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A 22-year-old man, Bobbadi Harish, died after collapsing while dancing during a Ganesh procession in Vizianagaram. Despite suffering from polio and having a heart condition, he joined the celebrations. He was rushed to a hospital but declared dead

Andhra Pradesh IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh will meet PM Modi in Delhi on September 5. He praised the recent GST reforms, especially tax cuts on school items. CM Chandrababu Naidu also welcomed the changes as pro-poor and growth-focused

Andhra Minister P Narayana called Amaravati the “safest capital” and criticized false claims about its progress. He said 13,000 workers and 2,500 machines are on the job, with major buildings and roads nearing completion, aiming for full readiness by March 2026

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu challenged YSRCP MLAs to attend the Assembly for a debate on development versus devastation. Calling YSRCP a “fake party,” he defended his government’s Super Six welfare schemes while accusing the opposition of blocking progress

Two Hyderabad-based firms donated over Rs 4 crore to the Balaji Institute of Surgery, Research and Rehabilitation for the Disabled (BIRRD) under TTD. A devotee from Narasaraopet also contributed Rs 10 lakh to the Annaprasadam Trust at Tirumala’s Sri Venkateswara temple

Visakhapatnam will host the 41st annual Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) conference in 2026. Andhra Pradesh Tourism Special Chief Secretary Ajay Jain said the state is focusing on world-class infrastructure, new airports, and incentives to boost tourism and attract investments

The Calcutta High Court has commuted the death sentence of an Andhra Pradesh couple convicted of killing a toddler to life imprisonment for 40 years without remission. The bench upheld their conviction but ruled the case does not qualify as “rarest of rare”

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu will meet Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Friday to seek central support for state projects under SASCI and Purvodaya schemes. He will also attend a leaders’ forum before returning Friday night

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated Ratan Tata Innovation Hubs in Amaravati and five cities, aiming to boost entrepreneurship. Backed by Tata Group and major firms, the initiative honours Ratan Tata’s legacy while supporting startups, industrial hubs, and economic growth in the State

TDP won the Pulivendula and Vontimitta ZPTC by-elections, defeating YSRCP in its stronghold. While Nara Lokesh praised the electorate, YSRCP leaders alleged misuse of institutions, police protection, and election irregularities, promising corrective action in the coming days

YS Jaganmohan Reddy demanded cancellation of Pulivendula and Vontimitta ZPTC bypolls, alleging voter intimidation and misuse of power by the TDP-led government. He sought fresh elections under Central forces and criticised the State Election Commission for inaction

Hyderabad-based devotee K Srikanth donated Rs 1.1 crore to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, contributing Rs 1 crore to the Anna Prasadam Trust and Rs 10 lakh to the Gosamrakshana Trust. The TTD runs the world’s richest Hindu shrine

On National Handloom Day, CM Chandrababu Naidu announced free electricity, GST reimbursement, and digital marketing support for Andhra's weavers. Over 1.4 lakh families are set to benefit, with plans for designer collaborations, ONDC integration, and a handloom museum in Amaravati

YSRCP chief Jaganmohan Reddy accused CM Chandrababu Naidu of instigating violence during the Pulivendula ZPTC bypoll campaign. A TDP supporter filed a counter-case alleging assault and caste abuse. Both parties have alleged police bias as tensions escalate

YSRCP leader Botcha Satyanarayana accused the TDP-led NDA government of rising crime and anti-women rhetoric in Andhra Pradesh. He alleged political protection for ganja peddlers, land favours to Lulu group, and failure in welfare schemes and women's safety initiatives

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu seeks to renew Singapore's engagement in the Amaravati project. Highlighting investment opportunities in green energy, quantum tech, and infrastructure, he positioned AP as a strategic hub for Singaporean firms entering the Indian market

YSRCP leader B Karunakar Reddy rejected the report on the Tirupati stampede that killed six people. He claimed it unfairly blamed two minor officials and spared top authorities, demanding a CBI inquiry to uncover the real facts

Andhra Pradesh police summoned YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu for violating police orders during YS Jagan’s Palnadu visit. He is accused of obstructing police and breaching barricades. The visit saw massive turnout, chaos, and two deaths during the political show of strength.

Andhra SIT summoned ex-excise minister K Narayana Swamy in the Rs 3,500 crore liquor scam case. This follows the arrest of YSRCP MP Midhun Reddy and filing of a preliminary chargesheet. The case involves massive policy fraud and kickback laundering

A chargesheet in the Rs 3,500 crore Andhra liquor scam names former CM YS Jagan as receiving monthly kickbacks. While not formally accused, Jagan is linked via key conspirators. YSRCP leaders call the arrest of MP Midhun Reddy political vendetta