death

Several Tollywood celebrities residing in Hyderabad have opted to retain their voting rights in their native places in Andhra Pradesh during the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls. Officials said many celebrities with votes in Jubilee Hills chose to give them up.

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

Three athletes from Visakhapatnam — V. Shyam Bhagavan, K. Karthikeya and B. Pravallika Reddy — have been selected to represent Andhra Pradesh at the 21st National Youth Athletics Championship in Punjab. The Athletics Association congratulated them and wished them medal success

Visakhapatnam Airport ended scheduled commercial flight operations on Sunday ahead of the opening of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram. The IATA code “VTZ” will transfer to the new airport from August 17, while non-scheduled operations may continue

Two persons died and two others went missing after a car carrying five youths plunged into a canal in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district. Rescue teams recovered two bodies and continued searching for the remaining missing persons after the late-night accident

Commercial flight operations will begin from Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram from August 17. Airlines are shifting services from Visakhapatnam Airport, with 31 flights scheduled on the first day. The airport aims to boost regional growth

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 is upgrading its Fire Department with modern vehicles, equipment and infrastructure worth ₹252.86 crore. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched 58 firefighting vehicles and said more equipment, new fire stations and upgraded facilities would strengthen emergency response

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to expand power generation capacity and reduce electricity costs amid rising demand. He called for feasibility studies of pumped storage projects at 130 reservoirs, greater solar generation and measures to reduce procurement and distribution costs

The SIT probing the 2018 APPSC Group-I recruitment examination has alleged irregularities in digital and manual evaluation processes, including unauthorised evaluators, mark discrepancies, private handling of answer scripts, CCTV lapses and alterations in evaluation records

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

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed police to adopt modern technology and best practices to tackle emerging crimes, especially cybercrime. He stressed public trust, zero tolerance for crimes against women, road safety, drug prevention, and monthly police performance reports

Andhra Pradesh forest officials apprehended three people in Nandyal district for allegedly possessing six suspected tiger claws. The wildlife articles were found concealed in a motorcycle during a search in Atmakur. Authorities seized the claws and vehicle and launched further investigation

Andhra Pradesh will introduce 102 Thalli Bidda Express vehicles with advanced safety features for transporting mothers and newborns. The AC vehicles will include airbags, GPS tracking, SOS buttons, child locks and emergency systems. The government claims it is India’s first such initiative

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said pattadar passbooks will feature currency note-like security measures, including blockchain and QR codes, to prevent tampering. He said over 32 lakh passbooks have been distributed, with land resurvey across the state targeted for completion by 2027

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said the State will complete land re-survey by 2027 and issue Pattadar Passbooks with advanced security features. The government has resolved thousands of acres of land disputes and is digitising old revenue records

Andhra Pradesh Police have booked two men under BNS Section 110 for allegedly ramming their car into a two-wheeler in Rajamahendravaram, critically injuring PG medical student K Priyanka. She is brain-dead, while police said stricter provisions may be invoked based on the investigation