Andhra Pradesh: News
PK's 'OG' sells out at world's second-largest IMAX within minutes!
The excitement for the action film They Call Him OG, aka OG, starring Pawan Kalyan, is at an all-time high with advance bookings opening in select overseas markets on Tuesday.
Monsoon likely to start withdrawing from September 15: IMD
The southwest monsoon is likely to start withdrawing from northwest India around September 15, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.
Nepal unrest: Indian pilgrims attacked, looted near border
A group of Indian pilgrims returning from the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu were attacked on Thursday.
SC seeks Centre, NCERT's response on transgender-inclusive sexuality education
The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), and several states on a petition demanding the inclusion of transgender-inclusive comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in school curricula.
'Sold one for ₹8L': Monsoon sparks 'diamond rush' in Andhra
Early monsoon rains in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh have turned into a treasure hunt for farmers and villagers.
'Pathological liar': Congress responds to Modi's semiconductors promise
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise on Independence Day that 'made in India' semiconductor chips will be available in the market by the end of 2025.
'Coolie's opening to outperform 'War 2'? Trade experts reveal
The much-anticipated War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, is set to face stiff competition from the pan-India film Coolie.
ONGC to invest ₹4,600cr in Andhra, generating over 450 jobs
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plans to invest over ₹4,600 crore in the Konaseema District of Andhra Pradesh.
JSW Cement's ₹3,600cr IPO opens today: Should you bid?
JSW Cement, a leading player in the construction materials industry, has launched its ₹3,600 crore initial public offering today.
Andhra Pradesh: 6 Odisha migrant workers killed in quarry accident
In a tragic incident, six migrant workers from Odisha were killed at the Satyakrishna Granite Quarry in Andhra Pradesh's Bapatla district on Sunday.
Gadkari lays foundation for projects worth ₹5,233cr in Andhra Pradesh
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 29 National Highway (NH) projects in Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh offers incentives worth $600M to boost electronics manufacturing
Andhra Pradesh has approved a draft scheme to offer $600 million in incentives for the local manufacturing of electronic components.
Andhra minister's brother slaps cop at temple over entry refusal
Madan Bhupal Reddy, the cousin brother of Andhra Pradesh Minister BC Janardhan Reddy, was caught on camera slapping a police constable at the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Kolimigundla, Kurnool district.
Google plans its largest Asian data center in Andhra Pradesh
Google is set to invest a whopping $6 billion in a new 1-gigawatt (GW) data center in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Why 2 Adani projects have been canceled in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government has terminated two pumped hydro storage power projects of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) at the company's request.
Over 7,000 suspected heatstroke cases reported in India this summer
India has witnessed a staggering 7,192 suspected cases of heatstroke only and 14 confirmed deaths due to extreme heat between March 1 and June 24 this year.
Supreme Court issues guidelines to prevent student suicides
The Supreme Court of India has issued a set of 15 guidelines to tackle the alarming rise in student suicides across educational institutions.
India successfully test-fires drone-launched precision-guided missile in Kurnool
India has successfully test-fired a drone-launched precision-guided missile at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
Youth body demands rollback of 'Hari Hara...' ticket hike
The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) Andhra Pradesh state committee demanded that the state government roll back its order allowing a steep increase in ticket prices for Pawan Kalyan's film Hari Hara Veera Mallu.
Rana Daggubati fails to appear before ED; new date issued
Actor Rana Daggubati has requested a new date to appear before the Enforcement Directorate(ED) in connection with an alleged illegal betting apps case.
IMD predicts heavy rains for several states till July 27
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for several states, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Mahindra Group eyes investment in Andhra Pradesh across key sectors
Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has announced potential investment talks with the Andhra Pradesh government.
Tirupati Temple board suspends officer for attending church prayers
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has suspended Assistant Executive Officer A Rajasekhar Babu for attending church prayers every Sunday in his hometown of Puttur, Tirupati district.
'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' trailer: Pawan Kalyan battles Bobby Deol
The much-awaited trailer of Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1-Sword vs Spirit was released on Thursday.
