Drop Shot EP 11 | A singer, an exhibition, a film and a festival
In this episode of Drop Shot, we bring you four stories spanning music, art, cinema and culture. Carnatic singer Sikkil Gurucharan explores the connection between Carnatic music and pop culture, while a Bengaluru exhibition traces the evolving image of mother and child across cultures. We also look at the making of Kannada found-footage horror film Video and meet Bengali artisans in Visakhapatnam shaping clay Ganesha idols ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi.
Rajnath Singh Launches Fleet Support Ship For Navy At Hindustan Shipyard In Visakhapatnam
Indian Navy to get 43,500-tonne Surya ship as Rajnath Singh lays keel at HSL in Visakhapatnam
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated major shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure projects at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam. He launched the Indian Navys first Fleet Support Ship, Surya, laid the keel for FSS-5 and inaugurated an upgraded slipway and 300-tonne Goliath crane capable of supporting construction of vessels up to 45,000 DWT.
Rajnath Singh launches Navys first indigenous fleet support ship Surya at Visakhapatnam shipyard
The 43,500-tonne vessel built with 82% Indian content at Hindustan Shipyard can refuel and resupply several warships at sea at once; the keel of the fifth ship in the series was laid at the same ceremony
Minister calls for efficient power use
LVPEI stress early detection for keratoconus
Rajaka community stages protest in Visakhapatnam seeking SC status
CREDAI Visakhapatnam unveils brochure for 12th Property Expo
Free 20-day civil defence training in Visakhapatnam
Rajnath Singh Advocates Viewing Oceans as Opportunities for Growth
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes the importance of viewing oceans as avenues for development during a speech in Visakhapatnam. Rajnath Singh Advocates Viewing Oceans as Opportunities for Growth
Rajnath Singh to launch first Fleet Support Ship in Vizag
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 5 (IANS) In a significant demonstration of Indias indigenous shipbuilding capabilities, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will launch Fleet Support Ship-1 (FSS-1) here on Tuesday. He will also lay the keel of Fleet Support Ship-5 (FSS-5) and inaugurate the upgraded Slipway-4 and 300-tonne Goliath Crane at Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam. The upgraded Slipway-4, with its extended length and enhanced load-bearing capability, supported by the 300-tonne Goliath Crane, will enable the shipyard to build and launch vessels of up to 45,000 DWT, significantly expanding its capacity to undertake large and complex platforms, according to an official release. FSS-1, the first of five Fleet Support Ships being built for the Indian Navy, will enter the waters of the Bay of Bengal just 18 months after steel cutting. These 43,500-tonne vessels will replenish warships at sea, extending the Navys endurance and reach across the Indian Ocean Region. The keel laying of FSS-5 will mark the programmes steady march towards series production. The events will be attended by N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production), among others. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will also visit Odisha on Tuesday. He will inaugurate the milestone event marking the delivery of the 2,000th aero-engine by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Koraput Division. The event will mark nearly six decades of HAL Koraputs contribution to Indias aerospace and defence manufacturing capabilities and operational readiness of the Armed Forces. The event will also highlight the establishment of a second production line for Shakti engines, with an investment of Rs 218 crore. The additional capacity will support the growing requirements of indigenous helicopter platforms, including the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter and Prachand Light Combat Helicopter. The event underlines the Governments vision of transforming India from a buyer of defence equipment into a designer, developer and manufacturer of defence systems. Building indigenous aero-engine capability is a critical component of this vision, given the strategic importance and technological complexity of propulsion systems, said a statement.
Trupti Canteen opened at Aganampudi
GHMC, Visakha Psychiatric Society launch week-long awareness drive to mark Mental Health Day
CII Regional Partnership Summit on October 7 in Visakhapatnam
CPI(M) seeks house pattas, plots for poor in Visakhapatnam
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to launch Navys FSS-1 at Vizags HSL on October 6
A Visakhapatnam man booked a bus from Hyderabad to Rajahmundry, paid Rs 1,200 for an AC seat, and ended up stranded near a highway at 12:30 AM with no help in sight. Here is what happened and what the consumer forum ruled.
Rajnath Singh to lay foundation stone for Shakti engine facility at HAL in Odisha's Sunabeda
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to lay the cornerstone for state-of-the-art Shakti engine facilities in Koraput on October 6. After a stop at Hindustan Shipyard in Visakhapatnam, Singh will emphasize enhancing Indias self-sufficiency in military engine production, cutting down on imports. HALs Koraput unit has been instrumental in crafting engines for modern fighter jets, with rigorous security protocols arranged for his arrival.
