SAAP state chess league launches in tirupati

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 plans iconic state central library

Andhra Pradesh's HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh reviewed designs for a major State Central Library in Amaravati, aiming to make it a world-class symbol of the state's heritage.

By Newsroom

/ 21 Feb 2026

• Amaravati

Amaravati officials directed to appoint space coordinators

A Cabinet Sub-Committee has instructed officials to name department-wise coordinators to assess space needs in the upcoming Secretariat Complex towers, aiming for accurate allocation amid rising staff numbers.

By Newsroom

/ 20 Feb 2026

• Amaravati

Amaravati CRDA invites public input on vision 2047

Andhra Pradesh's Capital Region Development Authority launches a public survey to gather ideas for shaping Amaravati into a sustainable, world-class capital under Vision 2047 submit by late November 2025 deadline.

By Newsroom

/ 19 Feb 2026

• Amaravati

Amaravati advances quantum tech with global-standard facilities

Andhra Pradesh builds world-class quantum infrastructure in Amaravati to drive innovation and position India as a top global player.

By Newsroom

/ 16 Feb 2026

• Amaravati

Amaravati blessed as divine abode, says cm naidu

N Chandrababu Naidu called Amaravati a blessed abode linked to Lord Amaralingeswara during Maha Shivaratri celebrations at the Shivoham programme in Namburu, Guntur district.

By Newsroom

/ 16 Feb 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

India assumes IONS chair in vizag after 16 years

India took over leadership of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) from Thailand at a conclave in Visakhapatnam, returning to the helm it first held as founder in 2008.

By Newsroom

/ 21 Feb 2026

• Vizag

Visakhapatnam-born chartered accountant takes helm of ICAI as first from ap

CA Prasanna Kumar D from Vizag assumed office as the 74th President of ICAI on February 21, 2026, marking a historic first for Andhra Pradesh in leading India's largest accounting body.

By Newsroom

/ 21 Feb 2026

• Vizag

Navy delegates dive into natural dyeing at vizag art village

International naval visitors from nearly 50 countries joined a hands-on natural dyeing workshop at Sankalpa Art Village near Visakhapatnam, blending global ties with Andhra's craft heritage during the ongoing International Fleet Review.

By Newsroom

/ 20 Feb 2026

• Vizag

North coastal andhra shines in great backyard bird count 2026

North coastal Andhra Pradesh logged impressive bird diversity in the 2026 Great Backyard Bird Count, with Vizianagaram recording 141 species and Visakhapatnam 133.

By Newsroom

/ 20 Feb 2026

• Vizag

Rajnath singh inaugurates record MILAN 2026 in vizag

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the 13th edition of multilateral naval exercise MILAN 2026 in Visakhapatnam, calling for mutual trust and cooperation among navies to address rising maritime threats.

By Newsroom

/ 19 Feb 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

Modi and lula boost india-brazil ties with critical minerals pact

PM Narendra Modi hosted Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in New Delhi on February 21, 2026, signing deals on critical minerals and setting a bilateral trade goal beyond $20 billion in five years.

By Newsroom

/ 21 Feb 2026

• India

Rijiju calls congress protest at AI summit a conspiracy against india

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused Congress of staging a planned protest at India's AI Impact Summit to defame the nation. He described the Youth Congress action as shameful amid global praise for India's AI push.

By Newsroom

/ 21 Feb 2026

• India

Rohit pawar urges PM modi to remove civil aviation minister

NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the resignation of Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu amid allegations of links to the operator in the Baramati plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar.

By Newsroom

/ 21 Feb 2026

• India

IYC workers remanded in 5-day custody after AI summit protest

A Delhi court on February 21, 2026, sent four Indian Youth Congress workers to five-day police custody following their shirtless demonstration at the India AI Impact Summit.

By Newsroom

/ 21 Feb 2026

• India

The US supreme court strikes down trump tariffs

US Supreme Court rules 6-3 that President Trump's sweeping global tariffs are illegal, curbing executive power over trade taxes. Indian-origin lawyer Neal Katyal led the winning case for small businesses.

By Newsroom

/ 21 Feb 2026

Sci-Tech

• Sci-Tech

ISRO highlights cooperation over competition in space pursuits

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan stresses India's space programme focuses on global benefits through partnerships, not rivalry, as ties with the US deepen at a Bengaluru forum.

By Newsroom

/ 10 Feb 2026

• Sci-Tech

Godrej agrovet launches takai insecticide for rice farmers

Godrej Agrovet has introduced Takai, a new insecticide designed to protect rice crops from major pests like stem borer and leaf folder.

By Newsroom

/ 9 Feb 2026

• 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

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

UN experts flag epstein files as potential crimes against humanity

Independent UN rights experts warn that millions of newly released Jeffrey Epstein files reveal systematic abuse of women and girls on a scale that may constitute crimes against humanity.

By Newsroom

/ 21 Feb 2026

• World

Florida airport near trump's Mar-a-Lago set for rename

Florida's legislature has approved renaming Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump, with the change pending final steps.

By Newsroom

/ 21 Feb 2026

• 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

Culture

• Culture

Srisailam temple to close for lunar eclipse on march 3

Srisailam’s iconic Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple will shut for over 12 hours on March 3 due to a total lunar eclipse, following tradition.

By Newsroom

/ 20 Feb 2026

• Culture

Srikalahasti temple celebrates divine kalyanotsavam

Thousands witnessed the grand Kalyanotsavam at Srikalahasti temple, marking the celestial wedding of Lord Srikalahastheeswara and Goddess Gnana Prasunambika.

By Newsroom

/ 18 Feb 2026

• Culture

Telangana governor launches hindi edition of ramayana-inspired book

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma released the Hindi version of a book drawing life lessons from the Ramayana at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad, stressing its value for young readers.

