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Puttaparthi To Be Centre For Producing Indias 5th-generation Fighter Jets

AMCA will have advanced integrated sensor suites, AESA radar, infrared search and track systems, electronic warfare suites, multi-sensor data fusion, 360-degree situational awareness, and autonomous mission-support systems.

17 May 2026 1:48 am
Police Bust Mobile Snatching Gang

Police seized 132 batteries, 172 mobile circuits without motherboards and 73 camera parts of various brands.

17 May 2026 1:33 am
Students Duped with Promise of Jobs in Startup

Based on a preliminary inquiry, police identified the accused as Vijaya Narasimha from Kadapa and Varun from Visakhapatnam.

17 May 2026 1:29 am
Couple Ends Life on Railway Tracks

Police said Sudheer died in the afternoon, while Penchalamma ended her life at the same spot later in the evening.

17 May 2026 1:26 am
Two Women Murdered Over Loan Dispute

The families of the two women had lodged missing complaints a few days ago.

17 May 2026 1:25 am
Plastic Ban at Chinnaganjam Beaches from June 1

Vinod Kumar said the state government led by N. Chandrababu Naidu aims to develop nearly 900 km of Andhra Pradesh coastline to boost tourism and livelihoods.

17 May 2026 12:59 am
State Govt Aims to Secure Rs.40,000cr UCF Funds from Centre for Urban Infra Projects

Karimnagar Municipal Corporation also submitted proposals worth 895 crore under UCF.

17 May 2026 12:55 am
Bhumana Alleges Irregularities in Srivani Ticket Sales

Addressing the media in Tirupati, Bhoomana accused TTD of continuing with outdated software lacking proper security audit mechanisms

17 May 2026 12:51 am
HC Denies Extension of Bail for UAPA Accused

Counsel for the appellant sought extension of interim bail by six weeks, contending that the appellant was scheduled for reassessment on June 25 and required further surgeries

17 May 2026 12:49 am
DME Seeks Reports on Biomedical Waste Handling

They were also directed to provide details on collection and movement of biomedical waste from operation theatres, laboratories and other hospital sections to storage facilities and transport vehicles.

17 May 2026 12:48 am
Investments will Reverse Migration in North Andhra: CM Naidu Announces Plans for Another Airport in Palasa

Highlighting the governments investment push, Naidu said agreements worth 23 lakh crore had been signed in the last 23 months, which are expected to generate around 24 lakh jobs.

17 May 2026 12:46 am
61 Vehicles Seized During Cordon-And-Search Op In Nellore Dist

Special teams searched Ram Nagar and Kranti Nagar under Dargamitta limits and the Settlement Area under Allur limits between 5 am and 7.30 am.

17 May 2026 12:43 am
Police Close In on Tanuja Killers

The teams identified two of Dharmas associates as Suresh Shahi, and Ganesh Shahi, all from Nepal.

17 May 2026 12:40 am
AP ICET-26 Results, 91.4% Qualify; Kakinada Girl Topper

Education minister Nara Lokesh announced the results through X and said students could access them on the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) website. He congratulated all candidates who qualified in the examination.

17 May 2026 12:40 am
SW Monsoon Advances Further into Bay of Bengal

The well-marked low-pressure area over southwest and adjoining west central Bay of Bengal lay as a low pressure area over the same region at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday.

17 May 2026 12:37 am
AP Officials Take Up Fuel Conservation Amid Global Crisis

State Mines, Geology and Excise minister Kollu Ravindra urged people to reduce consumption of petrol, diesel, LPG, and electricity to minimise the impact of international supply disruptions on India.

17 May 2026 12:37 am
Collector Advises X-Rays Only in Emergency Cases

She interacted with patients, including pregnant women, new mothers and parents of young children, and collected from them feedback on hospital services.

