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A seven-member Central Government team led by Union Home Ministry official Chittaranjan Das arrived in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday to tour areas affected by Cyclone Arnab. State officials K Bhaskar and Prakhar Jain briefed the team on the damage.

Godavari Football Club qualified for the I-League 3 final round despite losing 3-1 to Shillong's Nongseh Sports Club in their final Group C match. The qualification marks the first time a team from Andhra Pradesh has reached this stage.

The Department of Telecommunications and service providers are working to restore networks in cyclone-hit areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Network availability in Andhra Pradesh has reached 99.18 per cent, while connectivity in three Odisha districts is gradually improving.

The Election Commission has revised the Special Intensive Revision schedule for Andhra Pradesh electoral rolls, fixing November 30 for final publication of the voters' list. The notice phase and disposal of claims and objections will continue until November 20

The Indian Coast Guard rescued 13 people from the Singapore-bound cargo ship Sigma Pearl, stranded near Antarvedi off Andhra Pradesh, after an engine failure. Seven others remained aboard as rescue operations continued amid the aftermath of severe cyclonic storm Arnab

Heavy rain triggered flooding in the Vamsadhara and Nagavali rivers in north coastal Andhra Pradesh after a cyclonic storm crossed Odisha. Red alerts were issued for three districts amid forecasts of rainfall and flash flood risks, while officials reviewed preparedness

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to send a Central team to assess Cyclone Arnab damage. More than 28,000 people were shifted to rehabilitation centres, while 27 NDRF and SDRF teams were deployed

Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts, uprooting trees and power poles, damaging roads and disrupting electricity. Two people died from electrocution, while over 10,000 residents were evacuated. Authorities launched relief and restoration operations across affected districts

Andhra Pradesh and Odisha stepped up evacuations and emergency preparations as very severe cyclonic storm Arnab approached the east coast. Authorities readied shelters, medical teams and rescue personnel, while the IMD forecast heavy rainfall and strong winds across several states.

The NDRF has deployed 31 teams across cyclone-prone regions as very severe Cyclone Arnab approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast near Yanam. Authorities have activated shelters, issued public alerts and warned fishermen to remain ashore while urging people to follow official advisories

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to closely monitor Cyclone Arnab, issue timely warnings and take precautionary measures. District collectors were asked to move people from vulnerable coastal areas to cyclone shelters to prevent casualties and minimise damage

Cyclone Arnab has intensified over the Bay of Bengal and is forecast to become a very severe cyclonic storm by October 27 before crossing Andhra Pradesh on October 28. The IMD warned of heavy rainfall and winds reaching 125 kmph

Andhra Pradesh authorities issued an alert after a Bay of Bengal depression was forecast to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 27. Officials prepared response teams, urged fishermen to stay ashore and advised residents to follow official warnings

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

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu accused the YSRCP of violence and disruption during local body elections. YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu countered that the ruling coalition was using the police and State Election Commission to intimidate opposition candidates.

Four Bhavani devotees from Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district were killed when a speeding vehicle hit them near Kathipudi in Kakinada district. The devotees had stopped after their bus broke down while travelling to Vijayawada for darshan at Kanaka Durga Temple

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan ordered legal action against a fake WhatsApp channel impersonating the Deputy CMO and spreading misleading information. An FIR is being initiated, while the public has been urged to follow verified official communication channels

The Supreme Court directed Andhra Pradesh’s State Election Commission to withhold final candidate lists for urban local body polls until October 26. It asked the panel to examine complaints of nomination obstruction and ordered adequate security to ensure free and fair elections

The Andhra Pradesh government transferred IAS officer Vikas Marmat after Bengaluru police registered a case against him and three others over an alleged confrontation at a pub. The officer has been directed to report to the General Administration Department.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu outlined Rs 3,222 crore worth of development works to transform Tirupati into a world-class spiritual centre. Projects include an integrated pilgrim township, accommodation, an Annaprasadam centre, parking, roads, employee housing and digital services.