Vijayawada traffic diverted on national highways post-sankranti

Politics

• Andhra Pradesh

Jana sena urges early SIR for andhra voter rolls

Jana Sena Party leaders met the Election Commission in New Delhi on January 1, urging swift Special Intensive Revision of Andhra Pradesh's electoral rolls to ensure accuracy and inclusivity.

By Newsroom

/ 2 Jan 2026

• India

Nitish kumar sworn in as bihar CM for record 10th term

NDA's landslide victory hands Nitish his 10th oath; Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha as deputies in expanded cabinet.

By Newsroom

/ 20 Nov 2025

• India

Nitish Kumar set for historic 10th oath on November 20

Bihar's senior leader prepares for another term as NDA's landslide paves the way; outgoing cabinet convenes final session today.

By Newsroom

/ 17 Nov 2025

• India

Bihar's NDA landslide cements nitish's decade-long reign

NDA sweeps 202 seats to secure Nitish Kumar's 10th term; Mahagathbandhan manages 41 as welfare narrative triumphs over caste pleas.

By Newsroom

/ 15 Nov 2025

• India

Kerala local body elections scheduled in two phases on 9 and 11 december 2025

The State Election Commissioner A Shajahan today announced the dates of the Local body polls 2025 in a press conference held in Thiruvananthapuram.

By Newsroom

/ 10 Nov 2025

Amaravati

• Amaravati

Amaravati farmers pool 354 acres on first day

Sixty-five farmers in Karlapudi village offered 354 acres under Land Pooling Scheme 2.0, accelerating Amaravati's capital revival with strong local support.

By Newsroom

/ 13 Jan 2026

• Amaravati

Naidu slams jagan's amaravati criticism, defends riverbank capitals

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu hit back at YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's remarks questioning the logic of a riverbank capital, stressing that major global cities thrive along rivers and Amaravati's development remains unstoppable.

By Newsroom

/ 11 Jan 2026

• Amaravati

Amaravati remains capital no ambiguity

Municipal Administration Minister P Narayana firmly declared Amaravati as the state's sole capital, rebuffing opposition claims and highlighting rapid ongoing development.

By Newsroom

/ 11 Jan 2026

• Amaravati

Sajjala slams haste in amaravati land pooling phase 2

YSRCP leader Sajjala Rama Krishna Reddy accuses the Andhra government of rushing Land Pooling Scheme II while sidelining farmers' unresolved issues from the first phase.

By Newsroom

/ 10 Jan 2026

• Amaravati

Naidu pledges global top universities for amaravati

CM Chandrababu Naidu vows to attract world-class universities to Amaravati, building on existing institutions like VIT and SRM to make the capital a premier education hub.

By Newsroom

/ 10 Jan 2026

Opinion

• Opinion

Why aligning districts with constituency boundaries makes sense

Andhra Pradesh’s district reorganisation prioritizes administrative synergy and public convenience by keeping assembly constituencies intact.

By Anudeep Chirumalla

/ 31 Dec 2025

• Opinion

When leaders become back bench students

KCR’s five-minute Assembly appearance and Jagan’s similar attendance tactics reveal a troubling trend of leaders treating the legislature as a mere formality.

By Anudeep Chirumalla

/ 29 Dec 2025

• Opinion

Andhra Pradesh’s one-app-at-a-time digital push

Andhra Pradesh rolls out targeted apps like Pura Mithra, Digi Rythu Bazaar, and Andhra Taxi, focusing on citizen services over grand platforms.

By Anudeep Chirumalla

/ 27 Dec 2025

• Opinion

Income tax raids extend to digital lives from April 2026

From April 1, 2026, Income Tax officers gain power to access emails, social media, and digital accounts during searches for tax evasion.

By Anudeep Chirumalla

/ 26 Dec 2025

• Opinion

India’s healthcare horizon brightens in 2026

India’s healthcare in 2026 sees brain research advances, full FDI, foreign insurance stakes, awareness campaigns, GLP-1 surge, and PPP talks.