17 May 2026 12:33 am
Safe Water Mission Launched For Hostel Students In Prakasam, Markapuram

The programme, organised under the directions of district collector A. Raja Babu in coordination with the rural water supply department, trained hostel welfare officers from both districts in the use of Field Test Kits (FTKs) for regular monitoring of water quality.

17 May 2026 12:33 am
Modi, Jetten Discuss Trade, Critical Tech Cooperation

ASML, Tata ink pact for Dholera semiconductor unit

17 May 2026 12:33 am
BJP Trains Nationalist Ideology

Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha member D. Purandeswari said the BJP was a principled and disciplined party that instils patriotism among the people.

17 May 2026 12:30 am
DGP Announces War Room To Deal With Cybercrimes

Inaugurating the new website of the Visakhapatnam Police Commissionerate in the city, the DGP said the AI-based system will integrate 1930 helpline and RTGS to facilitate immediate tracking of cybercrimes.

17 May 2026 12:30 am
Energy Minister Says AP Striving to Reduce Power Cost by Rs.1/unit

Gottipati Ravi Kumar said that two 33/11 KV sub-stations and one 132 KV sub-station have been sanctioned to Nuzvid constituency at the request of Minister Pardha Saradhi.

17 May 2026 12:28 am
Firefighters Rescue 60 In Hotel Blaze

The fire control room (FCR) received an emergency call at 5.07 am. We reached the building and took control after learning that the fire originated in the restaurants kitchen on the third floor and spread to the adjacent dining area.

17 May 2026 12:26 am
Minister Ponguleti: Revised Market Values of Lands by This Month-End

He stated that both Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and he had repeatedly represented the matter to the Centre seeking release of funds.

17 May 2026 12:24 am
Six Notorious Nepalese Dacoits Arrested For Sedating And Looting A Couple

The accused fled in an autorickshaw and a scooter, subsequently abandoning the two-wheeler near Yapral. They accused then hired two taxis and proceeded to the Secunderabad railway station.

17 May 2026 12:23 am
Collector Calls for Massive Awareness Drive on Hypertension

The collector urged the public to adopt preventive measures such as reducing salt intake, exercising regularly and managing stress through yoga and meditation.

17 May 2026 12:22 am
US Rule May Hit Indian Visa Applicants

USCIS says the move is meant to prevent fraud and ensure that all applications follow proper legal procedures.

17 May 2026 12:20 am
Bharath Pledges Rs1 Crore Donation For Thalassemia Centre

The announcement was made during the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the TGV Bhavan, where the thalassemia centre is being set up on the Kurnool Blood Bank premises.

17 May 2026 12:19 am
Intoxicated Youth Climbs Cell Tower, Triggers High Drama in Yerragondapalem

In a dramatic turn, he scaled the tower to the top and continued performing risky stunts for nearly an hour.

17 May 2026 12:19 am
Modi Invites Dutch Companies to Invest in India

Modi said sectors such as space, mining and nuclear energy had been opened up to private participation, expanding opportunities for investors.

17 May 2026 12:16 am
Govt School Girl Toppers Feted By Sri City

The programme was led by Sri City CSR director Nireesha Sannareddy. Swami Mitrananda and other swamis honoured the students with cash awards and mementoes for their academic excellence.

17 May 2026 12:15 am
UppalWarangal Stretch to Be Shut From May 17

The bus stop located next to the Uppal Municipal Office, serving as the boarding point for buses to Warangal, Hanamkonda, and Yadagirigutta, has been relocated to the vicinity of Nalla Cheruvu Katta from Monday.

17 May 2026 12:13 am
MP/ 2 Officers, One Cop Suspended In Firecracker Explosion Mishap

The three suspended officers were local sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Sanjeev Saxena, naib tehsildar Ravi Sharma and sub-divisional officer of police (SDOP) Deepa Mandave.

17 May 2026 12:12 am
World Hypertension Today

Screen addiction, sleepless nights driving BP surge in youth

17 May 2026 12:11 am
New kitchen Eqipment Launched At Hare Krishna Centralised Kitchen

Akshaya Patra regional president , Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji said reaching the milestone of 15 crore meals had been possible only because of the tireless efforts of volunteers, donors and well wishers.

