Andhra Pradesh: News
15 Mar 2024
Ram Gopal VarmaRam Gopal Varma not contesting from Pithapuram constituency; issues clarification
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma cleared the air on Friday, stating that he is not entering politics and will not be contesting from Pithapuram, contrary to speculations birthed from his previous tweet.
14 Mar 2024
Ram Gopal VarmaFilmmaker Ram Gopal Varma announces 'sudden' entry into politics
Renowned filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma surprised fans on Thursday when he announced his entry into politics via his official X (previously Twitter) account.
11 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi inaugurates Haryana section of India's first 8-lane expressway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway, which was constructed at an approximate cost of Rs. 4,100 crore.
09 Mar 2024
Amit ShahTDP, BJP, JanaSena form alliance for Lok Sabha, assembly polls
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), led by N Chandrababu Naidu, has joined forces with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the JanaSena Party (JSP) for the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly elections.
08 Mar 2024
N Chandrababu NaiduChandrababu Naidu may return to NDA after 6 years: Report
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is reportedly set to return to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
03 Mar 2024
Ashwini VaishnawAndhra trains collided as driver watched cricket on phone: Minister
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday that the driver and assistant driver of one of the two trains involved in a fatal collision in Andhra Pradesh last year were watching a cricket match on their phone during the accident, PTI reported.
02 Mar 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD predicts more heatwaves, intense summer in India this year
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the country will face more heatwave days in the summer of 2024.
26 Feb 2024
FashionInfuse your daily style with the timeless charm of kalamkari
Add a splash of culture to your everyday wardrobe with the seamless integration of this ancient Indian craft called kalamkari.
24 Feb 2024
United States of AmericaIndia reacts after US cop who killed Jaahnavi Kandula freed
India has requested a review of a United States court judgment that dismissed criminal charges against Seattle police officer Kevin Dave, who killed 23-year-old Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula.
22 Feb 2024
Congress PartyYS Sharmila sleeps in Congress office to avoid 'house arrest'
YS Sharmila Reddy, the sister of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and state Congress chief, spent Wednesday night at the party's Vijayawada office to avoid a house arrest attempt.
09 Feb 2024
DelhiAndhra CM Jagan Reddy calls on Modi in Delhi
With the 2024 Lok Sabha election just months away and a state poll scheduled for later this year, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi.
02 Feb 2024
PetsPunganur cow: India's smallest and cutest bovine marvel
In the town of Punganur in Andhra Pradesh, a diminutive yet remarkable creature, the Punganur cow, has captured national attention.
10 Jan 2024
OdishaFrom red ant chutney to khaje, exploring the GI-tagged delicacies
Odisha's red ant chutney also known as kai chutney, made with red weaver ants, was recently awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
08 Jan 2024
IndiaChickens fed Viagra and shilajit ahead of cockfight season
Ahead of Sankranti celebrations in rural Andhra Pradesh, an unexpected controversy has taken flight.
06 Dec 2023
CycloneCyclone Michaung weakens after landfall in Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Michaung hit Andhra Pradesh near Bapatla late on Tuesday but has since weakened into a deep depression.
05 Dec 2023
Tamil NaduAndhra braces for Cyclone Michaung's landfall, 8 dead in Chennai
After causing eight deaths in Tamil Nadu's Chennai, Cyclone Michaung is set to hit Andhra Pradesh as a severe cyclonic storm on Tuesday, bringing powerful winds of 90-100km/h and gusts up to 110km/h.
04 Dec 2023
ChennaiCyclone Michaung: Foxconn, Pegatron stop iPhone production near Chennai
The production of Apple's iPhones at Foxconn and Pegatron facilities near Chennai has been stopped due to heavy rains, Reuters reported.
04 Dec 2023
ChennaiCyclone Michaung: Heavy rain floods runway at Chennai airport
Ahead of Cyclone Michaung's expected landfall on Tuesday, heavy rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu and flooded the Chennai International Airport on Monday.
04 Dec 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Michaung intensifies; high alert in Andhra, Tamil Nadu
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heavy rainfall alerts for Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha as Cyclone Michaung intensified into a "severe cyclonic storm" over the Southwest Bay of Bengal on Monday.
03 Dec 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Andhra, TN brace for Cyclone Michaung, disaster response teams ready
Cyclonic storm Michaung, brewing over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday morning, with winds that could pack speeds of up to 100mph.
