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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

CII ap pushes for amaravati special package in budget

Industry body CII's Andhra Pradesh chapter has urged the Centre to announce a special financial package for Amaravati in the Union Budget presented today.

By Newsroom

/ 1 Feb 2026

• Amaravati

Amaravati minister heads to UK and qatar for sports city insights

Minister P. Narayana will visit the UK and Qatar from February 2-5, 2026, to study advanced urban planning and sports infrastructure models for the flagship Amaravati Sports City project.

By Newsroom

/ 28 Jan 2026

• Amaravati

Amaravati mp raises tobacco distress and capital status in delhi meet

TDP MP Lavu Srikrishnadevarayalu highlighted Andhra Pradesh's tobacco farmer crisis and pushed for statutory recognition of Amaravati as the state capital during an all-party meeting in New Delhi.

By Newsroom

/ 27 Jan 2026

• Amaravati

Governor spotlights amaravati revival and river interlinking

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer hailed the historic first Republic Day event in Amaravati as a milestone in the capital's revival.

By Newsroom

/ 27 Jan 2026

• Amaravati

Amaravati will emerge as global city

Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan hailed the first-ever Republic Day celebrations in Amaravati as a milestone, declaring the capital will rise as a global city.

By Newsroom

/ 27 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

Deepinder goyal steps down as eternal ceo

Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal resigns as CEO of parent firm Eternal, hands reins to Blinkit chief Albinder Dhindsa effective February 1 amid quick commerce boom.

By Newsroom

/ 21 Jan 2026

• Business

Andhra pradesh seals $10 billion RMZ partnership at davos

Andhra Pradesh government and RMZ Group announce $10 billion investment deal at World Economic Forum 2026.

By Newsroom

/ 20 Jan 2026

• Andhra Pradesh

Naidu urges telugu NRIs to shift from job seekers to creators

Chandrababu Naidu addressing Telugu diaspora in Zurich, called on NRIs to launch businesses back home and announced a Rs 50 crore fund to back their ventures.

By Newsroom

/ 20 Jan 2026

• Andhra Pradesh

Naidu announces ₹50-crore fund for entrepreneurship at davos

CM N. Chandrababu Naidu unveiled a ₹50-crore corpus fund at the World Economic Forum in Davos to mentor young entrepreneurs via the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub and drive industrial innovation.

By Newsroom

/ 19 Jan 2026

• Guntur

Saras mela drives rs 25 crore in sales

Guntur's week-long national SARAS Mela 2026 concluded with over Rs 25 crore in sales from 343 stalls, drawing nearly 14 lakh visitors and boosting women entrepreneurs.

By Newsroom

/ 19 Jan 2026

Vizag

• Vizag

Vizag leaders push for vande bharat links to bengaluru and tirupati

Vizag stakeholders demanded new Vande Bharat Express trains to Bengaluru and Tirupati during a key railway meeting, seeking faster connectivity for the region.

By Newsroom

/ 4 Feb 2026

• Vizag

South coast railway zone work to start soon

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that construction for the South Coast Railway Zone, headquartered in Visakhapatnam, will begin shortly, backed by a record ₹10,134 crore allocation for Andhra Pradesh projects.

By Newsroom

/ 3 Feb 2026

• Vizag

Andhra university appoints first woman principal for engineering college

Professor Mogalla Shashi has become the first woman to lead Andhra University College of Engineering in its 100-year history.

By Newsroom

/ 28 Jan 2026

• Vizag

Vizag mp assures no privatisation of swarna bharathi indoor stadium

Visakhapatnam MP Mathukumilli Sribharat reaffirmed the Swarna Bharathi Indoor Stadium will stay public after a Rs 16.9 crore upgrade and reopening.

By Newsroom

/ 28 Jan 2026

• Vizag

Vice admiral bhalla reviews ENC republic day parade in vizag

Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla led the Eastern Naval Command's Republic Day parade in Visakhapatnam.

By Newsroom

/ 27 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

Rupee rebounds 19 paise to close at 91.71 against US dollar

The Indian rupee recovered from its recent all-time low, gaining 19 paise to end at 91.71 against the US dollar on January 27, 2026.

By Newsroom

/ 27 Jan 2026

• India

Devaki amma earns padma shri for kerala forest revival

92-year-old Devaki Amma from Alappuzha, Kerala, receives Padma Shri for turning barren land into a thriving five-acre forest over four decades.

By Newsroom

/ 26 Jan 2026

• 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

Sci-Tech

• Sci-Tech

India set to rank third in global space-tech economy by 2030

India's space economy is projected to grow from $13 billion today to $40 billion by 2030, making it the world's third-largest space-tech market.

By Newsroom

/ 24 Jan 2026

• Sci-Tech

Sunita williams inaugurates kerala literature festival

Retired NASA astronaut Sunita Williams kicked off the ninth Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode on January 22, 2026, urging unity and shared humanity from her space perspective.

By Newsroom

/ 23 Jan 2026

• Andhra Pradesh

Naidu schedules key tech investor meets at davos

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu holds high-level talks with IBM and Google Cloud CEOs on Day 2 of WEF 2026, pushing AI, green energy, and state investments.

