Residents in Visakhapatnams Madhurawada flag poor roads, drains, ahead of GVMC polls
Dravid slams 151 as Karnataka chase down 358; Sehwag scores 173 in losing cause
Anvay is captaining a 16-member Karnataka squad in the tournament, which began in Visakhapatnam earlier this month. His appointment as captain comes 10 months after he made his India U19 debut against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka in November last year.
APPSC announces Computer Proficiency Test schedule for in-service employees
The examination will be held in Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, NTR, Tirupati and Anantapur districts on October 30 and 31 and at the NTR district centre on November 1
Police destroy ganja cultivation, six held in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh
In a separate incident, 385 kg of dry ganja worth 1.9 crore seized from a four-wheeler at Turluvada Toll Plaza in Visakhapatnam district
22, 24 carat Gold prices remain steady across other cities on October 16
The party fields candidates for seven of the 13 municipal corporations going to the polls on October 28
India, Benin discuss ways to deepen ties, expand economic partnership
Digital Desk | Porto-Novo, Oct 16 (IANS) India and Benin discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in defence, health, agriculture and other key sectors, while exploring avenues to expand their economic partnership, development cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. The talks were held between Indian Ambassador to Benin Abhishek Singh and Benins Vice President Mariam Chabi Talata, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepen bilateral ties. At the outset, Ambassador Singh conveyed the warm greetings of Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan. Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation, strengthening economic partnership in the areas of defence, health and agriculture. Discussions were also held in the area of development partnerships, promoting capacity building, and expanding people-to-people exchanges. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the friendly ties between India and Benin and exploring new avenues of cooperation for mutual benefit and shared prosperity, the High Commission of India in Nigeria, concurrently accredited to Benin, posted on X. Earlier on Thursday, Ambassador Singh met Gildas Agonkan, Minister Delegate to the President of the Republic in charge of National Defence of Benin, with discussions centred on further strengthening defence cooperation between India and the African nation. Discussions focused on enhancing defence and security collaboration, capacity building, training, and strengthening institutional partnerships. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared priorities in regional peace, security and stability, the Indian mission said in a post on X. India and Benin have friendly ties marked by democracy and secularism. Benin, as a shining example of a tolerant, progressive multi-ethnic and multi-religious society with a multi-party democracy, is a natural partner to India, being the world's largest democracy. Beninese Armed Forces have been attending training courses in defence institutions in India under the ITEC program. In addition, the Benin Armed Forces have also regularly participated in various military exercises and events organised in India. The focus of defence cooperation remains on capacity building through training assistance, the Indian mission stated. The Benin delegation, led by the Chief of the Naval Staff, participated in the International Fleet Review 2026 (IFR 2026) and MILAN 2026 maritime exercises held in Visakhapatnam from February 15 to 20.
Accused in 2025 Visakhapatnam naval dockyard spy case held after deportation from Saudi Arabia
K. Srinivas allegedly shared details of ships and submarines at the dockyard with a woman posing as an employee of a Dubai shipping firm
Dining out: how safe is the food on your plate?
The rapid expansion of restaurants, food courts, and online delivery services has transformed Visakhapatnams dining culture. However, behind this convenience lies a major concernfood safety. Recent inspections across several restaurants in the city have repeatedly exposed stale ingredients, rotten meat, and unhygienic kitchens. As consumer complaints rise, Harish Gilai writes how the enforcement machinery is struggling to keep pace to enforce stricter hygiene standards
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across other cities on October 9
YSRC Announces Nominees For 27 ULBs
The nominees for municipal corporations are: Vizianagaram-Kolagatla Sravani, Visakhapatnam-Varudu Kalyani, Eluru-Ganta Mohan Rao, Machilipatnam-Lanka Jyothi, Ongole-Kuppam Prasad, Nellore-Anam Vijay Kumar and Kadapa-Bandi Deepthi Reddy.
TDP to contest Vizag Mayor polls under NDA seat-sharing arrangement
The Hindu Impact: Joint inspections carried out at damaged Duvvada ROB; 22 lakh repairs planned
Poll fever grips Vizag: parties finalising nominees; officials get a briefing on tasks
Suspense continues as major political parties are still in discussions over finalisation of Mayor and Corporator nominees; Collector and District Election Officer M. Abhisikth Kishore holds review meet and directs officials of all departments to work in close coordination and strictly follow the State Election Commissions rules and guidelines
AIIEA condemns CCEA decision to offload majority stake in IDBI Bank
IMD Forecasts Onset of NE Monsoon and Wet Spell Over AP in Coming Days
During the past 24 hours, rains have been witnessed in parts of Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Tirupati districts.
