K'taka govt opposes Maharashtra's Krishna-Bhima river water diversion plan
Digital Desk | Vijayapura (Karnataka), Nov 2 (IANS) Karnataka Large and Medium Industries and Vijayapura District In-charge Minister M.B. Patil has objected to Maharashtra's proposed plan to divert 40 TMC feet of floodwater from the Krishna river to the Bhima river, saying the project could seriously affect Karnataka's interests. Questioning the legal basis of the proposed project, Patil on Sunday demanded that the Centre clarify how Maharashtra had proceeded with the plan and how it was able to secure financial assistance from the World Bank when the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II (KWDT-II) award has not yet been officially notified in the Gazette. Speaking at a press conference in Vijayapura, the Minister referred to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' remarks at a media Conclave in Mumbai on October 9. According to Patil, Fadnavis had spoken about a project to divert around 40 TMC feet of floodwater from the Krishna river near Mahabaleshwar to the Ujjani reservoir on the Bhima river. The water is proposed to be supplied to two districts in Marathwada and parts of Sangli and Solapur districts in Maharashtra. Minister Patil said that Fadnavis had also stated that work on the project had begun and that it was receiving financial assistance from the World Bank. A video clip of Fadnavis speaking about the project was also played during the Karnataka Minister's press conference. Patil said an all-party meeting would soon be convened under the leadership of the Karnataka Chief Minister D.K.Shivakumar to discuss the issue. We will rise above party lines on matters concerning the interests of the state and take steps to protect Karnataka's interests, he added. Citing available information, Minister Patil said the Maharashtra government had sanctioned Rs 24 crore in July 2026 for preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the project. Preparations were also being made to conduct a geological survey along a route of around 84 km. The DPR is expected to be ready by the end of 2026, while the estimated cost of the project is around Rs 19,000 crore, the Karnataka Minister added. Patil said that the proposed project raised several legal questions in view of the KWDT-II award and the legal framework governing the sharing of Krishna river water. He added that the tribunal had allocated 2,130 TMC feet of water available at 75 per cent dependability and an additional 448 TMC feet based on 65 per cent dependability and average availability. Of the additional 448 TMC feet, Maharashtra was allocated 81 TMC feet, Karnataka 173 TMC feet and undivided Andhra Pradesh 194 TMC feet, he said. Referring to Clause XVI of the tribunal's award, Patil said a competent authority or tribunal could review or revise the water-sharing arrangement at any time after May 31, 2050. Until then, Andhra Pradesh had been allowed to utilise water available in excess of 2,578 TMC feet, though such utilisation would not create any permanent right over the surplus water, the Karnataka Minister added. Patil said there was a possibility that additional water available after 2050 could be redistributed among the basin states and questioned the justification for undertaking permanent infrastructure works now in a manner that could affect future water-sharing arrangements. He added that the Maharashtra government had earlier placed before the KWDT-II, under Section 5(3) of the Act, a proposal to transfer around 35 TMC feet of water from the Upper Krishna sub-basin (K-1) to the Bhima sub-basin (K-5) under the Krishna-Bhima water stabilisation project. However, the tribunal had expressed the view that it could not approve the proposal, as transferring water over a long distance from K-1 to K-5 could adversely affect water flows and utilisation in the Upper Krishna sub-basin, Patil said. In this background, it needs to be clarified what legal basis exists for the Maharashtra government's newly announced plan to divert 40 TMC feet of water, he added. Patil said the tribunal had raised objections to the earlier proposal and questioned how Maharashtra could now take up another project to transfer water from the same basin. He also questioned how the Maharashtra project could receive World Bank financial assistance when the Centre was repeatedly returning Karnataka's DPR for Phase-3 of the Upper Krishna Project, citing the fact that the KWDT-II award had not yet been officially notified in the Gazette. The proposed diversion could alter water flows in the Upper Krishna sub-basin and potentially affect inflows into the Almatti reservoir, Patil warned. He said the project could have adverse implications not only for Karnataka but also for water availability in other downstream states. Taking up such projects unilaterally without considering the tribunal's award and the rights of the basin states is not appropriate from the perspective of the federal system, he added. Patil also sought clarity on whether financial assistance from the World Bank for such a project could be obtained without the guidance or approval of the Union government. He demanded that the Centre clarify whether it had approved the project, whether the required investments and other clearances had been granted, and whether the tribunal's earlier position and Karnataka's interests had been taken into consideration. Stating that the proposal could affect the sharing of Krishna river water, inflows into the Almatti reservoir and the rights of downstream states, Patil said the issue could not be taken lightly. He urged both the Maharashtra and Union governments to treat the matter seriously and provide a comprehensive clarification on the project's legal validity, approvals and financial assistance, while ensuring that Karnataka's interests are not compromised.
