Andhra Pradesh: News
18 Mar 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)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.
17 Mar 2025
Box Office'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.
15 Mar 2025
HoliMan 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.
12 Mar 2025
Atal Bihari VajpayeeWas Soundarya's 2004 death an accident? New allegations raise questions
Telugu actor Mohan Babu is facing serious allegations in the tragic death of actor Soundarya in a 2004 plane crash.
10 Mar 2025
Chandrababu NaiduAndhra MP offers ₹50,000 for 3rd daughter, cow for boy
Kalisetti Appala Naidu, an Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha MP of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP), has caused a storm with his suggestion of incentivizing women for having a third girl child.
03 Mar 2025
Amit Shah'Have babies immediately': Stalin's advice to Tamil Nadu couples
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has asked newlywed couples in the state to "have babies immediately."
01 Mar 2025
N Chandrababu NaiduInside Chandrababu Naidu's budget for Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has presented a full-fledged budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.
27 Feb 2025
TelanganaBird flu scare reduces chicken demand; mutton, fish prices soar
The recent bird flu outbreak has drastically changed consumer behavior in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
27 Feb 2025
HyderabadTelugu actor arrested for derogatory comments against Naidu
Popular Telugu actor and writer Posani Krishna Murali was arrested in Hyderabad, for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, and Minister Nara Lokesh.
27 Feb 2025
BollywoodRaashii calls Bollywood unoriginal
In a recent chat with Zoom, actor Raashii Khanna revealed she was surprised when she realized most Bollywood hits were South Indian remakes.
22 Feb 2025
KeralaAndhra Pradesh woos Tesla for EV manufacturing unit
Andhra Pradesh is stepping up its efforts to woo Elon Musk's Tesla, to set up an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing unit in the state.
21 Feb 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Who's Veena Reddy—ex-USAID India chief linked to $21M funding controversy
A political storm has erupted in India after United States President Donald Trump alleged a $21 million allocation by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for voter turnout in India.
19 Feb 2025
FacebookNIA arrests 3 for leaking defense information to Pakistani operatives
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three people for leaking sensitive defense information to Pakistan-based intelligence operatives.
18 Feb 2025
HyderabadMohan Babu's son Manchu arrested in family feud case: Report
Manchu Manoj (41), son of veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu, has been arrested by the Tirupati Police in a family dispute.
15 Feb 2025
Chhattisgarh10 Kumbh devotees killed in Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway collision
In a tragic incident, 10 Maha Kumbh devotees lost their lives in a deadly road accident on the Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway.
06 Feb 2025
Devi Sri PrasadNaga Chaitanya-Sai Pallavi's 'Thandel' to cost more in Andhra Pradesh
The makers of the upcoming film Thandel, directed by Chandoo Mondeti and starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, have got the Andhra Pradesh government's nod to hike ticket prices for the first week of release.
05 Feb 2025
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams'Transfer or retire': Tirupati temple to 18 non-Hindu employees
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board has reportedly launched disciplinary action against 18 of its employees for following non-Hindu traditions.
29 Jan 2025
IndiaSleeping student's hair, wrist cut for 'occult ritual' inside hostel
A first-year Intermediate student at the SR Educational Academy girls's hostel in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district was reportedly attacked in her room while she was asleep late on Sunday night.
23 Jan 2025
DronesEverything about ambitious 'drone city' project in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has unveiled his ambitious "drone city" project at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
23 Jan 2025
Gujarat2025 R-Day parade will showcase 31 tableaux; what are they
The 76th Republic Day parade in New Delhi will showcase a colorful bouquet of 31 tableaux on January 26 at Kartavya Path.
21 Jan 2025
Amit ShahWho was Maoist leader Chalapati; why he carried ₹1cr bounty
Senior Maoist leader Jayaram Reddy alias Chalapati, who had a ₹1 crore bounty on his head, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district.
19 Jan 2025
Ministry Of Home AffairsCentre cancels on-site probe into Tirupati incidents after backlash
The Central Government has withdrawn its decision to hold an on-site investigation into recent incidents at Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh.
16 Jan 2025
JapanChandrababu Naidu proposes 2-child minimum eligibility to contest local polls
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has proposed a new policy that would allow only people with more than two children to contest in municipal and panchayat elections.
09 Jan 2025
Chandrababu NaiduAndhra government announces ₹25 lakh ex-gratia for Tirupati stampede victims
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a compensation of ₹25 lakh for the families of those who died in a stampede at the Vaikuntha Ekadashi Darshan Token Issuance Center.
