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NIA charges nine in Vijayawada online radicalisation case

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The News Mill 19 Sep 2026 8:22 am

NIA Files Charges Against Nine in Online Radicalization Case in Vijayawada

The NIA has filed charges against nine individuals linked to ISIS for online radicalization efforts in Vijayawada. NIA Files Charges Against Nine in Online Radicalization Case in Vijayawada

Daily Kiran 19 Sep 2026 1:49 am

Vijayawada: AP to Link Sanjeevani Health Scheme with Yoga Programme

Health minister Satya Kumar Yadav said they were formulating guidelines to help people practise yoga, dhyanam and pranaayam to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Sep 2026 9:54 pm

NIA Charge Sheets 9 Persons in Online Radicalisation Case in Vijayawada

So far, 11 accused persons and a child in conflict with law have been arrested in the case.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Sep 2026 9:52 pm

Vijayawada: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu Pushes Port, Hardware and Green-Energy Ecosystems as SIPB Clears 22,178 Crore Projects

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to give every approved project a six-month timeline and ensure that work commenced within the stipulated period.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Sep 2026 9:41 pm

NIA files chargesheets against nine accused in online radicalisation case

Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Sep 18 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against nine accused before the Special NIA Court, Vijayawada, in an online radicalisation case. The chargesheet has been filed against Mohammad Rehmatullah Shariff, Mohammed Danish, Mirza Sohail Baig, Lucky Ahmad, Jishan Abdul Majid, Mir Ashif Ali, Abdul Salaam, Sharuk Khan and Shaikh Faiz ur Rehman, all alleged members and supporters of the terrorist organisation ISIS. They have been charged under sections 61(2) read with 3(5) and 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and sections 13(1), 38 and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the NIA said in a statement issued on Friday. The case was initially registered on March 23, 2026, at Vijayawada II Town Police Station, NTR Commissionerate, Vijayawada, under sections 113(3), 152, 196(1)(a) and 196(2) read with section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, section 66F of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and sections 13, 18, 18A, 18B, 38 and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. So far, 11 accused persons and a child in conflict with the law have been arrested in the case. Investigation has established that the accused persons, who are members and supporters of the proscribed terrorist organisation ISIS, entered into a larger conspiracy to support the activities of ISIS, primarily through social media platforms like Instagram, with the intention of establishing a caliphate in India through violent Jihad, thereby disrupting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India, the Central agency said. It has been established that the accused persons motivated and radicalised gullible youth to join violent terrorist activities, and also planned and prepared for making explosives and undertaking weapon training. In pursuance of the conspiracy, the accused persons also developed and tested a secure communication application for secretly communicating among themselves as part of their preparation for the violent terrorist activities, it said. Further investigation in the case against the remaining accused persons and other suspects is in progress, the NIA statement added.

bhaskarlive 18 Sep 2026 8:48 pm

Vijayawada: Amaravati Economic Region Push for Sustainable Growth

Lakshmisha stressed value addition to locally available resources, support for MSMEs and skill development to expand employment opportunities.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Sep 2026 8:40 pm

Vijayawada: CM N. Chandrababu Naidu to Attend First Mission Karmayogi Workshop

The workshop will bring together senior officials and heads and faculty of training institutes from seven states and Puducherry.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Sep 2026 8:31 pm

Womens Andhra Premier League will give female cricketers a platform, says Rayapati Sailaja

About 100 women riders take part in a Bikes and Bats ride in Vijayawada to build awareness of the league, which will have four teams

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 1:36 pm

Jana Sena and TDP leaders light lamps in Vijayawada to mark Modis 25 years in public service

Minister Nadendla Manohar joins the Ashirwad ka diya programme at Auto Nagar and conveys birthday greetings to the Prime Minister

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 1:24 pm

CBC To Hold 1st Regional Workshop In Vijayawada On Sept 29

The workshop will be attended by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Sep 2026 12:56 pm

NLMC to hold investor meets in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Hyderabad before e-auction of 459 RINL plots

The 456 HB Colony house plots and three Auto Nagar parcels go under the hammer on RailTels platform on October 12 and 16; EMD is 2 lakh a plot

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 10:20 am

25 years on, Konaseema Railway Line project yet to get on track

The ambitious 57-km KotipalliNarsapur railway linewhich includes three bridges across the mighty Godavari Riverstill hangs fire 25 years after its foundation stone was laid. Locals rue successive governments silence on bringing a train to Konaseema, with many blaming lack of political will among the elected representatives from the Godavari region, despite severe losses to trade, commerce, tourism, and connectivity. T. Appala Naidu explores the reasons behind the projects delay.