Andhra Pradesh beats Tamil Nadu to win Rs 1,614 crore investment from three Hyundai, Kia suppliers
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Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy Condemns Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections as a Dark Chapter in Democracy
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Assam Governor celebrates foundation days of seven states, UTs
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 1 (IANS) Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Sunday called for greater cooperation among states and Union Territories, emphasising that India's diversity, cultural richness and collective efforts are central to achieving the vision of a developed nation by 2047. The Governor was speaking at the State Foundation Day celebrations of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh and Puducherry, organised by Lok Bhavan Assam, at the Srimanta Sankardev International Auditorium in Guwahati. Extending his greetings to the people of the seven states and Union Territories, Governor Acharya said every region has its own distinct historical legacy, cultural identity and traditions, but all remain united by a common national spirit. He added that India's strength lies in its diversity, with every state making an equally important contribution to the country's overall development and progress. Highlighting their achievements in agriculture, technology, education, art, culture and spiritual traditions, the Governor said the exchange of best practices, mutual cooperation and healthy competition among states would further strengthen cooperative federalism. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Viksit Bharat by 2047', Governor Acharya said that achieving the national goal would require collective commitment and coordinated efforts from every state and citizen. He stressed that development must be inclusive, ensuring that its benefits reach the last person in society. He also underlined the importance of sustained investments and efforts in education, healthcare, agriculture, innovation, skill development and women's empowerment. The Governor also said that nation-building was a shared responsibility and called upon citizens to actively contribute to development initiatives while taking pride in their respective cultural identities. Respecting the traditions and achievements of other communities, he said, would strengthen cultural understanding and reinforce the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. The celebrations featured colourful cultural performances representing the participating states and Union Territories, showcasing their folk traditions, art forms and distinctive cultural expressions. Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare Biswajit Daimary, Minister for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Nilima Devi, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota, ADGP Surendra Kumar, Commissioner and Secretary to the Governor S.S. Meenakshi Sundaram and Joint Commissioner of Police Ankur Jain, among other dignitaries, attended the programme.
Andhra Pradesh Police Injures Suspect in Attack on Schoolgirl
A suspect in an attack on a schoolgirl in Andhra Pradesh was injured in a police shooting during his attempted arrest. Andhra Pradesh Police Injures Suspect in Attack on Schoolgirl
Dark chapter in history of democracy: Jagan on polling for Andhra municipal elections
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 1 (IANS) YSR Congress Party president and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has termed Sundays polling for urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh a dark chapter in the history of democracy. Broad daylight rigging, polling agents being obstructed and pulled out, and voters openly threatened and prevented from exercising their right to vote, all in the presence of police, he said in a post on X. Hey Ram! Save Democracy!, wrote Jagan, who posted a video clip of rigging and violence allegedly by the TDP cadres during the polling. In Pulivendula(ULB), in 70 out of 80 polling booths, YSRCP polling agents were not allowed to enter the polling stations; who is to identify the voter?, he asked. Apart from my home constituency Pulivendula, similar incidents were also witnessed with respect to the following ULBs - Kadapa, Anantapur, Tirupati, Kurnool, Chittoor, Ongole, Guntur, Nellore, Visakhapatnam (GVMC), Vijayawada, Macherla, Chilakaluripet, Vinukonda, Jammalamadugu, Nandyal, Cheemakurthi, Yemmiganur, Sullurpeta, Palasa, Nayudupeta, Nandigama, Jaggayyapeta, Kuppam, Puttur, Bheemunipatnam, Parvathipuram and others, alleged the YSRCP chief. He stated that under Chandrababu Naidus watch, Andhra Pradeshs electoral system is collapsing alarmingly, with democratic institutions totally