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Andhra Pradesh recorded 10.7 per cent economic growth in the second quarter of 2025-26 despite the impact of El Niño. Agriculture led with 13.5 per cent growth, followed by industry and services, as Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed economic performance.

Andhra Pradesh government has approved a redevelopment model for Velampeta slum in Visakhapatnam. The project will provide 177 homes through a high-rise complex, using private investment and transferable development rights. It is planned as a pilot for wider slum redevelopment.

A 28-year-old postgraduate medical student was declared brain-dead after she was allegedly run over by a car outside a mall in Rajamahendravaram. Police arrested two engineering students, allegedly intoxicated, after CCTV footage of the incident surfaced on social media.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Rs 5,000 crore Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram and launch infrastructure projects worth nearly Rs 18,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh, including semiconductor, power transmission and National Highway projects.

Three people were charred to death in a road accident at Boyapalem village, Andhra Pradesh, early Wednesday when a truck collided head-on with another vehicle, igniting a consignment of papers.

Pawan Kalyan, Jana Sena Party founder, declared his party will contest the 2029 general elections in Telangana, sparking controversy over his past remarks on Telangana’s formation and land issues. His statements targeted Congress and emphasised that Telangana was not anyone’s fiefdom.

Two men from Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh, including an actor, died after their car crashed into a container truck on the Outer Ring Road near Adibatla in the early hours of Sunday. Police suspect rash and negligent driving.

The Andhra Pradesh government and Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust have extended the Ragi Java nutrition programme for government school students until 2029. Benefiting over 30 lakh children, the initiative supports health, attendance, and overall learning outcomes.

The IMD has forecast thunderstorms, rainfall, and strong winds across Andhra Pradesh over the next five days, bringing possible relief from extreme heat. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected in several regions, especially between May 5 and 6.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a ₹5,400-crore solar manufacturing plant by ReNew in Anakapalli. The project will boost renewable energy, create jobs, and support Andhra Pradesh’s goal of becoming a major clean energy hub.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched India’s first quantum hardware testing facility in Amaravati. The AQRF will support indigenous quantum computing development, enable component testing, and position India as a global hub for advanced quantum technologies.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu called for reducing industrial permissions and licences to a single digit while ensuring safety standards. Reviewing deregulation plans with officials, he emphasised faster governance, fewer rules and AI-driven reforms to boost ease of business.

A Hyderabad-based advocate died after a gas tanker overturned onto his BMW near Keesara Toll Gate in Andhra Pradesh. The accident, reportedly caused by brake failure, led to a two-hour rescue operation and severe traffic disruption in the area.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced that Land Resurvey 2.0 will be completed by March 2027, with 1.12 crore pattadar passbooks distributed to ensure transparent land ownership and resolve disputes across the state.

Andhra Pradesh will launch India’s first indigenously built quantum computers, Amaravati 1S and 1Q, on April 14. The initiative aims to boost local technology, support research, and position the state as a global hub for quantum computing innovation.

Botcha Satyanarayana has accused Andhra Pradesh’s Finance Department of understating borrowings by over Rs 20,000 crore. He urged the Governor to ensure accurate data is presented, warning that misleading financial figures weaken transparency, accountability, and public trust.

A pregnant woman delivered a baby girl safely aboard the Alappuzha-Dhanbad Express after staff from Vijayawada Division of South Central Railway quickly coordinated medical assistance and a special halt. Both mother and newborn are reported to be safe and healthy.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu criticised YS Jaganmohan Reddy for alleging corruption in Amaravati’s development. Calling the claims baseless, Naidu said the project is progressing well and dismissed Jagan’s MAVIGUN proposal as impractical.

At least ten passengers were killed and several injured after a private bus caught fire following a collision with a granite-laden truck near Rayavaram in Andhra Pradesh, with the accident occurring early Thursday morning

Bodies of two more students drowned in river Godavari were recovered by expert swimmers. In all, five students drowned yesterday when they entered water to take photographs.