By Anudeep Chirumalla

/ 25 Dec 2025

Business

• Business

IndusInd bank loan book shrinks for fourth straight quarter

IndusInd Bank reports 2.2% sequential drop in advances for October-December 2025, marking four consecutive quarters of decline amid ongoing recovery efforts.

By Newsroom

/ 6 Jan 2026

• Andhra Pradesh

Sri City secures ₹20,250 crore in investments during 2025

Sri City in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati district drew ₹20,250 crore through 43 MoUs in 2025, with ₹11,750 crore linked to the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam.

By Newsroom

/ 4 Jan 2026

• Andhra Pradesh

Andhra pradesh captures 25.3% of India's proposed investments

Andhra Pradesh leads India with 25.3% share of proposed capital investments in the first nine months of FY26, outpacing Odisha and Maharashtra. Reforms and swift approvals drive the surge.

By Newsroom

/ 3 Jan 2026

• Andhra Pradesh

IT department drives quantum leap in Andhra during 2025

Under Minister Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh's IT sector marked a transformative 2025 with quantum initiatives, major investments, and digital upgrades, positioning the state as a rising tech hub.

By Newsroom

/ 1 Jan 2026

• Vizag

Vizag fintech payzo rolls out instant cashback for local store buys

Visakhapatnam-based Payzo app now gives instant cashback on payments at nearby stores, rewarding everyday shopping while boosting neighborhood businesses. Launched in July, it helps users discover and pay locally with real returns.

By Newsroom

/ 26 Dec 2025

Vizag

• Andhra Pradesh

Vizag police seize 650 chinese manjha spools, book 11 ahead of sankranti

Vizag police crack down on banned Chinese manjha, seizing 650 spools and booking 11 vendors in a citywide drive to curb dangers during kite-flying season.

By Newsroom

/ 15 Jan 2026

• Vizag

Vizag faces up to 98 cm sea level rise by 2100

Visakhapatnam could see sea levels climb as high as 98 cm by 2100 under high-emissions paths, warns a new study. This threatens the port city’s low-lying zones, infrastructure, and residents.

By Newsroom

/ 14 Jan 2026

• Vizag

Andhra team studies mumbai models for vizag growth

A high-level Andhra Pradesh delegation visited Mumbai Metropolitan Region to learn land-based financing and urban planning strategies. Insights will shape sustainable infrastructure in the Vizag Economic Region.

By Newsroom

/ 14 Jan 2026

• Vizag

Third indian lighthouse festival opens in visakhapatnam

The third edition of the Indian Lighthouse Festival kicked off at MGM Park in Vizag, inaugurated by former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, spotlighting lighthouse tourism and coastal heritage.

By Newsroom

/ 10 Jan 2026

• Vizag

AP digital tech innovators meet kicks off in vizag

The second AP Digital Technology Summit and inaugural AP Innovators Summit began in Visakhapatnam today, drawing over 800 participants to explore AI, deep tech, and Industry 4.0.

By Newsroom

/ 10 Jan 2026

Factcheck

• Factcheck

FACTCHECK: Government has repeatedly clarified no medical colleges to be handed over to private entities misinformation must be ignored

Despite the Andhra Pradesh government clearly stating on multiple occasions that medical colleges will not be handed over to private parties, certain individuals continue to make efforts to mislead the

By Factcheck Staff

/ 23 Dec 2025

• Factcheck

FACTCHECK: No ₹15,000 deductions from DWACRA women's bank accounts in andhra pradesh

Claims circulating on social media alleging that ₹15,000 is being deducted from the bank accounts of DWACRA (Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas) women's self-help

By Factcheck Staff

/ 18 Dec 2025

• Factcheck

FACTCHECK: No caste-based discrimination in constable appointment presentation focus was on inspiring stories from marginalised backgrounds and SC sub-classification benefits

A misleading narrative is being spread on social media, wrongly attributing caste angles to a motivational presentation during the constable appointment letter distribution program in Andhra Pradesh. The presentation highlighted