hijacked. This is no longer an election; its only your selection. It is an assault on democracy and a brazen attempt to subvert the peoples mandate!. I specially mention and salute the brave women and dedicated party cadre who stood their ground and fought till the very last minute to save democracy, he added. Meanwhile, YSRCP State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy said the municipal polling process had been reduced to a farce, with Chandrababu Naidu resorting to large-scale electoral manipulation to manufacture an artificial victory. Speaking at the YSRCP central office, he said the party would demand repolling, take the irregularities to the national level and once again approach the courts. Sajjala said the irregularities that began at the nomination stage reached their peak on polling day. YSRCP candidates were prevented from filing nominations, nomination papers were torn, names disappeared from final lists, nominations were rejected during scrutiny, candidates were forced to withdraw, and leaders were subjected to cases, bind-overs and house arrests. He said YSRCP had approached the Supreme Court with evidence concerning nearly 1,500 to 2,000 people, but even directions relating to CCTV surveillance and extension of nominations were not implemented effectively by the State Election Commission. Despite these obstacles, YSRCP did not boycott the elections. Following YS Jagan Mohan Reddys direction, the party stayed in the contest and fought until the end. In Kadapa, only two of 66 nominations were retained, while similar obstruction occurred in Chittoor and Pulivendula. On polling day, voters were intimidated, polling agents were denied entry and booths were captured, he said. Sajjala listed Macherla, Chilakaluripet, Jammalamadugu, Madanapalle, Dhone, Tadipatri, Chimakurthy, Kuppam, Pulivendula, Kadapa and Chittoor among places where repolling was required. He also cited irregularities in Anantapur, Nellore, Kurnool, Ongole, Vinukonda, Markapuram, Yemmiganur and Nagari. He said police, Presiding Officers and Returning Officers facilitated the ruling partys actions while the SEC failed to intervene. In several places, YSRCP agents were removed after noon and bogus votes were cast with police support. Nearly 360 booths saw YSRCP agents driven out, he said.
Accused in chainsaw attack on Andhra girl injured in police firing
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 1 (IANS) The accused in Saturdays electric chainsaw attack on a Class 10 girl student in Andhra Pradeshs Anantapur district was injured in the police firing on Sunday. Police opened fire on Hemanth when he tried to evade arrest in the Atmakur forest area in Anantapur district. Hemanth, 21, was admitted to a hospital in Anantapur town. The details of his condition were not immediately known. Police have maintained tight security at the hospital. According to police, the accused tried to escape when a police team tried to arrest him. The police team had reached the area following information about his presence there. Police personnel reportedly opened fire in the air to make the accused surrender. When he tried to escape, the team opened fire on him. The police team reportedly opened about six rounds to catch the accused. Hemanth had attacked the girl at Zilla Parishad High School in Rapthadu, Anantapur district on Saturday. The accused is a relative of the girl and attacked her after she spurned his proposal. The girl was critically injured in the attack and was shifted to a hospital in Bengaluru, where she is undergoing treatment. According to doctors, the next 48 hours will be crucial for the victim. Andhra Pradesh Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Sunday visited Bengaluru and spoke with doctors at Manipal Hospital to review the health condition of the girl and ongoing treatment. The accused, who was later identified as Hemanth, is a close relative of the victim. He is reported to be still at large. According to an official release here, Lokesh said the incident occurred around 10 a.m. when an individual entered the school premises carrying a chainsaw and attacked the student. Upon receiving information, he immediately alerted the police and district health authorities. The girl was initially shifted to a government hospital, where doctors worked for nearly eight hours to stabilise her condition. Once she was fit to be transferred, she was moved to Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru. Doctors immediately initiated treatment and performed surgery lasting nearly 12 hours before shifting her to the ICU. Lokesh said the next 48 hours would be critical and appealed to people across Andhra Pradesh to pray for the girl's recovery. Calling her our daughter, he said she needed everyone's support and prayers during this difficult time.
