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Expedite projects committed in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Naidu tells TATA Sons Chairman in Davos

Deliberating on the progress of the TCS unit in Visakhapatnam, Amaravati Quantum Valley, and the proposed solar power projects in Kurnool, the Chief Minister urges TATA Group to partner with the government in the construction of sports cities and explore investment opportunities in the tourism sector

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 6:32 pm

Material procurements by DISCOMs: APERC to issue regulation or guidelines for curbing irregularities

APERC in-charge chairman Venkata Rama Reddy said the move would exercise greater control over procurements by DISCOMs to rid transactions of corruption

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 2:20 pm

Andhra Government to spend over 75 crore to renovate 57 temples in Nellore

Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy plans to set up a 100-acre solar power project in the lands of Narasimha Swamy temple

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 12:35 pm

JSP leader expresses concern over sea pollution by industrial waste

Though the GVMC has acknowledged the issue, no action has been taken so far to prevent it, says Bolisetty Satyanarayana

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 8:11 am

Lokesh Pitches Scale AI, Meta Partnerships for Vizag at Davos

In a meeting with Trevor Thompson, Global managing director of Scale AI, the minister sought the companys partnership to establish a Scale AI Centre of Excellence in Visakhapatnam.

Deccan Chronicle 22 Jan 2026 1:14 am

Over 400 employees of RINL opt for VRS in third phase

Deadline for submission of VRS application has been extended to January 27 from January 20

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 12:22 am

Visakha Ukku committee leaders urge Parliament panel to resolve VSP crisis

The lack of captive mines is the primary reason for high production costs, they say

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 12:21 am

Lokesh invites Japans renewable energy major to invest in green ammonia projects in Andhra Pradesh

Industrial hubs such as Visakhapatnam, Kakinada and Krishnapatnam enable integration of renewable energy, LNG infrastructure, low-carbon ammonia facilities, the HRD Minister informs Yukio Kani, Global CEO and Chair of JERA, at the WEF in Davos

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 6:30 pm

Rare sighting of whale shark thrills scuba divers off Visakhapatnam

The whale shark sighting occurred as a group of scuba diving instructors, accompanied by two students, were returning from a routine diving session near Chinna Rushikonda

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 4:13 pm

Andhra Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu seeks action against MLAs skipping Assembly sessions

The Speaker was hinting at the continuous absence of 11 MLAs of the YSR Congress Party, including Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, from the LA and the likely consequences thereof

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 2:35 pm

RMZ Corporation to Launch $10 Billion Worth of Projects in AP

The RMZ Group proposes to develop a GCC Park in Kapuluppada Phase-1 IT Park in Visakhapatnam and hyper-scale data centre clusters in Visakhapatnam region with a targeted capacity of up to one GW in phases.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Jan 2026 11:52 pm

Visakha Utsav from January 24 with Sea to Sky theme

Nine-day tourism festival to span Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts with over 500 events showcasing North Andhra culture and destinations

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 9:26 pm

RMZ signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh to invest up to $10 billion in infrastructure

RMZ commits $10 billion to Andhra Pradesh for mixed-use, digital, industrial, and logistics infrastructure over five to six years. Plans include a 10 million sq ft IT park and a 1 GW data centre in Visakhapatnam, plus a 1,000-acre industrial park in Rayalaseema, aiming to boost employment and technology-led growth.

The Economic Times 20 Jan 2026 9:02 pm

Dr Jitendra Recommends Steel Based Roads For Hilly Terrains, Workshop In J&K Next Week

NEW DELHI, Jan 20 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh recommended the use of steel slagbased technology for sustainable road construction, particularly in difficult and hilly terrains, noting that its adoption in the Himalayan States and UTs remains limited and needs to be accelerated through targeted outreach and training. Addressing an event marking the signing of an agreement between the Technology Development Board (TDB) and Visakhapatnam-based Industry partner Ramuka Global Eco Work [] The post Dr Jitendra Recommends Steel Based Roads For Hilly Terrains, Workshop In J&K Next Week appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 20 Jan 2026 8:30 pm

Road safety rally organised at Bheemunipatnam

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 8:26 pm

A.P, RMZ Group announce $10 billion investment partnership in Davos

RMZ Group proposes a Global Capability Centre Park and a hyperscale data centre cluster in Visakhapatnam, and an industrial and logistics park in Rayalaseema

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 8:23 pm

Tilak, Washington Report To BCCI CoE In Bid To Regain Full Fitness For T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: India players Tilak Varma and Washington Sundar have checked into the BCCIs Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru in a bid to regain full fitness ahead of the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup starting on February 7. Tilak, a mainstay in Indias T20I set-up, was ruled out of the first three games of the five-match series against New Zealand, starting in Nagpur on Wednesday, after undergoing an emergency surgery in Rajkot earlier this month for a lower abdominal issue while playing for Hyderabad in the Vijay Hazare Trophy league stage. Washington, on the other hand, suffered a left rib injury while bowling in the ODI series opener against New Zealand in Vadodara on January 11 and has been ruled out of the entire T20I series. In place of Washington, leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi is in the squad, while Tilak is replaced by right-handed batter Shreyas Iyer for the first three games. Yes, both Tilak and Washington are at CoE for their respective rehab programmes. For Washington, further tests would be done, and rehab will start as per their outcome. In terms of Tilak, he is yet to be assessed as of now. But it is understood that efforts will be made in such a way that he becomes fully fit to join the Indian team for the last two T20Is in Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram, sources familiar with the matter told IANS on Tuesday. Yes, both Tilak and Washington are at CoE for their respective rehab programmes. For Washington, further tests would be done, and rehab will start as per their outcome. In terms of Tilak, he is yet to be assessed as of now. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Indian team management is hoping that all injury problems are resolved well before next month's T20 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 20 Jan 2026 8:18 pm