Public hearing held for greenfield captive port in Nakkapalli
MLC Varudu Kalyani is YSRCPs Mayor candidate for Vizag
YSRCP State womens wing president thanks party chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for reposing faith in her, vows to make every effort to live up to the expectations of the party leadership
Dasara rush overwhelms Vizag transit hubs; RTA penalises private operators
RTC runs 450 special buses in Visakhapatnam district; RTA books 96 cases and levies a fine of over 8 lakh
Navratri special thalis in Visakhapatnam: Festive menus at hotels
From fasting-friendly favourites to traditional festive fare, hotels in Visakhapatnam bring a variety of flavours to the table this Navratri
Navratri special thalis in Visakhapatnam: Festive menus at hotels
From fasting-friendly favourites to traditional festive fare, hotels in Visakhapatnam bring a variety of flavours to the table this Navratri
Durga Puja 2026: Inside Visakhapatnams oldest and biggest celebrations
From age-old traditions to the resounding dhaak, Visakhapatnams Bengali community comes together to celebrate Durga Puja with devotion, music and bhog
22, 24 carat Gold prices remain steady across other cities on October 4
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on October 15
Visakhapatnam Port handles 50 million tonnes of cargo in 196 days in financial year 202627
Visakhapatnam port reaches the cargo milestone 17 days earlier than in the previous financial year
Novo Holdings and GIC are discussing investing Rs 2,000-2,500 crore in AIG Hospitals based in Hyderabad. The investment reflects a growing interest among private equity firms in Indian healthcare. Founders of AIG Hospitals, Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy and Penmetsa Venkata Subbaraju, are planning a stake sale. AIG Hospitals has plans for a new facility in Visakhapatnam and aims to grow significantly.
Election fever grips Vizag, as polls dates announced
Police Outpost Opens At Kailasagiri To Boost Tourist Safety
A new police outpost has opened at Kailasagiri in Visakhapatnam to improve tourist safety, security and crowd management during the Dussehra holidays.
17 Hotels To Vie For Top Honours At Vizag Star Chef Challenge
Chefs from 17 star-category hotels will compete in Visakhapatnam on October 16, showcasing traditional seafood recipes and Andhra coastal cuisine.
Vizag Clinches State Under-17 Football Crowns
Visakhapatnams boys and girls teams won the state-level Under-17 football tournament in Rajamahendravaram, securing their third consecutive tournament victories.
Local body polls: Visakhapatnam Collector reviews arrangements at strong rooms, counting rooms
APEPDCLs solar capacity reaches 589 MW
APEPDCLs solar capacity reaches 589 MW
Police outpost inaugurated atop Kailasagiri in Visakhapatnam to boost tourist safety
Rising rice prices spur anxiety in Visakhapatnam
Demographic shifts pose complex challenges, say experts at SIDARs seminar
Schedule for local body elections in Andhra Pradesh announced
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 14 (IANS) Elections for 100 Urban Local Bodies in Andhra Pradesh will be held on October 28, while Gram Panchayat elections will be conducted in three phases in November-December. The State Election Commission on Wednesday announced the poll schedule for the Urban and Rural Local Bodies. State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha announced that the Model Code of Conduct has come into force with immediate effect. The announcement of the schedule came after the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department furnished the Gazette Notifications containing the particulars of reservations to the seats and offices in Urban Local Bodies to the State Election Commission, along with readiness for the conduct of the elections. Out of 123 Urban Local Bodies, the Commission has issued notifications for conduct of elections to 100 Urban Local Bodies (13 Municipal Corporations and 87 Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats). Elections have not been notified yet for the remaining 23 Urban Local Bodies (4 Municipal Corporations and 19 Municipalities/ Nagar Panchayats) as the pre-election activities for them are underway. Polling will be held for Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC), Vizianagaram, Eluru, Machilipatnam, Guntur, Ongole, Nellore, Tirupati, Chittoor, Kadapa, Kurnool and Anantapuram Municipal Corporations and 87 Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats. The Commission also announced that elections to Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs) and Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs) will be held on November 3. The Gram Panchayat elections will be conducted in 3 phases November 26, November 29 and December 2. The State Election Commission issued the notification for elections to 100 ULBs. The nominations will be accepted till October 18, while scrutiny of nominations will be undertaken on October 19. According to the schedule, October 21 will be the last date for withdrawal of candidates. Polling will be held on October 28, while counting of votes will be taken up on October 30. For MPTC and ZPTC elections, the notification will be issued on October 19. Nominations will be received till October 23, while scrutiny of nominations will be taken up the next day. October 27 is the last date for withdrawal of candidates. Polling will be held on November 3, while results will be declared on November 5. Counting of votes for Gram Panchayats will be taken up immediately after completion of polling in all three phases.