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 7:59 am

NLMC Investor Meets announced for RINL land e-auction in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Vijayawada

The National Land Monetization Corporation is organising investor meets across Andhra Pradesh. These meetings will inform participants about the upcoming e-auction of RINL land parcels. The auction will offer 459 plots owned by Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Prospective investors can learn about the land portfolio and bidding requirements. The e-auction process is scheduled to take place in October.

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 8:43 pm

Vijayawada: AP to Introduce New Fire Safety Norms Based on Fire Load

The state fire services authorities are in the process of formulating the new norms so that establishments will comply with the norms.

Deccan Chronicle 16 Sep 2026 10:24 pm

Hostels Face Notices, Fine for Civic Violations in Vijayawada

VMC inspects hostels in Vijayawada, finds sanitation lapses and unlicensed operations, issues notices and fines for civic violations.

Deccan Chronicle 16 Sep 2026 9:56 pm

Vijayawada: PPA CEO Sanjeev Vohra Calls for Expediting Polavaram Works

The officials stressed the need to identify potential bottlenecks in advance and address them promptly to maintain the pace of construction.

Deccan Chronicle 16 Sep 2026 9:34 pm

Lokesh inaugurates two government schools renovated under P4 model in Nellore

RSR High School and Devireddy Sarada High School renovated at a cost of 21.40 crore through private funding; inaugurating the schools, the Education Minister interacts with the students and inquires about the quality of the midday meal

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 7:50 pm

Vijayawada: 26 Mobile Forensic Vehicles Launched to Strengthen Crime-Scene Investigation

The newly launched 26 district MFVs will provide district-level forensic support in offences punishable with seven years or more.

Deccan Chronicle 16 Sep 2026 7:33 pm

YSRCP protests against house arrest of youth leaders ahead of Lokeshs Nellore visit

Police released them only after Lokesh had moved past Nellore town; it is deplorable that student activists were not even allowed to meet with the Minister to submit a representation, says YSRCP Nellore district president

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 6:53 pm

Andhra Pradesh raises age limit for government jobs to 44 years till 2027: how APPSC compares with Telangana, Kerala and UPSC

Relaxation for non-uniform posts runs till September 30, 2027; a separate order extends the two-year concession for uniformed services by a year

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 3:38 pm

Vijayawada's Toffee Ganesha At Ranigari Thota Is Delighting Devotees

This unique Ganesha idol has been crafted entirely out of toffees, jelly candies, chocolates, and colourful lollipops costing Rs 1.5 lakh.

Deccan Chronicle 16 Sep 2026 3:04 pm

Lokesh inaugurates two P4-renovated government schools in Nellore

RSR High School and Devireddy Sarada High School renovated at a cost of 21.40 crore through private funding

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 2:28 pm

Vijayawada: Amaravati JAC Member and Farmer Leader Dhanekula Rama Rao Dies

Rama Rao also played a key role in the legal battle for Amaravati, including challenging the three-capital proposal in the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

Deccan Chronicle 16 Sep 2026 12:59 am

Vijayawada: CPM to Tour Andhra Pradesh to Assess Drought Conditions

The CPM has appealed to farmers, tenant farmers, agricultural labourers, and artisans to meet the drought assessment teams and explain their problems, so that their grievances could be brought to the state governments attention.

Deccan Chronicle 15 Sep 2026 9:07 pm

VMC makes special arrangements for Ganesh idol immersions in Vijayawada

Additional sanitation staff deployed at immersion points; 15,000 kg of puja waste collected so far for processing into incense sticks and organic manure

The Hindu 15 Sep 2026 8:11 pm

VMC makes special arrangements for Ganesh idol immersions in Vijayawada

Additional sanitation staff deployed at immersion points; 15,000 kg of puja waste collected so far for processing into incense sticks and organic manure

The Hindu 15 Sep 2026 8:11 pm

Pan-IIT AP Summit 2026 To Be Held In Vijayawada On Oct. 3

In the construction of Swarnandhra Pradesh, the creative ideas and technological innovations of youth are the key driving forces, he said. The state government is chalking out plans to utilize technology for the future needs of the people. Officials are drawing action plans accordingly, he said