Visakhapatnam school emerges sole Andhra Pradesh finalist for IIT Madras science event

Three students from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans Public School to compete at IIT Madras on January 23 and 24

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:53 pm

IIPA study team reviews GVMC urban governance model

Senior officers from Central ministries, All India Services and Defence Services examine civic initiatives and service delivery mechanisms in Visakhapatnam as part of the 51st APPPA

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:41 pm

2 Weekly Amrit Bharat Trains via Vizag

Both services will halt at Duvvada and Visakhapatnam, improving connectivity between south India and the Northeast.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Jan 2026 2:27 am

Roads to Connect Bhogapuram Airport by June

The state government has directed NHAI to plan a six-lane coastal highway connecting the Visakhapatnam Port to NH-16 near Bhogapuram.

Deccan Chronicle 19 Jan 2026 11:18 pm

APERC to hold public hearings on power tariff proposals from January 20

Hybrid hearings on Retail Supply Tariff for 2026-27 to be held at Tirupati, Vijayawada, and Kurnool with live streaming across social media; public participation invited

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 8:25 pm

Andhra Pradesh Assembly sessions from second or third week of February

Deputy Speaker Raghu Ramakrishna Raju hoped that the YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and the ten MLAs of that party would attend the Assembly

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 2:39 pm

Natukodi touches 1,500 per kg as Mukkanuma feasts push meat prices to peak

Meat and fish markets in Visakhapatnam witness record demand on the fourth day of Sankranti, with country chicken prices overtaking mutton amid festive buying

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 6:39 pm

Indian T20I Team Begins Preparation For Series Against New Zealand In Nagpur

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Some members of India's T20 squad kickstarted their preparations for the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand at the New VCA Stadium, the venue set to host the opening game on January 21, in Nagpur on Sunday. The series will be Indias final assignment in the format before their Mens T20 World Cup title defence begins on February 7. Captain Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Sanju Samson were among those who turned out for the optional practice session on Sunday. Seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya skipped the optional training session and could turn out in the practice to be held under lights on Monday. The members of Indias T20I team turned up for an optional practice session from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, which was focused on their fitness and skill training. They also have another practice session from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Monday, and it could be possible that Hardik may turn up for this one. The rest of the members of the India T20I team currently playing the ODI in Indore are expected to arrive in Nagpur on Monday afternoon, as will the New Zealand team, said a Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) official to IANS on Sunday. After the game in Nagpur, India and New Zealand will play the rest of the T20I matches on January 23 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, January 25 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, January 28 at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam, and January 31 at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. They also have another practice session from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Monday, and it could be possible that Hardik may turn up for this one. The rest of the members of the India T20I team currently playing the ODI in Indore are expected to arrive in Nagpur on Monday afternoon, as will the New Zealand team, said a Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) official to IANS on Sunday. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The two sides are currently involved in a three-match ODI series with the third game being played in Indore on Sunday. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 18 Jan 2026 5:56 pm

Sankranti weekend boosts tourism in Visakhapatnam

Several famous tourist destinations witnessed heavy footfall, Kailasagiri, particularly experienced continuous visitor movement, the ropeway, newly introduced adventure sports, and the glass bridge at the hilltop attracted a large number of visitors

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 11:04 pm

International Fleet Review to Start in Vizag With Presidential Banquet on Feb. 17

This is for the second time that Visakhapatnam is hosting the International Fleet Review

Deccan Chronicle 17 Jan 2026 10:19 pm

Renowned orthopaedic surgeon passes away in Visakhapatnam

Padma Shri awardee and Prema Hospitals founder S. V. Adinarayana Rao performed over 3 lakh surgeries

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 9:26 pm

Special drive planned against illegal medical practitioners in ASR district

The decision follows the death of a student of Pedabayalu Girls High School after she was allegedly treated by unauthorised medical practitioners

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 8:29 pm

IIM-Visakhapatnam celebrates 12th Foundation Day

The Institute serves over 15,000 learners annually from across the globe through its on-campus, online, and hybrid programmes and continues to scale new heights with its flagship MBA programme

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 7:15 pm

Collector inspects KGH, gets complaints from patients of staff demanding money for treatment

The District Collector advised the family members of the patients not to pay any amount to hospital staff and to immediately report any such demands to the authorities concerned

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 3:54 pm

CPI will play a vital role in Andhra politics after Khammam conclave: Kameswara Rao

State executive member Kameswara Rao said the CPI national body will give a clear road map for the strengthening of the party from grass root level in all the districts of Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 1:30 pm

Man Injured by Kite String in Visakhapatnam

Sharp kite string causes serious facial injury on Madhurawada Bridge

Deccan Chronicle 14 Jan 2026 10:56 pm

AP To Roll Out Land, Slum Reforms Inspired By Mumbai Model

The delegation was led by S Suresh Kumar, principal secretary to Municipal Administration & Urban Development, and included senior officials from the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority, Directorate of Town & Country Planning and the state project management unit.

