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30,000 students to write SSC exams in Visakhapatnam district

The exams are scheduled to take place from March 16 to April 1, between 9.30 a.m and 12.45 p.m.

The Hindu 23 Feb 2026 8:01 pm

Tirupati laddu adulteration case: One-man panel can continue probe, rules SC

A Bench headed by CJI Surya Kant observed that the administrative inquiry ordered by the state government and the top court-directed investigation by SIT operate in distinct spheres and can continue simultaneously

Mid Day 23 Feb 2026 4:44 pm

Classroom Radical To Red General: The Dramatic Fall Of Maoist Devji

For decades, he was a whisper in the forests. A shadow in intelligence files. A name spoken in coded radio chatter. Thippiri Tirupati. Kuma Dada. Devji.Chetan. Sanjeev.Sudarshan and Ramesh.

NDTV 23 Feb 2026 3:42 pm

Tirupati laddu row: TDP Welcomes SC Refusing to Entertain Petition Against One-man Panel

The one-man panel headed by former Chief Secretary Dinesh Kumar is not a parallel investigation by the government of Andhra Pradesh, but set up only for administrative issues: TDP

Deccan Chronicle 23 Feb 2026 2:56 pm

Tirupati laddu row: Administrative enquiry does not overlap criminal case, observes SC

Bench said the one-man committee administrative enquiry initiated by the Andhra Pradesh government would not come in the way of criminal proceedings in which multiple chargesheets have already been filed in court

The Hindu 23 Feb 2026 2:02 pm

Supreme Court dismisses Subramanian Swamys plea challenging Andhra Pradesh panel in Tirupati laddu case

The Supreme Court of India has declined to entertain a plea filed by Subramanian Swamy challenging the Andhra Pradesh governments decision to constitute a separate panel to examine aspects of the Tirupati laddu controversy. A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that the state-appointed committees role is administrative in nature and [] The post Supreme Court dismisses Subramanian Swamys plea challenging Andhra Pradesh panel in Tirupati laddu case appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 23 Feb 2026 1:09 pm

ADRM inspects Visakhapatnam Express Trains

The Hindu 22 Feb 2026 11:03 pm

Garuda Atlas Logs 192 Bird Species In Tirupati

The programme is an initiative of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati, in collaboration with the Tirupati Nature Society (TNS) and the Forest Department: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 22 Feb 2026 11:01 pm

Woman Killed in Tempo Traveller Crash in Prakasam

Tempo Traveller Rams Tractor While En Route to Tirupati

Deccan Chronicle 22 Feb 2026 10:45 pm

YSRCP disrespecting Hindu faith, alleges TDP State president Palla Srinivasa Rao

While in power, the YSRCP failed to uphold the dignity of Hindu institutions, but now its leaders are attempting to cloak themselves in religiosity for electoral advantage, he alleges

The Hindu 22 Feb 2026 9:12 pm

Tirupati gets new TDP regional office

The Hindu 22 Feb 2026 8:25 pm

Vizag Port holds 'Fit India Cycling Drive'

The Hindu 22 Feb 2026 7:20 pm

Vertical housing takes over Vizags skyline

Driven by scarcity of land, customer preferences and new rules changing high-rise classification from 18 meters to 24 meters, developers are building taller projects and catering to the citys high-income IT, industrial workforce

The Hindu 22 Feb 2026 6:57 pm

GVMC to hold council meeting on February 28

The Hindu 22 Feb 2026 6:52 pm

Tension escalates at Andhra University as rival student groups trade charges

ABVP and SFI-led organisations file police complaints after campus confrontations over RSS activities, with both sides holding separate press conferences and levelling serious allegations

The Hindu 22 Feb 2026 6:43 pm

Adani Ports signs MoU with NMDC and Brazil-based Vale

The agreement, entered into at the IndiaBrazil Business Forum Summit held in New Delhi, establishes a strategic framework for development of an iron ore blending facility and a dedicated SEZ at Gangavaram Port

The Hindu 22 Feb 2026 6:13 pm

Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital in Vizag performs rare double stem cell transplant on three-year-old girl

Advanced two-stage autologous procedure carried out on child with aggressive paediatric brain tumour marks what doctors say is a first documented case in India, improving five-year survival prospects to nearly 50 to 60%

The Hindu 22 Feb 2026 5:41 pm

Top Maoist leader Devji surrenders before Telangana police

Top Maoist strategist Thippiri Tirupati alias Devji, carrying a Rs 1 crore bounty, has surrendered, dealing a significant blow to the organization. His surrender, along with other senior leaders and cadres, comes ahead of the government's March 2026 deadline to eliminate Naxalism. This follows Telangana Police's sustained efforts, which have seen hundreds of Maoists rejoin mainstream society.

The Economic Times 22 Feb 2026 2:36 pm

Top Naxal Commander Devji Surrenders Before Police, Says Chhattisgarh Deputy CM

Thippiri Tirupati alias Devji and Malla Raji Reddy surrendered to Telangana Police, marking a major victory against Naxalism,.

