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Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed delight as the Swarna Naravaripalli Project won the Skoch Golden Award. The solar-powered initiative covers 1,600 households in Tirupati district, generating green energy, reducing carbon emissions, and serving as a model for rural transformation

AWPO, in collaboration with Sahyog Care Foundation, conducted a 10-day Drone Pilot Training Programme for 32 ex-servicemen from Telangana and AP. The training combined theory, simulators, and field practice, resulting in job interviews, entrepreneurial opportunities, and advanced training selections

Khammam Police have established 15 border check posts with 24/7 CCTV monitoring to curb illegal sand transportation from Andhra Pradesh. Vehicles will be seized, and cases registered, while Special Branch officers maintain surveillance to prevent illicit sand movement

Four people, including a woman, her son, and a neighbour, along with an eight-year-old girl, drowned in separate rain-related incidents in Rayachoti, Andhra Pradesh. Heavy rainfall and strong water currents caused the fatalities. Police have registered cases.

Aurobindo Pharma said a fire at its subsidiary APL Healthcare’s Unit-IV in Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh, temporarily disrupted production. Two lines were impacted, causing a 3 per cent hit to monthly capacity. The blaze was swiftly controlled, with no casualties reported.

B V S K Lingeswara Rao won silver in mixed doubles (55 & above) at the BWF World Senior Badminton Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, partnering Suzanne Vinglet. India secured seven medals overall

The KWDT-II hearings on Krishna River water sharing between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh begin on September 23 in New Delhi. Telangana demands a larger share citing catchment area, while Andhra Pradesh defends its allocation under older agreements

The Andhra Pradesh government is rolling out automatic sirens in villages to warn citizens of lightning and floods. Backed by ISRO satellites, the RTGS-led initiative will expand disaster preparedness, improve governance, and support startups through innovation hubs statewide

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu urged district collectors to intensify the ‘SwachAndhra’ campaign and make the State waste-free by January. The government also announced legacy waste clearance, circular economy parks, new waste-to-energy plants, and a quantum valley initiative

APCC chief YS Sharmila accused the Andhra Pradesh government of undermining the Aarogyasri health scheme by leaving Rs 2,500 crore dues unpaid to hospitals. She alleged private insurance is replacing the scheme, hurting poor families. The TDP has yet to respond

NCC cadets from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana excelled at the All India Thal Sainik Camp 2025 in Delhi, securing second place for boys, sixth for girls, and first in field signals

KT Rama Rao extended support to Telangana students denied medical admissions under a new nativity GO, urging a transition period and humanitarian consideration for those who studied in the State till Class 10

GO No 33 has left Telangana NEET aspirants from border districts ineligible for MBBS local quota admissions. Parents allege injustice, citing decades of residence and urging humanitarian relief for affected students

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu urged the creation of an ecosystem to make India the world’s No. 1 nation. Citing India’s economic rise under PM Modi, he unveiled growth targets for Andhra Pradesh, stressing reforms, accountability, and technology-driven governance

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu said US tariffs have cost the state’s shrimp sector Rs 25,000 crore, with 50 per cent export orders cancelled. He urged the Centre to provide financial relief, boost domestic seafood consumption, and strengthen cold-chain infrastructure

Ahead of the crucial KWDT-II hearing on September 23, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has asked the State irrigation team to demand 904 TMC of Krishna water, far above previous claims. Experts caution that while Telangana has a strong case for 575 TMC based on catchment and drought data, the inflated demand may weaken its position.

Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu has unveiled plans for an NTR memorial park in Amaravati, featuring a 182-metre statue and cultural showcases. He said the project will symbolize Telugu pride and attract tourists, modeled on Gujarat’s Statue of Unity.

Former Andhra Ranji cricketer MSR Murthy, originally from East Godavari, passed away in Hyderabad. He represented Hyderabad Schools, South Zone, and Juniors before excelling at Kakinada JNTU and later in HCA Leagues

N. Suraj Karthikeya, an archer from Andhra Pradesh, moved to the USA at 14 after facing biased selection processes. He has since earned multiple international medals and aims for an Olympic gold

Four Telugu fishermen from Andhra Pradesh and Yanam were released by a Sri Lankan court after their boat accidentally crossed the International Maritime Boundary due to GPS errors. No illegal fishing was found, and they will be returned to India soon