09 Jan 2025
HyderabadRam Charan's 'Game Changer' tickets now cost more in Telangana
In a major development, the Telangana government has approved a hike in ticket prices for Ram Charan's upcoming film, Game Changer.
09 Jan 2025
Urvashi Rautela'Daaku Maharaaj' pre-release event canceled due to Tirupati stampede tragedy
The pre-release event of Nandamuri Balakrishna's upcoming film, Daaku Maharaaj, has been abruptly canceled following the tragic stampede in Tirupati, which claimed six lives.
09 Jan 2025
N Chandrababu NaiduWhat led to stampede that killed 6 at Tirupati temple
A horrific stampede near Tirupati's Vishnu Nivasam during the distribution of Vaikunta Dwara Sarva Darshan tokens on Wednesday claimed the lives of six people, two days ahead of the Vaikuntha Ekadasi festival.
08 Jan 2025
India4 killed in stampede at Tirupati
A stampede at the famous Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh has claimed four lives, ANI reported.
01 Jan 2025
Adani GroupTamil Nadu cancels Adani's smart meter tender over high costs
In a setback for the Adani Group, the Tamil Nadu government has canceled a global tender for smart meters. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led administration canceled the tender citing high costs.
30 Dec 2024
ChiranjeeviRam Charan sets record with 256ft 'Game Changer' cutout
In a grand display of fanfare, a 256ft cutout of actor Ram Charan was unveiled in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. The unveiling, orchestrated by producer Dil Raju, marked the upcoming release of Charan's film Game Changer.
26 Dec 2024
Chandrababu NaiduQR-coded wristbands reunite 10 missing children with parents
The Vijayawada District Administration in Andhra Pradesh has successfully reunited 10 missing children with their families using QR-coded wristbands during the Bhawani Deeksha Viramana event.
17 Dec 2024
Adani GroupAdani-Andhra deal, under bribery scrutiny, was approved against officials' advice
The Andhra Pradesh government is facing flak for approving a massive solar contract with Adani Green, despite warnings from financial and energy officials.
13 Dec 2024
Allu ArjunAllu Arjun, arrested in theater stampede case, granted 14-day remand
In a shocking turn of events, Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has been arrested in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede case.
13 Dec 2024
KuwaitMan flies from Kuwait to Andhra to kill daughter's abuser
Anjaneya Prasad, a 35-year-old migrant worker from Kuwait, has been accused of murdering his relative in Obulavaripalli, Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh.
11 Dec 2024
NandyalHarassed by loan sharks over ₹2,000, Andhra fisherman ends life
A 22-year-old fisherman from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, tragically took his life after being harassed by online loan app agents.
06 Dec 2024
BengaluruBengaluru: Man defaces Lingayat seer's statue, claims Jesus 'inspired' him
A statue of revered Lingayat seer Shivakumar Swami at Bengaluru's Siddaganga Mutt was vandalized on November 30.
06 Dec 2024
Allu ArjunHistoric! 'Pushpa 2' becomes biggest opener in Indian cinema
Allu Arjun's latest film, Pushpa 2: The Rule, has taken the box office by storm, breaking new ground and shattering old records.
05 Dec 2024
Allu ArjunSaudi Arabia edits 'Pushpa 2' scene featuring Hindu deities
The Saudi Arabian censor board has reportedly cut a major scene from the Telugu film Pushpa 2: The Rule, which was released on Thursday.
05 Dec 2024
Allu Arjun'Pushpa 2' targets massive opening of ₹250cr worldwide
The much-awaited sequel to Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise, Pushpa 2: The Rule, is finally here!
04 Dec 2024
European Space AgencyISRO to launch Europe's Proba-3 mission today: How to watch
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the European Space Agency's (ESA) Proba-3 mission today.
04 Dec 2024
Earthquake5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Telangana's Mulugu
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Telangana's Mulugu district on Wednesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.
04 Dec 2024
Allu ArjunRecap of 'Pushpa: The Rise' before 'Pushpa 2' arrives
Telugu film Pushpa: The Rise, directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun, narrates the story of a daily-wage laborer, Pushpa, who rises to the top of the red sander syndicate.
01 Dec 2024
Central GovernmentAndhra Pradesh government dissolves state Waqf Board
The Andhra Pradesh government has dissolved the state Waqf Board, which was first constituted by the previous YSR Congress regime.
01 Dec 2024
ChhattisgarhTelangana: 7 Maoists, including key leader, killed in encounter
Seven Maoists, including a key area secretary identified as Bhadru, were killed in an encounter with police forces in Telangana's Mulugu district on Sunday, the Siasat Daily reported.