By Newsroom

/ 18 Feb 2026

• Culture

TTD offers silk vastrams to srikalahasti temple

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams presented silk vastrams to Srikalahastheeswara temple today amid Mahasivaratri Brahmotsavams.

By Newsroom

/ 18 Feb 2026

• Culture

Trisula snanam concludes brahmotsavams at kapileswara temple

The nine-day annual Brahmotsavams at Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple in Tirupati ended with the sacred Trisula Snanam ritual on February 17, drawing devotees in devotion.

By Newsroom

/ 18 Feb 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

Vijayawada hospital performs first heart transplant

Manipal Hospitals in Vijayawada successfully completed its first heart transplant, saving a 21-year-old woman from Vizianagaram who suffered from severe heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy.

By Newsroom

/ 21 Feb 2026

• Health

Optimism shapes biology for better health

Optimism, a trait in about 80% of people, boosts heart health, protects the brain during aging, and offers evolutionary survival edges by amplifying positive outlooks.

By Newsroom

/ 21 Feb 2026

• Health

Multi-speciality hospitals set for tribal areas by year-end

Andhra Pradesh plans to make five multi-speciality hospitals operational in remote tribal regions by December 2026, accelerating stalled projects with fresh funding and phased targets.

By Newsroom

/ 21 Feb 2026

• Health

Amara hospital marks 100 robotic knee replacements in tirupati

Amara Hospital in Tirupati has reached a key milestone by completing 100 robotic-assisted knee replacement surgeries, boosting advanced orthopaedic care in Rayalaseema.

By Newsroom

/ 19 Feb 2026

• Health

Multi-speciality hospitals planned under PPP in 61 constituencies

Andhra Pradesh will establish multi-speciality hospitals in 61 constituencies through public-private partnerships, boosting healthcare access statewide.

By Newsroom

/ 19 Feb 2026

Agriculture

• Agriculture

Coconut farmers to receive rs 32,500 per hectare aid

Andhra Pradesh coconut growers facing drainage and salinity damage will get Rs 32,500 per hectare under the Replanting & Rejuvenation scheme to revive plantations.

By Newsroom

/ 19 Feb 2026

• Agriculture

Bill gates tours banana orchard in undavalli

Bill Gates visited a banana orchard near Undavalli with CM N Chandrababu Naidu to see AI and drone tech in action.

By Newsroom

/ 17 Feb 2026

• Agriculture

Andhra pradesh unveils record rs 53752 crore agriculture budget

Andhra Pradesh has presented a historic Rs 53,752 crore budget for agriculture and allied sectors in 2026-27, prioritizing farmer support, free power, irrigation, and rural growth to drive sustainable incomes.

By Newsroom

/ 15 Feb 2026

• Agriculture

Villagers rally against proposed navy depot in eluru

More than 1,000 farmers and residents from Polavaram and Gopalapuram staged a protest in Eluru over fears that a Rs 2,500-crore Navy armament depot will swallow fertile farmlands vital for paddy, tobacco, and groundnut crops.

By Newsroom

/ 14 Feb 2026

• Agriculture

Tirupati kisan mela pushes modern farming amid labour crunch

Tirupati District Collector S. Venkateswar urged farmers to adopt mechanisation and form groups for better profits at the recent Kisan Mela, tackling India's growing farm labour shortage.

By Newsroom

/ 12 Feb 2026

Sport

• Vizag

Tollywood celebrity cricket league set for vizag showdown

Tollywood stars, TV personalities, police, bureaucrats, and political leaders will clash in a star-studded cricket league at Vizag's ACA-VDCA Stadium on February 28 and March 1.

By Newsroom

/ 17 Feb 2026

• Sport

Vijayawada hosts intense netball action and cultural unity

Vijayawada's Maris Stella College hosts the All India Inter-University Netball (Women) Tournament 2025-26, with 55 teams battling in high-scoring matches and a vibrant campfire celebration uniting athletes nationwide.

By Newsroom

/ 15 Feb 2026

• Sport

Saap launches statewide league to nurture district athletes

Andhra Pradesh’s Sports Authority has rolled out the SAAP League a year-long, multi-sport platform that starts at the district level and gives 12- to 20-year-olds a clear shot at elite training and big prizes.

By Newsroom

/ 13 Feb 2026

• 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

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

• Tirupati

SAAP state chess league launches in tirupati

The SAAP State Chess League 2026 kicked off today with 360 young players from across Andhra Pradesh competing in four age categories at Srinivasa Sports Complex.

By Newsroom

/ 21 Feb 2026

• Vizag

Navy delegates dive into natural dyeing at vizag art village

International naval visitors from nearly 50 countries joined a hands-on natural dyeing workshop at Sankalpa Art Village near Visakhapatnam, blending global ties with Andhra's craft heritage during the ongoing International Fleet Review.

By Newsroom

/ 20 Feb 2026

• Vizag

North coastal andhra shines in great backyard bird count 2026

North coastal Andhra Pradesh logged impressive bird diversity in the 2026 Great Backyard Bird Count, with Vizianagaram recording 141 species and Visakhapatnam 133.

By Newsroom

/ 20 Feb 2026

• Outdoors

AP ramps up tourism branding and festivals

Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department plans aggressive branding, festival promotions, and global exposure to draw more visitors and boost revenue.

By Newsroom

/ 18 Feb 2026

• Andhra Pradesh

Tiger 'explorer' released into papikonda national park

An adult male tiger named Explorer was reintroduced to Papikonda National Park on February 14, 2026, after a 650-km journey from Central India.

By Newsroom

/ 15 Feb 2026