By Factcheck Staff

/ 17 Dec 2025

• Factcheck

FACTCHECK: No betrayal of farmers in amaravati TV report on 'backstabbing' farmers lacks factual basis

A television news segment titled "అమరావతి రైతుకూ వెన్నుపోటు" (Backstabbing Amaravati Farmers) broadcast on a channel contains no truth and misleads viewers

By Factcheck Staff

/ 10 Dec 2025

• Factcheck

FACTCHECK: Fake propaganda on official tour expenses of andhra govt leaders debunked

Certain individuals are engaging in fake propaganda on social media, attributing malicious motives to the official tours of government leaders and spreading baseless information about their travel expenses to create

By Factcheck Staff

/ 3 Dec 2025

India

• India

ED probes foreign funds suspected in bid to sway energy policy

Enforcement Directorate uncovers over ₹6 crore in foreign remittances allegedly used to push anti-fossil fuel narratives in India. Probe targets Ghaziabad firm linked to climate activist, raising concerns over energy security.

By Newsroom

/ 7 Jan 2026

• India

German chancellor merz set for first india visit next week

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will make his inaugural official trip to India on January 12-13, meeting PM Modi to advance the 25-year Strategic Partnership amid rising trade and tech ties.

By Newsroom

/ 6 Jan 2026

• India

SHANTI act retains central grip on key nuclear activities

India's new SHANTI Act 2025 opens nuclear power generation to private players but keeps strategic operations like uranium mining and fuel enrichment under strict central control.

By Newsroom

/ 28 Dec 2025

• Opinion

Income tax raids extend to digital lives from April 2026

From April 1, 2026, Income Tax officers gain power to access emails, social media, and digital accounts during searches for tax evasion.

By Anudeep Chirumalla

/ 26 Dec 2025

• India

Karnataka pushes for vande bharat link to mangaluru

Karnataka leaders urge three daily Vande Bharat trains on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru route to cut commute times and boost coastal growth, amid recent electrification upgrades.

By Newsroom

/ 25 Dec 2025

Sci-Tech

• Sci-Tech

ISRO chief praises NARL's growth on 33rd foundation day

ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan credited former directors for the National Atmospheric Research Laboratory's success during its 33rd Foundation Day at Gadanki, Andhra Pradesh. He urged the lab to draft a forward-looking vision document.

By Newsroom

/ 14 Jan 2026

• Vizag

AP digital tech innovators meet kicks off in vizag

The second AP Digital Technology Summit and inaugural AP Innovators Summit began in Visakhapatnam today, drawing over 800 participants to explore AI, deep tech, and Industry 4.0.

By Newsroom

/ 10 Jan 2026

• Sci-Tech

Guntur air taxi clears key structural tests

An air taxi designed and manufactured in Guntur by Magnumwings has passed rigorous structural frame and hard-landing tests.

By Newsroom

/ 9 Jan 2026

• Sci-Tech

India eyes G20-scale AI summit in february

India prepares to host the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi from February 15-20, 2026, targeting participation from over 100 countries and 15-20 heads of state for inclusive global AI governance.

By Newsroom

/ 29 Dec 2025

• Opinion

Gaganyaan drogue tests bring India closer to human spaceflight

ISRO’s successful drogue parachute tests in December 2025 mark a key milestone for Gaganyaan, India’s first human space mission.

By Anudeep Chirumalla

/ 25 Dec 2025

Entertainment

• Vijayawada

Superstar krishna's legacy honored with bronze statue in vijayawada

A bronze statue of legendary Telugu actor Superstar Krishna was unveiled at Lenin Centre, celebrating his enduring bond with the city.

By Newsroom

/ 11 Jan 2026

• Entertainment

Telugu cinema ends 2025 on a subdued note

Telugu films in 2025 struggled with audience fatigue from big action spectacles, but small-budget comedies and heartfelt stories delivered surprise wins amid a dull box office year.

By Newsroom

/ 26 Dec 2025

• Andhra Pradesh

Andhra pradesh plans single GO to streamline cinema ticket prices

Andhra Pradesh government eyes a uniform policy via one Government Order to end film-by-film ticket pricing confusion, balancing industry growth with affordable access for audiences.

