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A 19-year-old BTech student from Andhra Pradesh was found dead in his hostel room in Petbasheerabad, Hyderabad. The student allegedly died by suicide. Hostel staff discovered the body and informed authorities.

hief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reiterated Andhra Pradesh’s commitment to strengthen the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, noting major production gains and ₹11,440 crore central assistance. He directed that capacity utilisation reach 92.5% by FY26 through coordinated efforts with the Centre.

Former CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy accused CM N Chandrababu Naidu of fostering spurious liquor trade in Andhra Pradesh, citing fake liquor factories, reduced government excise revenue, and organized crime threatening public health and State finances under TDP’s patronage

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge and Andhra Pradesh counterpart Nara Lokesh engaged in an online spat over startup relocation. Kharge criticised Lokesh’s overtures to lure Bengaluru startups to Vizag, calling it “desperate scavenging,” while Lokesh defended AP’s investment initiatives

River water activist V Prakash Rao said there is no need for an EOI or fresh tenders for KLIP rehabilitation. Only the Medigadda barrage block needs repair. He linked delays to politics and called the EOI an election gimmick.

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission directed DISCOMs to refund ₹924 crore to consumers after excess collections in FY25 under the fuel cost adjustment mechanism. Refunds will be issued in 12 instalments from November. Political parties traded claims over the move.

Andhra Pradesh GST officer Siddharthi Subhas Chandrabose was suspended for posting Amaravati flood photos on Facebook, sparking debate on administrative overreach, selective enforcement, and freedom of expression, highlighting tensions between bureaucratic discipline and democratic dissent in the Naidu government.

YSRCP leader and Rajampet MP P V Midhun Reddy was granted bail by an ACB court in the alleged Rs 3,200-crore liquor scam case. He must appear before investigators twice a week and avoid commenting publicly or contacting witnesses

A 16-month-old girl died in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, after falling into a vessel of boiled milk at a Gurukul school. Despite treatment at local and private hospitals, she succumbed to severe burns. Police have registered a case under Section 194 BNS.

Sanju carded a three-under 68 despite a double bogey on the 18th hole to maintain a one-shot lead in the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship. Deepak Yadav stayed close, while Sukhman Singh dropped to third after a 72

Sandeep, a rehabilitation centre resident in Miyapur, was murdered following an altercation with two other inmates, Adil and Suleiman. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances of the fatal attack.

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan announced a committee to resolve Uppada fishermen’s grievances over sea pollution affecting livelihoods. The panel will include officials, local leaders, and fishermen representatives to address compensation, infrastructure, and sustainable fishing opportunities.

Former National Champion GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly led a strong show by top seeds on the opening day of the 62nd Senior National Chess Championship in Guntur. Wins for Gupta, Iniyan, Sasikiran, Sethuraman, Vignesh, Rohith Krishna and Srihari highlighted round two

Delhi teenager Ranveer Mitroo fired a five-under 66 to grab the opening-day lead at the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. Strong finishes from Deepak Yadav and Puthuru Raj Kumar kept the leaderboard close after the first round

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday announced a month-long awareness campaign to educate people about the benefits of GST 2.0 reforms. The state will hold 65,000 meetings till Diwali, highlighting tax cuts and economic gains for households and MSMEs.

Anshul Mishra, coming off a Bengaluru victory, will look to maintain his form at the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. The 16-year-old Kolkatan faces stiff competition from top amateurs, while wet weather could make putting decisive

Andhra Pradesh plans a new heritage tourism policy to preserve historic buildings and promote tourism. The state is also considering ‘tent cities’ for river festivals like Pushkarams, while offering incentives to investors and focusing on sustainable coastal and eco-tourism development

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy welcomed the GST restructuring introduced by the Union government, calling it a revolutionary step towards a simpler, fairer tax system. He expressed hope that the benefits will reach consumers and boost economic consumption and investment

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu said only India can provide services to the global community, citing the country’s demographic advantage and tech push. He highlighted plans for a "Quantum Valley" in Amaravati and praised PM Modi’s vision for self-reliance

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