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The death toll from the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant ladle explosion rose to nine after an injured contract worker died. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan announced compensation packages and a high-level probe by a Bokaro Steel Plant committee

Tribal land legislation is ultimately not about restricting transactions; it is about preserving cultures, and securing indigenous livelihoods

The Telangana government is preparing to introduce an e-Cabinet system to digitise Cabinet proceedings and reduce paper use. Ministers will access agenda notes electronically through a NIC-supported platform, aligning the State with several others that have adopted paperless governance.

Engineering student Ankam Rahul, missing from Hyderabad since May 27, was found dead in an agricultural well near Singarayakonda, Andhra Pradesh. A native of Jagtial district, his death remains suspicious, with police yet to confirm whether it was suicide or homicide

The BRS has accused the Congress government of compromising Telangana’s water rights by supporting the Godavari–Cauvery interlinking proposal. Harish Rao alleged the move could divert significant allocations from Telangana and demanded an Assembly session and stronger state-level opposition.

Delcy Rodríguez visited Prasanthi Nilayam in Andhra Pradesh to offer prayers to Sri Sathya Sai Baba. She was received by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust and spent time in Sai Kulwant Hall paying respects and meditating

Andhra Pradesh has launched an initiative to prepare 2.5 crore seed balls to boost its green cover to 50% by 2047. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan inaugurated the drive on World Environment Day, which includes drone-led seed dispersal

Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan, facing backlash over his ‘Telangana fiefdom’ comment, sought to clarify his position by stressing that he never supported politics aimed at destabilising Telangana.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced he will ride a bicycle in Visakhapatnam on World Environment Day to promote environmental awareness. He urged citizens to plant saplings, use bicycles and e-bicycles, and work together to conserve natural resources

Krishna River water released from Andhra Pradesh’s Kandaleru Reservoir has begun reaching Chennai via the Telugu Ganga canal, improving reservoir levels amid summer demand. Despite initial delays due to canal issues, inflow is expected to strengthen the city’s drinking water supply

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh will visit Russia from June 2-7 and attend the St Petersburg International Economic Forum. He is expected to meet global investors and industry leaders to promote Andhra Pradesh and attract investments across key sectors

A World Economic Forum delegation met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to discuss the roadmap for India’s first thematic Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Discussions focused on green energy, cybersecurity, digital transformation and infrastructure development linked to the state’s clean energy ambitions

Andhra Pradesh is set to finalise a population management policy within months to address declining fertility rates below replacement level. The framework focuses on incentives, women’s workforce participation, healthcare, and ageing support while aiming to preserve long-term demographic balance and economic growth

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan directed authorities to intensify inspections and prevent untreated sewage, industrial effluents and aquaculture waste from polluting the Godavari River. The government also launched a clean-river action plan ahead of the upcoming Godavari Pushkarams festival

Police said the man believed a person’s driving behaviour often reflected discipline, patience and social responsibility

Jagan claimed that even the removal of a small number of genuine votes in every village could significantly affect constituency-level outcomes

Pawan Kalyan expressed anger over industrial pollution in the Godavari River, blaming officials for negligence. During inspections in East Godavari, he ordered action against Andhra Paper Mills, directed pollution testing, and announced stricter enforcement measures to protect the river ecosystem

A private travel bus overturned in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district, injuring around 30 passengers, including 10 critically. Separate road mishaps in Telangana, including a bus fire at Hyderabad’s MGBS and a multi-vehicle collision in Nizamabad, also triggered panic and left several injured

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Satya Kumar Yadav said Andhra Pradesh is on high alert over Ebola outbreaks in parts of Africa. The state has begun airport screening, quarantine preparedness and emergency response measures while advising citizens to avoid non-essential travel to affected countries