By Newsroom

/ 25 Dec 2025

• Entertainment

Avatar 3 struggles against dhurandhar dominance in India box office clash

James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash opened to ₹67 crore net over its first weekend in India, but Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar held strong with higher holds on the corresponding day.

By Newsroom

/ 23 Dec 2025

• Entertainment

Samantha performs action sequences in saree for upcoming film

Samantha pushes boundaries by handling most stunts herself in a saree, blending tradition with high-energy action in her new production.

By Newsroom

/ 23 Dec 2025

World

• World

Venezuela crisis leaves india's energy security untouched

Recent U.S. military action in Venezuela and related developments show negligible risk to India's oil supplies, with Venezuelan crude making up just 0.3% of India's imports through late 2025.

By Newsroom

/ 5 Jan 2026

• World

North korea condemns US capture of maduro as sovereignty violation

North Korea has strongly denounced the United States' military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, calling it a serious breach of national sovereignty and international law.

By Newsroom

/ 4 Jan 2026

• World

US strikes capture venezuela's maduro sparking global divide

On January 3, 2026, US forces struck targets in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro, who now faces US charges. World leaders split sharply between condemnation and cautious support.

By Newsroom

/ 4 Jan 2026

• World

Maduro arrives in new york after US capture

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro landed in New York on January 3, 2026, after a US military operation captured him and his wife in Caracas. He faces federal drug trafficking charges as the US signals temporary oversight of Venezuela.

By Newsroom

/ 4 Jan 2026

• Opinion

Gaganyaan drogue tests bring India closer to human spaceflight

ISRO’s successful drogue parachute tests in December 2025 mark a key milestone for Gaganyaan, India’s first human space mission.

By Anudeep Chirumalla

/ 25 Dec 2025

Culture

• Vijayawada

Vijayawada gears up for vibrant sankranti at indrakeeladri

Indrakeeladri's Kanaka Durga temple readies for Makara Sankranti with Bhogi bonfires, Bommala Koluvu doll displays, and folk performances from January 14-16. Devotees can join timeless Telugu traditions atop the sacred hill.

By Newsroom

/ 13 Jan 2026

• Culture

Gandikota festival draws massive crowds on final day

Gandikota Festival 2026 wrapped up with heavy visitor turnout in Kadapa district on January 13, drawing crowds to cultural shows, adventure rides, and heritage displays at Andhra Pradesh's "Grand Canyon."

By Newsroom

/ 13 Jan 2026

• Culture

Brungi vahana seva graces srisailam on sankranti day two

Devotees witnessed the majestic Brungi Vahana Seva at Srisailam as processional deities of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramaramba were carried on the sacred Brungi vehicle during the ongoing Sankranti Mahotsavams.

By Newsroom

/ 13 Jan 2026

• Culture

Eluru police host sankranti sports and rangoli events

Eluru police spark community spirit with rangoli contests and sports for Sankranti. Events across villages promote tradition while steering youth toward healthy fun.

By Newsroom

/ 13 Jan 2026

• Culture

Police in puttaparthi celebrate sankranti with rural festivities and bonding

Sri Sathya Sai district police in Puttaparthi marked Sankranti with traditional rural activities, kite-flying, and rangoli to strengthen community ties and boost morale.

By Newsroom

/ 13 Jan 2026

Life & Style

• Life & Style

Truffle hype meets reality in indian dining

In India most “truffle” dishes rely on synthetic oil for bold scent rather than genuine fungi. Real truffles offer subtle earthy notes but struggle against imported costs and diner expectations for drama.

By Newsroom

/ 24 Dec 2025

• Life & Style

Chennamaneni gamana satvika wins miss andhra crown

Chennamaneni Gamana Satvika from Venkatagiri claimed the Miss Andhra title at a recent national-level event. The 22-year-old secured top honors for Andhra Pradesh while placing fourth nationally.