Deccan Chronicle 15 Sep 2026 7:51 pm

SP emphasises robust security arrangements at Ganesh immersion sites in Prakasam

Inspecting the immersion sites, Harshavardhan Raju instructs police officials to take all necessary precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incidents

The Hindu 15 Sep 2026 7:00 pm

Lokesh to inaugurate renovated government school in Nellore on September 16

Hyderabad-based DSR Group contributed 13.40 crore using its CSR funds for the renovation of the school, which has been renamed Devireddy Sarada Government High School

The Hindu 15 Sep 2026 6:38 pm

A.P. SEC to publish rolls for Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and 39 other ULBs on September 22

The notifications cover the ULBs where ward delimitation ran to mid-September; rolls for 17 corporations and 58 municipalities were published on September 3

The Hindu 15 Sep 2026 6:11 pm

Bag with detonators, gelatin sticks triggers panic on bus at PNBS in Vijayawada

About 46 gelatin sticks and 50 detonators were found in a luggage bag in Vijayawada. Sniffer dog squad was pressed into service and efforts are on to trace the owner of the bag, says police

The Hindu 15 Sep 2026 2:54 pm

Seven held for 'purification' after protest near KCR's farmhouse in Telangana

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 15 (IANS) Telangana Police have arrested seven people in a case relating to the alleged purification of roads at Erravalli near the farmhouse of BRS president and former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao in Siddipet district. A former sarpanch of Vardarajpur village and six leaders of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) were taken into custody on Monday from a lodge in Vijayawada in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. The accused were brought to Gajwel and produced before a magistrate, who then sent them to judicial custody for 14 days. Subsequently, they were shifted to Siddipet jail. The accused had allegedly performed 'purification' rituals, using turmeric water, on September 9. The 'purification' was done a day after Congress workers and Dalit organisations held a Chavu-Dappu (funeral drum-beating) protest in the area. The protest by Congress workers and Dalit organisations was against alleged derogatory and abusive remarks by two BRS MLCs against Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar. Following the protest, BRS workers sprinkled turmeric water on the roads and other areas through which the protesters had passed. The alleged 'purification' had sparked a huge controversy with the ruling Congress party demanding strong action over what it called 'insult' to Dalits. On a complaint by local Congress leaders, police registered a case and took up the investigation. Forensic evidence was collected as part of the investigation. Police had been on the lookout for the accused, finally tracing them to a lodge in Vijayawada after one of them switched on his mobile phone. The protest by Congress workers and Dalit organisations near KCR's farmhouse had followed the September 7 incident at the Assembly gate. During the scuffle between BRS legislators and police, two BRS MLCs had allegedly made certain derogatory and abusive remarks against Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar. Both the MLCs were booked and arrested the next day. However, a court had ordered their release the same day.

bhaskarlive 15 Sep 2026 1:36 pm

APPSC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 85 Horticulture Officer, AEE and Assistant Director Posts

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada, has inviting online applications for 85 posts in total 40 Assistant Environmental Engineer, 37 Horticulture Officer posts, and 8 Assistant Director posts. Applications can be submitted online at psc.ap.gov.in from 6 October 2026 to 27 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

FreeJobAlert 15 Sep 2026 12:44 pm

KCR Farmhouse Purification Row: 7 BRS Leaders Arrested

The police tracked down and apprehended the accused at a lodge in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

Deccan Chronicle 15 Sep 2026 11:47 am

Explosives Seized in Vijayawada, Police Hunt for Suspects

The Krishnalanka police are examining the details of all passengers who travelled on the bus and checking CCTV camera footage to identify the person who may have left the bag behind.

Deccan Chronicle 15 Sep 2026 10:29 am

Naidu Lauds Bommadevara for Historic Archery World Cup Gold

Naidu said Bommadevara had made history, rising from the archery grounds of Vijayawada to the global podium in Mexico

Deccan Chronicle 14 Sep 2026 4:44 pm

Vijayawada: AP Speaker Ayyannapatrudu Pays Homage to Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa

Ayyannapatrudu described Pietermaritzburg as a sacred ground in world history.

Deccan Chronicle 14 Sep 2026 1:51 am

Minister Savita Appreciates Vijayawadas Doondi Ganesh

The minister appealed to people to worship idols made of clay and make environmental protection an integral part of the festivities.

Deccan Chronicle 14 Sep 2026 12:20 am

Vijayawada: Free Skill Training for Unemployed Youth

Employment opportunities in reputed companies will also be facilitated for eligible trainees after completion of the courses.

