Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Participates in Vijayawada Festival 2.0
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay joins Andhra Pradeshs N. Chandrababu Naidu at the vibrant Vijayawada Festival 2.0, celebrating culture and unity. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Participates in Vijayawada Festival 2.0
Vijay Receives Rousing Welcome in Vijayawada
After offering prayers at the Kanakadurga temple, Vijay took part in Vijayawada Utsav-2 organized at Punnami Ghat. Vijay said that he was happy to come to Vijayawada and also meet the people. He thanked the public for their affection towards him.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister offers prayers at Kanaka Durga temple, attends Vijayawada Utsav
Vijay stresses youth power and inter-State cooperation; discusses river interlinking with Chandrababu Naidu
Ranji Trophy: Rahul's Batting Trouble Continues; Jadeja Scalps Three Wickets After Century
Emanjot Singh Chahal: India star batter KL Rahul was dismissed for another cheap score for Karnataka as he followed his four-run outing in the first innings with one run in the second against Andhra in a Group B clash in Vijayawada. Meanwhile, another India veteran Ravindra Jadeja backed his century with a three-wicket haul for Saurashtra in the clash against Chhattisgarh in Rajkot in Group B, while Punjab have started to lose the plot in their Group B encounter against Assam. Karnataka are in trouble as they ended the third day at 176/4 and have only a 32-run lead. This could have been worse if not for an unbeaten 81 from Karun Nair, while captain Smaran Ravichandran is also unbeaten on 21. Rahul was earlier dismissed for one, while Mayank Agarwal also managed to score just 18. With one day remaining, Karnataka need some magic for an outright win, or else they can at most manage one point if the match ends in a draw, as they had a first-innings deficit. Andhra will take six points if they win (seven if they win by 10 wickets) or they will take three points if the match is drawn, as they have the first-innings lead after bowling Karnataka out for 274 and putting 418 in reply. Meanwhile, Jadeja followed his 102 from the first innings with 3-40 in the first essay with the ball to bowl Chhattisgarh out for 312. Saurashtra are 45/0 in the second innings at stumps on Day 3 and would fancy three points or a win on the final day. Punjab are seemingly losing the plot in their fixture against Assam in their Group B fixture in New Chandigarh. They ended the third day at 287/5 and trail by 86 more runs. Salil Arora and Emanjot Singh Chahal are unbeaten on 25 and 28, respectively. In Group A, Madhya Pradesh are 151/5 against defending champions Jammu and Kashmir in their second innings as Shubham Sharma went back unbeaten on 51 to help the team take their lead to 227. Puducherry were dismissed for 313 in their first innings against Vidarbha on Day 3 of the clash in Nagpur. Ritesh Gudge (95), Mohit Kale (78) and Nikhil Gangta (54) scored strong fifties, but Parth Rekhade and Aman Mokhade took three wickets each. In reply, Vidarbha are 22/1 at stumps and have a lead of 137 runs. Goa are trailing Baroda by 238 runs after being asked to follow-on as they ended Day 3 at 35/1. They were earlier dismissed for 199. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh defeated Bihar by an innings and 267 runs. In Group C, Delhi trail Bengal by 88 runs after ending the day at 101/3. Bengal had earlier posted 429 on the back of Abishek Porel's 149 and Sudip Gharami's 133. Kerala are in all sorts after ending the third day at 269/6 against Jharkhand in reply to 587, trailing by 318 runs. Maharashtra lead Services in Delhi by 172 runs after ending the third day at 66/5. They had earlier bowled Services out for 227. Odisha ended Day 3 against Gujarat at 119/4 and have a four-run lead, but Gujarat took a 115-run advantage in the first innings. In Group D, Mumbai completed a stellar innings and a 155-run win over Chandigarh at Wankhede, while Rajasthan led Yamil Nadu by 170 runs after ending Day 3 at 81/4. They had a 91-run lead in the first innings. Railways have a 158-run trail against Uttarakhand as they were 34/0 at stumps. They were bowled out for 278 in the first innings, while Uttarakhand made 470. In Group D, Mumbai completed a stellar innings and a 155-run win over Chandigarh at Wankhede, while Rajasthan led Yamil Nadu by 170 runs after ending Day 3 at 81/4. They had a 91-run lead in the first innings. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Vijayawada: India to Grow at 7% in 2026 and 2027, Says Dinakar