News18 22 Feb 2026 2:35 pm

Top Maoist leaders surrender before Telangana police

Hyderabad: In a major development, top Maoist leaders surrendered before the Telangana police. The leaders include Tippari Tirupati alias Devji, Malla Rajireddy alias Sangram, and Narasimha Reddy alias Ganganna. Devji is the secretary of the central Maoist party. Malla Rajireddy is a member of the Politburo. The surrender is a follow-up action by the Telangana Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 22 Feb 2026 11:52 am

Tirupati Hosts SAAP State Chess League, Community Wellness Programme

The programme began with Yoga Andhra wellness activities, drawing enthusiastic participation and highlighting the focus on physical and mental health.

Deccan Chronicle 22 Feb 2026 1:05 am

BJYM condemns Youth Congress conduct at AI Summit

Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha stages protests in Ongole and Tirupati, burns Rahul Gandhi effigy over shirtless demonstration during Prime Minister Narendra Modis inauguration of international summit in New Delhi

The Hindu 21 Feb 2026 8:50 pm

Tension continues on Andhra University campus for fifth day after student clashes

ABVP stages protest demanding arrests; SFI and AISF deny attack as administration bans rallies and government panel steps in to restore normalcy

The Hindu 21 Feb 2026 7:03 pm

India and U.S. navies have major role in IOR and Indo-Pacific, says U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Stephen Koehler

Our combined strength can help protect the region from various challenges, safeguard sovereignty, maintain peace, respond swiftly to disasters, and, if necessary, act as a deterrent, he says

The Hindu 21 Feb 2026 6:47 pm

Chandrababu Accuses YSRCP of Deflecting Blame in Tirupati Laddu Case

The Chief Minister claimed that YSRCP leaders had created several hurdles in the Tirupati laddu adulteration probe and even approached the Supreme Court.

Deccan Chronicle 21 Feb 2026 5:39 pm

Vizianagaram terror conspiracy case: NIA files supplementary chargesheet involving two more accused

In the chargesheet filed before the NIA Special Court, Visakhapatnam, the agency has charged Arif Hussain alias Abu Talib and Imran Akram under various sections of UA (P) Act, BNS, Explosive Substances Act, 1908, and the Arms Act

The Hindu 21 Feb 2026 4:30 pm

Cordon-and-search operation in Ahobilam; more than 280 liquor bottles seized

Nearly 50 police officers and personnel under the supervision of Allagadda Deputy Superintendent of Police K. Pramod conducted the operation

The Hindu 21 Feb 2026 1:18 pm

Navy delegates explore natural dyeing at Sankalpa Art Village

Delegates from nearly 50 countries take part in tie and dye workshop, interact with artisans and join Kolatam during International Fleet Review outreach programme

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 9:24 pm

Man held, gold worth 30 lakh recovered in Anakapalli district

Police crack Munagapaka house break-in in four days; accused arrested at Kokiripalli Junction, 16.5 tolas seized, says SP

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 8:44 pm

India takes over IONS chair after 16 years at Naval Chiefs conclave

Assuming leadership from Thailand, India will lead IONS for two years with a focus on maritime cooperation, security and stronger naval coordination in the region

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 8:17 pm

Over 81,000 to attend Intermediate exams in Visakhapatnam district from February 23

Joint Collector reviews arrangements with officials of various departments

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 7:56 pm

Pilot AI-Based Mosquito Surveillance in Tirupati to Control Hotspots

These parameters help distinguish mosquito species such as Aedes, Anopheles, and Culex, which are vectors for dengue, malaria, and filariasis respectively. The devices will estimate the sex ratios, as only female mosquitoes bite and transmit disease.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Feb 2026 7:55 pm

German Bank KfW Shows Interest In Climate-resilient Urban Project For Tirupati

ICLEI South Asia representatives Sowmya Chathurvedula and Emani Kumar said they would prepare a concept note and a detailed project report based on scientific hydrological surveys, along with the environmental and social impact assessments required for KfW support

Deccan Chronicle 20 Feb 2026 7:47 pm

ICAIs Carbon Emission Calculator to expand CAs role as sustainability guardians

Launched in July 2025 and now being scaled up nationwide, the tool will help small and medium enterprises align with Indias 2070 net zero target and strengthen sustainability reporting, says ICAI president

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 7:34 pm

Tirupati Laddu Row: Andhra Govt Sets Up Committee To Examine SIT Report | Exclusive

Retired IAS officer Dinesh Kumar has been appointed to study the SITs self-contained note and recommend action, if required, against TTD officials.

