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The tournament promises to showcase top talent from across Andhra Pradesh and elevate the profile of domestic cricket in the region

ndhra Pradesh is rapidly expanding electric bus infrastructure under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, with 1,050 buses sanctioned across 11 cities. Officials highlight green mobility, pollution control, and modern transport, aiming to position the state as a national leader

Delhi’s Vihaan Jain clinched his first Category ‘A’ title at the IGU Andhra Pradesh Junior Boys Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam with a three-shot victory. Chaitanya Pandey dominated Category ‘B’, securing a 10-shot win, as Karnataka and Telangana golfers also impressed

Railways shooter Sonam Uttam Maskar clinched the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle Women event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship in Bhopal. Elavenil Valarivan secured silver, while Arya Borse took bronze in a closely contested final.

Four workers at the Thermal Power Plant area of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant in Visakhapatnam fell unconscious after inhaling suspected blast furnace gas following a minor leak. They were given first aid, hospitalised, and later discharged as an inquiry into the incident is underway

Anshul Mishra leads the AP Amateur Golf Championship at 141, holding a two-stroke advantage over Deepak Yadav

Centre issued gazette notification establishing South Coast Railway Zone with headquarters in Visakhapatnam effective June 1, 2026 including divisions like Guntakal, Guntur, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam after reorganising SCR and ECoR fulfilling Andhra Pradesh demand since 2014

Infosys will set up a 20-acre campus in Visakhapatnam with capacity for 7,000 employees, expanding its presence in Andhra Pradesh. The move highlights growing tech investment and local talent development in the region

N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a $15 billion Google AI data centre near Visakhapatnam, calling it a major growth engine for India, with plans to boost digital infrastructure, AI innovation, and position Andhra Pradesh as a leading data hub

Khalin Joshi clinched his seventh professional title with a four-shot win at the Rs 1 crore Andhra Open Golf Championship 2026 in Visakhapatnam. Akshay Sharma finished runner-up with a course-record 65, while Saptak Talwar retained his lead in PGTI rankings

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

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.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated MILAN 2026 in Visakhapatnam, highlighting India’s aspiration for an equitable maritime order based on international law. He introduced Vision MAHASAGAR, expanding India’s maritime engagement.

Visakhapatnam-based carrom enthusiast Dr Neeraj Sampathy has used artificial intelligence to create an interactive video presentation highlighting the depth and skill involved in carrom. The initiative aims to change perceptions and attract new audiences to the traditional board game.

India sealed the five-match T20 series against New Zealand 3-0, with strong batting and bowling depth. Coach Gautam Gambhir may experiment ahead of the World Cup, as Ishan Kishan impressed while Sanju Samson struggled to find form

Telangana Football Association mourned Padma Shri SV Adinarayana Rao, who passed away at 86. A former vice-president of the Andhra Pradesh Football Association and long-time Visakhapatnam DFA president, he was also a renowned orthopaedic surgeon remembered for his service to football and society

The Railway Protection Force of Secunderabad Division has intensified security measures during the festive season, deploying additional personnel at major stations and on crowded trains. Surveillance, crowd management and women safety measures have been strengthened to ensure safe travel

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested a YouTuber for allegedly creating and circulating child sexual abuse content through interviews with minors. Officials said the videos violated child protection and cyber laws, and urged citizens to report similar content through official channels

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma visited INS Himgiri and a Kalvari-class submarine at Visakhapatnam. He was briefed on the Navy’s advanced capabilities, indigenous technologies, and commended the Eastern Fleet for safeguarding India’s strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region.