Andhra Pradesh: News
09 Jun 2024
HyderabadEmotional farewell: Ramoji Rao cremated with full state honors
Ramoji Rao, the media baron and chairman of the Ramoji Group, succumbed to a prolonged illness in Hyderabad on Saturday. He was 87.
08 Jun 2024
HyderabadRamoji Rao death: Telugu industry to pause shoots on Sunday
Ramoji Rao, a celebrated film producer and media tycoon, died on Saturday at 87.
02 Jun 2024
HyderabadHyderabad no longer Andhra Pradesh's capital from today
Hyderabad, a thriving metropolis in India, ceased to be the shared capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Sunday (June 2).
15 May 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)ECI summons top Andhra officials over post-poll violence
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has summoned the chief secretary and director general of police of Andhra Pradesh to "personally explain" the state's failure in preventing multiple incidents of violence following the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls held on Monday.
14 May 2024
Lok Sabha Elections'Worried for family…': Voter who slapped Andhra MLA back
Gottumukkala Sudhakar, the Andhra Pradesh voter who was thrashed by YSR Congress MLA A Sivakumar and his aides during polling on Monday, has said that he fears for the safety of his family members.
13 May 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsAndhra: CM Jagan's party MLA slaps voter in polling queue
An MLA from YSR Congress Party, A Sivakumar, on Monday slapped a voter who allegedly objected to him jumping the queue during polling for the Assembly elections in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh.
13 May 2024
Telugu Desam Party (TDP)ECI rescues 3 abducted TDP polling agents in Andhra Pradesh
Three Telugu Desam Party (TDP) polling agents—who were reportedly abducted in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh—have been located and secured, state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Mukesh Kumar Meena said on Monday.
13 May 2024
Narendra Modi'Let's do our duty…': Modi's message to voters
As polling began in 96 parliamentary constituencies in nine states and one union territory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to vote in large numbers to strengthen democracy.
12 May 2024
Allu ArjunAllu Arjun accused of breaking poll code; case registered: Report
South Indian superstar Allu Arjun and Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) MLA Shilpa Ravi Chandra Kishore Reddy are facing legal action for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct in Nandyala, Andhra Pradesh.
11 May 2024
Vijayawada₹7 crore cash seized after vehicle overturns in Andhra Pradesh
Police in Andhra Pradesh have seized cash amounting to ₹7 crore ahead of the assembly and Lok Sabha elections in the state on May 13.
10 May 2024
MCCHC halts cash transfers in Andhra until voting on Monday
The Andhra Pradesh High Court, on Friday, directed the ruling YSR Congress Party to stop direct cash transfers to beneficiaries of government schemes till May 13.
10 May 2024
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy4% Muslim reservation will continue: Andhra Pradesh CM Reddy
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has affirmed that the 4% reservation for Muslims in the state will continue.
08 May 2024
ChhattisgarhTorrential rain claims 7 lives in Hyderabad as wall collapses
Seven individuals, including a four-year-old child, lost their lives when a retaining wall at an under-construction apartment in Hyderabad's Bachupally area collapsed due to heavy rainfall.
04 May 2024
KarnatakaHeatwave alert in Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka, Andhra till May 7
Several states in India, including West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, are expected to continue seeing heatwave conditions until May 7.
01 May 2024
IndiaAndhra doctor, facing 'financial troubles, found dead with family members
In a shocking incident, five family members were found lifeless in their residence in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday morning
30 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsWith ₹5785 crore assets, TDP candidate stirs poll attention
P Chandra Sekhar, the Telugu Desam Party's (TDP) candidate for the Guntur Lok Sabha seat, has stirred up the current electoral race with his family asset declaration.
30 Apr 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Severe heatwave sweeps across India, prompting warnings and closures
India is grappling with an intense heatwave, with temperatures reaching a scorching 45°C on Monday.
30 Apr 2024
Devi Sri PrasadBox office collection: 'Rathnam' sees slight dip on Day 4
The Tamil film Rathnam, featuring a star-studded cast of Vishal, Priya Bhavani Shankar, and Ramachandra Raju, was released globally last Friday (April 26).
27 Apr 2024
West BengalSouth India's reservoir levels dip to 10-year low
The southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu are facing a dire situation as water in reservoirs dips to a 10-year low.
18 Apr 2024
YS Jagan Mohan ReddyMan detained for throwing stone at Andhra CM Reddy
A 26-year-old man has been detained by Vijayawada Police in Andhra Pradesh for allegedly throwing stones at Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Vijayawada East MLA Vellampalli Srinivas Rao.
