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Andhra Pradesh will require data centres to source at least 70 per cent of their energy from renewable sources, IT Minister Nara Lokesh said. The state plans to develop a Visakhapatnam cluster while addressing water needs through Polavaram and desalination

The Centre has allowed registered and unregistered tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh to sell excess Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco from the 2025-26 crop season at Tobacco Board-authorised auction platforms. The move follows a government review of prevailing market conditions in the state

Heavy rains triggered by a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal have damaged 613 km of roads across Andhra Pradesh, with Srikakulam accounting for 356 km. The Roads and Buildings Department has deployed control rooms, personnel and equipment for restoration

A deep depression crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kalingapatnam, bringing heavy rains and gusty winds across north coastal districts. Authorities deployed NDRF and SDRF teams, declared school holidays and warned of flash floods, while Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed relief and preparedness measures

Locals and social activists have renewed their demand to convert Manuguru Municipality into a gram panchayat, citing pending elections, development concerns and the impact on employment guarantee schemes in merged villages, with the issue now raised before the State SC and ST Commission.

More than 200 animals were rescued by three NGOs from areas affected by the Veligonda project in Andhra Pradesh. Animal rights activists said several animals died due to lack of food and urged the government to ensure proper rescue operations.

A private travel bus that started its journey from Kothagudem in Telangana and was heading to Palasa caught fire in Srikakulam district on Saturday. All seven passengers escaped unhurt after an onlooker alerted the driver, police said.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders will develop a greenfield shipyard at Dugarajapatnam in Andhra Pradesh with an envisaged investment of Rs 15,000 crore over five to seven years. The project will have 1.2 million gross tonnes annual capacity and generate around 45,000 jobs

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said TTD will insure every devotee in partnership with LIC, offering Rs 2 lakh in case of death. He also announced plans for temples, electric buses, integrated hospitals, a skywalk and sustainable infrastructure in Tirupati

YSRCP chief Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy renewed his demand for Education Minister Nara Lokesh's resignation and a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in DSC 2025, claiming jobs were given to candidates who did not write examinations

Union Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Thursday flagged off Fly91’s inaugural Tirupati-Vijayawada flight, as the airline launched direct services to Hyderabad and Rajahmundry. The expansion takes Fly91’s network to 13 destinations and strengthens regional air connectivity

The Andhra Pradesh government will provide free electricity to Ganesh pandals across the State during Ganesh Chaturthi, Minister Nara Lokesh announced. He also recalled TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu’s 2023 arrest, thanking the Telugu community for its support

The Andhra Pradesh Olympic Association has sought an independent probe into alleged irregularities in Sports Quota recruitment, including the Mega DSC appointments. It has demanded re-verification of sports credentials, audits of certificates and scrutiny of candidates and officials

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s government of suppressing questions over alleged DSC 2025 recruitment irregularities by restricting social media content. He demanded a CBI probe and Education Minister Nara Lokesh’s resignation

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has agreed to constitute the 12th Pay Revision Commission and clear two pending Dearness Allowances from October 2026. The measures, along with other employee and pension benefits, will cost the exchequer Rs 2,880 crore annually

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to expedite investigations into SC/ST atrocity cases and ensure speedy punishment for the guilty. He also ordered a study of the relatively high number of cases reported in four districts

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has directed Pollution Control Board officials to issue summons to Andhra Paper Mills over alleged violations and pollution in the Godavari. He accused the company of contributing half of Rajahmundry’s liquid waste

The Andhra Pradesh ACB registered a disproportionate assets case against TTD Deputy Executive Officer Mendu Lokanatham after searches in Tirupati uncovered properties, gold, silver, cash and fixed deposits valued at around Rs 5 crore. The probe followed CBI intelligence linked to the Tirumala laddu adulteration investigation

A Qatar-based Telugu NRI, Chopparapu Rameshbabu, has gone missing after catastrophic flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border. His family in Andhra Pradesh and friends in Qatar are hoping he is alive as rescue teams continue searching the affected region.

Andhra Pradesh ACB conducted simultaneous searches at TTD Deputy EO Mendu Lokanatham’s residence, office, guest house and relatives’ premises in Tirupati and nearby areas over alleged disproportionate assets. Officials also checked bank lockers as part of the ongoing anti-corruption investigation