India is projected to grow at 7 per cent in 2026 and 2027 despite global economic uncertainty, highlighting its resilience and potential to drive the global economy, according to Lanka Dinakar, chairman of the state governments Twenty Points Programme implementation.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay offers prayers at Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Oct 13 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay offered prayers at the Kanaka Durga Temple here. After his arrival at Gannavaram Airport by a special aircraft from Chennai, Vijay drove to the famous hill shrine and offered prayers on the eve of Dasara. The temple priests and officials accorded a warm welcome to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister as per the temple traditions. Following the darshan, the priests rendered Veda Ashirvachanam and presented him the sacred offering. Vijay later left for his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N. Chandrababu Naidus official residence in Amaravati for talks on water sharing. Chandrababu Naidu and Minister Nara Lokesh warmly welcomed Chief Minister Vijay on his arrival at the Chief Ministers residence. During the meeting, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu introduced Ministers P. Narayana and Nimmala Ramanaidu, along with MP Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy, to his Tamil Nadu counterpart. The bilateral discussions are likely to focus on inter-state water management, specifically expediting the release of Krishna River water to Chennai under the Telugu Ganga Project. They are also likely to discuss the proposed interlinking of Godavari and Cauvery rivers. The discussions come amid concern over the limited quantity of water received under the Telugu Ganga project. Andhra Pradesh is required to supply 12 tmc annually to meet Chennais drinking water needs, but Tamil Nadu had received only 2.251 tmc by the beginning of October this year. CM Vijay is expected to raise the shortfall with CM Naidu and discuss measures to improve supplies. Vijay, along with Chandrababu Naidu, will also participate in Vijayawada Utsav 2.0. Earlier, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister was received by Municipal Administration P. Narayana and senior officials at Gannavaram Airport. A large number of the actor-politicians fans had gathered outside the airport to welcome him. Vijay waved at the crowd before getting into the car. Police had made tight security arrangements at the airport and along the route from the airport to Kanaka Durga Temple. Some overenthusiastic fans were seen running behind Vijays convoy to catch a glimpse. This is Vijays first visit to Andhra Pradesh after assuming office as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.
Food Safety Raids on Eateries along HyderabadVijayawada Highway
The inspections, carried out by the Telangana Safe Food Wing and Enforcement officials, revealed cockroaches and rats in storage areas, food being prepared in unhygienic kitchens, and insect-infested pulses and other raw ingredients used for cooking
President Murmu's On 2- Day Visit To Vijayawada For Navaratri
President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day official visit to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on October 14 and 15 during the Navratri festivities.
Red Balloon Aerospace aims to build Indias near-space infrastructure
Vijayawada-based spacetech startup Red Balloon Aerospace recently completed a stratospheric balloon mission, demonstrating indigenous super-pressure balloon capabilities.
Tight Security at Kanaka Durga Temple Ahead of TN CM Vijay's Visit
TN CM Vijay will visit the temple along with AP CM N. Chandrababu Naidu amid the ongoing Dasara Sharannavaratri Utsavams at the famous hilltop shrine of Goddess Kanaka Durga in Vijayawada.
YSRCP to focus on digital outreach, organisational strength for local body polls in A.P.
Sajjala instructs various wings of the party to identify alternative candidates for every seat
Vijayawada Mayor post declared Unreserved General as per 2026 reservation allocation
President Murmu To Visit Vijayawada On October 14, 15
President Droupadi Murmu will visit Vijayawada on October 14 and 15 to offer prayers at Kanaka Durga Temple and attend the SARAS Mela at Punnami Ghat.
HyderabadVijayawada NH-65 Six-Laning Works to Begin in January 2027; NHAI Sets Nov 11 Bid Deadline
The project envisages widening the existing four-lane highway to six lanes, with service roads on both sides and controlled-access facilities.