News18 20 Feb 2026 6:16 pm

Big boost to PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in Nellore

The district administration has identified Leguntapadu, Bitragunta, Mahimaluru, Kalivelapalem, Manubolu and Kakupalli for promoting solar power on a pilot basis

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 4:02 pm

India AI Summit: Andhra Pradesh Government signs seven MoUs

Senior officials of GoAP and representatives of the organisations collaborating with the State for harnessing the power of quantum technologies and AI inked the facts

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 3:26 pm

Murder case against YSRCP MLC: Supreme Court rules clear nexus between power, police

The Supreme Court made the observation on the investigation of a 2022 murder case involving a Dalit youth against YSRCP MLC Ananta Satya Udaya Bhaskar

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 2:01 pm

Heritage Foods Follows Stringent Quality Norms, Empowers Farmers: Nara Bhuvaneswari

Her remarks come at a time when the firm promoted by the family members of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has come under attack from the opposition YSR Congress, which has allegedly linked it to Indapur Daily, which supplied ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams

Deccan Chronicle 20 Feb 2026 1:25 pm

Delhi High Court directs takedown of reports in Tirupati Laddu Row amid defamation suit by heritage foods

The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of certain news reports published by a daily linked to former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, after a defamation plea was filed by a company founded by current Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The suit was initiated by Heritage Foods, a dairy enterprise [] The post Delhi High Court directs takedown of reports in Tirupati Laddu Row amid defamation suit by heritage foods appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 20 Feb 2026 1:07 pm

Great Backyard Bird Count 2026: North Coastal Andhra posts strong species tally

Citizen observers across Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam document wetlands, campuses and estuaries during the four-day bird census

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 10:32 am

INS Vikrant showcases Indias naval power

The Hindu 19 Feb 2026 11:18 pm

Tirupati MP Seeks Clarity on Higher Education Bill, Calls for Debate

MP had earlier sought details of the plan to bring universities and higher education institutions under the new framework

Deccan Chronicle 19 Feb 2026 7:17 pm

Andhra secures Waaree Energies battery giga-factory with 8,175 crore investment

IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh said the project marks a significant milestone in Andhra Pradeshs clean-energy journey

The Hindu 19 Feb 2026 1:45 pm

New labour codes: Andhra Labour Department invites feedback from stakeholders

Officials said the representations received within the prescribed time frame will be examined before finalising the Rules

The Hindu 19 Feb 2026 1:05 pm

Training on Aquifer Mapping 2.0 held

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 8:23 pm

Vehicle in A.P. Deputy CMs convoy meets with accident, none injured

Pawan Kalyan was not in the vehicle when the accident occured

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 8:06 pm

Madanapalle minor girls rape, murder case: Prime accused found dead under suspicious conditions

The body was recovered from the village tank and shifted to the Government District Hospital at Madanapalle for post-mortem

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 12:48 pm

Carrier India all set to invest 1,000 crore in manufacturing unit in Sri City

Carrier Indias Managing Director Sundaresan Narayanan and Sri Citys Managing Director Ravindra Sannareddy formally exchanged copies of the lease deed in the presence of the Tirupati district Collector S. Venkateswar

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:18 pm

AP MedTech Zone expands academic partnerships to strengthen biomedical workforce

On the eighth anniversary of its Innovation and Biomedical Skill Centre, the organisation inks MoUs with 72 institutions, taking total partnerships to over 133 and boosting industry aligned skill development in medical technology

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:54 pm

Training Held Under Hanuman Initiative to Address Man-Animal Conflict

Forest department has identified Tirupati, Panapakam, Bhakarapet, Srikalahasti, Madanapalli and Rajampet ranges in Tirupati circle as conflict-prone zones

Deccan Chronicle 17 Feb 2026 10:04 pm

City of Destiny set for grand International Fleet Review on February 18

Elaborate security, sanitation and civic arrangements in place as naval delegates from India and abroad throng Visakhapatnam; Beach Road declared Temporary Red Zone ahead of International City Parade

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:36 pm

President Murmu arrives in Visakhapatnam to participate in International Fleet Review on February 18

She was accorded a warm reception by Governor Abdul Nazeer, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and officials on her arrival at INS Dega

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 9:11 pm

Visakhapatnam set for grand Presidential Fleet Review on February 18

71 Indian and foreign warships to participate in International Fleet Review 2026, MILAN 2026 and IONS Conclave of Chiefs; full dress rehearsal held at sea ahead of main event

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 8:53 pm

Telangana CMs brother faces Congress workers ire over chairperson post

Hyderabad: A convoy of Tirupati Reddy, brother of Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, was allegedly attacked with stones in Maddur Municipality on Tuesday, February 17. Congress workers protested in Revanths constituency in Narayanapet district, following a dispute over the Municipal Chairman position. They attacked Tirupatis convoy, prompting the Kodangal police to resort to lathi charge Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 17 Feb 2026 4:07 pm

Tirupati researcher shows AI can detect cervical cancer, suicidal tendency

Ms. Lalasas system teaches a computer to read the images, which uses colposcope to analyse images collected periodically from a patient to track changes in tissue colour, texture and vascular patterns to enable early detection of cervical precancerous lesionss

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 3:46 pm

Free power to handlooms, power-looms to be rolled out from April 1 in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Finance MinisterPayyavulaKeshav said the scheme will provide 200 units of free power per month to handloom weavers and 500 units to power-loom units

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 1:05 pm