By Newsroom

/ 23 Dec 2025

• Life & Style

Faith triumphs over fear through spiritual trust

Spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi teaches that deep faith in a higher power builds courage and banishes unnecessary fears in daily life.

By Newsroom

/ 23 Dec 2025

• Life & Style

Delhi restaurant kamei launches winter menu with warming asian dishes

Kamei, a modern Asian eatery in south Delhi, rolls out a seasonal menu full of comforting soups, grills, and cocktails to beat the winter chill.

By Newsroom

/ 23 Dec 2025

• Life & Style

Delhi opens unique ethiopian cultural centre

Delhi's new Ethiopian Cultural Centre in Chanakyapuri brings East African heritage to India through authentic food, art, and traditions.

By Newsroom

/ 23 Dec 2025

Health

• Health

Centre urges ap to expand PPP in key healthcare areas

The Union Health Ministry has advised Andhra Pradesh to adopt public-private partnerships (PPP) in nuclear medicine, radiology, cancer care, and more to bridge service gaps and improve access, especially in rural areas.

By Newsroom

/ 15 Jan 2026

• Andhra Pradesh

Centre releases final ₹567.4 crore for andhra pradesh healthcare

The Union government has released ₹567.4 crore as the final instalment for Andhra Pradesh's health sector, completing a ₹2,600-crore grant from the 15th Finance Commission.

By Newsroom

/ 14 Jan 2026

• Health

Health minister urges youth to lead blood donation drive

Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav calls on young people to join blood donation camps on National Youth Day, highlighting how one unit can save three lives amid rising state collections.

By Newsroom

/ 11 Jan 2026

• Health

Health minister directs officials to eliminate negativity in GGH services

Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has called for zero negativity in patient feedback on Government General Hospitals (GGHs), citing 60-70% satisfaction levels from recent surveys.

By Newsroom

/ 10 Jan 2026

• Health

Piduguralla medical college cleared for 2026 MBBS intake

Andhra Pradesh greenlights MBBS admissions at Piduguralla Government Medical College from 2026-27 with 100 seats, backed by staff hires and hospital upgrades.

By Newsroom

/ 9 Jan 2026

Agriculture

• Andhra Pradesh

Delayed flowering hits chittoor mango growers hard

Mango farmers in Chittoor district face uncertainty as flowering lags nearly two months behind schedule due to erratic weather, threatening lower yields and adding pressure after last year's market slump.

By Newsroom

/ 14 Jan 2026

• Agriculture

Nellore farmers pivot to sorghum amid chickpea failures

Nellore farmers are ditching chickpea for sorghum after three years of climate-hit losses from erratic rains and pests. The shift to the resilient NTJ-5 variety promises stable yields on rainfed lands.

By Newsroom

/ 13 Jan 2026

• Amaravati

Amaravati farmers pool 354 acres on first day

Sixty-five farmers in Karlapudi village offered 354 acres under Land Pooling Scheme 2.0, accelerating Amaravati's capital revival with strong local support.

By Newsroom

/ 13 Jan 2026

• Andhra Pradesh

A 75-year-old farmer's six-in-one machine boosts sericulture

A Chittoor farmer cuts his labour needs by 80% and reduces costs sharply with his low-cost cocoon processing machine, making silk farming more profitable in Andhra Pradesh.

By Newsroom

/ 11 Jan 2026

• Agriculture

Sugarcane farmers eye better returns amid good yields

Tamil Nadu's edible sugarcane growers report strong yields ahead of Pongal but worry about slim margins after costs. Andhra Pradesh farmers face similar pressures from high inputs and limited local mills.

By Newsroom

/ 9 Jan 2026

Sport

• Sport

Narmada valley FC claims inspire Cup U-17 girls title

Narmada Valley FC defeated Magan Singh Rajvi FC 2-1 to win the fifth Inspire Cup U-17 girls football tournament in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.

By Newsroom

/ 12 Jan 2026

• Andhra Pradesh

Dragon boating thrives in rayalaseema's dry heartland

A Kerala-inspired water sport is empowering rural youth in Kurnool, with 35 trainees winning medals at state and national levels despite the arid terrain.

