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Visakhapatnam chess player Sahithi Varshini has earned her third and final WGM norm, completing the requirements for the Woman Grandmaster title. She has made steady progress through strong international performances and now aims to achieve the prestigious Grandmaster title.

Thirty-six athletes from Visakhapatnam district have been selected to represent Andhra Pradesh at the 36th South Zone Junior National Athletics Championships in Puducherry on September 16. Athletics officials congratulated the selected athletes and wished them success at the championships

India will host the two-day BRICS Youth Ministers' Meeting and Sports Ministers' Meeting in Visakhapatnam from Saturday. Ministers and heads of delegation from all 11 BRICS member countries will attend discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation in youth affairs and sports.

India will host the BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting and Sports Ministers’ Meeting in Visakhapatnam on August 22 and 23. The gatherings will bring together representatives from 11 member countries to discuss youth empowerment, sports cooperation, innovation and sustainable development

A six-year-old boy died at a private school in Visakhapatnam after allegedly being slapped by a teacher, police said. Andhra Pradesh government ordered an inquiry, formed a three-member committee and initiated legal action, while the family alleged the child collapsed from distress

A 50-year-old fisherman, Appanna, went missing after falling overboard from a fishing boat about 11 nautical miles off Visakhapatnam. The Coast Guard, Navy and Marine Police launched a joint search operation, while Andhra Pradesh authorities directed officials to intensify efforts

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh defended data-centre projects in Visakhapatnam, rejecting concerns over their water and environmental impact. He said the proposed 6.5 GW ecosystem would use industrial water from Polavaram, while new cooling technologies could reduce consumption. Critics continue opposing the projects

Three athletes from Visakhapatnam — V. Shyam Bhagavan, K. Karthikeya and B. Pravallika Reddy — have been selected to represent Andhra Pradesh at the 21st National Youth Athletics Championship in Punjab. The Athletics Association congratulated them and wished them medal success

Andhra Pradesh government has approved a redevelopment model for Velampeta slum in Visakhapatnam. The project will provide 177 homes through a high-rise complex, using private investment and transferable development rights. It is planned as a pilot for wider slum redevelopment.

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

Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu and Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh unveiled the vision for the P.V. Sindhu Centre for Sports Excellence in Visakhapatnam. The integrated campus will combine elite coaching, sports science, education and multiple disciplines to develop future athletes

The Visakhapatnam District Athletics Association and Andhra Pradesh Athletics Association congratulated Olympian Jyothi Yarraji after she won the women's 100m hurdles gold at IFAM Oordegem in Belgium with a time of 12.85 seconds, boosting her preparations for the 2026 Asian Games

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast early Sunday, with mild tremors felt across parts of Visakhapatnam. Authorities reported no casualties, property damage or panic following the offshore quake near Kakinada

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A stealth frigate, in Visakhapatnam. Built with more than 75 per cent indigenous content, the warship will strengthen India's eastern seaboard, expand blue-water capabilities and reinforce maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.

The Indian Navy will commission INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A stealth frigate, in Visakhapatnam. Built with more than 75 per cent indigenous content, the warship will enhance India's maritime capabilities and strengthen the Navy's presence in the Indo-Pacific.

The lone survivor of the Visakhapatnam fishing boat tragedy recounted clinging to the capsized vessel for hours before swimming to safety. Authorities ended the search for six missing fishermen, while the Andhra Pradesh government announced ₹10 lakh compensation for each family

India is emerging as a global hub for AI-ready data centres, attracting billions in investments from Google, Microsoft, Amazon and domestic firms. Strong government support, expanding infrastructure and rising capacity are expected to position India among the world's leading AI powers

Andhra Pradesh Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu said fishermen stranded off Odisha’s Paradip coast were rescued safely and will return to Visakhapatnam. Meanwhile, one missing fisherman was rescued near Visakhapatnam, while search operations continue for six others after a boat capsized

One of seven fishermen missing off the Visakhapatnam coast was rescued safely as the Coast Guard, Navy and Marine Police intensified search operations for the remaining six. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to expedite rescue efforts

Telangana emerged as the overall champion in the Sub-Junior Girls category at the Asmita South Zone Canoe Sprint Championship in Visakhapatnam. Coached by Puli Ramakrishna, the state team secured an impressive haul of 13 medals