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Andhra Pradesh launched the ‘Divyang Shakti’ scheme to provide free bus travel to persons with disabilities. Covering APSRTC services, the initiative benefits 12.76 lakh people, enhances access to education, healthcare, and employment, with an annual budget of Rs 207 crore.

Deepthi Srirangam from Andhra Pradesh won the Miss Infinity of India 2026 title at the Hyderabad grand finale. Selected from over 500 participants, she impressed judges with her confidence and dedication, representing excellence and inspiring young women nationwide.

The Andhra Pradesh government released ₹45 crore as honoraria to 10,000 Imams and mouzans ahead of Ramzan. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu ordered clearance of pending six-month payments, benefiting 5,000 Imams and 5,000 mouzans

Andhra Pradesh police busted a child trafficking network in Eluru, uncovering illegal sales of a newborn girl for ₹3 lakh and a boy for ₹30,000. Six accused face charges under trafficking and juvenile justice laws; investigations continue

Star Health Insurance said it covers over 24 lakh lives across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The company settled nearly 1.7 lakh claims worth Rs 1,150 crore in FY26 and has expanded outreach across 720 villages and towns.

Former Andhra Pradesh police chief HJ Dora is remembered as a disciplined officer and inspiring leader who guided the force during the peak of Left Wing Extremism. His calm leadership, innovative counter-insurgency strategies and humane approach earned him lasting respect.

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao condoled the deaths of former MLA Kondegari Ramulu and former DGP H J Dora, recalling their public service. KT Rama Rao also paid tribute, praising Ramulu’s simple lifestyle and remembering Dora’s contributions to policing.

Former Andhra Pradesh DGP H J Dora passed away, drawing tributes from police officials and colleagues. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar remembered him as a distinguished officer whose leadership strengthened the force during a peak period of Naxal activity.

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials busted an illegal Alprazolam manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh under Operation White Hammer, seizing 237 kg drugs worth Rs 47 crore, chemicals and equipment. Two masterminds were arrested, exposing a large-scale clandestine pharmaceutical manufacturing operation

Satya Kumar Yadav announced plans to run 10 medical colleges under the PPP model in Andhra Pradesh over the next two financial years, with total investment of Rs 8,480 crore, while criticizing the previous YSRCP government

A blast at Surya Sri Fire Works in Vetlapalem, Andhra Pradesh, killed 21 people, including owner Adabala Srinivas. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan blamed safety violations, vowing stricter enforcement as the government covers treatment for injured workers

In Amaravati, the Andhra Pradesh government plans to develop rare earth and titanium-based minerals from its beach sand reserves, aiming to reduce dependence on China, build a coastal value-addition corridor, and boost domestic manufacturing for clean energy and defense

A Telugu couple from Rajahmundry was allegedly killed by their teenage son in Riyadh on Thursday. The Class 12 student later died by suicide. The family had been living in Saudi Arabia for several years.

Andhra Pradesh will host an Investment Bazar in Vijayawada on February 24 to promote energy efficiency investments, bringing together industries, bankers and policymakers under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s financing platform to boost MSMEs, innovation and employment

The prime suspect in the rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl in Annamayya district was found dead in a lake on Wednesday. Following a massive manhunt, police suspect Kulavardhan died by suicide after the victim's body was discovered at his home

Bill Gates visited Amaravati, welcomed by IT Minister Nara Lokesh. He held talks with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on expanding Gates Foundation initiatives in health, agriculture, AI-driven governance and scalable public welfare projects

Bill Gates will visit Andhra Pradesh on Monday to hold talks with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on health, education and agriculture initiatives, review real-time governance systems and ongoing projects supported by the Gates Foundation.

Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan launched a new membership drive at Mangalagiri, contributing ₹2 crore himself. He introduced categories for members—Udyami, Sadhak, and Pradatha—based on their level of engagement and support

Maha Shivaratri was celebrated with grand fervour across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, with thousands of devotees visiting Shiva temples for rituals, pujas, and holy dips. State leaders, including chief ministers and governors, extended greetings and prayers for prosperity and well-being

In Iruvaram village, Chittoor district, a software engineer was killed after a shipping container fell from a moving truck and crushed his car. Police confirmed the driver died on the spot in the fatal accident