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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu pledged to supply water to every acre through the Handri–Neeva project, vowing irrigation, industry, and jobs in Rayalaseema. He promised to transform Kuppam into a growth hub with investments, connectivity, and an upcoming airport

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu announced that South India will soon get bullet train connectivity linking Hyderabad, Chennai, Amaravati and Bengaluru. The project, covering a population of over five crore, will also be supported by upgraded international-standard roadways

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project redefined Telangana’s agriculture by fully utilising its Godavari share, creating new ayacuts, stabilising existing projects, and boosting storage. Despite criticism and challenges, it remains central to the state’s irrigation security and KCR’s vision of a golden Telangana

The Godavari-Cauvery river linking project hit roadblocks as the NWDA rejected Telangana’s and Karnataka’s demands for a larger water share. With unresolved disputes, opposition from multiple states, and no MoU in place, experts warn the project’s goals could be delayed

Andhra Pradesh government has sanctioned ₹25 crore to provide free electricity to 15,000 Ganesh marquees across the state. Energy Minister G Ravi Kumar said the measure aims to ensure smooth festivities, while accusing the previous YSRCP government of mismanagement and debt.

Mahipal Singh of Tamil Nadu and N. Sumathi of Andhra Pradesh won men’s and women’s titles at the Game Extreme South Zone tenpin bowling championship in Hyderabad, showcasing consistency and precision

Andhra Pradesh rejected Telangana’s move to make Inchampalli the source point for the Godavari-Cauvery river linking project, insisting on Polavaram instead. The objection, raised at an NWDA meeting, highlighted growing conflicts among partner states over water allocations and project boundaries

YSRCP MP Maddila Gurumoorthy has sought NHRC and SC/ST Commission intervention after TDP MLA B. Rajasekhar Reddy allegedly assaulted four forest officials in Nandyal district. Gurumoorthy accused the MLA of hurling casteist slurs, wrongful confinement, and physical assault

A container truck carrying 255 laptops from Mumbai to Chennai was found abandoned near Medarametla in Bapatla district. Police suspect the driver and cleaner stole the laptops and are on the lookout.

ndhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu announced a 15 MW waste-to-energy plant, a 100-bed hospital, and Rs 75 crore for water projects in Kakinada district. He also pledged mosquito eradication with drones, welfare reforms, and Swachandhra Awards under the Swarnandhra–Swachandhra initiative

Telangana made history by becoming the first Telugu-speaking team to enter the semifinals of the Sub-junior National Girls Football Championship, beating Uttarakhand 4-1 with a Theerta Sandeep hat-trick

Two student suicides were reported in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. A PUC student at RGUKT, Kadapa, allegedly hanged himself, possibly due to mobile addiction and his father’s death. In Bhainsa, a 15-year-old ended his life after being denied a mobile phone

Two Andhra women who died in Bahrain in 2020 were cremated nearly five years later after their families failed to claim their remains. Authorities and a social worker ensured their last rites were performed with consent from their families.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand directed power utilities to remain vigilant after the IMD issued a red alert for heavy rainfall. He ordered rapid response teams, stocked equipment, and safety measures, especially near Ganesh festival marquees, to ensure uninterrupted supply and public safety

An anonymous devotee has pledged 121 kg of gold, valued at about Rs 140 crore, to Lord Venkateswara Swamy, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu announced. The donation follows the devotee’s entrepreneurial success, after earning USD 1.5 billion from his company

Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority chief Prakhar Jain warned that up to five lakh cusecs of flood inflows may reach Vijayawada’s Prakasam Barrage due to heavy rains. Authorities may issue the first warning, urging riparian residents to stay cautious

The DRI raided a secret Alprazolam factory in Atchuthapuram, Andhra Pradesh, seizing drugs worth over Rs 23 crore. Eight people, including the mastermind and chemists, were arrested. The consignment was reportedly intended to adulterate toddy in Telangana.

The IMD Hyderabad has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in four Telangana districts and an orange alert for 20 districts. Hyderabad and nearby areas are under a yellow alert, with thunderstorms and gusty winds expected over the next two days

AP IT Minister to press for faster clearances, new initiatives; to thank Vaishnaw for semiconductor unit

Within 30 hours of launch, Andhra Pradesh’s ‘Stree Shakti’ scheme enabled over 12 lakh women to travel free on APSRTC buses. The initiative covers multiple bus services and routes, including ghat roads, with real-time ticketing updates.