Andhra Pradesh: News

Ex-MP Vivekananda Reddy murder: Andhra CM's uncle Bhaskar Reddy arrested

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday arrested YS Bhaskar Reddy in connection with the 2019 murder case of his brother and former MP YS Vivekananda Reddy.

14 Apr 2023

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

Dog booked for tearing Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's poster

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Dasari Udayasree has lodged a police complaint against a dog for allegedly tearing a poster of YSR Congress Party leader and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.

After quitting Congress, ex-Andhra Pradesh CM Kiran Reddy joins BJP

After quitting Congress last month, former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy (62) joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday. Reddy hails from the Rayalaseema region and reportedly enjoys considerable influence there.

31 Mar 2023

Chennai

Hyderabad man spent Rs. 6 lakh on idlis last year

For this idli lover from Hyderabad, nothing beats the taste of his favorite South Indian delicacy.

21 Mar 2023

Reliance Jio

Jio rolls out 5G in 41 more cities: Check coverage

Reliance Jio has rolled out its fifth-generation services in 41 more cities including Udhagamandalam, Narsapur, Margao, Rajouri, Thalassery, and Kumarghat. With the latest rollout, Jio 5G is now live in 406 cities.

15 Mar 2023

Reliance Jio

Jio 5G launched in 34 cities, overall count reaches 365

Reliance Jio has launched its fifth-generation service in 34 new cities in India, including Ambur, Suryapet, Sundargarh, Dharmavaram, and Dharamshala.

22 Feb 2023

Telugu Films

Taraka Ratna birth anniversary: 5 memorable films and roles

Actor-politician Nandamuri Obuleswara Rao, popularly known as Taraka Ratna, passed away on February 18, days before what would have been his 40th birthday on February 22.

19 Feb 2023

Telugu Films

Telugu actor Nandamuri Taraka Ratna passes away aged 39

Telugu actor-politician Nandamuri Taraka Ratna, who went into a coma after suffering a cardiac arrest on January 27, breathed his last at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bengaluru, on Saturday night. He was aged 39.

Ex-SC judge Abdul Nazeer—part of Ayodhya, demonetization verdicts—new Andhra governor

Former Supreme Court Justice Syed Abdul Nazeer was appointed as the new governor of Andhra Pradesh by President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday.

02 Feb 2023

Telugu Films

Telugu filmmaker Sagar is no more

Veteran Telugu filmmaker Sagar also known as Vidyasagar Reddy, passed away at the age of 70.

31 Jan 2023

Bharti Airtel

Airtel 5G launched in more cities across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Bharti Airtel has rolled out its 5G services in more cities across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Kurnool, Guntur, and Tirupati, Warangal, and Karimnagar.

31 Jan 2023

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

Visakhapatnam to be Andhra Pradesh's new capital: CM Jagan Reddy

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday announced that Visakhapatnam would be the new capital of the state.

28 Jan 2023

Telugu Films

Telugu actor Nandamuri Taraka Ratna suffers cardiac arrest; now stable

Telugu actor Nandamuri Taraka Ratna suffered a massive cardiac arrest at a political rally on Friday in Kuppam of Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district.

24 Jan 2023

Jio

Jio 5G services launched in 50 new cities: Check list

Reliance Jio has launched its 5G services in 50 more cities across 17 states and union territories, bringing the total count to 184 cities across India.

15 Jan 2023

Vande Bharat Express

Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express between Telangana and Andhra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off another new Vande Bharat Express connecting Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh to Telangana's Secunderabad on Sunday.

15 Jan 2023

Jallikattu

Tamil Nadu: Jallikattu begins in Madurai under Supreme Court guidelines 

The traditional bull-taming sport—Jallikattu—began in Avaniyapuram village of Tamil Nadu's Madurai on Sunday amid plans for large-scale celebrations in the state.

02 Jan 2023

Chandrababu Naidu

AP: Stampede kills 3 in TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu's rally

In a tragic incident, three people died due to a stampede in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur district during a political rally led by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President and former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.

Andhra Pradesh: 8 dead at Chandrababu Naidu's Kandukuru roadshow

At least eight people reportedly lost their lives on Wednesday in a near-stampede in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district during a road show of former chief minister Chandrababu Naidu.

23 Dec 2022

Telugu Films

Telugu legend Kaikala Satyanarayana dies; Ram Charan, Nani pay tribute

In shocking news, veteran Telugu actor Kaikala Satyanarayana breathed his last on Friday at his Mahaprasthanam residence in Filmnagar, Hyderabad. He was 87.