Neeraj Goyat vs Anthony Pettis: India set for boxing showdown
Indian professional boxer Neeraj Goyat is set to fight former UFC lightweight world champion Anthony Pettis in a six-round super welterweight contest on January 23 next year. The high-profile bout, sanctioned by the Indian Boxing Council, is being considered for Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, or Chennai, marking a significant event for Indian boxing.
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on October 14
Govt to roll out data centre policy as concerns grow over power use
The move follows protests by residents in cities such as Mumbai and Visakhapatnam against data centres planned by Amazon and Google over concerns including water and electricity use
AI skills redraw entry-level jobs map
Indias IT-BPM sector is set to revive fresher hiring after a sharp contraction, but the recovery is rewiring the skills companies seek in graduates.Fresher hiring in the sector is projected to rise to up to 2.1 lakh in FY27, after falling to an estimated 1.75 lakh in FY26 from 4 lakh in FY22, according to technology consulting and talent advisory firm HAN Digitals IT-BPM Graduate Hiring Outlook 2027.However, demand is increasingly shifting towards artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data engineering, cybersecurity and other specialised technology roles, away from conventional entry-level coding and business process outsourcing jobs.IT Services players will remain the largest employers of the sectors freshers, accounting for about 60% of hires, though growth now will be concentrated in AI-adjacent and specialised roles.GCCs are the fastest-growing channel, expected to recruit 28% of talent as they expand intake into Tier II/III cities. Pure-play BPOs share keeps shrinking, mirroring the shift from routine execution to specialised, AI-adjacent work.The rise in fresher hiring reflects a structural reset in how IT services firms are building their talent pyramid, said Saravanan Balasundaram, CEO, HAN Digital Solution.As system integrators and IT Service providers sign more AI, data engineering and AI-enabled deals with existing and new clients, the bench capacity reduced by layoffs over the last few years can no longer absorb the demand, he said. At the same time, new AI roles in data engineering, AI testing, annotation and model operations are opening up at the base of the pyramid, where AI-ready graduates can be skilled and deployed at scale, while mid-level hiring in the four+ years band remains under cost and productivity pressure.The shift is changing expectations from new recruits. As AI tools take over parts of routine coding, testing and repetitive tasks, employers increasingly want graduates who can work with AI systems, validate their outputs and apply technology to business problems.The skillsets that companies are hiring for are definitely changing, said Sangeeta Gupta, senior VP, Nasscom. Its much more focused on AI capabilities there are new jobs that are also opening up with data centres coming up.The traditional model of bulk hiring, six months of training and deployment is also changing. The new kind of freshers companies need are AI-native, she said.This change is also visible in salaries. Freshers with AI-allied skills can command significantly higher pay, indicating that employers are increasingly paying for specialised skills rather than graduate headcount alone.Indias Tier-1 IT Services players 2027 fresher model offers Rs 1222 lakh for select specialised engineers in AI, data engineering, cybersecurity and enterprise tech as the premium shifts toward specialised technology capability, found the report.This would never happen in the past, said Gupta, citing Infosys plan to offer up to Rs 21 lakh for certain specialised tech roles. Entry-level salaries across ITeS meanwhile have largely stagnated at Rs 3-4 lakh for years.Recruitment geography is widening too. Bengaluru remains the leading fresher destination, accounting for an estimated 25% of onboarding, followed by Delhi-NCR at 17%, Hyderabad at 16%, Chennai at 15% and Mumbai and Pune at 10% each. Yet, Tier 2/3 corridors are outpacing metro growth, albeit on a smaller base, at 35% year-on-year.Coimbatore, Jaipur, Kochi, Indore, Ahmedabad, and Visakhapatnam are attracting freshers via local GCC centres and IT services players seeking lower-cost talent pools beyond major metros.