Rajnath Singh to Lay Foundation Stone for Shakti Engine Facility at HAL in Sunabeda
Singh is likely to reach Sunabeda in the district on Tuesday afternoon after attending programmes at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam, where he is scheduled to inaugurate upgraded maritime infrastructure and participate in key shipbuilding milestones.
SleepyCat Expands Its Retail Footprint Across India
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 5: As India's consumption landscape moves beyond the traditional metro markets, SleepyCat is taking its sleep experience to a wider audience with an expanded retail footprint across Indore, Jaipur, Zirakpur, Ludhiana, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada and Surat.
L&T wins 10,000-15,000 crore power transmission orders in India, Middle East
Larsen & Toubros Power Transmission & Distribution business has won multiple EPC orders worth 10,000-15,000 crore across India, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The projects include 380 kV transmission and substation works in Saudi Arabia, 132/11 kV substations and cabling in the UAE, and a transmission system of lines and substations in Visakhapatnam.
MLA helps father return to Vizag from Abu Dhabi after son drowns
Welfare Secretary booked for allegedly misappropriating 2.17 lakh meant for pensioners
Vizag Runner Clocks 7,642 Km For Soil Conservation
Visakhapatnam runner Challa Subramanya Sharma completed a 21.1-km half marathon as part of his campaign to promote soil conservation.
Sailor met female Pakistani operative on social media a few months ago and shared sensitive information with her; police found suspicious digital activity, placed him under surveillance before arrest in Coimbatore on October 3
Vizags Reading Culture Gains Fresh Momentum
Reading clubs are gaining popularity in Visakhapatnam, offering people spaces to read, discuss ideas, exchange views and build community.
Workshops on sustainable small-scale marine fisheries to be held in Visakhapatnam, Machilipatnam
Bal Vikas children join cleanliness, tree plantation drive in Visakhapatnam
100 per cent housing by 2029, says Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 4 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said that his government is committed to providing housing to every poor family and announced that the hundred per cent housing programme will be achieved by 2029. He, along with Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan, laid the foundation for the construction of 3 lakh houses across the state under Pradhan Mantri Awas YojanaGramin (PMAY-G) 2.0 at Burripalem in Guntur district. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the Centre had initially sanctioned only 75,000 houses to Andhra Pradesh under the regular quota. However, following a special request, the Union Government had sanctioned 3 lakh houses. He said Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had agreed to sanction another 3 lakh houses as soon as the current batch was completed, and an additional 3 lakh houses next year, taking the total allocation to 9 lakh houses. Referring to Burripalem, the Chief Minister said the village was synonymous with legendary actor Superstar Krishna and that it had now also given rise to a political hero in the form of Union Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar. He said the coalition government, backed by the people's mandate, was committed to delivering good governance by ensuring that welfare and development reached every section of society. Under the Pattabhishekam initiative, long-pending land disputes had been resolved and house sites distributed to the poor. House sites worth Rs 52,000 crore had been provided in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Mangalagiri and other parts of the State. The Chief Minister said the coalition government's agenda was to support every community and every region. Praising Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chandrababu Naidu described him as a leader dedicated to the welfare of the poor. He recalled Chouhan's contribution to Madhya Pradesh through major river-linking projects. He said Chouhan's close association with the people had earned him the affectionate title of Mama among the people of Madhya Pradesh. Naidu criticised the previous government for mismanaging the housing programme between 2019 and 2024, alleging that 6 lakh houses meant for the poor had been cancelled and that corruption and irregularities had undermined the initiative. He said house sites had been allotted in unsuitable locations, including tanks and hillocks, rendering them unfit for habitation. As a result, nearly 4 lakh beneficiaries had returned their allotted house sites. The Chief Minister said the present government had renewed its commitment to constructing quality houses for the poor. As part of this initiative, 3D concrete printing technology would be introduced on a pilot basis at Burripalem. Houses built using this technology were expected to maintain indoor temperatures at least 8 degrees Celsius lower than the outside temperature, providing greater comfort to residents. He said that after successful completion of 3D technology houses, construction of 5,000 houses will be taken up with the same technology to make Andhra Pradesh a role model in 3D technology housing programme.