Four burnt alive as car catches fire in Vijayawada
Four burnt alive as car catches fire in Vijayawada Vijayawada: Four persons, including a child, were burnt alive as an electric car caught fire after hitting a road divider in Andhra Pradeshs Vijayawada on Monday. Another person was critically injured in the horrific accident that occurred on the Vijayawada West Bypass Road. Police and fire-fighting [] The post Four burnt alive as car catches fire in Vijayawada appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Two get life imprisonment in murder case
SPMVV partners with NIELIT Tirupati to boost digital learning, industry-ready skills development
Four including a toddler die after electric car hits wall and catches fire on Vijayawada West bypass
Three-year-old boy is among the deceased; victims were returning after attending a function when the accident occurred
Over 300 maize farmers seek payment of dues in Markapuram district
A.P. MA&UD Minister distributes housing pattas to 19 transgenders in Nellore
Minister reviews security via CCTVs for Dasara festivities in Vijayawada
Four Killed As Electric Car Catches Fire On Vijayawada West Bypass
Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information and launched rescue operations: Reports
Moderate rush on the second day of Dasara festivities atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada
Rush remained thin until 10 a.m., then gradually increased, with 63,370 devotees having darshan by 1 p.m., according to temple officials
Ranji Trophy: Deshpande's Hat-trick Wrecks Chandigarh, Jadeja Slams Century For Saurashtra
Ranji Trophy Elite Division: Mumbai pacer Tushar Deshpande took a hat-trick and a five-wicket haul as Chandigarh were bundled out for 78 on Day Two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Deshpande tore through the top order to pick 5-17, and Mohit Avasthi backed him with figures of 3-9. Mumbai, who had made 429 on the back of half-centuries from Tanush Kotian and Avasthi, enforced the follow-on, and Deshpande struck again in the second innings to leave Chandigarh at 0/1. Veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, resuming on 72, scored 102 off 209 balls with seven fours as Saurashtra, who began the day on 308/4, were bowled out for 392 in 110.4 overs against Chhattisgarh in an Elite Group B clash at Rajkot. Jadeja fell to his former state-mate Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, who took 2-106 in 25.4 overs. Prerak Mankad went on to make 129 off 150 balls with 15 fours and a six, after starting the day on 92. Dev Aditya Singh was the pick of the Chhattisgarh bowlers with 5-67 in 24 overs, four of them maidens. Chhattisgarh were 122/3 in 55 overs at stumps. Anuj Tiwary was unbeaten on 72 and Mayank Verma on 32, with Ayush Pandey out for 13. Captain Jaydev Unadkat, Chetan Sakariya and Chirag Jani took a wicket each. Elsewhere, in the Elite Group A clash in Nagpur, Vidarbha captain Akshay Wadkar was dismissed two short of a maiden first-class double hundred, and his side finished on 428 against Puducherry after Yash Rathod hit 134 earlier in the day, with the visitors reaching 102/1 at stumps. In Goa, Atit Sheth was bowled for 99 as Baroda declared on 472/8 against Goa, who reached 5/1 at stumps. In Rajgir, Uttar Pradesh were bowled out for 540 against Bihar, with Aaradhya Yadav and Zeeshan Ansari scoring fifties after Madhav Kaushik (150) and Rinku Singh (112) fell. In Kalyani, West Bengal, Sudip Kumar Gharami (122 not out) and Abishek Porel (114 not out) hit centuries each and are unbroken in a 199-run stand as Bengal reached 304/3 against Delhi at Kalyani and have their lead currently at 64 runs. Jharkhand were bowled out for 587 against Kerala in Jamshedpur, with Aditya Singh's 147 and captain Virat Singh's 108 being strong contributions. Assam captain Denish Das (103) and Sibsankar Roy (143) also hit tons against Punjab in New Chandigarh, and Assam were bowled out for 373. For Punjab, veteran pacer Umesh Yadav took 5-70. In Ahmedabad, Gujarat's Vedant Trivedi (94 not out) and Aarya Desai (94) responded strongly to Baroda's 324 and took the hosts to 205/2 at stumps. In Vijayawada, SV Rahul, two days after turning 19, made a hundred on his first-class debut and shared a 202-run stand with wicketkeeper Revanth Reddy (97) that gave Andhra a 57-run lead over Karnataka, after ending day two at 331/6. Akash Vasisht's unbeaten 113 revived Himachal Pradesh, who had been 119/7, against Haryana and took them to 253. In reply, Haryana reached 178/4 in 46 overs and trailed by 75 runs, with Yashvardhan Dalal unbeaten on 69. Narayan Jagadeesan (55) and Pradosh Ranjan Paul (58) put on 104 for Tamil Nadu against Rajasthan, as they reached 167/4 and trailed by 196 runs. Rajasthan had been bowled out for 363, losing five wickets for 16 after Mahipal Lomror hit 66. B. Sai Sudharsan had gone down while fielding, and though he came out