Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha struck by drone battery
India
Andhra Pradesh's Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha had a tough moment at the Amaravati Championship 2026 launch: a battery from a low-flying drone landed on her hand at Tarakarama Grounds, Tirupati.
She got quick first aid from District SP L Subbarayudu and still went ahead with her speech, showing real resilience.
Amaravati Championship sets Asia record
The Amaravati Championship set a new Asia Book of Records mark with 2,07,498 athletes taking part statewide, including thousands of girls.
Sports Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy announced ₹9.2 million in prize money and major investments in playgrounds.
On the same day, Anitha also opened a brand-new women's police station in Tirupati, highlighting the state's push for development and safety.