Vizag data centres lack transparency on water, power and jobs, say speakers at HRF meet
Speakers question the transparency of AI data centre projects in the State, their water and power needs and the jobs they promise
22, 24 carat Gold prices remain steady across other cities on October 4
Founded by French nuns in 1852, Visakhapatnams Fort Catholic Girls School turns 175
As the school in Visakhapatnam celebrates this remarkable milestone, it looks back on its long journey shaped by a rich history, generations of students who passed through its classrooms, the bonds forged by its alumnae, and the values that continue to define the institution; the closing ceremony of the jubilee year will be held in January 2027
Large crowds flock Visakhapatnam Rythu Bazaars for 35 onion-sale
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to launch Fleet Support Vessel for Navy in Vizag on October 6
Ministry of Defence signed a 19,000-crore contract with Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam in 2023 to build five indigenous 45,000-tonne Fleet Support Ships
Wildlife photography exhibition opens at Hawa Mahal in Visakhapatnam
Nearly 150 photographs by 25 wildlife photographers showcase Indias biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife as part of World Wildlife Week 2026
The agreement paves the way for student and faculty exchange programmes, joint research initiatives, collaborative teaching, and co-authored publications, say university officials
Dwaraka Bus Station in Visakhapatnam bags top Swachh rank in State
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on October 3
Vizag observes Gandhi Jayanti, Shastris ideals through prison welfare, Khadi fair
IGZP begins Wildlife Week celebrations
Vizags Swachh Andhra awards honour 68 recipients
Green Visakha protest against AI data centres
Left parties demand CECs removal, SIR cancellation
Contract, outsourcing employees demand regularisation
Police conduct surprise raids on 69 resorts across Visakhapatnam
Bengal: SER announces 19 pairs of special trains for festive rush
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 2 (IANS) With the festive season approaching, South Eastern Railway (SER) has announced a number of special trains to clear the passenger rush. These trains will be run between various locations before Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath for the convenience of passengers. Coaches have also been added to regular trains to increase capacity. SER will run 19 pairs of special trains. These will make 344 trips during the festival season. In addition, one pair of special trains operated by other zonal railways will also run through SER's network. We have also added 30 coaches permanently to various trains, further enhancing passenger-carrying capacity and strengthening the availability of accommodation on regular services, an official said. The special trains will originate from stations such as Shalimar, Santragachi, Digha, Ranchi, Hatia and Adityapur, and will run towards Charlapalli, Visakhapatnam, Khurda Road, Ajmer, Naharlagun, Puri, Thiruvananthapuram, Malda Town, Anand Vihar, Bano, Alipurduar, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Lucknow. A lot of planning was involved, the official said, adding that reservation details had been studied to understand where people from a particular place wanted to travel. The trains were decided accordingly. SER had run 19 special train services during the festive season in 2025. These trains had made 356 trips. Subsequently, eight pairs of these special trains were regularised as permanent services, providing passengers with continued connectivity beyond the festival season. In addition, 28 special trains from other zones passed through SER's jurisdiction. In 2025, as many as 74 coaches were augmented on a permanent basis on various regular trains to meet the additional demand. These arrangements will help those travelling to tourist destinations during the festival season, as well as those returning home from their places of occupation, the official said. He added: Hopefully, these arrangements will be sufficient. If required, further arrangements can be made depending on demand.
Three Youth Go Missing at Vizag's Rushikonda Beach
Three youths went missing in the sea near Rushikonda in Visakhapatnam on Friday.
Amazon expands ultra-fast delivery service to more than 120 Indian cities
Amazon has expanded its ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, to more than 120 cities across India, doubling its footprint in two weeks as the e-commerce giant steps up its delivery network ahead of the festive season. The service is now available in cities including Amritsar, Abohar, Jalandhar, Ambala, Mangalore, Manipal, Visakhapatnam, Kochi, Changanassery, Bhubaneswar and Karwar, Amazon said in a statement on Friday. Amazon Now offers tens of thousands of products, including groceries, fruits and vegetables, frozen food, personal care items, fashion and beauty products, small appliances, and home and kitchen goods. Orders are fulfilled through a network of nearly 800 micro-fulfilment and urban fulfilment centres, the company said. We are delighted to take ultra-fast deliveries with Amazon Now to India's hinterland - from Amritsar & Abohar in the north to Kochi & Changanassery in the south - ahead of the Amazon Great Indian Festival. Amazon Now continues to be the ...