to bat, he made just three. Uttarakhand need 18 runs to match Railways' score of 78, with Avneesh Sudha unbeaten on 75. Tripura offspinner Sandip Sarkar took eight wickets in a 41.2-over spell, but Hyderabad still lead by 160 runs and need three wickets to move closer to an innings win. Fast bowler Avesh Khan's three wickets helped Madhya Pradesh bowl out defending champions Jammu and Kashmir for 120 to take a 76-run first-innings lead. But MP ended day twos play in Srinagar at 59/4, and are ahead by 135 runs overall, with fast-bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabis late strikes keeping the hosts in the contest. Uttarakhand need 18 runs to match Railways' score of 78, with Avneesh Sudha unbeaten on 75. Tripura offspinner Sandip Sarkar took eight wickets in a 41.2-over spell, but Hyderabad still lead by 160 runs and need three wickets to move closer to an innings win. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
QR code tags help trace missing children during Dasara Utsavams atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada
Tags are being tied to children aged below 10 years. Any devotee, police, or temple staff who notices a missing child can scan the QR code to learn the parents names, contact numbers, and address, and hand the child over to the family members, says WD&CW Project Director
Telangana minister urges NHAI to expedite expansion of Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 12 (IANS) Telangana's Roads & Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Monday urged National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav to expedite the expansion of the Hyderabad-Vijayawada-Machilipatnam National Highway-65 and commence the work as soon as possible. The minister met the NHAI Chairman and Member, Projects, Vipnesh Sharma, in New Delhi to discuss this critical project. Responding to the minister's request, NHAI Chairman Yadav announced that November 11 has been set as the deadline for submitting tenders for the project and assured that the work would begin by January 2027. According to an official release, the minister expressed concern over the ever-increasing traffic congestion and frequent road accidents on this national highway, which is vital for both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He urged NHAI officials to accelerate the tender process for the highway's expansionprioritising commuter safetyand to ensure that construction work begins without delay. The proposed project entails expanding the existing four-lane highway to six lanes and developing service roads on both sides, along with controlled-access facilities. The minister stated that upon completion, this expansion would facilitate smoother vehicular movement, reduce traffic congestion, and save travel time. He emphasised that the project would play a significant role in preventing accidents and enhancing road safety. The minister noted that the HyderabadVijayawada National Highway serves as a vital transportation route for thousands of travellers and motorists daily, as he sought that the expansion work must be undertaken with the utmost priority, aiming to reduce accidents on this route and ensure a safe and comfortable journey for the public. Venkat Reddy stated that road development goes beyond merely enhancing travel facilities; it also involves saving lives, boosting commercial activities, and strengthening transport connectivity between the Telugu states. He affirmed that they would maintain continuous coordination with central agencies to ensure the timely completion of the NH-65 expansion works.
President Murmu to Inaugurate National Saras Mela in Vijayawada on October 15
President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the National Saras Mela in Vijayawada on October 15, showcasing products from self-help groups. President Murmu to Inaugurate National Saras Mela in Vijayawada on October 15
Mayor Reservations for 17 Municipal Corporations Finalised Ahead of Civic Polls
AP Civic Polls 2026: Visakhapatnam and Guntur mayoral posts are reserved for women, while Vijayawada and Tirupati are left unreserved.
One Lakh Devotees Visit Kanaka Durga Temple on Day One of Dasara
The nine-day Dasara Sarannavaratri festivities began at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada on Sunday, with Goddess Kanaka Durga appearing as Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi on the first day.
Officials review arrangements for Presidents visit on October 14
Cultural performances, traditional dances mark start of Vijayawada Utsav 2.0
Addressing the gathering, Vijayawada MP says the festival aims to showcase Vijayawadas hospitality, culture, traditions and spiritual heritage nationally
CCTV, Facial Recognition Help Recover Devotees Phone
Vijayawada police recovered a Guntur womans lost iPhone within hours using CCTV footage and facial recognition during Dasara festivities.