10 Dec 2022

Cyclone

Cyclone Mandous leaves roads waterlogged, uproots trees in Chennai

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday announced that the severe cyclonic storm "Mandous" has weakened into a deep depression over the northern coast of Tamil Nadu.

09 Dec 2022

Tamil Nadu

Cyclone Mandous nears Tamil Nadu; Chennai airport cancels all flights

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that Tamil Nadu is expected to receive heavy rainfall with the arrival of the severe cyclonic storm "Mandous" at around Friday midnight.

08 Dec 2022

Cyclone

Cyclone Mandous: IMD issues heavy rain alert for TN, Andhra

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released an alert for the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry (Union Territory) on Thursday morning as the depression over the southeast and southwest of the Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic story.

07 Dec 2022

Cyclone

Cyclone Mandous: NDRF, navy on alert in TN, Andhra, Puducherry

Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry (Union Territory), and Tamil Nadu are currently on high alert, with a cyclone picking up pace in the Bay of Bengal.

07 Dec 2022

India

5 period rituals in different Indian states

One of the turning points in a girl's life, menstruation not only brings in hormonal changes but is also a sign that the girl is now transitioning into a woman.

29 Nov 2022

Hyderabad

Police tows Andhra CM's sister's car with her in it

YS Sharmila, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's sister and YSR Telangana Party chief, had her car towed away by cops in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Andhra: 2 held for smuggling 130-kg marijuana in 'Pushpa' style

Police arrested two persons carrying 130 kilograms of marijuana in the Alluri Sitharamaraju district of Andhra Pradesh, India Today reported.

06 Nov 2022

Tirupati

Andhra Pradesh: Tirupati temple trust declares huge gold, cash deposits

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) officially released a white paper on Saturday, revealing the list of its assets, including fixed and gold deposits.

19 Oct 2022

Cyclone

Cyclone Sitrang likely to hit Bay of Bengal on Diwali

The threat of a tropical storm is looming over India's eastern coast and especially Odisha as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed the probability of a cyclonic formation over the Bay of Bengal around Sunday or Monday.

Heavy rains to dampen festive spirit in Bengal, other states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate to heavy rains over the South Bengal region during the next 72 hours, which is likely to dampen the Durga Puja festive mood in West Bengal.

19 Sep 2022

Hyderabad

5 things to bring back home from your Hyderabad trip

Known for its fascinating architecture, historic forts, and monuments, cosmopolitan culture, moderate climate, and world-class healthcare facilities, Hyderabad is a popular tourist destination in the country.

PFI terror case: NIA raids 40 locations in Telangana, AP

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) raided 38 locations in Telangana and two in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday in a case related to the Popular Front of India (PFI), accused of promoting terrorist activities.

08 Sep 2022

Mumbai Police

Mumbai: Breach in Amit Shah's security, man impersonates MHA staffer

A security lapse was exposed in Mumbai during Home Minister Amit Shah's visit after a 32-year-old man was caught impersonating a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) official.

29 Aug 2022

Saudi Arabia

Aged Indian couple creates history by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro together

Ravi Kishore Mallapragada's childhood hobby of climbing small hills in Visakhapatnam became an obsession for him as he recently climbed Gilman's Point in Kilimanjaro along with his wife Sowdamini.

03 Aug 2022

Visakhapatnam

Over 100 workers hospitalized after 'gas leak' at Andhra factory

More than 100 workers were taken ill on Tuesday at the apparel factory of Brandix India Apparel Company (BIAC) in Atchutapuram, near Visakhapatnam, as a result of a suspected gas leak.

02 Aug 2022

Rajasthan

Monkeypox: Rajasthan reports 1st suspected case; Kerala registers 5th infection

Rajasthan on Monday reported its first suspected monkeypox case.

Andhra Pradesh: 8-year-old boy shows monkeypox symptoms, hospitalized

Tensions rose in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur district on Saturday after a suspected monkeypox case was reported.

16 Jul 2022

Delhi

Monsoon: Delhi witnesses heavy rainfall today, several areas waterlogged

Heavy rain hit Delhi and its suburbs on Saturday, causing flooding and traffic delays.

10 Jun 2022

Karnataka

5 best places in India for coffee lovers

If you are a coffee lover and looking to travel to a place where you can get the authentic flavor of coffee, then you have landed on the right page.

10 Jun 2022

India

Monsoon to arrive in Goa, Maharashtra over next 2 days

The southwest monsoon may move into Goa, southern Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh in the next two days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

02 Jun 2022

Travel And Tourism

5 popular tourist places in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh

Located in Andhra Pradesh, Kurnool is an ancient historical city that has existed for over 2,000 years.