Handcrafted crochet lace from Narsapuram in Andhra Pradesh has crossed ₹150 crore in exports this fiscal year till December, marking a strong revival after Covid setbacks.
Andhra Pradesh has revised specific survey numbers in Amaravati land allotments to institutions via a new government order, keeping acreages and terms intact amid ongoing capital revival efforts.
Vijayawada leaders push to expand the municipal limits by merging ~75 nearby villages into a Greater Vijayawada Municipal Corporation. CM Chandrababu Naidu gives positive nod, promising review for the city's future growth.
A recent study shows alcohol combined with smokeless tobacco causes 62% of buccal mucosa cancer cases in India. Even one daily drink raises risk by about 50%, with no safe level found.
India's metro network hits 1,090 km across 26 cities in 2025, positioning the nation to soon surpass the US (around 1,400 km) as more projects commission. Andhra Pradesh advances Vizag and Vijayawada systems to boost local connectivity.
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.
An ASI in Visakhapatnam allegedly cheated four subordinate constables of Rs 15.3 lakh through a fake high-return deposit scheme. Police registered a case, with investigation underway.
NTR district police in Vijayawada will soon deploy a Device Health Monitoring System to keep nearly 10,000 CCTV cameras fully operational in real time. The IoT-powered setup aims to boost crime detection and public safety across 28 stations.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court reserved its verdict on a PIL alleging favouritism and financial loss in the tender for underground power cables in the capital region. The petition claims over Rs 400 crore loss to the state exchequer.
Luxury hotel groups Taj and Leela have expressed interest in converting the controversial Rushikonda complex in Visakhapatnam into a premium hospitality venue.
NCB seized 4 kg of hashish oil and arrested five people, including one woman, in Visakhapatnam after busting an inter-state trafficking racket bound for Kerala.
IISER Tirupati has established a high-containment BSL-3 laboratory to advance research on emerging infectious diseases. The facility strengthens regional preparedness for outbreaks.