02 Dec 2023
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)Andhra-Telangana water dispute: Nagarjuna Sagar Dam's security given to CRPF
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been handed over the security of Nagarjuna Sagar Dam after tensions between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana intensified over the share of Krishna waters, Deccan Chronicle reported.
02 Dec 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Michaung to make landfall in coastal Andhra by Tuesday
Cyclone Michaung, currently brewing over the Bay of Bengal, is anticipated to make its landfall between the Machilipatnam and Nellore districts of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday morning.
01 Dec 2023
Tamil NaduMore rain to lash Chennai, other Tamil Nadu districts today
Heavy rainfall continued to batter Chennai and several other districts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, triggering waterlogging and traffic jams in several low-lying regions of the state.
25 Nov 2023
Rahul GandhiTelangana: 'Congress killed our children' posters appear before RaGa's visit
As Telangana gears up for Assembly polls, posters targeting the Congress party have surfaced in Nizamabad and Bodhan areas, coinciding with Rahul Gandhi's visit to the state.
20 Nov 2023
N Chandrababu NaiduChandrababu Naidu granted regular bail in AP skill development case
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday granted regular bail to former chief minister and leader of the opposition N Chandrababu Naidu in the alleged Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) scam case.
20 Nov 2023
Fire AccidentsVisakhapatnam: Fire at harbor destroys 35 boats, Navy called in
A devastating fire erupted at a fishing harbor in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, gutting around 35 fishing boats on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday.
15 Nov 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Threat of 2 cyclones looms over Bay of Bengal: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that two low-pressure systems in the Bay of Bengal could potentially escalate into cyclones.
14 Nov 2023
Medical CollegeNational Medical Commission cautions medical colleges over fake recognition letters
The National Medical Commission (NMC) on Tuesday alerted medical colleges across the country about counterfeit letters of recognition.
09 Nov 2023
MonsoonTamil Nadu: Monsoon prompts school holiday in 5 districts
Five districts in Tamil Nadu declared a school holiday on Thursday as the northeastern monsoon continues to intensify.
03 Nov 2023
YS Jagan Mohan ReddyAndhra Pradesh cabinet approves caste census
The Andhra Pradesh cabinet approved a comprehensive caste census on Friday aimed at gathering data on the economic, social, and educational aspects of residents.
30 Oct 2023
VisakhapatnamAndhra trains collided after driver missed red signal: Railways official
A preliminary assessment by the East Coast Railway (ECR) reportedly found the train collision in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram on Sunday evening—which killed 13 and injured 50 people—was caused by "human error."
30 Oct 2023
Narendra ModiAndhra: 13 dead, 50 injured as 2 passenger trains collide
At least 13 individuals lost their lives, and more than 50 others suffered injuries after two passenger trains collided in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday night.
22 Oct 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)India braces for rare 'twin cyclones,' first since 2018: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the country will likely witness rare twin cyclones in the coming days—a phenomenon last witnessed in 2018, India Today reported.
14 Oct 2023
SpiritualityBathukamma: Understanding this flower festival of Telangana
Today marks the beginning of Bathukamma, a nine-day bright and alluring celebration that takes place in Telangana and some parts of Andhra Pradesh.
05 Oct 2023
PunjabAndhra policeman shoots wife, 2 daughters, then self to death
A tragic murder-suicide occurred in Andhra Pradesh, where a 55-year-old police head constable, Venkateswarlu, reportedly shot and killed his wife and two daughters before taking his own life.
22 Sep 2023
ShoppingVisiting Andhra Pradesh? Shop these GI-tagged products
Culinary and artistry treasures have long been found in Andhra Pradesh, a state renowned for its rich cultural legacy and diverse cuisine.
14 Sep 2023
United States of AmericaIndia demands probe after US cop mocks Indian-origin student's death
A video showing a Seattle police officer in the United States (US) joking about the death of an Indian student has sparked a massive row. The victim student, who reportedly hailed from Andhra Pradesh, was killed in January after being hit by a police vehicle.
11 Sep 2023
N Chandrababu NaiduChandrababu Naidu arrested: TDP calls Andhra bandh, JSP extends support
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) called for a bandh in Andhra Pradesh on Monday in protest against the recent arrest of its party chief and former state Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
10 Sep 2023
Telugu Desam Party (TDP)Skill development scam: Chandrababu Naidu sent to 14-day judicial custody
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu was on Sunday remanded to 14-day judicial custody by a Vijayawada court in connection with the alleged AP skill development corruption case.
10 Sep 2023
N Chandrababu NaiduChandrababu Naidu alleges political motive behind arrest in scam case
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) head and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, arrested in connection with an alleged scam, was reportedly produced at the Vijayawada Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court on Sunday morning.