17 May 2026 12:01 am
TTD Rejects Allegations on Srivani Tickets, IT System

The TTD said tickets are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis and that, due to high demand, available slots are usually exhausted within one-and-a-half minutes.

16 May 2026 11:53 pm
AP Pushes Centre to Blend Ethanol in Fuel up to 40%

He mentioned that farmers across the country are already earning 87,558 crore through the existing initiative of ethanol blending. Naidu said Andhra Pradesh produces maize on a large scale.

16 May 2026 11:52 pm
Jarange Threatens Fresh Hunger Strike Over Maratha Quota Demands

The government has not implemented the Satara gazette even eight months after its announcement. We cannot give them more time: Manoj Jarange

16 May 2026 11:48 pm
Cancer Care Burden Rising in Telangana

The report, which analysed data from the Rajiv Aarogyasri Health Care Trust, highlights a significant public health challenge, with cancer now ranking as the second most treated condition under the states flagship health scheme.

16 May 2026 11:46 pm
Haryana Nod to Probe 5 IAS Officers

According to officials, certain employees of IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank, in alleged connivance with public servants from Haryana government departments, misappropriated government funds.

16 May 2026 11:45 pm
State Museum Displays Rare Buddhist Sculpture Again

The depiction of carrying the tuft of Siddhartha to heaven is portrayed in the top portion of the panel.

16 May 2026 11:42 pm
NIMS Outsourcing Staffer Booked for Kidney Transplant Fraud

The complainant, Mohammed Sabir, who has been undergoing dialysis since February 2023, named Nagaraju of the Nims radiology department, employed under M/s P.S. Manpower Supply Agency, as the accused.

16 May 2026 11:42 pm
MP High Court Designates Bhojshala As Vagdevi Temple; Hindu Devotees Flock To Site Amid Tight Security

The Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh high court on Friday granted exclusive rights to Hindus to worship while recognizing Bhojshala as a temple of Vagdevi (Saraswati): Reports

16 May 2026 11:29 pm
Modi: India is Land of Opportunities

Modi called for greater cooperation with India, saying, This will also increase India's potential, and the return on your investments will also be higher. This is Modi's guarantee.

16 May 2026 11:29 pm
Jain Sculpture Found In Nizamabad

Brundam state convener Sriramoju Haragopal said the sculpture featured a triple-tiered umbrella atop the head, while the decorative arch is adorned with carvings of mangoes dating back to Chalukya period.

16 May 2026 11:24 pm
APSRTC to Install Panic Buttons in Buses Following Supreme Court Directive

While APSRTCs fleet of around 11,000 buses is already equipped with GPS-enabled tracking systems through Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) ticket vending machines, the corporation now plans to add emergency panic buttons across its passenger vehicles.

16 May 2026 11:22 pm
Ancient Cheluvanrayana Swamy Temple Leaking At Several Points, Asi Yet To Fix It

A temple attached to Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple said Not only at a couple of places but the temple structure leaks at several points.

16 May 2026 11:21 pm
AIADMK In A State Of Disarray

A complaint has also been given to the Speaker J C D Prabhakar by both the groups each claiming that they were empowered to appoint the party whip: Reports

16 May 2026 11:19 pm
Being Authentic Is Almost Like an Act of Rebellion Right Now

At the HYBE India x Shoppers Stop event in Hyderabad, singer-songwriter and actor Sanjeeta Bhattacharya spoke candidly about heartbreak, virality, acting after Jawan, and why authenticity matters more than ever for young artists chasing their dreams.

16 May 2026 11:13 pm
Stray Dogs Bite Off Five-year-old Boys Ear

TD state president Palla Srinivasa Rao and other local leaders visited the hospital and assured that the boy would get the aid from the Chief Ministers Relief Fund.

16 May 2026 11:12 pm