Google data centre project cleared for approvals after due diligence of DPR, APIIC tells High Court
The temples Executive Officer tells the court the 160 acres are the deitys inalienable property; the petition by environmentalist Bolisetti Satyanarayana is to be heard on October 5
Wildlife photography exhibition to showcase Andhra Pradesh biodiversity in Vizag
Twenty-three photographers from four States will showcase Andhra Pradeshs rich biodiversity through 150 photographs at Hawa Mahal in Visakhapatnam
Andhra got rain on just 46 of 122 monsoon days this season, against a normal of 75 to 90
Only one day brought very heavy rain, in Visakhapatnam district; Annamayya had 11 rainy days, and the IMD forecasts below-normal rain for October
Visakhapatnams Mahatma Gandhi hospital records 500 robotic cancer surgeries
Pfizer-Sankar Foundation eye camp screens 1,113 patients
NACFS elects new national leadership
BhogapuramAirport issues alert against fake job offers
Vendor Development Programme for women entrepreneurs in Visakhapatnam
AIPL Season 1 to begin in Visakhapatnam on October 2
International Coffee Day: ASR district eyes better returns for coffee growers
Visakhapatnam district bags 10 Swachh Andhra awards
International Coffee Day: GCC eye global markets for Araku coffee
SCoR conducts mega cleanliness drive at Visakhapatnam railway station
SCoR conducts mega cleanliness drive at Visakhapatnam railway station
Foundation stone laid for Sakhi centre in Bheemili
The new Mission Shakti-One Stop Centre will provide medical, legal, counselling and shelter services for women and girls facing violence and harassment
Truevis Technologies, Neusoft Medical Systems set up medical imaging spare-parts hub in Chennai
The new facility will complement the Visakhapatnam centre, supporting hospitals and diagnostic centres with demand-driven access to critical imaging components
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on October 1
Delhi-Bound Ganja Consignment Busted at Titlagarh Station: 6 Women Nabbed from Samata Express
The Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested six women and seized over 31 kilograms of ganja aboard the Visakhapatnam-Nizamuddin Samata Express at Titlagarh railway station. During a routine check on Platform No. 3 on Wednesday, police grew suspicious of six women carrying heavy trolley bags inside a train coach. Upon searching the luggage, authorities recovered 31.5 [] The post Delhi-Bound Ganja Consignment Busted at Titlagarh Station: 6 Women Nabbed from Samata Express appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Centres final nod for Vizag Metro Rail project awaited
Funding model combines Central and State equity support with external development assistance, officials in constant coordination with the Union ministries to secure remaining approvals
Congress stages protest in Visakhapatnam over SIR exercise
Amazon Now sees strong response in Visakhapatnam
Defence minister to visit Visakhapatnam in October
Naidu orders comprehensive water plan for Andhra Pradesh
CM asks officials to integrate drinking water, irrigation and industrial needs, expedite Visakhapatnam water supply and complete Polavaram works by March
Death by suicide of two medicos in AMC within a week, triggers concerns among students
Andhra Pradesh pitches investment opportunities to Maharashtra companies
Minister Kondapalli Srinivas highlights investor-friendly policies and opportunities across key sectors ahead of CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam
Bamboo harvesting set to commence in ASR district from this week
Bamboo harvesting set to commence in ASR district from this week
Vijayasai Reddy blames Sajjala for YSRCPs decline in A. P.
Former MP alleges that Sajjala along with YSRCP Uttarandhra leaders had conspired against him by spreading baseless allegations
Happiness of the poor is true measure of development: Chief Minister
At Pedala Pattabhishekam in Vijayawada, Naidu says land titles are being distributed to nearly 60,000 poor beneficiaries in Visakhapatnam, Mangalagiri and Vijayawada, with the land valued at about 52,000 crore; calls it the coronation of the poor and urges beneficiaries to preserve the properties for future generations.
Third Wave Coffee forays into Kerala with two outlets in Kochi
This market expansion complements the brands recent new market entries across Visakhapatnam, Jalandhar, Lucknow, and Ludhiana, further strengthening the presence across Indias high-potential emerging markets
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across other cities on September 30
Hyderabad-Vizag bus overturns in Suryapet, several injured
Hyderabad: Several passengers were injured after a private travels bus heading from Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam lost control and overturned near Hussainabad in Suryapet districts Mothey mandal in the early hours of Wednesday, September 30. At least 10 people were reportedly injured in the accident on the national highway. Between 36 and 38 passengers were on 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 .