By Newsroom

/ 20 Jan 2026

• 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

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

• Culture

TTD readies srinivasa mangapuram brahmotsavam

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams gears up for nine-day Brahmotsavam at Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srinivasa Mangapuram from February 8-16.

By Newsroom

/ 4 Feb 2026

• Culture

Flamingos signal kolleru lake revival

Flamingos and lakhs of migratory birds flock to Kolleru Lake this winter, marking a strong comeback for Andhra Pradesh's key wetland.

By Newsroom

/ 2 Feb 2026

• Culture

Anakapalli utsav launches with focus on culture and tourism

the first-ever Anakapalli Utsav-2026 kicked off on January 30 in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli district.

By Newsroom

/ 31 Jan 2026

• Culture

Araku Utsav revives tribal culture and east coast tourism

Araku Utsav 2026 brings vibrant cultural performances, adventure activities, and eco-tourism spotlight to Andhra's hills from January 29 to February 1.

By Newsroom

/ 30 Jan 2026

• Culture

Srikalahasti temple announces mahashivaratri brahmotsavams

Srikalahasti Temple in Andhra Pradesh gears up for a grand 13-day Mahashivaratri Brahmotsavams starting February 10.

By Newsroom

/ 28 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

SVIMS tirupati readies advanced cancer care facility

Tirupati's SVIMS super specialty hospital nears launch of a ₹120 crore Advanced Cancer Care building to serve Rayalaseema patients better.

By Newsroom

/ 4 Feb 2026

• Health

Nellore marks world cancer day with widespread awareness drives

Communities in SPSR Nellore district rallied for prevention and early detection on World Cancer Day, with hospitals, officials, and CSR groups hosting rallies, sessions, and screenings to combat rising cancer cases in Andhra Pradesh.

By Newsroom

/ 4 Feb 2026

• Health

Andhra expands cancer palliative care units

Andhra Pradesh's Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav unveiled plans to set up Pain and Palliative Care Units in key teaching hospitals.

By Newsroom

/ 4 Feb 2026

• Health

Union budget 2026 boosts regional medical hubs

Union Budget 2026 proposes five regional medical hubs to strengthen healthcare beyond metros.

By Newsroom

/ 2 Feb 2026

• Health

Integrated labs set for 13 area hospitals in ap

Advanced integrated public health labs in 13 Andhra Pradesh area hospitals will enable 134 diagnostic tests and become operational by April.

By Newsroom

/ 28 Jan 2026

Agriculture

• Agriculture

Andhra CM welcomes zero excise duty on unbranded raw tobacco

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed the Centre's move to set zero excise duty on unbranded raw tobacco, a relief for farmers starting February 1.

By Newsroom

/ 4 Feb 2026

• Agriculture

Andhra targets 500 lakh mt horticultural output

Andhra Pradesh sets ambitious goal of 500 lakh metric tonnes in horticulture production.

By Newsroom

/ 28 Jan 2026

• Agriculture

AP farmers shift to pulses amid rabi water scarcity

Andhra Pradesh farmers are turning to low-water pulses over paddy in the current rabi season due to limited canal and reservoir supplies.

By Newsroom

/ 27 Jan 2026

• Agriculture

Tenant farmers seek probe into rising suicides in ap

Andhra Pradesh Tenant Farmers Association demands a truth-finding committee to investigate over 300 farmer suicides since the current government took office, criticizing limited official recognition and calling for better support amid agrarian distress.

By Newsroom

/ 26 Jan 2026

• Agriculture

AP irrigation sets record with 40 TMC water to rayalaseema

Andhra Pradesh officials achieved a historic milestone by releasing over 40 TMC feet of water to drought-prone Rayalaseema via the Handri-Neeva project.

By Newsroom

/ 24 Jan 2026

Sport

• Andhra Pradesh

Krishna university to host national women's netball championship

Krishna University will stage the All India Inter-University Netball (Women) tournament in Vijayawada from February 14-18, drawing around 1,000 players from across the country.

By Newsroom

/ 26 Jan 2026

• 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

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

Andhra pradesh braces for warmer february

Daytime highs in Andhra Pradesh will stay above normal this month, with stronger chances in Rayalaseema and parts of North Coastal AP, per IMD outlook.

By Newsroom

/ 2 Feb 2026

• Outdoors

Eco-tourism trails set to uplift andhra's tribal communities

Union Budget 2026-27 announces eco-friendly trails in Araku Valley and bird-watching spots near Pulicat Lake.

By Newsroom

/ 2 Feb 2026

• Outdoors

Eco-tourism trails announced in budget 2026

Union Budget 2026 pushes sustainable tourism with new mountain, turtle, and birdwatching trails across states, including Andhra Pradesh's Araku Valley.

By Newsroom

/ 1 Feb 2026

• Outdoors

70 greater flamingos flock to hope island

Nearly 70 greater flamingos have arrived at Hope Island in Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary.

By Newsroom

/ 27 Jan 2026

• Outdoors

Visakha utsav 2026 opens with grand coastal celebrations

Visakha Utsav 2026 kicked off vibrantly in Visakhapatnam, drawing crowds to India's largest beach festival under the 'Sea to Sky' theme.

By Newsroom

/ 25 Jan 2026