Deccan Chronicle 13 Sep 2026 11:46 pm

Andhra Pradesh: Vijayawada To Host Grand Dasara Festivities

The festivities are being organised by the Sri Devi Sarannavaratri Mahotsava Committee under the aegis of Vishwa Mata Foundation: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 13 Sep 2026 10:53 pm

Vijayawada hospital bags two awards

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 10:01 pm

Vijayawada decked up for Ganesh Chaturthi

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 8:02 pm

Woman protesting sons suspicious death dies after consuming poison

The mother of the deceased Class VI student at Chaitanya School in Ongole had been protesting in front of the school for the last few days seeking a probe into the circumstances leading to her sons death

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 7:48 pm

Naidu Government Committed to Restoring 34% BC Quota: Savitha

Addressing a coordination meeting with chairpersons of various BC corporations at the BC Bhavan in Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Ms Savitha said the government was giving final touches to a BC Protection Act so that it could withstand legal scrutiny.

Deccan Chronicle 13 Sep 2026 12:10 am

Vijayawada: 76 Cases Worth 1.26 Crore Settled at National Lok Adalat

Four benches were constituted for the Lok Adalat

Deccan Chronicle 12 Sep 2026 11:53 pm

NHAI adds patrol vehicles and cranes on Hyd-Vijayawada Highway

Expanded Fleet Is Scheduled To Become Operational From Sept 15

The Times of India 12 Sep 2026 11:44 pm

Waterlogged roads cause traffic jams as heavy rain pounds Vijayawada

Measures are being taken to check water stagnation on roads and stormwater drainage infrastructure is being improved at a cost of 600 crore, says MA&UD Minister

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:53 pm

Critical care centres in GGHs to benefit poor, says Minister

Chief Minister virtually inaugurates critical care blocks in Ongole and Nellore GGHs; inaugurating the block at Ongole, Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy says CCBs have been established across the State to provide immediate, high-level emergency medical care to critically ill patients in life-threatening situations

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 9:25 pm

National Lok Adalat settles 30,577 cases in Nellore district

The district ranks fourth in the number of cases disposed of in Andhra Pradesh, following Krishna, Kadapa and Kurnool districts

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:17 pm

PanIIT Andhra Pradesh Summit to be held in Vijayawada on October 3

Summit to focus on building a DeepTech ecosystem and boosting research, innovation, investment and employment in the State

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 7:03 pm

Centre To Support Amaravati Quantum Bio Valley: Union Health Minister

The Union Minister made these remarks while launching ten critical care blocks and twelve integrated public health Laboratories across the state along with the Chief Minister in Vijayawada on Saturday.The Union Health Minister also appreciated the Sanjeevani programme being implemented by the State government

Deccan Chronicle 12 Sep 2026 5:51 pm

Mancherial-Warangal Expressway to open by Dec 27: Minister

Hyderabad: The Nagpur-Warangal-Vijayawada Greenfield Highway, widely known as the Mancherial-Warangal Expressway, will open to the public by December 2027, Roads and Buildings Minister Komtireddy Venkat Reddy informed the Telangana Assembly on Saturday, September 12. The Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Greenfield Highway is a 310 km long four-lane project, covering 280 kilometer of the state. 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 12 Sep 2026 4:00 pm

310 km long NagpurWarangal-Vijayawada highway to be completed by December 2027: Komatireddy

Telangana Roads and Buildings Minister says almost all land acquisition issues have been resolved

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 2:11 pm

NagpurWarangal Highway to Be Completed by December 2027: Komatireddy

The Minister said the 310-km highway, of which 280 km falls in Telangana, would connect several districts and significantly improve connectivity between Telangana, Nagpur and Vijayawada

Deccan Chronicle 12 Sep 2026 1:32 pm

Nadda, Naidu Inaugurate Health Care Facilities in Vijayawada

Nadda and Naidu visited the newly inaugurated facilities, where officials briefed them on the features

Deccan Chronicle 12 Sep 2026 12:56 pm

Vijayawada Heavy Rains: IndiGo Flight Diverted to Rajahmundry

Authorities confirmed that the aircraft made a safe landing at Rajahmundry.The flight was carrying 65 passengers, and all of them are reported to be safe.

Deccan Chronicle 12 Sep 2026 10:37 am

Long Holiday Weekend Triggers Massive Gridlock on HyderabadVijayawada Highway

Bumper-to-bumper traffic left commuters stranded for hours, slowing vehicles to a crawl along key exit points.