09 Sep 2023
N Chandrababu NaiduAndhra Pradesh: Chandrababu Naidu arrested in corruption case
The Andhra Pradesh Police's Crime Investigation Department (CID) apprehended Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo and former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday morning in connection with an alleged corruption case.
30 Aug 2023
TirupatiTirupati's best souvenirs to take home
Tirupati, often called the spiritual capital of Andhra Pradesh, is located in the Chittoor district.
02 Aug 2023
N Chandrababu NaiduDelhi bill: Chandrababu Naidu's TDP to back Centre in Parliament
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), led by N Chandrababu Naidu, has decided to support the central government in passing the Delhi services bill in Parliament, reported NDTV.
25 Jul 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)High alert in 6 states amid heavy rainfall forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in six states and a union territory till Wednesday.
23 Jul 2023
Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh: Dalit man's face, body allegedly smeared with feces
In another shocking development from Madhya Pradesh, a Dalit man's face and body were allegedly smeared with human excrement by another man belonging to a different caste in Chhatarpur district.
21 Jul 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Andhra, Maharashtra under alert; heavy rain predicted in Gujarat, Odisha
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh warning for the next five days, predicting varying amounts of rainfall in several states.
19 Jul 2023
Madhya PradeshAndhra Pradesh: Dalit man thrashed, urinated upon over affair
While the urination incident in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi is still fresh in people's minds, another unpleasant incident has reportedly taken place in Andhra Pradesh.
08 Jul 2023
HaryanaHaryana: 8 dead, 12 injured in bus-cruiser collision in Jind
In a devastating accident near Jind's Bibipur village in Haryana, a roadways bus and a cruiser reportedly had a head-on collision that left at least eight dead and 12 people injured.
20 Jun 2023
VisakhapatnamSeer arrested for raping orphan girl in ashram for months
A seer has been arrested for allegedly raping a 15-year-old orphan girl multiple times over several months at an ashram that he ran in Andhra Pradesh.
16 Jun 2023
IndiaAndhra Pradesh: Attackers pour petrol on 15-year-old, set him ablaze
In a shocking incident, a 15-year-old boy was burned alive by some unidentified persons in Rajavolu village of Cherukupalli Mandal block in Andhra Pradesh's Bapatla on Friday, reported IANS.
15 Jun 2023
Central GovernmentCentre's panel could recommend Andhra's hybrid pension scheme for states
A panel formed by the Centre to review the pension system of central and state government employees is likely to recommend the Andhra Pradesh government's hybrid Guaranteed Pension Scheme be adopted by other states, the Deccan Herald reported.
14 Jun 2023
National Investigation Agency (NIA)NIA arrests PFI weapons trainer in Nizamabad terror conspiracy case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a master weapons trainer for the Popular Front of India (PFI) living under a false identity in Karnataka, reported ANI.
12 Jun 2023
HeatwaveHeatwave alert for north, central India as mercury touches 44°C
While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the progress of the monsoon was satisfactory, it issued a heatwave alert on Sunday evening for isolated pockets over Bihar, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Jharkhand, among others, for the next five days.
30 May 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD forecast heavy rainfall in parts of south, northwest India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted several regions across India would witness heavy rainfall in the upcoming days.
25 May 2023
Amit ShahAfter Karnataka, Amul faces resistance in Tamil Nadu: Here's why
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has sought Union Home Minister Amit Shah's immediate intervention to stop national milk giant Amul from venturing into the state, especially in the milk shed of the state cooperative, Aavin.
22 May 2023
Travel And TourismTraveling to South India? Visit these stunning temples
A perfect example of traditional culture, heritage, and diversity, South India houses several stunning temples that reflect the beautiful architectural designs from ancient times.
19 May 2023
YS Jagan Mohan ReddyVivekananda Reddy murder: MP Avinash Reddy skips CBI interrogation again
YS Avinash Reddy, MP from Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa, on Friday skipped the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) interrogation regarding the murder case of former state minister and his relative, YS Vivekananda Reddy.
29 Apr 2023
SuicideAndhra Pradesh: 9 students die by suicide after intermediate results
As many as nine students in Andhra Pradesh have allegedly ended their lives after the state's Board of Intermediate Education announced results of intermediate first and second years on Wednesday, reported NDTV.
21 Apr 2023
OhioUS: Indian student shot dead during robbery attempt
An Indian student, who was pursuing his Master's degree in the United States (US), was allegedly shot dead in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday.