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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the CII Partnership Summit-2026 in Visakhapatnam on November 12 and 13 would showcase the state's investment potential, promote global business and technological partnerships, and create opportunities for industries and skilled youth

The Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association will organise separate zonal cricket tournaments for senior and junior players from November. The competitions across four zones will help identify talented players and select probables for the 2026-27 season across age categories

The first Muthoot FinCorp ODI between India and Sri Lanka, scheduled for December 13, 2026, has been shifted from Delhi to Visakhapatnam. The DDCA requested the change, citing possible weather disruption and proposed renovation work at the stadium

The family of 42-year-old cab driver Sativada Chinnarao donated his organs under Telangana’s Jeevandan initiative after doctors declared him brain dead. His wife, Madhu, consented to donate his kidneys, liver and corneas, helping five patients in need.

A depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm by October 28, crossing Andhra Pradesh between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam. Authorities have issued alerts, while Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu ordered precautionary measures

Hilton has signed an agreement to open a 360-room Hilton Garden Inn in Visakhapatnam’s Yendada area by 2032. The hotel will be part of the WTC Visakhapatnam development and marks Hilton’s entry into the Andhra Pradesh city.

Visakhapatnam chess player Sahithi Varshini has earned her third and final WGM norm, completing the requirements for the Woman Grandmaster title. She has made steady progress through strong international performances and now aims to achieve the prestigious Grandmaster title.

Thirty-six athletes from Visakhapatnam district have been selected to represent Andhra Pradesh at the 36th South Zone Junior National Athletics Championships in Puducherry on September 16. Athletics officials congratulated the selected athletes and wished them success at the championships

India will host the two-day BRICS Youth Ministers' Meeting and Sports Ministers' Meeting in Visakhapatnam from Saturday. Ministers and heads of delegation from all 11 BRICS member countries will attend discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation in youth affairs and sports.

India will host the BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting and Sports Ministers’ Meeting in Visakhapatnam on August 22 and 23. The gatherings will bring together representatives from 11 member countries to discuss youth empowerment, sports cooperation, innovation and sustainable development

A six-year-old boy died at a private school in Visakhapatnam after allegedly being slapped by a teacher, police said. Andhra Pradesh government ordered an inquiry, formed a three-member committee and initiated legal action, while the family alleged the child collapsed from distress

A 50-year-old fisherman, Appanna, went missing after falling overboard from a fishing boat about 11 nautical miles off Visakhapatnam. The Coast Guard, Navy and Marine Police launched a joint search operation, while Andhra Pradesh authorities directed officials to intensify efforts

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

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

Andhra Pradesh government has approved a redevelopment model for Velampeta slum in Visakhapatnam. The project will provide 177 homes through a high-rise complex, using private investment and transferable development rights. It is planned as a pilot for wider slum redevelopment.

Visakhapatnam's expanding data centre ecosystem is projected to create 51,840 jobs and generate demand for 2.33 crore sq ft of residential real estate, according to a private research report cited by the Andhra Pradesh government, highlighting the city's growing role as a digital infrastructure hub

Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu and Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh unveiled the vision for the P.V. Sindhu Centre for Sports Excellence in Visakhapatnam. The integrated campus will combine elite coaching, sports science, education and multiple disciplines to develop future athletes

The Visakhapatnam District Athletics Association and Andhra Pradesh Athletics Association congratulated Olympian Jyothi Yarraji after she won the women's 100m hurdles gold at IFAM Oordegem in Belgium with a time of 12.85 seconds, boosting her preparations for the 2026 Asian Games

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast early Sunday, with mild tremors felt across parts of Visakhapatnam. Authorities reported no casualties, property damage or panic following the offshore quake near Kakinada

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A stealth frigate, in Visakhapatnam. Built with more than 75 per cent indigenous content, the warship will strengthen India's eastern seaboard, expand blue-water capabilities and reinforce maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.