Deccan Chronicle 11 Sep 2026 8:30 pm

Abandoned newborn boy rescued in Ongole

The one-day-old male infant was shifted to RIMS Hospital for immediate medical care

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 3:19 pm

Abandoned newborn boy rescued in Ongole

The one-day-old male infant was shifted to RIMS Hospital for immediate medical care

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 3:19 pm

Nearly 1.20 lakh cases resolved during Lok Adalats in Nellore district

More than 54,590 casescomprising 22,988 civil cases and 29,742 criminal casesare currently pending across all courts in SPSR Nellore, says A. Narasimha Murthy, Principal District & Sessions Judge

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 3:12 pm

Nearly 1.20 lakh cases resolved during Lok Adalats in Nellore district

More than 54,590 casescomprising 22,988 civil cases and 29,742 criminal casesare currently pending across all courts in SPSR Nellore, says A. Narasimha Murthy, Principal District & Sessions Judge

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 3:12 pm

Goods train derails near Kovvur, several trains held up

Eight wagons of the freight rake, which was en route to Vijayawada, veered off the tracks on the main line.

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 2:57 pm

Railway police recover 120 lost mobile phones worth 25 lakh in Andhra Pradesh

If a mobile phone is stolen, passengers can lodge a complaint by dialling 139 or at the nearest police station immediately, says a Railway Crime Records Bureau official

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 8:40 am

Isolated heavy rain likely as IMD issues orange alert for several districts in Andhra Pradesh

Rain under the influence of a low-pressure zone over Bay of Bengal brings relief from sweltering heat; precipitation may continue till September 12, suggests forecast

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 8:34 am

Lokesh Launches Poster For Mega Swachhathon In Vijayawada

The Swachhathon would begin at 5am at the Indira Gandhi Municipal International Stadium.

Deccan Chronicle 11 Sep 2026 1:58 am

Vijayawada: CM Asks Districts to Brace for El Nio, Avert Water and Price Crises

CM N. Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to prevent water and fodder shortages, boost high-demand crops and complete 36 priority irrigation projects within three years.

Deccan Chronicle 11 Sep 2026 1:50 am

Vijayawada: NIT Delhi, Vignans University Sign Five-Year MoU for Education and Research

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Delhi and Vignans University have signed a five-year pact to boost collaboration in technical education, research, faculty development and technology transfer.

Deccan Chronicle 11 Sep 2026 1:00 am

Vijayawada Steps Up Ganesh Immersion, Pandal Safety

VMC commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra inspected MG Road Police Control Room, Tummalapalli Kalakshetram Road, Vinayak Temple Road, Seethamma Vari Padalu, Bhavanipuram Head Water Works, RTC Workshop Road, HB Colony and Vidyadharpuram on Thursday.

Deccan Chronicle 11 Sep 2026 12:31 am

Vijayawada: Six Held in Petrol Bunk Employee Death Case

They allegedly asked the employee, identified as Syed Arif, to hand over money, promising to return it with an additional amount.

Deccan Chronicle 11 Sep 2026 12:18 am

Five Held With 38 Kg Ganja at Vijayawada Station

Police seized their mobile phones and railway tickets and produced them before the concerned court.

Deccan Chronicle 10 Sep 2026 11:34 pm

Vijayawada: Teachers Urged to Help Keep Students Off Drugs

Madhusudana Rao said protecting children from the drug menace was the collective responsibility of parents, teachers and society.

Deccan Chronicle 10 Sep 2026 11:28 pm

Silk Weaves expo brings Indias handloom heritage to Vijayawada

The six-day exhibition, being held from September 8 to 13, is open to visitors from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; it features an extensive collection of sarees, kurtis, dress materials, fashion jewellery and accessories

The Hindu 10 Sep 2026 11:14 pm

PVPSIT Vijayawada to host IBM Quantums Qiskit Fall Fest 2026

The two-month programme to feature activities designed to enhance students awareness, practical skills and research interest in quantum computing

The Hindu 10 Sep 2026 11:06 pm

VIT-AP University brings young minds together to discuss Indias global influence

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026Young Professionals Roundtable deliberates on how Indias cultural heritage, knowledge, diversity, innovation, entrepreneurship, technology and youthful energy could strengthen the countrys global identity VIJAYAWADA

The Hindu 10 Sep 2026 10:59 pm