Kurnool district recorded a marginal 0.7% increase in overall crime cases in 2025, yet violent crimes like murders dropped sharply. Police highlighted strong gains in safety for women and vulnerable groups.
Prakasam district saw a 6.61% decline in overall cognizable crimes in 2025, with police crediting tech tools and better patrols. Recovery rates for stolen property and missing persons stayed strong.
Andhra Pradesh secured an additional ₹4,000 crore through open market borrowings on the last day of the calendar year to cover cash flow and spending needs, pushing the state's 2025 total past ₹86,000 crore.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on December 30, 2025 dismissed petitions contesting the reservation method in APPSC's Group-2 recruitment, clearing a major hurdle for thousands of job aspirants. The ruling upholds the ongoing process after the Mains exam earlier this year.
Andhra Pradesh Backward Classes Commission seeks public input on a proposal to unify Goud, Gammalla, Kalali, and Goundla communities under “Goud/Gowda” for caste certificates. Objections due by January 6, 2026.
A short power outage hit Vijayawada's iconic Kanaka Durga temple due to poor inter-departmental coordination. Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar called it a minor lapse, not a system failure, and promised strict action to avoid repeats.
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan virtually laid the foundation for a ₹20.77 crore modernisation of Sankaraguptam Major Drain to end waterlogging and save Konaseema's coconut farms. Works began swiftly in 35 days.
On December 30, 2025, the sacred Vaikuntha Dwaram at Tirumala's Venkateswara temple opened at dawn for Vaikuntha Ekadasi, drawing thousands for blessed darshan amid floral splendor and chants. TTD ensured smooth access for pilgrims seeking spiritual merit.
Kadapa MP Y.S. Avinash Reddy accused the TDP-led state government of discriminatory treatment toward Pulivendula, the home constituency of former CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Andhra Pradesh DGP Harish Kumar Gupta called for stronger public awareness to prevent rising cybercrimes, including "digital arrest" scams where fraudsters pose as officials.
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana devotees claimed the largest share of coveted tokens for December 30 Vaikuntha Ekadasi darshan at Tirumala, thanks to high engagement with TTD's new e-dip system. Over 1.4 lakh tokens went to Telugu states combined.
