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Flight and train operations across Andhra Pradesh were severely disrupted by Cyclone Montha on Tuesday. All 32 flights from Visakhapatnam Airport and several services from Vijayawada and Tirupati were cancelled, while 120 trains were suspended across the South Central Railway zone

South Central Railway set a record by earning Rs 1.08 crore from ticket checking on a single day. During the festive rush, 16,105 ticketless or irregular travellers were fined across six divisions, marking the highest-ever revenue in SCR’s history

K T Vijay Krishna Kumar defeated K.S.R. Ch. Murthy Raju 8-1 in the 70 years & above singles first round at the B.S. Krishna Reddy AISTA veterans tennis tournament. Results across various age categories were also highlighted, with many close victories

A D L Janardhan of Andhra Pradesh claimed the 35 years & above title at the AISTA Prize Money Veterans Tennis Tournament with an 8-7 (5) victory over Vamshi Krishna of Telangana. Other category results included decisive wins for players from AP and TN

The DRI Hyderabad unit seized over 1,300 kg of ganja worth Rs 2.6 crore in Vijayawada. The drugs were hidden in a truck coming from Chhattisgarh. Three people, including the mastermind from Tamil Nadu, were arrested under the NDPS Act

South Central Railway (SCR) has launched a biometric sign-on and sign-off system for TTE staff, replacing the earlier password-based method. Introduced at six lobbies including Secunderabad and Vijayawada, the Aadhaar-based system will gradually cover all 73 lobbies across the Zone

An Air India Express flight from Vijayawada to Bengaluru was cancelled after a bird strike incident on Thursday. The aircraft was grounded for inspection, and passengers were accommodated on alternative arrangements. No injuries were reported, officials confirmed

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated Ratan Tata Innovation Hubs in Amaravati and five cities, aiming to boost entrepreneurship. Backed by Tata Group and major firms, the initiative honours Ratan Tata’s legacy while supporting startups, industrial hubs, and economic growth in the State

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

Sai Dinesh, a veteran chess coach, was denied entry to the FIDE trainers exam in Vijayawada despite paying the fee, alleging Telangana Chess Association bias due to his involvement in TDCA reforms

World Cup medallist Jyothi Surekha Vennam was felicitated in Vijayawada by Union Bank officials for her recent success in Madrid. She reaffirmed her focus on winning an Olympic medal

Vennam Jyothi Surekha starred for India at the Archery World Cup Stage IV in Madrid, winning silver in individual and team events and bronze in mixed team alongside Rishabh Yadav

Andhra Pradesh approved the Amaravati Quantum Valley Declaration to boost quantum technology, aiming for $1 billion in investments by 2029. Plans include India’s largest quantum testbed, global partnerships, startup support, and annual expos to make Amaravati a quantum innovation hub

The incident occurred on national highway 563 on Warangal-Khammam route at Yellampet on the outskirts of Maripeda town. A truck going to Gujarat from Vijayawada collided with another one going to Andhra Pradesh from Warangal.

Kodad police bust inter-state kidney racket that duped vulnerable patients by promising organ transplants. Six members arrested while four are absconding. The gang extorted lakhs from patients, including Rs 22 lakh from a complainant whose surgery never occurred.

Pawan Kalyan urged people, especially the youth, to take inspiration from the sacrifices of Indian soldiers rather than from film stars.

Heavy rains and gusty winds lashed Vijayawada, killing two in lightning strikes in Bapatla. Flooded roads, uprooted trees, and crop losses disrupted life. IMD forecasts storms until May 7. Officials are clearing debris and assessing damage

Sharmila asked Chief Minister Naidu to tell the people of Andhra Pradesh why she was placed under house arrest

The SIT officials questioned him on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday about the involvement of various individuals in the multi-crore scam case

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's dream new capital city project firmly aligns with India's broader commitment to clean energy and climate action