31 Mar 2024
Visakhapatnam'Sorry...I've to go': Student's last text before suicide over harassment
In a heartbreaking incident, a 17-year-old student from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, tragically ended her life by jumping off her college building.
15 Mar 2024
Ram Gopal VarmaRam Gopal Varma not contesting from Pithapuram constituency; issues clarification
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma cleared the air on Friday, stating that he is not entering politics and will not be contesting from Pithapuram, contrary to speculations birthed from his previous tweet.
14 Mar 2024
Ram Gopal VarmaFilmmaker Ram Gopal Varma announces 'sudden' entry into politics
Renowned filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma surprised fans on Thursday when he announced his entry into politics via his official X (previously Twitter) account.
11 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi inaugurates Haryana section of India's first 8-lane expressway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway, which was constructed at an approximate cost of Rs. 4,100 crore.
09 Mar 2024
Amit ShahTDP, BJP, JanaSena form alliance for Lok Sabha, assembly polls
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), led by N Chandrababu Naidu, has joined forces with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the JanaSena Party (JSP) for the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly elections.
08 Mar 2024
N Chandrababu NaiduChandrababu Naidu may return to NDA after 6 years: Report
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is reportedly set to return to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
03 Mar 2024
Ashwini VaishnawAndhra trains collided as driver watched cricket on phone: Minister
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday that the driver and assistant driver of one of the two trains involved in a fatal collision in Andhra Pradesh last year were watching a cricket match on their phone during the accident, PTI reported.
02 Mar 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD predicts more heatwaves, intense summer in India this year
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the country will face more heatwave days in the summer of 2024.
26 Feb 2024
FashionInfuse your daily style with the timeless charm of kalamkari
Add a splash of culture to your everyday wardrobe with the seamless integration of this ancient Indian craft called kalamkari.
24 Feb 2024
United States of AmericaIndia reacts after US cop who killed Jaahnavi Kandula freed
India has requested a review of a United States court judgment that dismissed criminal charges against Seattle police officer Kevin Dave, who killed 23-year-old Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula.
22 Feb 2024
Congress PartyYS Sharmila sleeps in Congress office to avoid 'house arrest'
YS Sharmila Reddy, the sister of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and state Congress chief, spent Wednesday night at the party's Vijayawada office to avoid a house arrest attempt.
09 Feb 2024
DelhiAndhra CM Jagan Reddy calls on Modi in Delhi
With the 2024 Lok Sabha election just months away and a state poll scheduled for later this year, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi.
02 Feb 2024
PetsPunganur cow: India's smallest and cutest bovine marvel
In the town of Punganur in Andhra Pradesh, a diminutive yet remarkable creature, the Punganur cow, has captured national attention.
10 Jan 2024
OdishaFrom red ant chutney to khaje, exploring the GI-tagged delicacies
Odisha's red ant chutney also known as kai chutney, made with red weaver ants, was recently awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
08 Jan 2024
IndiaChickens fed Viagra and shilajit ahead of cockfight season
Ahead of Sankranti celebrations in rural Andhra Pradesh, an unexpected controversy has taken flight.
06 Dec 2023
CycloneCyclone Michaung weakens after landfall in Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Michaung hit Andhra Pradesh near Bapatla late on Tuesday but has since weakened into a deep depression.
05 Dec 2023
Tamil NaduAndhra braces for Cyclone Michaung's landfall, 8 dead in Chennai
After causing eight deaths in Tamil Nadu's Chennai, Cyclone Michaung is set to hit Andhra Pradesh as a severe cyclonic storm on Tuesday, bringing powerful winds of 90-100km/h and gusts up to 110km/h.
04 Dec 2023
ChennaiCyclone Michaung: Foxconn, Pegatron stop iPhone production near Chennai
The production of Apple's iPhones at Foxconn and Pegatron facilities near Chennai has been stopped due to heavy rains, Reuters reported.
04 Dec 2023
ChennaiCyclone Michaung: Heavy rain floods runway at Chennai airport
Ahead of Cyclone Michaung's expected landfall on Tuesday, heavy rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu and flooded the Chennai International Airport on Monday.
04 Dec 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Michaung intensifies; high alert in Andhra, Tamil Nadu
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heavy rainfall alerts for Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha as Cyclone Michaung intensified into a "severe cyclonic storm" over the Southwest Bay of Bengal on Monday.
