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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

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to use AI, blockchain, data lakes and other technologies to simplify online government services. He also reviewed the Kharif crop outlook, water supply, dengue prevention and renewable energy measures during a secretariat meeting

Police arrested four persons, including three tribals from Andhra Pradesh, for allegedly attempting to sell leopard hide and claws in Kothagudem. The accused reportedly killed the leopard after it fell into a pit. Police seized the dried skin and 17 claws.

The recent Kakinada nursing college violence raises concern over the safety, dignity and social inclusion of Northeast women, as unresolved disputes risk becoming local-outsider conflicts

The Andhra Pradesh government has taken up Rs 120-crore road projects spanning 205 km to improve connectivity to over 100 pilgrimage sites. The initiative, led by the Panchayat Raj Department, includes access roads to temples, schools, hospitals and agricultural fields

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to resolve a clash between Telugu and Northeastern students at a Kakinada nursing college. A student was injured, while 31 students from Manipur and Nagaland were shifted to separate accommodation

Andhra Pradesh leaders paid tributes to Andhra Kesari Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu on his birth anniversary, recalling his role as a freedom fighter, Premier of Madras Presidency and first Chief Minister of Andhra State. They hailed his courage, patriotism and commitment to public service

YSRCP spokesperson Putta Sivashankar Reddy alleged that industries were leaving Andhra Pradesh due to harassment and extortion demands by coalition leaders. He cited Tata Power and Websol projects shifting states and questioned the government’s claims of attracting investments and creating jobs

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu defended data centre projects, saying they would create lakhs of AI jobs and boost the state’s knowledge economy. He dismissed concerns over water use and highlighted upcoming investments, including Google’s data centre project near Visakhapatnam

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