Andhra Pradesh's horticulture sector surged in 2024-25, adding ₹1.53 lakh crore to the state's GSDP with 21% growth, driven by micro-irrigation and crop diversification.
Srisailam temple authorities issued a stern warning against parties and celebrations in satrams after viral videos of New Year dancing sparked devotee outrage. Strict action promised to protect the site's sanctity.
A 45-year-old man, intoxicated, scaled the gopuram of Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple in Tirupati late Friday night, demanding liquor to descend and sparking a major security alert.
Andhra Pradesh's NTR Vaidya Seva scheme sees monthly spending jump 60% to ₹310 crore from ₹193 crore previously, with 21% more beneficiaries, highlighting stronger healthcare delivery.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan will kick off Sankranti festivities in Andhra Pradesh with a high-profile visit to Kakinada district on January 9, blending cultural joy with development announcements.
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.
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.
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.
Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma visited frontline Indian Navy assets in Visakhapatnam, praising indigenous tech and the Eastern Fleet's role in securing the Indo-Pacific.
Udayagiri MLA Kakarla Suresh rejected claims by a woman over unpaid salary and a promised MLA ticket, calling it a YSRCP-backed plot to damage his reputation. He plans to brief Chief Minister Naidu soon.
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.