Modi Lauds Naidu Govt. For Vijayawada Utsav
Vijayawada holds a special place in Andhra Pradeshs economic, cultural and spiritual life: Prime Minister
VMC Steps Up Facilities For Dasara Devotees
The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) has stepped up arrangements for uninterrupted drinking water supply: Reports
National Saras Mela at Punnami Ghat in Vijayawada From Tomorrow
Rural womens enterprises from throughout India are putting up 576 stalls of utility products for purchase by people of the city
Prime Minister Modi hails Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 for promoting cultural heritage, tourism
Festivals such as these open up new avenues for local artistes and entrepreneurs, he observes, underscoring the importance of initiatives that combine cultural preservation with economic opportunities
Give priority to common devotees at Kanaka Durga temple during Dasara, says Naidu
Chief Minister tells officials to ensure hassle-free darshan and minimise traffic disruptions during VIP visits; reviews arrangements for Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 and National Saras Mela 2026
Ranji Trophy: Shami Takes Four-wicket Haul; Smaran Smashes Century On Captaincy Debut On Opening Day
Dr Gokaraju Liala Gangaaraju ACA: India fast bowler Mohammed Shami reminded the national selectors of his capability yet again as he took a four-wicket haul for Bengal in their opening Group C clash against Delhi at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground in Kalyani on Sunday. Shami, who has been overlooked by Indian selectors despite his consistent performances in the domestic circuit, took 4-30 in 17.3 overs as Bengal bowled Delhi out for 240. The veteran also sent in nine maiden overs and bowled at a mingy economy of 1.70, showing his class once again. Other India internationals, Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar, were also among the wickets, with Akash taking 2-74 in his 17 overs (4.40 economy) and Mukesh scalping 1-43 in 17 overs (2.50 economy). Off-spinner Aamir Gani took three wickets for 45 as he also played a crucial role with Bengal. Meanwhile, Ravichandran Smaran marked his Karnataka captaincy debut with a stellar hundred against Andhra in a Group B clash at the Dr Gokaraju Liala Gangaaraju ACA Cricket Ground in Vijayawada. Karnataka were in trouble at 22/4, but Smaran smashed 126 from 218 balls to bail the team out of trouble, with wicketkeeper Krishnan Shrijith hitting 58 and Madhav Bajaj scoring 33 to help Karnataka make 274. In reply, Andhra ended the day 16/2 with Shikhar Shetty and Madhav Bajaj taking a wicket each. In another Group B fixture between Saurashtra and Chhattisgarh at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten at 72 at the end of Day 1 as Saurashtra made 308/4. Prerak Mankad also went back unscathed on 92, while opener Chirag Jani had scored 83 earlier. Umesh Yadav also struck twice for Punjab in their fixture against Assam in New Chandigarh, but bad light forced an early stumps as Assam were 68/3. In other Group C matches, Jharkhand's Sikhar Mohan made 143 as his team ended the Day 1 strong at 289/5 against Kerala at Keenan Stadium in Jamshedpur. Gaurav Choudhary scored an unbeaten 121 to power Odisha to 272/3 against Gujarat in Ahmedabad, while Ankeet Bawne hit a hundred for Maharashtra to help them end Day 1 against Services at 289/5. Prithvi Shaw also made 70. In Group A, Akshay Wadkar and Yash Rathod scored centuries to help Vidarbha end the day at 292/5 against Pondicherry after they were in trouble at 54/5. J&K seamer Rohit Sharma took his maiden five-wicket haul, playing after two years as Madhya Pradesh were bowled out for 196. Baroda ended Day 1 at 204/3 after opener Shivalik Sharma made 62, while Deepak Hooda, having returned to his former team, remained unbeaten on 38. Rinku Singh and Madhav Kaushik also scored centuries for Uttar Pradesh in their clash against Bihar to lift the team from 85/3 to 287/3 at the end of the day. In Group D, India Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck, but Mumbai's new captain went back unbeaten on 80, with Musheer Khan also scoring 65 as Mumbai ended the day on 249/5. Rinku Singh and Madhav Kaushik also scored centuries for Uttar Pradesh in their clash against Bihar to lift the team from 85/3 to 287/3 at the end of the day. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ahead of local polls, police intensify CASO in Kadapa
Digital reporting of details of arrival, stay and accommodation of foreign nationals in FormIII is mandatory, says SP Shelke Nachiket Vishwanath
AP Fines 203 Hospitals Rs 34.39 Crore For NTR Vaidya Seva Violations
NTR Vaidya Seva Trust chief executive officer A. A. L. Padmavathi submitted a report on the action taken against hospitals to health minister Satya Kumar Yadav in Vijayawada on Saturday.