Andhra University students attend Heartfulness session on stress management and well-being
Students learn ways to cope with stress, fear and negative thoughts
Visakhapatnam: Three Arrested in Woman's Death Over Dowry Harassment
According to reports, Srivani, daughter of Gudu Sadhu Rao, a resident of the BHPV area, married Malla Mukunda Vijay in 2022. The couple have a two-year-old daughter.
GK correspondent among 24 journalists complete DCC 2026
Jammu, Oct 13:Greater Kashmir correspondent Sumit Bhargav is among 24 journalists from across the country, who have successfully completed the Defence Correspondents Course (DCC 2026), conducted by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, under its Directorate of Public Relations from September 21 to October 10. The Defence Correspondents Course concluded at Tezpur. Its Navy leg was conducted at Vizag (Visakhapatnam), followed by the Air Force leg at Tezpur and the Indian Army leg at Tezpur, Tenga and Tawang. The three-weeks course provided participating journalists with an understanding of the roles, capabilities and operational environments of the three Services, the Ministry of Defence said. The valedictory function was chaired by Lieutenant General Neeraj Shukla, General Officer Commanding, Gajraj Corps. Vijay Kumar, Additional Director General (Media and Communication), Ministry of Defence, along with officials of the Directorate of Public Relations, also attended the event. The course is conducted annually by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India through the Directorate of Public Relations. After receiving applications from journalists from across the country, a strict screening-criteria is followed that includes in-depth analysis of professional working, experience and reporting intellect of aspirants followed by an interaction which is conducted by a team of officers of concerned authority. Greater Kashmir correspondent Sumit Bhargav was selected for DCC 2026 after he successfully fulfilled all the prerequisites of the Ministry of Defence. The course started on September 21 from Vizag (Visakhapatnam) where its Navy leg was conducted wherein twenty four journalists from across the country attended the proceedings at Eastern Naval Command. Beside going through presentations and allied aspects, the journalists also got a rare opportunity to see submariners beside taking a sea sortie in a Destroyer ship wherein they (journalists) understood the circumstances in which Navy personnel carry out their professional assignments despite multiple challenges that primarily include difficult sea states. Navy Leg was followed by Indian Air Force leg that was held at Air Force Station Tezpur wherein beside all other important aspects of studying the working of Air Force, the Journalists got a thrilling opportunity to witness a real time mock drill of response of pilots towards an emergency situation from adversaries beside a night time sortie of SU-30 MKI fighter plane. Under the umbrella of 4 Corps of Indian Army, referred to as Gajraj Corps under Eastern Army Command, the Army leg of DCC 2026 was conducted in areas of Arunachal Pradesh focussing on Indo-China LAC. The Army keg started from Gajraj Corps HQ after which journalists were taken to Tenga where they not only studied the working mode of army troops on LAC but also joined army troops in their day to day working schedule that especially included firing practices. The journalists on DCC 2026 were taken to Tawang which is a high-altitude area in Arunachal Pradesh and is strategically very important as it is located on Indo-China LAC. At Tawang, the journalists visited a number of strategic LAC locations including Bumla LAC point where cross border meetings are held while army personnel of both Indian and Chinese armies standing next to each other followed by visits to holy waterfall, holy tree, Border Brew cafe and other LAC locations. The Journalists got a rare opportunity to understand the situation on LAC and the way troops of the Indian Army are guarding LAC despite tough weather conditions and other multiple challenges. At the high altitude area of Tawang, Journalists also joined army troops in night patrolling and alongside a Bada Khana (social evening) to spend time with troops together. Defence Correspondents Course 2026 concluded at Corps Headquarters Tezpur wherein General Officer Commanding (GOC), Gajraj Corps ( 4 Corps ), Lt Gen Neeraj Shukla interacted with DCC Journalists and both sides shared experiences with each other on a range of issues. The Journalists also shared their experiences of entire DCC proceedings that especially included visits to forward LAC locations. During this event, Lt Gen Neeraj Shukla felicitated Greater Kashmir Correspondent Sumit Bhargav who has successfully completed Defence Correspondents Course and has been empanelled with Ministry of Defence as a Defence Journalist. Through