Cyclone Murasu: AP CM Naidu seeks support from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
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Chainsaw Attacker Nabbed After Police Firing
Police in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, shot and apprehended a man accused of attacking two schoolgirls with a chainsaw. The suspect, Hemant, was nabbed after he allegedly attacked police personnel attempting to arrest him in a forest area, leading officers to open fire. He sustained serious injuries, while one of his victims remains critically injured.
Police in Andhra Pradeshs Anantapur district opened fire on 21-year-old Hemanth, alias Dummu, on Sunday night, November 1, 2026, after he allegedly attempted to escape police custody while being taken for a crime scene reconstruction. Hemanth was arrested earlier in the day from the Atmakur forest area following an intensive manhunt for barging into Zilla [] The post Andhra Chainsaw Attack: Accused Hemanth Shot by Police in Encounter After Attempting to Flee Custody; Victim Critical appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Andhra Pradesh civic polls highlights | Polling ends amid Pulivendula clashes; Jagan demands repoll
Turnout was 48.03% by 3 p.m.; votes will be counted on November 3
Congress condemns violence during ULB polls in Andhra Pradesh
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LG Sinha Extends Foundation Day Greetings to 14 States, Union Territories
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday extended greetings to the people of 14 States and Union Territories on their Foundation Day, calling the occasion an opportunity to strengthen national unity, cultural understanding and people-to-people ties. The greetings were extended to Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya []
Peaceful Voting in Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections; Results to be Announced on November 3
Andhra Pradeshs local body elections saw peaceful voting across 92 urban local bodies, with results set for November 3. Peaceful Voting in Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections; Results to be Announced on November 3
Andhra Pradesh reports 41 poll-related incidents during ULB elections, says DGP Harish Kumar Gupta
Every complaint is being taken seriously and those involved will face strict legal action, says Harish Kumar Gupta, adding that the ULB elections are by and large peaceful in State
Andhra Pradesh reports 41 poll-related incidents during ULB elections, says DGP Harish Kumar Gupta
Every complaint is being taken seriously and those involved will face strict legal action, says Harish Kumar Gupta, adding that the ULB elections are by and large peaceful in State
Polls concluded largely peacefully: AP Election Commissioner
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha on Sunday, November 1, said polling for 100 urban local bodies across the state was peaceful in most areas, barring a few incidents reported from certain places. Addressing a press conference here, Punetha said the State Election Commission has accorded the highest priority to maintain law and 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 .
Andhra Pradesh municipal polls largely peaceful: State Election Commission
Except for extension of polling hours in Vijayawadas 55th ward due to a late start, no major problems were reported, SEC says
Polling ends for elections to 92 urban bodies in Andhra Pradesh
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 1 (IANS) Polling for elections to 92 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Andhra Pradesh was peaceful, barring minor incidents, State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha said on Sunday. The polling, which began at 7 a.m. in 13 Municipal Corporations and 79 Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats, ended at 5 p.m. Those standing in queues at 5 p.m. were allowed to cast their votes. Based on preliminary information received from the districts, a voter turnout of 48.03% was recorded up to 3:00 p.m. The polling staff will arrive at the reception centres with the ballot boxes and election materials. The details of votes cast at each polling station will be verified to calculate the final voter turnout percentage. The turnout percentage will be announced by Monday, once complete details are received from the reception centres, he said. As many as 99.35 lakh voters were eligible to cast their votes at 11,378 polling centres. The fate of 10,262 candidates contesting for mayoral, chairperson and ward-level posts will be known on November 3 when the counting of votes will be taken up. Elections for the posts of chairpersons of 17 Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats were unanimous. Both chairpersons and ward members were elected unopposed in eight Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats. A total of 153 candidates contested for mayor posts in 13 municipal corporations while 367 candidates were in the fray for the posts of