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The Andhra Pradesh Olympic Association has sought an independent probe into alleged irregularities in Sports Quota recruitment, including the Mega DSC appointments. It has demanded re-verification of sports credentials, audits of certificates and scrutiny of candidates and officials

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s government of suppressing questions over alleged DSC 2025 recruitment irregularities by restricting social media content. He demanded a CBI probe and Education Minister Nara Lokesh’s resignation

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has agreed to constitute the 12th Pay Revision Commission and clear two pending Dearness Allowances from October 2026. The measures, along with other employee and pension benefits, will cost the exchequer Rs 2,880 crore annually

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

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has directed Pollution Control Board officials to issue summons to Andhra Paper Mills over alleged violations and pollution in the Godavari. He accused the company of contributing half of Rajahmundry’s liquid waste

The Andhra Pradesh ACB registered a disproportionate assets case against TTD Deputy Executive Officer Mendu Lokanatham after searches in Tirupati uncovered properties, gold, silver, cash and fixed deposits valued at around Rs 5 crore. The probe followed CBI intelligence linked to the Tirumala laddu adulteration investigation

A Qatar-based Telugu NRI, Chopparapu Rameshbabu, has gone missing after catastrophic flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border. His family in Andhra Pradesh and friends in Qatar are hoping he is alive as rescue teams continue searching the affected region.

Andhra Pradesh ACB conducted simultaneous searches at TTD Deputy EO Mendu Lokanatham’s residence, office, guest house and relatives’ premises in Tirupati and nearby areas over alleged disproportionate assets. Officials also checked bank lockers as part of the ongoing anti-corruption investigation

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate Phase-1 of the Veligonda Project on Monday and release 10.7 TMC of Krishna River water into Nallamala Sagar. The project is expected to improve irrigation, drinking water availability and rural livelihoods

Several women leaders and Brahma Kumaris members tied Rakhis to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Raksha Bandhan. Minister S. Savitha and MLA Galla Madhavi also tied a Rakhi to Nara Lokesh, while leaders including Y.S. Sharmila Reddy extended greetings

Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh, missing since August 3 after their boat developed an engine snag during deep-sea fishing, safely returned home after 25 days. They were found near West Bengal’s Shankarpur harbour following a coordinated Coast Guard and Navy search operation

Hyderabad’s major bus stations, including MGBS and JBS, witnessed a surge in passenger rush ahead of Raksha Bandhan and the long weekend. TGSRTC has planned special buses from August 26 to 30 to manage demand on major routes.

Three Andhra Pradesh residents are missing and four others stranded but safe after devastating floods in Nepal, officials said. The state government, led by Nara Lokesh, is coordinating with Indian, Nepalese and Chinese authorities to trace the missing and evacuate stranded pilgrims

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to implement the Sanjeevani healthcare project statewide from January 1. The initiative will feature digital health records, AI-driven services, staff training and integration with national and State health portals

Tension erupted at Nagarjuna Sagar after Andhra Pradesh irrigation officials allegedly released around 2,000 cusecs into the right canal without showing Telangana counterparts a KRMB authorisation. The confrontation reportedly turned physical, prompting police deployment at the project

Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema district who went missing after venturing into the sea on August 3 have been traced safe in West Bengal. Their boat was located near Shankarpur Fishing Harbour, and the State government is arranging their return

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao has demanded immediate action against Andhra Pradesh’s alleged unauthorised drawal of Krishna River water from the Nagarjuna Sagar right canal, urging the Telangana government and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy to intervene and protect the State’s water rights

Andhra Pradesh plans technology-driven arrangements for the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu, with AI crowd analytics, drones, CCTV and QR-based vehicle identification. The 12-day festival is expected to draw nearly 10 crore devotees, with 440 ghats and extensive infrastructure and safety measures planned

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Telangana government of failing to secure its share of Tungabhadra water and opposed Andhra Pradesh’s Veligonda project inauguration. BRS leaders also demanded operation of Kannepalli pumps and irrigation projects to provide water to farmers.

Five members of a family were found dead at a lodging facility in Srisailam, with police suspecting suicide amid health problems and financial difficulties. The victims, from Sri Sathya Sai district, had travelled together to Srisailam. Further investigation is underway