a series of briefings, field visits and interactions with military personnel, the participants gained insights into the functioning of the defence forces and the responsibilities associated with defence reporting, a statement of the Ministry of Defence read. The engagement also strengthened mutual understanding between the defence forces and the media, underscoring their shared commitment to enhancing public awareness while maintaining due regard for operational sensitivities and national security considerations, the Ministry further stated. Sharing his perspective, Sumit Bhargav said, Defence Correspondents Course is a vital step by MoD's Directorate of Public Relations which is mainly aimed to ensure that both reporting on defence aspects of country and national security do not clash with each other. He stated, Many a time, Fastest Fingers First and Breaking News syndrome on issues related to the defence sector prove detrimental to national security and can even prove handy for adversaries for which journalists also need to maintain a constructive approach. He further said that during DCC, all the journalists attending the course came to know about the country's fast progress in the defence sector and steps being taken to strengthen the security and defence apparatus especially under Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
MP distributes CMRF cheques worth 15.80 lakh to 27 beneficiaries
Foreign students urged to help foster trade ties with India
AM/NS India signs pact to upgrade four ITIs in Visakhapatnam cluster
AM/NS India signs pact to upgrade four ITIs in Visakhapatnam cluster
Andhra SEC to announce local body polls schedule after gazette notifications
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Oct 13 (IANS) The schedule for local body elections in Andhra Pradesh will be announced after the departments concerned issue gazette notifications, State Election Commissioner (SEC) Anil Chandra Punetha said on Tuesday. The SEC added that the poll schedule will be announced once the state government communicates its readiness for the elections. Punetha said the elections would be conducted in an effective manner. He assured all security measures in the sensitive and hyper sensitive areas. He held a meeting with representatives of 20 political parties here on Tuesday. He told media after the meeting that the political parties sought security for the contesting candidates. They also submitted various suggestions to the SEC, including timely issuance of caste certificates. The state government on Monday announced reservation for Scheduled Tribes (STs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), Backward Classes (BCs) and women for the posts of Mayors in 17 municipal corporations and chairpersons in 106 municipalities and nagar panchayats. The state government has earmarked one Mayoral seat for STs (Mangalagiri Tadepalli), two seats for SCs (Kurnool Women and Rajamahendravaram General), five seats for BCs (Kakinada Women, Machilipatnam Women, Eluru General, Anantapuram General, and Chittoor General). Five Mayoral seats have been reserved under Women (General) for Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Guntur, Kadapa, and the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC). Mayor seats in Tirupati, Vijayawada, Ongole, and Nellore remained unreserved. Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration, P. Sampath Kumar, issued an official notification determining and finalising the ward-wise reservation of seats for STs, SCs, BCs and women across 13 major municipal corporations in the state. The state government has capped overall reservation for all categories at 50 per cent after the High Court struck down its order for 34 per cent reservation for BCs. The Supreme Court on October 9 dismissed its plea challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The apex court questioned the legal basis of the data relied upon by the state government to justify the enhanced BC quota, particularly the findings of a Unified Family Survey. On October 1, the Andhra Pradesh High Court struck down two government orders providing 34 per cent reservation for BCs in local body elections, saying that the quota breached the 50 per cent ceiling on total reservations. The High Court said that the aggregate reservation for all categories in local bodies should not exceed 50 per cent in accordance with the Supreme Court's guidelines. The court judgment came as a setback to the N. Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government, as increasing BC reservation in local bodies from 20 per cent to 34 per cent was one of its key promises during the 2024 Assembly elections. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had announced the enhanced quota on August 18, saying that BCs would get 34 per cent reservation in rural local bodies and 33.33 per cent in urban local bodies.