Visakhapatnam Port Authority Fire Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
Visakhapatnam Port Authority has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Fire Officer post. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications up to 28 October 2026. The prescribed application form and detailed notification are available on the official website of Visakhapatnam Port Authority.
'Yashasvi and Jwala sir told me to start cricket in Tripura': Tejasvi Jaiswal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Star India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal's brother, Tejasvi, feels extremely proud of his brother for having made it big for India. And the boy has made it big today, with Yashasvi being a Test regular, smashing one record after the other, while he is also the back-up opener in ODIs for India and is in line to board the plane to Africa for the 2027 ODI World Cup, apart from having turned heads with his IPL and T20I batting. Tejasvi, 29, is extremely proud of his brother having made it big. I feel very proud that my brother is playing for India. It is everyone's dream. I feel very good, Tejasvi told IANS. December 6, 2025 stands as a strong coincidence between the two brothers. It was the same day when Yashasvi scored his maiden ODI hundred against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, and Tejasvi hit his maiden T20 fifty for Tripura. My parents were very happy that both their sons played well that day. It was a good feeling for us, he said. A young Tejasvi had once sacrificed his dream to play cricket to support Yashasvi to make it big one day. He worked as a salesman in Delhi to support Yashasvi to continue his dream, Tejasvi had said in an interview with sports magazine. However, he got a second wind in his career once Yashasvi was largely settled. And now he has played all formats for Tripura in the domestic circuit. It was Yashasvi and coach Jwala Singh who suggested Tejasvi play for Tripura, and he has played five First-class matches, eight List A games and four T20s for the state with fifties in each of the three formats in the limited games that he has been part of. Yashasvi and Jwala sir (their coach) told me to go to Tripura and start playing cricket again. So I started from there, he added. Tejasvi is currently playing in the Uttarakhand Premier League and has scored 117 runs in four matches for Tehri Titans with a recent blistering 19-ball 50. He is their 'icon player' and has a challenging role of batting in the top and also in the middle order, as he has to adjust to different game conditions and types of bowlers. He reflected on batting in different positions and also hailed the UPL for providing opportunities to the youngsters. I have played in the middle order as well as in the top order. I don't care about the order. I care about how I can win the match, how I can play an impactful innings, he said. It is a very important league. Thanks to the CAU (Cricket Association of Uttarakhand) for organising it. It is a very good opportunity for the youngsters here and for us as well to perform well and move forward, he said. Speaking on the time when he returned to cricket after being away for years to support his brother and family, Tejasvi stated that returning was not much of a challenge; rather he was happy to play the sport once again. It was not very challenging. When I got a chance to come back, I was very happy that I was getting to play cricket again. I was very happy that I was getting to play cricket again, he added. Tejasvi has now made a switch to Uttarakhand from Tripura and is expected to feature in the domestic circuit for them in the times to come. Playing in the 50-over Gold Cup in Uttarakhand, he scored two centuries too. I came to Uttarakhand to play the Gold Cup so that I get selected to play from here. I had a good performance (in the Gold Cup), and I am now also playing in the UPL. I want to do well in the UPL and let's see what happens next, he said.
Araku Valley coffee caf and experience centre on Vizag Beach Road to open in a month
The 1.06-crore two-storey facility will have a caf on the ground floor and a farm-to-cup exhibition on Araku coffee above it; the GCC plans to run it through a public-private partnership
From Kannur to Ny-Alesund, researcher tracks pollutants into the Arctic
GITAM researcher Manoj Panayamthatta Rayaroth collected fjord water and glacier meltwater in Svalbard as part of the Indian Arctic Expedition 2026-27 to study how organic pollutants transform in ice and reach the sea.
CPR training session organised for Visakhapatnam police personnel
LVPEI, IIH Warriors to hold Not Just A Headache session on Sept. 30
Visakhapatnam groundwater level rises after heavy rain, but remains deeper than last year
Monthly average rises 1.63 metres in September; real-time district average at 7.20 metres below ground level on September 29. Officials say full recharge may take 1015 days and urge rainwater-harvesting measures
Two drunk-driving cases raise concerns over private bus safety in Visakhapatnam
Two drivers were caught operating long-distance buses under the influence of alcohol in the past three months; traffic police urge passengers to call 100 if they suspect a driver is intoxicated
Visakhapatnam Steel Plant to pay VRS dues in six instalments from Oct. 1