Man alleges cockroach found in Andhra Pradesh temple's prasadam
A man has alleged that he found a cockroach in the laddoo prasadam at the Srisailam Devasthanam temple in Andhra Pradesh.
Watched 'Kannappa' yet? Here's the true story behind Shiva's devotee
The Telugu mythological film Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu and directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, was released on Friday. The movie is inspired by the legend of Kannappa, a devoted follower of Lord Shiva.
Cognizant to invest ₹1,500cr in Andhra Pradesh, create 8,000 jobs
IT giant Cognizant has announced plans to establish a new campus in Andhra Pradesh.
Meet 23-year-old Jahnavi Dangeti, selected for 2029 space mission
Jahnavi Dangeti, a 23-year-old from Palakollu in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, has been selected as an Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) for a US-based space mission.
Andhra man dead month after wedding; family blames 'wife's affair'
A 32-year-old man, Tejeswar, was found dead in a canal in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
Case against Jagan Reddy after convoy vehicle runs over supporter
The Andhra Pradesh Police have registered a case against former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and others in connection with the death of a man who was run over by a vehicle in his convoy.
After TCS, Cognizant gets 21 acres in Andhra for 99p
The Andhra Pradesh government has given 21.31 acres of land to IT giant Cognizant at a nominal price of 99 paise.
After Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka's 10-hour workday proposal stirs debate
The Karnataka government has proposed changes to the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961.
Rana Daggubati explains why Telugu cinema is dominating other industries
Actar Rana Daggubati, a prominent figure in Indian cinema for nearly 15 years, recently spoke about the growth of the Telugu film industry.
Employees will now have to work longer in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to increase the maximum working hours from nine to 10 per day.
Monsoon revival likely between June 12-18, says IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated a likely revival of the southwest monsoon between June 12 and 18. This comes following a pause in its progress since May 29.
Why Karnataka and Andhra are feuding over Defense manufacturer HAL
The Karnataka government has dismissed reports of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) shifting its production units to Andhra Pradesh after the latter's Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu proposed expanding HAL operations in his state.
Woman leaves son as collateral for loan; finds him dead
In a shocking incident in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, a woman was forced to leave her son as collateral for a ₹25,000 loan.
LG to invest ₹5,000cr in Andhra Pradesh, create 11,000+ jobs
South Korean conglomerate LG Electronics will set up a manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, as per Moneycontrol.
Hyderabad: Pet Husky mauls owner to death; eats private parts
In a shocking incident, a man was found dead in his Madhura Nagar apartment in Hyderabad. The victim, identified as Pawan Kumar, was allegedly attacked by his pet Siberian Husky.
Modi relaunches Amaravati; lays foundation stone for projects worth ₹58,000cr
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rekindled hopes of Amaravati being Andhra Pradesh's capital by laying the foundation stone for multiple projects worth ₹58,000 crore.
8 killed after wall collapses on queuing devotees in Andhra
Eight devotees were killed and four injured after a wall collapsed on them at the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Simhachalam, Andhra Pradesh.
How WhatsApp, Llama AI will improve e-governance in India
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is in talks with a number of state governments in India to improve e-governance.
Over ₹193 crore misappropriated under MGNREGA in FY 2024-25: Centre
The Indian government suspended funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for West Bengal since March 2022, over alleged misappropriation of funds.
Andhra man found dead in Texas; police suspect suicide
Kolli Abhishek, a resident of Gudivada city in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district, was found dead in Texas. His body was recovered a day after he went missing.
45% of Indian MLAs have criminal cases against them: Report
Nearly 45% of India's state and Union Territory lawmakers, or Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs), have criminal cases against them, a recent study by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has found.
'Salaar' re-release: Will Prabhas starrer claim the highest-grossing title?
Due to its enduring popularity on OTT, the Prabhas-starrer, Salaar: The Ceasefire, will be re-released on Friday.
Man kills 2 children over poor grades, dies by suicide
In a heartbreaking incident from the Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh, a 35-year-old assistant accountant with an Indian oil firm allegedly killed his two sons due to poor performance in studies.