TPCC working president T. Jagga Reddy asserts Visakhapatnam Steel Plant belongs to Andhra Pradesh citizens and slams privatization push. He claims Congress built the unit and vows protection if party returns to power.
Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu has assured full completion of the Veligonda project by 2026, with water supply starting then. He directed faster Tunnel-2 lining and feeder canal works after recent cyclone delays.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu has urged the Centre for ₹200 crore to launch an Integrated Coconut Development Programme, aiming to boost farmer incomes and make the state a hub for value-added coconut products.
NTR district, home to Vijayawada, tops the state in "Speed of Doing" for governance and service delivery, scoring 83 out of 315 KPIs and earning Achiever grade.
Andhra Pradesh recorded more than 8,200 fatal and 10,600 non-fatal road accidents through November 2025, sparking urgent state safety drives amid high-profile crashes.
Thousands in Visakhapatnam's Pedajalaripeta fishing village paused all sea work on December 26 to offer prayers to Goddess Gangamma, marking 21 years since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami spared their community.
A 68-year-old farmer from Mandadam village collapsed and died of cardiac arrest on Friday while speaking at a government meeting on road alignment for Amaravati's development. Officials rushed him to hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu promised zero tolerance for rowdyism, warning that anti-social elements even those with political ties will face expulsion from the state.
The Kacheguda–Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express will add a two-minute experimental stop at Hindupuram station starting December 27, improving fast travel links for Andhra Pradesh's Sri Sathya Sai district.
Visakhapatnam-based Payzo app now gives instant cashback on payments at nearby stores, rewarding everyday shopping while boosting neighborhood businesses. Launched in July, it helps users discover and pay locally with real returns.
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.
