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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the NDA would allocate at least 34 per cent of its tickets to BC candidates in local body elections. His announcement followed the Supreme Court’s dismissal of the state’s challenge to the High Court ruling

The Supreme Court dismissed the Andhra Pradesh government's plea challenging the quashing of 34 per cent BC reservation in local body elections. The Bench questioned the legal basis of Unified Family Survey data used to justify the enhanced quota

APSRTC will operate 5,261 special buses from October 16 to 25 in view of the Dussehra passenger rush. The services will connect Andhra Pradesh districts and important cities with Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai. Advance ticket reservations are available online

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh leaders, along with Union ministers, extended greetings to Indian Air Force personnel and their families on Air Force Day, praising their courage, professionalism and sacrifices in defending the nation and responding to humanitarian emergencies and disasters

  Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years as head of government. They praised his leadership, public service and role in advancing Viksit Bharat and development 

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said his government was working to transform Araku into a premier global coffee destination. He said strengthening the Araku Coffee brand would empower local growers and boost Andhra Pradesh's presence globally

The Andhra Pradesh High Court struck down two government orders providing 34 per cent reservation for BCs in local body polls, citing the 50 per cent ceiling on total reservations. The state government said it would challenge the verdict in the Supreme Court

The Election Commission has extended the Special Intensive Revision schedule in Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya, fixing October 16 and October 26 for publication of final voter lists. The decision follows changes and objections concerning aspects of the electoral-roll revision exercise

Torrential rainfall triggered by a deep depression has reduced Andhra Pradesh’s overall rainfall deficit to 31 per cent from 50 per cent. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the flood situation and directed officials to expedite relief and irrigation measures

A two-year-old boy died after the ambulance carrying him got stuck in traffic caused by a Ganesh immersion procession in Khammam. His father reportedly carried him on his shoulders to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce hosted its Digital Infrastructure Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together over 100 business, technology and policy leaders. The summit focused on building robust and secure digital infrastructure to support India’s AI innovation and digital growth.

Andhra Pradesh will require data centres to source at least 70 per cent of their energy from renewable sources, IT Minister Nara Lokesh said. The state plans to develop a Visakhapatnam cluster while addressing water needs through Polavaram and desalination

The Centre has allowed registered and unregistered tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh to sell excess Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco from the 2025-26 crop season at Tobacco Board-authorised auction platforms. The move follows a government review of prevailing market conditions in the state

Heavy rains triggered by a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal have damaged 613 km of roads across Andhra Pradesh, with Srikakulam accounting for 356 km. The Roads and Buildings Department has deployed control rooms, personnel and equipment for restoration

A deep depression crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kalingapatnam, bringing heavy rains and gusty winds across north coastal districts. Authorities deployed NDRF and SDRF teams, declared school holidays and warned of flash floods, while Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed relief and preparedness measures

Locals and social activists have renewed their demand to convert Manuguru Municipality into a gram panchayat, citing pending elections, development concerns and the impact on employment guarantee schemes in merged villages, with the issue now raised before the State SC and ST Commission.

More than 200 animals were rescued by three NGOs from areas affected by the Veligonda project in Andhra Pradesh. Animal rights activists said several animals died due to lack of food and urged the government to ensure proper rescue operations.

A private travel bus that started its journey from Kothagudem in Telangana and was heading to Palasa caught fire in Srikakulam district on Saturday. All seven passengers escaped unhurt after an onlooker alerted the driver, police said.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders will develop a greenfield shipyard at Dugarajapatnam in Andhra Pradesh with an envisaged investment of Rs 15,000 crore over five to seven years. The project will have 1.2 million gross tonnes annual capacity and generate around 45,000 jobs

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said TTD will insure every devotee in partnership with LIC, offering Rs 2 lakh in case of death. He also announced plans for temples, electric buses, integrated hospitals, a skywalk and sustainable infrastructure in Tirupati