Vijayawada: News

15 Oct 2024

Box Office

'Devara' is slow yet steady; collects ₹276.15cr in 18 days

The Tollywood blockbuster Devara - Part 1 has maintained its successful box office run, raking in an estimated ₹276.15cr net across India by its 18th day of release. This includes earnings from all language versions of the film.

14 Oct 2024

Box Office

'Devara' is strong amid new releases; collects ₹274cr after Day-17

Tollywood film Devara - Part 1, directed by Koratala Siva and produced by Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts, has achieved a major box office milestone. After 17 days of release, the film has collected an impressive ₹274.1 crore in India across all languages.

12 Oct 2024

Chennai

Why Darbhanga-bound train collided with goods carriage near Chennai  

The Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express (Train No. 12578) rammed into a stationary goods train at Kavaraippettai railway station near Chennai on Friday night, injuring 19 passengers and derailing 12 coaches.

03 Oct 2024

Andhra Pradesh

Buy alcohol at ₹99 under  Andhra's new liquor policy

The Andhra Pradesh government is set to implement a new excise policy from October 12, under which all established liquor brands will be sold at affordable rates.

03 Sep 2024

Box Office

'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram's ruling Telugu box-office, collects ₹37cr in 5 days 

The Telugu film Saripodhaa Sanivaaram has been performing well at the box office since its release on August 29, 2024.

02 Sep 2024

Andhra Pradesh

27 killed in Andhra, Telangana rains; over 100 trains canceled

At least 27 people have died due to heavy rainfall that has been lashing Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for two consecutive days.

11 May 2024

Andhra Pradesh

₹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.

12 Apr 2024

Blue Origin

Vijayawada-born pilot set to become India's first space tourist

Gopichand Thotakura, a pilot and entrepreneur hailing from Vijayawada, is set to become the second Indian to journey into space.

01 Oct 2023

Narendra Modi

Telangana: Modi launches projects worth Rs. 13,500 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in poll-bound Telangana on Sunday and launched various projects worth over Rs. 13,500 crore, the Hindustan Times reported.

20 Jun 2023

Andhra Pradesh

Seer arrested for raping orphan girl in ashram for months

A seer has been arrested for allegedly raping a 15-year-old orphan girl multiple times over several months at an ashram that he ran in Andhra Pradesh.

23 May 2023

Jr NTR

Jr. NTR fans kill 2 goats; 9 arrested in Karnataka

In India, cinema actors are considered to be demigods and over the years, we have seen fans do some bizarre acts, apparently for their beloved superstars.

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.

09 Aug 2020

Andhra Pradesh

7 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.

22 Sep 2019

Kochi

Two Air India flights suffer damages amid turbulence; crew injured

An Air India plane from Delhi to Vijayawada encountered severe turbulence which resulted in a commode in one of the lavatories being ripped out. Cabin crew were also reportedly injured in the incident, which occurred on September 17.

12 Aug 2019

India

Vijayawada: Man beheads wife, walks with severed head in hand

In a horrid incident, a man beheaded his wife in broad daylight in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, yesterday, and walked the streets with the decapitated head.

01 Dec 2018

Andhra Pradesh

Where are the toppers of CAT (IIM) 2011-15 now?

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are the most sought-after B-schools that provide quality management eduCATion in the country.

02 Sep 2018

Andhra Pradesh

Where are the toppers of CAT (IIM) 2011-15 now?

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are the most sought-after B-schools that provide quality management eduCATion in the country.

18 Aug 2018

Lok Sabha

AP: Two-time MP from Vijayawada, Chennupati Vidya, passes away

Former Member of Lok Sabha, Chennupati Vidya, died of heart attack in Vijayawada of Andhra Pradesh in the wee hours today at the age of 84.

08 May 2018

Andhra Pradesh

700km-long Hyperloop transportation system proposed to connect Anantapur-Amaravati-Vijayawada

US-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies has proposed to set up a Hyperloop transportation system in Andhra Pradesh, which is an emerging form of an ultra-high-speed ground transportation system.

20 Apr 2018

India

AP special status: Chandrababu Naidu on 12-hour fast on birthday

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu today launched the "Dharma Porata Deeksha", a 12-hour hunger strike, demanding "justice" for the state from the Centre, including the special category status.

Delhi: Now enjoy deluxe suites at New Delhi railway station

Be honest, we associate railway stations and the facilities provided by it with something that's unhygienic and filthy. Hence, we prefer waiting at the platforms than access the accommodation provided by IRCTC.

22 Nov 2017

Security

Aadhaar-based verification at airports from next year

From 2018, passengers flying out of the Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Vijayawada airports will be able to enjoy paperless travel if they link their tickets to Aadhaar.

07 Sep 2017

India

Hyperloop in Andhra Pradesh: 35 km stretch in 5 minutes!

The Andhra government is planning to introduce Hyperloop technology that will apparently allow one to travel from Vijayawada to Amaravati in five minutes.

04 May 2017

Telangana

Vijayawada airport gets cabinet nod for getting International status

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the granting of the International status to Vijayawada airport.