IGP reviews passenger security at Vijayawada railway station
President Murmu To Inaugurate Saras Aajeevika Mela In Vijayawada On Oct. 15
The mela, organised in coordination with the Central and State governments: Reports
Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada gears up for Dasara festivities from October 11
Goddess to appear as Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi on first day; over 3,000 police personnel deployed for bandobust
Tamil Nadu CM to Meet Andhra Pradesh Counterpart on Krishna Water Dispute
Tamil Nadus CM is set to discuss Krishna river water supply issues with Andhra Pradeshs CM on October 13 in Vijayawada. Tamil Nadu CM to Meet Andhra Pradesh Counterpart on Krishna Water Dispute
Police took CPI (M) leaders into custody, prevented protests, foil Chalo Lok Bhavan
Alleging irregularities in SIR and extending support to the agitation planned at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, leaders of CPI (M), CITU, Students Federation of India (SFI) and other unions gave a call for Chalo Lok Bhavan
Land Acquisition for RRR-North Completed, Says Komatireddy
Telangana awaits Centres final clearance for the Rs 12,073-crore HyderabadVijayawada six-lane highway.
40 designated parking slots in Vijayawada for Dasara devotees
Vijayawada all set for Dasara Navarathri Utsavams and Saras Mela from October 11
The Durga temple launches a Dasara 2026 app with darshan timings, parking places and bathing ghats for devotees
Poster and glimpse of Telugu film Ninnati Kadhalo Nenu unveiled at Andhra Loyola College
The films director, cast and crew answer students questions on direction, acting, music and cinematography
Artisans from across India showcase crafts at Gandhi Shilp Bazaar in Vijayawada till October 18
Visitors can buy Kondapalli and Etikoppaka toys, Kalamkari, wood carvings and leather puppets directly from about 70 artisans
AP forms Cabinet panel to address 11 lakh vacant house sites in PMAY-NTR Nagars, says Parthasarathy
The panel would consider combining plots, obtaining beneficiaries views, cancelling registrations of unused sites and addressing the requirements of nearly two lakh applicants seeking house sites, says Housing Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy
Misconceptions about HIV still fuel discrimination, says APSACS chief at Red Run in Vijayawada
Salur student M. Naresh and Chiralas E. Swathi win the State-level 5K run organised by the AIDS Control Society
Condolences pour in from Andhra for Nana Patekar
Patekars remarkable performances and immense contribution to Indian cinema will be remembered for generations, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
National SARAS Mela to be held in Vijayawada from October 13
Elaborate arrangements are being made for Dasara celebrations, Vijayawada Utsav and National Saras Aajeevika Mela in Vijayawada, says NTR District Collector Lakshmisha
Narayana distributes 1,320 bicycles for Nellore students
Andhra Pradesh Governor Launches 77th TB Seal Sale Campaign
Governor S. Abdul Nazeer emphasizes awareness and community involvement at the launch of the TB seal sale campaign in Vijayawada. Andhra Pradesh Governor Launches 77th TB Seal Sale Campaign
Vijayawada Set For 10-Day Festival Celebrations
The Saras Mela will be held at Punnami Ghat from October 13 to 30: Reports
Khadgamala Archana Held for Modi at Indrakeeladri
Special prayers, including a Khadgamala archana, were performed at the Sri Kanaka Durga temple atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada on Wednesday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking 25 years of his public life.