Womens quota for GVMC Mayor post sets off lobbying; senior leaders push spouses and daughters
The TDP cites its hold on Visakhapatnams core constituencies to claim the post; the BJP, the Jana Sena and the YSRCP have aspirants too
NLMC generates Rs 366.33 crore on Day 1 of RINL land e-auction, 150 plots sold
The National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC) recorded Rs 366.33 crore in successful bids on the first day of its maiden end-to-end e-auction of land parcels belonging to Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), according to the Ministry of Finance. A total of 150 plots were sold during the initial phase against an aggregate reserve price of Rs 312.48 crore, representing an average premium of 17.23 per cent over the baseline valuation. The transaction involved land owned by RINL, the corporate entity that operates the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. The Ministry stated that the outcome marked an operational milestone for the corporation. The first phase marks a significant milestone for NLMC, as it is the Corporation
RINL Land E-Auction in Visakhapatnam Sees Strong Response, Government Raises
The e-auction of RINL lands in Visakhapatnam garnered 366 crore, reflecting strong investor interest and market participation. RINL Land E-Auction in Visakhapatnam Sees Strong Response, Government Raises 366 Crore on Day One
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on October 13
Improve civic infrastructure along Vizianagaram routes to Bhogapuram and Visakhapatnam: CREDAI
CREDAI Andhra Pradesh vice-president K.S.C. Bose asks the State government to prioritise civic infrastructure amid development along the two routes
Visakh Refinery to get six new reactors
A.P. Congress leader seeks resignation of CEC, PM Modi and HM Shah over SIR
Nine ITIs in Surat, Visakhapatnam to be upgraded with 440 cr investment
The Centre, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh have partnered AM/NS India to modernise nine government ITIs under PM-SETU, with a focus on industry-linked training and infrastructure
The last direct election was in 2000, when Rajana Ramani won under the Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation; TDP State president Palla Srinivasa Rao says water supply would be the alliances priority
BY AJAY MALLAREDDY On 6 October, five women escaped from a womens welfare hostel in Aarilova, Visakhapatnam, after cutting through a window grille. They had reportedly been placed there after being rescued in trafficking cases. This was hardly unusual. In October 2024, six women escaped from a Swadhar Home in Pendurthi, also in Visakhapatnam. Police 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 .
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.
Visakhapatnam ITI cluter to get a 200 crore facelift
The Visakhapatnam clusters Strategic Investment Plan is the first in the country to be approved by PM-SETUs National Steering Committee
Govt, Centre, ArcelorMittal Sign Pact To Upgrade 4 ITIs In Vizag Cluster
The Andhra Pradesh government, the Centre and AM/NS India on Monday signed a shareholders' agreement to upgrade four ITIs in the Visakhapatnam cluster at an investment of Rs 200 crore.
Google defends $15 billion Vizag AI hub amid water concerns, protests
A top Google executive has addressed concerns over the tech giant's $15 billion AI data centre in Visakhapatnam, which has faced massive protests from locals. Here's what he said
Steel Exchange India Revenue Rises 45% YoY to 340 Crore in Q2 FY27
VISAKHAPATNAM (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 12: Steel Exchange India Limited (NSE: STEELXIND | BSE: 534748), one of South Indias leading integrated steel manufacturers and the company behind the SIMHADRI TMT
Sand sculpture of Modi, Naidu and Pawan at Visakhapatnams RK Beach marks PMs 25 years in public life
Party workers also take out a rally on Beach Road as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
Adilabad Police Arrest Two Crypto Fraudsters
Police arrested two accused, Polamarashetti Rathna Raju, 47, founder of ITC Global of Visakhapatnam, and Dondapati Laxman Rao, 46, co-founder of ITC Global of West Godavari district.
Visakhapatnam police conduct checks at Dwaraka bus station, Maddilapalem RTC depot
Man held for possessing 4.5 kg MDMA in Vizag
Power, water, jobs: Google on India data center concerns
Construction of a massive Google data center in the Indian city of Visakhapatnam has been met with resistance from residents who fear the impact on the environment and their lives.
