Devotees take holy dip in godavari on maha sivaratri

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 secures rs 6000 crore in MA&UD budget push

Andhra Pradesh allocates Rs 6000 crore to Amaravati capital development in the 2026-27 budget, the largest share of the Municipal Administration and Urban Development department's Rs 14539 crore outlay.

By Newsroom

/ 15 Feb 2026

• Amaravati

Amaravati faces revival push amid bifurcation, past policy blame

NDA legislators in Andhra Pradesh Assembly claim post-2014 bifurcation and YSRCP's 2019-2024 rule caused major setbacks in development, jobs, and infrastructure.

By Newsroom

/ 12 Feb 2026

• Amaravati

Naidu urges centre for statutory backing, funds for amaravati

Chandrababu Naidu pressed Union ministers in New Delhi for a parliamentary Bill to grant legal status to Amaravati as the state's capital, plus sustained financial aid to revive development momentum.

By Newsroom

/ 11 Feb 2026

• Amaravati

Amaravati expansion, irrigation to lead ap budget session

Andhra Pradesh's budget session begins February 11, 2026, with Amaravati capital growth and key irrigation works like Polavaram set to dominate talks ahead of the February 14 budget presentation.

By Newsroom

/ 10 Feb 2026

• Amaravati

Andhra pradesh gears up for 2027 census drive

Amaravati ramps up preparations for the nationwide 2027 Population Census with awareness campaigns and field-level coordination to ensure accurate counting.

By Newsroom

/ 6 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

YSRCP MLCs question 99-paise land allotments in visakhapatnam

YSRCP leaders in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council have demanded full details on land given to tech firms at a nominal 99 paise in Visakhapatnam.

By Newsroom

/ 13 Feb 2026

• Vizag

Unregulated pigeon feeding sparks health concerns in vizag

Daily feeding at 10-15 spots in Visakhapatnam boosts pigeon numbers, raising respiratory risks from droppings.

By Newsroom

/ 11 Feb 2026

• Vizag

Visakhapatnam metro to impact over 280 properties

Over 280 properties face impact from Visakhapatnam Metro Phase-I works. Officials held public consultations to address land needs along three corridors.

By Newsroom

/ 11 Feb 2026

• Vizag

APATA flags connectivity hurdles for bhogapuram airport launch

As Bhogapuram International Airport nears its June 2026 opening, the Andhra Pradesh Air Travelers Association warns of long travel times and high costs from Visakhapatnam.

By Newsroom

/ 9 Feb 2026

• Vizag

Notorious burglar arrested in vizag after 26 housebreaks cracked

Vizag police nab 27-year-old former software engineer linked to thefts worth lakhs across city areas.

By Newsroom

/ 9 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

BJP leader booked after viral assault video in madhya pradesh

A viral video shows an alleged BJP leader brutally assaulting a woman vendor over a stall dispute in Sidhi district.

By Newsroom

/ 10 Feb 2026

• 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

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

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

Devotees take holy dip in godavari on maha sivaratri

Thousands flocked to the Akhanda Godavari ghats in Andhra Pradesh for a sacred bath on Maha Shivaratri, serving as a key rehearsal for the major Godavari Pushkarams in 2027.

By Newsroom

/ 15 Feb 2026

• Culture

Minister offers silk robes at yaganti temple on mahasivaratri

Andhra Pradesh's Roads and Buildings Minister B. C. Janardhan Reddy presented silk robes to Sri Uma Maheswara Swamy temple in Yaganti today, marking Mahasivaratri with new facilities for devotees.

By Newsroom

/ 15 Feb 2026

• Culture

Srisailam temple draws massive crowds on mahasivaratri

Over 250,000 devotees flooded Srisailam’s Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple for Mahashivaratri rituals.

By Newsroom

/ 15 Feb 2026

• Culture

Siva temples in rayalaseema draw strong crowds on maha sivaratri

Devotees flocked to ancient Shiva shrines across Chittoor, Annamayya, and Sri Sathya Sai districts on February 15, 2026, for special pujas and night-long vigils during Maha Shivaratri.

By Newsroom

/ 15 Feb 2026

• Culture

Siva temples see massive devotee surge on maha sivaratri

Thousands flocked to Shiva temples across Andhra Pradesh for Maha Shivaratri, filling queues from dawn for darshan and holy dips amid vibrant rituals.

By Newsroom

/ 15 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

AP teams with gates foundation for AI healthcare push

Andhra Pradesh partners with the Gates Foundation to roll out AI-driven reforms in public healthcare.

By Newsroom

/ 15 Feb 2026

• Health

Ap boosts health budget by 9.5% to ₹19,306 crore

Andhra Pradesh allocates ₹19,306 crore to health in the 2026-27 budget, up 9.5% from last year.

By Newsroom

/ 14 Feb 2026

• Health

Recurrent brain strokes hit up to 20% of patients in India

Up to 20% of stroke survivors in India face recurrence, often due to gaps in long-term care, recent clinical data shows.

By Newsroom

/ 9 Feb 2026

• 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

Agriculture

• 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

• Agriculture

Mango farmers urged to cut chemical use for quality yields

Experts in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district called on mango growers to scale back chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

By Newsroom

/ 12 Feb 2026

• Agriculture

Two andhra women farmers head to europe tour

Two women farmers from Andhra Pradesh's natural farming program will represent the state on a multi-country Europe tour to share insights on sustainable agriculture.

By Newsroom

/ 10 Feb 2026

Sport

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

• Outdoors

South star rail launches summer tourist trains to kashmir and vaishno Devi

South Star Rail, under India's Bharat Gaurav initiative, rolls out two 13-day all-inclusive summer specials from Andhra Pradesh stations starting April 11 Kashmir Valley Holiday and Vaishno Devi Holiday.

By Newsroom

/ 15 Feb 2026

• Outdoors

Pakala beach fest launches with top safety focus

Pakala Beach Festival kicked off today in Prakasam district, blending Maha Sivaratri devotion with adventure and culture.

By Newsroom

/ 14 Feb 2026

• Outdoors

Visakhapatnam cafes and parks bloom as weekend cultural hubs

Activity groups in Visakhapatnam are turning everyday cafes and parks into buzzing spots for art, talk, and connection every weekend.

By Newsroom

/ 13 Feb 2026

• Outdoors

Rare falcated duck photographed in ap first

A rare migratory falcated duck was captured on camera at Sylada Lake in Srikakulam district, marking the first photographic record of the species in Andhra Pradesh.

By Newsroom

/ 10 Feb 2026