By Newsroom

/ 11 Jan 2026

• Andhra Pradesh

APSRTC mechanic bags over 220 medals in long-distance running

A 59-year-old deputy mechanic from Vijayawada's Auto Nagar RTC depot has won more than 220 medals in running events through sheer determination and self-training. Pothumarthi Ramakrishna continues to inspire youth while planning even bigger goals after retirement.

By Newsroom

/ 11 Jan 2026

• Sport

Kakinada club invites SAAP chief to gold cup hockey event

Kakinada Coastal Sports Club invited SAAP chairperson A. Ravi Naidu as chief guest for the upcoming Gold Cup Hockey Tournament. The February event pairs with plans for a new ₹2.5 crore hockey academy in the city.

By Newsroom

/ 6 Jan 2026

• Andhra Pradesh

Rs 5 crore multi-sports academy planned for tirupati

Andhra Pradesh launches a ₹5 crore national-level multi-sports academy at Sri Srinivasa Sports Complex in Tirupati to boost talent development with modern facilities and residential training.

By Newsroom

/ 3 Jan 2026

Real Estate

• Andhra Pradesh

Rera chief says now ideal time to buy property in ap

Andhra Pradesh's real estate sector is reviving steadily, making this the right moment for buyers to invest in immovable property, according to the state's RERA chairman.

By Newsroom

/ 11 Jan 2026

• Real Estate

Vijayawada real estate revives with government push, says MP kesineni

Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath credits coalition government's construction-friendly policies for strong revival in local real estate. Easy sand access and mega city plans boost sector confidence.

By Newsroom

/ 10 Jan 2026

• Andhra Pradesh

CREDAI vijayawada property show opens january 9

Vijayawada gears up for the 11th CREDAI property show from January 9-11 at A Convention Centre. The three-day event features 50 stalls from builders, banks, and infrastructure firms, with daily lucky draws offering ₹1 lakh in gold and diamond prizes.

By Newsroom

/ 7 Jan 2026

• Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada real estate shows moderate gains in 2025

Vijayawada's property market advanced steadily in 2025 with firm residential demand, yet missed boom expectations tied to Amaravati's capital push. Land prices near the capital rose 15-20% since early 2024.

By Newsroom

/ 28 Dec 2025

• Real Estate

Housing sales hit 17-quarter low in Q4 2025

India's top cities saw residential sales drop sharply to 98,019 units in October-December, the weakest quarter since mid-2021 despite rate cuts and festive demand.

By Newsroom

/ 25 Dec 2025

Outdoors

• Outdoors

The SARAS mela blends sankranti vibes with SHG empowerment in guntur

Guntur's national SARAS Mela fuses Sankranti festivities like Bhogi bonfires and rangoli with stalls from women's self-help groups across states, boosting rural entrepreneurship and sales.

By Newsroom

/ 15 Jan 2026

• Outdoors

Northeast monsoon nears end as fog lingers in ap

Conditions favor the northeast monsoon's cessation in Andhra Pradesh within days, while fog and mist persist in coastal and Rayalaseema areas through mid-January.

By Newsroom

/ 15 Jan 2026

• Outdoors

Godavari districts brace for packed sankranti rush

Hotels in East and West Godavari hit near-full occupancy as tourists flood in for the three-day harvest festival, blending tradition, family reunions, and rural festivities amid high demand.

By Newsroom

/ 14 Jan 2026

• Vizag

Vizag faces up to 98 cm sea level rise by 2100

Visakhapatnam could see sea levels climb as high as 98 cm by 2100 under high-emissions paths, warns a new study. This threatens the port city’s low-lying zones, infrastructure, and residents.

By Newsroom

/ 14 Jan 2026

• Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada khadi expo tops ₹2.20 crore in sales

A 10-day Khadi Mahotsav exhibition in Vijayawada drew strong crowds and closed with sales surpassing ₹2.20 crore.

By Newsroom

/ 12 Jan 2026