Opposition parties plan Chalo Raj Bhavan protest in Vijayawada on October 10
Vijayawada gears up for Saras Mela, Dasara festivities and Utsav 2.0
170 kg of ghee allegedly made with palm oil and vanaspati seized at Ongole dairy
Officials say the dairy supplied hotels, hostels and biryani outlets and sold about 3,000 kg a month; samples are sent to a laboratory in Chennai
The Andhra Pradesh Counter Intelligence Cell has uncovered a nationwide cross-border espionage network targeting vital defence establishments and strategic locations in Visakhapatnam and across the country. The network was neutralised through a swift, multi-state strike designated Operation Firewall - 2026. An investigation registered at the Counter Intelligence Police Station, Vijayawada, revealed that Pakistan Intelligence Operatives systematically targeted individuals using fake social media accounts, indecent proposals, and honeytraps, according to a press release. To facilitate the espionage ring, compromised local networks provided Indian mobile number OTPs to help foreign operatives activate WhatsApp accounts, while illicit payments were funnelled through foreign cryptocurrency transfers and local traders. The Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) would attempt to honeytrap the personnel and induce them to share sensitive Defence information, including movement of ships and...
HC Told Proceedings to Open Rowdy Sheets Against TD Office Attackers Revoked
A single judge bench headed by Justice K. Maheswara Rao heard a batch of petitions filed by B. Murali Krishna and others challenging the proceedings issued by the Vijayawada police commissioner on September 22.
BJP Seva Jyothi Yatra On Bikes In Vijayawada Today
The BJP will organise a Seva Jyothi Yatra bike rally in Vijayawada on October 7 as part of its Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.
DGP calls for peaceful, transparent, impartial conduct of local body polls
Reviewing a preparedness meeting, Harish Kumar Gupta says officials should complete preparations in advance as the election process would be completed within a short period after notification
VMC Steps Up Checks To Ensure Safe Drinking Water
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra directed officials to ensure safe drinking water, sanitation and mosquito-control measures.
Andhra Pradesh Police arrest two, including Naval employee, for spying for Pakistan
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Oct 6 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Counter Intelligence Cell has arrested two persons, including a Naval employee, for allegedly sharing sensitive information about Naval and defence establishments with Pakistan-based intelligence operatives. Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested in Visakhapatnam, while Pradeep Mukherjee, a Naval employee at the Visakhapatnam Naval base, was arrested in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The AP Counter Intelligence Cell made the arrests after launching a coordinated operation on October 1 against an alleged espionage module involving 18 suspects, including 13 Naval personnel. Code-named Operation Firewall2026, the operation involved 12 Counter Intelligence teams deployed across 10 states and union territory -- Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Goa, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh and Bihar. The Counter Intelligence Cell said in a statement on Tuesday that it received credible information that certain people in India were allegedly in direct contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) and their suspected involvement in an espionage conspiracy prejudicial to national security. The suspects were allegedly collecting and sharing the sensitive/classified information relating to defence establishments and strategic locations in Visakhapatnam and other parts of the country was collected and shared through encrypted communication channels. The Counter Intelligence Police Station in Vijayawada registered a case on September 2 under Sections 61(2), 147 and 148 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Sections 17 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, and Section 3 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923. Counter Intelligence teams worked in coordination with the concerned state Anti-Terrorism Squads, Naval officials and local police. They examined the alleged involvement of the 18 suspects and seized electronic gadgets following legal procedures. Two of the suspects were arrested after their role was established prima facie in this case, while investigation into the remaining suspects is continuing. Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested for his involvement in sharing sensitive/classified information relating to Naval/Defence establishments with a Pakistan-based intelligence operative and received money in connection with it. He was sent to judicial remand until October 14 and is currently lodged in District Jail, Visakhapatnam. Pradeep Mukherjee, a Naval employee at the Visakhapatnam Naval base, allegedly shared an OTP to activate a WhatsApp account used by a PIO, communicated with PIOs and shared sensitive information relating to Naval and defence establishments. After obtaining a transit warrant from a local court in Coimbatore, the Counter Intelligence Cell produced Mukherjee before the jurisdictional court in Vijayawada. He was sent to judicial custody until October 14 and is currently lodged in District Jail, Vijayawada. The Counter Intelligence Cell said the investigation into the remaining suspects was continuing and that further details would be disclosed at an appropriate time, keeping in view the requirements of the investigation and national security.
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