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The Enforcement Directorate has launched a money laundering probe into an alleged ghee adulteration scam linked to Tirupati laddus. The case involves senior TTD officials and follows claims of adulterated ghee supply worth Rs 250 crore.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has directed excise officials to closely monitor liquor shops and act against overpricing. The move follows complaints from multiple districts and comes amid opposition allegations of widespread violations.

Marking three years of the Yuvagalam Padayatra, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh recalled the 3,100-km political walk that shaped his leadership and connected him with citizens statewide ahead of the TDP-led NDA’s 2024 election victory.

YSRCP chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy accused Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of claiming credit for Andhra Pradesh’s land resurvey programme, saying it was conceived and executed during his tenure, drawing sharp counter-attacks from the ruling TDP.

At the World Economic Forum 2026, Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh met global energy leaders to attract investments in wind manufacturing, green ammonia, hybrid renewables and port-led industrial development, positioning the State as a clean-energy and export hub.

ACME Group’s 400 MW solar power project with battery storage in Anantapur has moved from approvals to construction in four months. The Rs 3,000-crore project, backed by the Andhra Pradesh government, is scheduled for commissioning by 2026.

Tata Power Renewable Energy will invest Rs 6,675 crore to set up 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, generating around 1,000 direct jobs and supporting the country’s solar manufacturing and energy transition goals

The Tirumala temple will remain closed to devotees for over 10 hours on March 3 due to a lunar eclipse. Darshan will resume at 8.30 p.m. after purification rituals, while several sevas have been cancelled, TTD said.

Bhogapuram Airport near Visakhapatnam took a major step towards commercial operations with a successful validation flight by Air India. The GMR-led project is over 90% complete and is targeted to begin operations by June.

Andhra Pradesh has become India’s top investment destination in FY26, attracting over 25% of total proposed investments. Backed by reforms, infrastructure and policy clarity, the State is emerging as a key driver of India’s next industrial growth phase.

A fire broke out in two coaches of the Tatanagar–Ernakulam Express near Elamanchili early Monday. Railways safely evacuated passengers, detached affected coaches, arranged buses, launched an inquiry, and set up multiple helplines for assistance

One passenger died after two coaches of the Tatanagar–Ernakulam Express caught fire near Yalamanchili in Andhra Pradesh. The affected coaches were detached, passengers shifted, and forensic teams launched a probe

Andhra Pradesh government has released Rs 50.5 crore as honorarium to over 8,100 pastors for one year, enhancing the monthly payment to Rs 6,000, as part of Christmas celebrations, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said

YSR Congress Party chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy has alleged that the Andhra Pradesh government’s move to privatise medical colleges is a major scam. Claiming support from over one crore people, he said protests will continue until the decision is withdrawn.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu defended the PPP model for developing medical colleges, saying they will function as government institutions. He also urged officials to improve service delivery, accountability and public satisfaction through technology-driven governance.

A Hyderabad-based businessman has donated half blades worth Rs 1.2 crore to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for tonsuring rituals. The donation will meet the temple’s annual requirement, saving the temple body significant expenditure.

Cyberabad SOT raided The Pendent farmhouse in Moinabad and stopped an unauthorised late night liquor party allegedly hosted by an Andhra Pradesh MLC and his partner. Police seized liquor and hookah equipment and booked the farmhouse owner and organiser. Investigation continues

Five engineering students observing Ayyappa Swamy deeksha died after their car crashed into a truck that reportedly slowed down suddenly on the Chilakutpeta bypass in Palnadu. Four died on the spot and one in hospital. Police registered a case.

Scrub Typhus cases are surging in Andhra Pradesh, mostly affecting farmers. Telangana, an endemic region, is at risk. The painless mite-borne disease mimics dengue, typhoid, or malaria. Early diagnosis and precautions such as protective clothing and hygiene are essential.

A 25-year-old woman, daughter of an IAS officer, died by suicide at her parents’ home in Guntur. She had earlier accused her husband’s family of dowry harassment. Police registered a case under BNS Section 80 and have begun investigations