Comic Con concludes in Visakhapatnam with cosplayers, creators and live acts
Overspeeding kills 2 youths in Vizags Bheemunipatnam
The two were travelling on a motorcycle to fetch drinking water when their vehicle allegedly hit a road divider
DRI officials seize 5.832 kg of gold worth 8.98 crore near Visakhapatnam
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence intercepted a car travelling from Kolkata to Hyderabad and arrested two persons for smuggling the gold, believed to have entered via the India-Bangladesh border
DRI seizes gold worth Rs 8.98 crore after high-speed chase near Visakhapatnam
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 11 (IANS) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized foreign-origin gold worth Rs 8.98 crore near Visakhapatnam and arrested two persons. The gold weighing over 5.8 kg was seized from a car after a high-speed chase near Visakhapatnam, the agency said on Sunday. The gold hidden under the car seat was being transported from Kolkata to Hyderabad. According to the DRI, it seized 5,832.90 grams of gold worth Rs 8.98 crore in the market from a car travelling from Kolkata to Hyderabad, following a chase and search on the night of October 8-9. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officials maintained heightened vigilance along the National Highway. They intercepted the car carrying two passengers after a prolonged chase. After sustained questioning and a systematic search of the vehicle, officials detected a specially fabricated cavity beneath the leg space of the front co-passenger seat. They recovered three packets containing 5,832.90 grams of 24-carat gold of 999 purity from the concealed compartment. According to the officials, the gold had been smuggled into India through the India-Bangladesh border and was being transported to Hyderabad. Officials seized the recovered gold under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962. They arrested and produced both passengers before the jurisdictional magistrate, who remanded them to judicial custody. The DRI said in another press release on Sunday that it intensified its crackdown on cross-border gold smuggling from Bangladesh, seizing around 7.8 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at more than Rs 11.50 crore in intelligence-led operations conducted on October 8-9 in the eastern region. The operations exposed the use of road and railway networks to transport smuggled gold from border areas towards Kolkata, resulting in the arrest of six persons, the DRI said. The officials seized 50 gold bars, weighing around 6.8 kg and valued at approximately Rs 10 crore, from a four-wheeler at Dankuni Toll Plaza. The vehicle, carrying four persons, was travelling from Banpur, near the Bangladesh border, towards Kolkata. On the same day, DRI teams in West Bengal intercepted passengers on trains at two railway stations, i.e., Malda Town Railway Station and New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and seized around 1 kg of foreign-origin gold, valued at around Rs 1.5 crore, from their possession.
Visakhapatnam: DRI Seizes Gold Worth Rs 8.98 Crore
Three packets containing 5,832.90 grams of 24-carat gold of 999 purity were recovered from the concealed compartment.
DRI Nabs Smugglers With Rs 8.98 Crore Gold In Andhra Pradesh
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized over 5.8 kg of foreign-origin gold, valued at Rs 8.98 crores, following a high-speed highway chase near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Two individuals transporting the gold from Kolkata to Hyderabad, which was smuggled via the India-Bangladesh border, have been arrested and remanded to judicial custody.
Andhra Pradesh: DRI seizes foreign-origin gold worth Rs 8.98 crore in Visakhapatnam, two arrested
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 5.83 kg of foreign-origin gold worth Rs 8.98 crore from a car travelling from Kolkata to Hyderabad in Visakhapatnam, and arrested two persons in connection with the case. Acting on specific intelligence, the DRI maintained heightened vigilance along the National Highway and intercepted the vehicle after a prolonged chase. According to the DRI, sustained interrogation and a systematic search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a specially fabricated cavity beneath the leg space of the front co-passenger seat. Three packets containing 5,832.90 grams of foreign-origin gold of 24-carat purity (999 fineness) were recovered from the concealed cavity. The gold was valued at Rs 8.98 crore at market prices. The gold was reportedly smuggled into India through the India-Bangladesh border and was being transported to Hyderabad. The recovered gold was seized under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962. Both persons were arrested and prod...
DRI seizes Rs 8.98 crore foreign gold in Visakhapatnam, two held
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DRI seizes gold worth Rs 8.98 crore en route to Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 5.83 kg of foreign-origin gold, valued at Rs. 8.98 crore, from a specially fabricated cavity in a car travelling from Kolkata to Hyderabad. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officials maintained heightened surveillance along the national highway and intercepted the car carrying two passengers at Visakhapatnam after a 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 .
Comic Con debuts in Visakhapatnam
Parties prep custom campaign vehicles in Visakhapatnam ahead of local body elections
From open-stage vans and fully enclosed campaign vehicles to customised vehicles designed for leaders to address voters while on the move, different types of campaign vehicles are being prepared to cater to the needs of political parties
MP lays foundation stone for modern sports complex at Pedagantyada in Andhras Visakhapatnam
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across other cities on October 10
Police Form SIT to Probe Assamese Students Death in Srikakulam
Boro, who was studying BBA in Guwahati, arrived in Visakhapatnam on August 16 with a 10-member dance group of two men and eight women.
Left Parties Demand CECs Removal In Visakhapatnam
He warned that the Left parties, along with student and youth organisations, would intensify their agitation if their demands were not addressed.
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