Andhra Pradesh: News
07 Nov 2020
Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHARISRO's PSLV C-49, carrying all-weather earth imaging satellite, lifts off
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday launched the 51st mission of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
01 Nov 2020
MurderAndhra Pradesh: 17-year-old girl killed after argument over 'rejection'
A 17-year-old girl was killed on Saturday night after a man slit her throat following a heated argument in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam.
14 Oct 2020
TelanganaHeavy rains pound Hyderabad, streets flooded, residents pray for relief
Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana reeled under heavy rainfall, triggered by a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal. The IT city's streets were flooded, cars floated in the water, and at least 15 people died in downpour-related incidents.
11 Oct 2020
Chief Justice of IndiaAttempts to destabilize Andhra Pradesh government: CM Reddy to CJI
In a rare letter to the Chief Justice of India, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy has accused Justice NV Ramana of the Supreme Court of conspiring against his state government.
20 Sep 2020
HaryanaSchools reopening tomorrow: List of states where classes are resuming
Even as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, some states have decided to reopen schools partially.
20 Sep 2020
Narendra ModiModi to hold COVID-19 review meeting with 7 CMs
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to grow rapidly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a review meeting with the Chief Ministers of seven states and union territories.
05 Sep 2020
Madhya PradeshEase of doing business: Andhra Pradesh tops states' rankings
The Centre on Saturday released the rankings of states and union territories in terms of Ease of Doing Business (EoDB).
21 Aug 2020
TelanganaTelangana: Fire at Srisailam dam power plant; 9 staffers trapped
A major fire broke out at the underground hydroelectric power station of the Srisailam reservoir's left bank canal in Telangana, trapping at least nine maintenance personnel inside the building.
10 Aug 2020
Tirumala Tirupati DevasthanamsAndhra: 743 staffers of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams corona-positive, three dead
In a worrying turn of events, as many as 743 staff members of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) in Andhra Pradesh tested positive for coronavirus and three have died, an official said on Sunday.
10 Aug 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 22L with over 61,000 new cases
On Sunday, India reported over 61,000 new coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide total to 22.14 lakh. The death toll also rose to 44,466 with over 1,000 fresh fatalities.
09 Aug 2020
Vijayawada7 dead as fire erupts at COVID-19 facility in Vijayawada
Early Sunday morning, a massive fire broke out at a hotel in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, which was being used as a COVID care facility.
01 Aug 2020
Visakhapatnam11 crushed to death as crane collapses at Visakhapatnam shipyard
At least 11 persons were killed as a huge crane crashed at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday afternoon.
20 Jul 2020
Uttar PradeshPrices of potatoes and tomatoes surge, courtesy poor crop, lockdown
While last year, prices of onions induced tears among Indian households, this year potatoes and tomatoes are responsible for the same.
13 Jul 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's death rate is declining, positivity rate surging
Since the coronavirus pandemic hit India, two trends have been holding ground - a decline in death rate and an increase in positivity rate.
12 Jul 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: With 28,000+ new cases, India records biggest single-day spike
India has reported 28,637 fresh COVID-19 cases - the biggest single-day spike so far - in 24 hours since 8:00am on Saturday. The nationwide tally now stands at 8.49 lakh.
07 Jul 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally crosses 7 lakh; over 20,100 dead
India reported over 22,000 new coronavirus infections on Monday—the fifth consecutive day that daily new cases rose above 20,000. The nationwide tally stands at 7.2 lakh, including over 20,000 deaths.
30 Jun 2020
Crime Against WomenAsked to wear mask, Andhra government employee brutally assaults woman
In a shocking incident, a government employee in Andhra Pradesh brutally assaulted a woman colleague after she asked him to wear a mask.
30 Jun 2020
VisakhapatnamVisakhapatnam: Gas leak at pharma plant claims two lives
In a terrible piece of news, two workers died and four were hospitalized after harmful gas leaked from a factory in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam around midnight on Monday. The incident was reported from the Sainor Life Sciences pharmaceutical company.
26 Jun 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 4.91 lakh after another record spike
India on Thursday reported roughly 18,000 new coronavirus infections, marking yet another record single-day spike.
25 Jun 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India's tally reaches 4.72 lakh after record spike
India on Wednesday reported nearly 17,000 new coronavirus infections, marking the nation's biggest single-day spike yet.