Deccan Chronicle 14 Jan 2026 3:22 am

Sanskranti Rush Doubles Bus Fares to AP Cities

It is estimated that around 1,000 private buses operate from Hyderabad to destinations such as Vijayawada, Bengaluru, Anantapur, Visakhapatnam and Kakinada during the festival

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 8:45 pm

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana received good rains in 2025

Cyclonic storm Montha and Ditwah brought excess rains to A.P; no water scarcity in Summer of 2026 and beyond in both the Telugu States, says weather expert

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:45 pm

Heres how Visakhapatnam Swiggyd in 2025

Visakhapatnams Food Story in 2025: Comfort, Chicken and Late-Night Cravings Lead the Way

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 11:25 am

Uttarakhand CEC Praises APs 10-Minute Land Registration System

Uttarakhand CEC Purushottam visited the Anandapuram sub-registrar office in Visakhapatnam district to register a family property and found the process smooth and hassle-free

Deccan Chronicle 11 Jan 2026 11:26 pm

Assault Case: CM Lauds Visakhapatnam Police For Swift Action

The Chief Minister said the incident was evidence of the excellent law-and-order situation in the city

Deccan Chronicle 11 Jan 2026 10:44 pm

Keshav Asks Centre For Funds For Development of Amaravati, Rayalaseema, Inter-linking of Rivers

The minister asked for an allotment of Rs 5,000 crore in the Union Budget for development of Visakhapatnam as regional financial capital and to extend support for interlinking of rivers and financial support for Nallamalla-Polavaram Link Project.

Deccan Chronicle 11 Jan 2026 6:32 am

Visakhapatnam Gears Up For 9 days of Fun

Since February fell on a Sunday, a special Utsav would be held in Araku Valley

Deccan Chronicle 10 Jan 2026 8:20 pm

Union Minister Suresh Gopi attends GVL Maha Sankranti celebrations in Vizag

G.V.L. Narasimha Rao urges the Union Minister to help sanction projects for boost of tourism in Visakhapatnam and North Coastal Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 7:58 pm

Sankranti rush surges in Visakhapatnam amid travel and shopping spree

Public transport hubs and markets see heavy rush as families travel home and festive shopping gathers pace amid school holidays under way

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 7:10 pm

Union Minister lays foundation for 230 crore Visakhapatnam Port projects

Port to cross 100 MMT cargo handling with major boost to safety, infrastructure and facilities, says Sonowal

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 6:44 pm

Students told to keep themselves abreast of emerging technologies

Teachers may be good at theory but unless they keep themselves abreast of the changes, they would be teaching the same outdated syllabus, which they had studied decades ago, Visakhapatnam MP said

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:07 pm

Hyderabad : 5 injured after bus hits median, overturns at Hayathnagar

Five persons suffered injuries when a bus carrying a film crew met with an accident at Pedda Amberpet in Hayathnagar on the city outskirts in the early hours of Friday, January 9. According to the police, the bus was travelling from Visakhapatnam to Manikonda when the driver, Vijay Bhaskar Reddy, lost control at the entry 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 9 Jan 2026 11:00 am

Demand Grows to Run Both Bhogapuram, Vizag Airports

CREDAI Visakhapatnam unit president Ashok Kumar said operating both airports in parallel would ensure balanced regional development

Deccan Chronicle 8 Jan 2026 9:27 pm

Book on life of President Droupadi Murmu released in Visakhapatnam

A sanitation worker releases the book, authored by former MP Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad, under a tree on Andhra University campus

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 6:24 pm

Winter camp for kids in Visakhapatnam zoo

Visakhapatnam zoos Winter Camp turns enclosures into classrooms, offering children a close look at animal care, behaviour and conservation

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 4:17 pm

Ramayapatnam Port Phase-I Nears Completion

The deep-sea port is seen a major catalyst for industrial growth in both Prakasam and Nellore districts, positioning itself as a cost-effective alternative to Visakhapatnam and Chennai.

Deccan Chronicle 7 Jan 2026 11:26 pm

Nara Lokesh Conducts His 80th Praja Darbar in Visakhapatnam

Minister Lokesh assured all petitioners that their concerns will be thoroughly examined and he would work towards resolving their problems

Deccan Chronicle 7 Jan 2026 9:12 pm

Parliamentary panel examines impact of higher US tariffs, meets affected sectors' stakeholders

A Parliamentary committee is studying the effects of increased US tariffs on Indian goods. The panel is visiting Visakhapatnam, Chennai, and Coimbatore to meet with industry leaders and government officials. They are examining challenges in the marine, automotive, leather, and textile sectors.

The Economic Times 6 Jan 2026 9:47 pm