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Visakhapatnam's expanding data centre ecosystem is projected to create 51,840 jobs and generate demand for 2.33 crore sq ft of residential real estate, according to a private research report cited by the Andhra Pradesh government, highlighting the city's growing role as a digital infrastructure hub

A postgraduate medical student sustained critical head injuries after a car allegedly driven by an intoxicated man rammed the motorcycle she was travelling on outside a Rajahmundry mall. Police seized the vehicle and initiated action to prevent the accused from absconding

The Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation has introduced a QR code system to provide buyers with detailed information about handicrafts and artisans. The initiative, backed by Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, aims to boost global recognition for the state's traditional crafts

Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said the second bridge across the Godavari at Bhadrachalam will be opened after repairs to the damaged approach road are completed. He directed officials to expedite the work and expressed displeasure over delays by the contractor and NHAI.

BRS Parliamentary Party leader Vaddiraju Ravichandra urged the Centre to establish a permanent Supreme Court bench in Hyderabad during a Rajya Sabha debate. While supporting an increase in Supreme Court judges, he said the move would improve access to justice for southern States.

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government had failed to safeguard Telangana’s water interests as Andhra Pradesh sought a review of clearances for key irrigation projects before the August 18 GRMB meeting. He warned of statewide protests if Telangana’s water rights were affected.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the state will boost revenue, reduce debt, adopt advanced technologies and accelerate capital projects. He said the government will attract investments, strengthen logistics and pursue the SwarnaAndhra@2047 vision through sustainable economic growth

Andhra Pradesh Forest Department arrested two suspects in connection with the suspicious death of a tiger in Nallamalla forest’s Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve. Investigators are probing possible poaching or poisoning after the tiger’s missing paws raised illegal wildlife trade concerns. Forensic reports are awaited

The Godavari river's flood level receded at Bhadrachalam, prompting authorities to withdraw the second warning level. However, heavy discharge continues at the Dowleswaram Barrage, with APSDMA urging people to avoid river activities and cooperate with relief operations

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu hailed the newly inaugurated Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram as the "jewel" of north Andhra, saying the Rs 5,000-crore project will transform the region and thanked farmers for supporting its construction

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Andhra Pradesh has the potential to become a growth engine for Viksit Bharat as he inaugurated Bhogapuram airport and launched projects worth nearly Rs 18,000 crore, highlighting investments in infrastructure, logistics, semiconductors and regional connectivity

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority has warned that Godavari flood intensity is expected to increase due to heavy upstream rainfall. The second warning level at Dowleswaram Barrage is likely on Saturday as authorities prepare for rising inflows.

The Election Commission has published Andhra Pradesh's draft electoral roll after the Special Intensive Revision, removing nearly 45 lakh names due to shifting, death and duplicate enrolment. Eligible voters can file claims and objections until August 30

Former Minister G Jagadish Reddy accused the Telangana government of failing to utilise Godavari floodwater for irrigation and alleged it was discouraging cultivation. He demanded operation of the Kannepalli pumps and warned of protests if farmers continued to face water and power shortages.

Twelve years after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the transfer of 589 government buildings allocated to Andhra Pradesh remains pending. Telangana is yet to receive even the vacated properties, while several key bifurcation issues, including asset division, continue to remain unresolved.

On International Tiger Day, Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan announced plans to translocate female tigers from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to strengthen wildlife populations in the Eastern Ghats, while Telangana CM Revanth Reddy urged public participation in tiger conservation

The Supreme Court dismissed former Andhra Pradesh minister Karumuri Venkata Nageswara Rao's anticipatory bail plea in the AP liquor transportation scam, upholding the Telangana High Court's order. The case concerns alleged irregularities in APSBCL liquor transportation tenders between 2020 and 2024

A Class 10 student who shared the dais with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu during a school event last week died by suicide. Police have launched an investigation, while the Chief Minister ordered a thorough probe and expressed grief

Andhra Pradesh added 3,865.63 MW of renewable energy capacity during 2025-26, nearly four times higher than the previous year. The sharp rise reflects increased investments, faster approvals and investor-friendly policies, strengthening the state's role in India's clean energy transition

YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy demanded Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh's resignation over alleged irregularities in the DSC recruitment examination, citing political accountability. Lokesh rejected the demand, saying those preaching moral responsibility had an inconsistent record