19 Jun 2020
JharkhandRajya Sabha Elections 2020: Here's everything you need to know
Elections to fill 19 vacant seats in the Rajya Sabha across eight states, including Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Manipur, Mizoram, and Meghalaya, were held on Friday.
13 Jun 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)After spending 18 days on ventilator, four-month-old beats coronavirus
Amid gloomy news items about the coronavirus pandemic, a story of hope and resilience was reported from Andhra Pradesh.
11 Jun 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: Over 8,100 dead in India; Maharashtra records biggest spike
India on Wednesday reported over 10,000 new coronavirus infections, taking the nationwide tally past 2.87 lakh. Meanwhile, the death toll has risen to 8,108.
26 May 2020
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)Chandrababu Naidu's crowded welcome in Andhra Pradesh sparks political row
After spending two months at his Jubilee Hills residence, Hyderabad, in neighboring Telangana, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu returned to the state on Monday, only to spark a major controversy.
20 May 2020
NetflixDid you know Money Heist's Nairobi speaks Telugu? Watch video
In the Netflix crime drama Money Heist, Alba Flores aka Nairobi is known for her smarts and sass.
18 May 2020
Chhattisgarh#CareerBytes: Everything to know about the cadre system of IAS
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after among the Civil Services of the country.
07 May 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)How the Visakhapatnam gas leak happened: A timeline
A tragic incident unfolded in Visakhapatnam early Thursday morning when a gas leaked from a chemical plant in the city.
07 May 2020
VisakhapatnamVizag: Gas leakage kills eight; PM Modi calls urgent meeting
In a terrible piece of news, a gas leakage at a chemical plant in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, took eight lives and made hundreds sick. The incident happened around 3 am on Thursday.
01 May 2020
Madhya PradeshList of districts designated as red zones after May 3
The Union Health Ministry has decided to segregate the 733 districts in India into three categories of red, orange, and green zones as the "lockdown 2.0" nears its scheduled end.
18 Apr 2020
MaharashtraCoronavirus: 486 dead in India; 70% deaths in 5 states
India on Friday reported 14,300 cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), including 486, data compiled from official state government statistics showed.
01 Apr 2020
TelanganaCoronavirus hotspot: 2,361 evacuated from Nizamuddin Markaz, contact tracing on
2,361 people, who had been living in Nizamuddin Markaz, the place that has become the hotspot of deadly COVID-19 in India, have been evacuated, reports said on Wednesday.
24 Mar 2020
Kia MotorsKia suspends all operations in India amid COVID-19 fears
Amid the growing COVID-19 cases in India, Kia Motors has temporarily suspended all operations in the country.
23 Feb 2020
Chhattisgarh#CareerBytes: Everything to know about the cadre system of IAS
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after among the Civil Services of the country.
12 Feb 2020
SuicideFearing he has coronavirus, man kills self to protect village
A man in Andhra Pradesh killed himself on Monday fearing he had contracted the novel coronavirus, called the SARS-CoV-2.
08 Feb 2020
TelanganaFirst 'Disha police station' inaugurated in AP for women's safety
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Saturday inaugurated the first Disha police station in East Godavari district's Rajamahendravaram.
23 Jan 2020
Kia MotorsKia Carnival receives over 1,400 bookings in a day
The recently-unveiled Kia Carnival has received a great response in India. According to the company, the premium multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) has received over 1,400 bookings on the very first day itself.
21 Jan 2020
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)Andhra Pradesh: State Assembly passes Bill for three capitals
Former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's dream project of making Amravati the "futuristic capital" of Andhra Pradesh fell flat after the Assembly passed a controversial Bill approving three capitals in the state on Monday night.
20 Jan 2020
Telangana#CareerBytes: Meet the toppers of JEE Main 2020 (January session)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) recently declared the results of the 2020 Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main for the January session on January 17.
20 Jan 2020
Telugu Desam Party (TDP)Andhra Pradesh could get three capitals; state tense, opposition outraged
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy wants his state to have not one, not two, but three capitals and hopes this task is completed during the three-day special Assembly session that started today.
11 Jan 2020
Bharti AirtelAirtel Wi-Fi Calling now available for these smartphones
The telecom war between Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel has now reached new territories. A day after the Mukesh Ambani-led company launched its VoWi-Fi service, Airtel has expanded its Wi-Fi Calling across India.