chairpersons in 70 Municipalities. Of the total 922 corporator wards, polling was held for 804 wards as the election was unanimous in the remaining 118 wards. A total of 3,077 candidates contested for 804 municipal wards. A total of 6,669 candidates were in the fray for 2,382 wards in Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats. The SEC said he conducted review meetings with District Collectors, Superintendents of Police (SPs), Police Commissioners, DIGs, and election observers to ensure a peaceful polling process. The Commissioner stated that complaints and representations regarding the conduct of the elections had been received from representatives of various political parties in the state. He directed the police department, District Collectors, SPs, and Police Commissioners to look into these complaints and take necessary action. The Commissioner stated that he held a discussion lasting approximately 45 minutes with the District Collectors of Nandyal, Kadapa, Palnadu, Markapuram, Prakasam, Nellore, Tirupati, Chittoor, Anantapur, Kurnool, Annamayya, and Sri Satya Sai districts regarding the polling process, complaints received, and any incidents of violence. He mentioned that the Collectors reported that polling was proceeding peacefully in the majority of the districts, with only minor complaints received in a few areas. He clarified that in some districts, no complaints or incidents of violence were reported at all. Anil Chandra Punetha announced that in ward 55 of Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, where polling began about two and a half hours late due to technical and other issues, the voting hours have been extended from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to ensure that voters have the opportunity to exercise their franchise. He stated that this decision was made after considering a request from the District Collector and in accordance with the powers vested in the Election Commission. The Commissioner noted that the District Collectors of Palnadu and Anantapur had brought certain incidents that occurred in their respective districts to his attention. It was stated that after the polling concludes, reports from the Presiding Officers (POs) and other evidence will be examined; if the complaints are found to be substantiated, further action will be taken in accordance with the regulations. IG Raja Kumari stated that approximately 40 incidents were reported during the polling on Sunday, and 275 FIRs have been registered. She mentioned that all these incidents are being thoroughly examined, and FIRs are being filed in cases where criminal elements are identified.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 1 (IANS) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday announced that the proposed South Bullet Train corridor would connect Bengaluru with Hyderabad, Amaravati, and Chennai, while a Vande Bharat train service between Bengaluru and Mangaluru would be introduced in the coming weeks after the completion of electrification and testing work. In his remarks on the occasion of the flagging off of the Vande Bharat Sleeper service between Bengaluru and Mumbai on the occasion of Karnataka Rajyotsava, Vaishnaw said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had approved the South Bullet Train corridor, which would integrate major technology and economic centres in the region and create a multiplier effect for southern states. He said the proposed corridor would significantly reduce travel time, with the journey between Bengaluru and Chennai expected to take just 73 minutes and Bengaluru and Hyderabad around two hours and 10 minutes. These two cities, Bengaluru and Chennai, will become one city, he said, adding that the connectivity would strengthen economic integration among major cities in southern India. Vaishnaw said that as India moved towards the goal of Viksit Bharat, the Prime Minister had approved 4,000 km of bullet train corridors, and another 3,000 km would be announced in the coming days. He expressed confidence that the proposed Bengaluru-Pune bullet train corridor, which would cover the northern parts of Karnataka, would also become a reality. Referring to the demand for better railway connectivity along the Karnataka coast, the Union Minister said Mangaluru was an important city, and that electrification and testing work on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru route would be completed in the next few weeks. We will have a Mangaluru-Bengaluru Vande Bharat train. That will connect the entire region with very good, high-class connectivity, he said. Vaishnaw also announced plans for another Vande Bharat Sleeper service in Karnataka, which would connect Bengaluru with northern Karnataka, travel towards Hubballi, and proceed to Pune and Mumbai. On the route of the newly introduced Vande Bharat Sleeper service between Bengaluru and Mumbai, he said the train would travel from Bengaluru through Guntakal in Andhra Pradesh before re-entering Karnataka through Raichur, Yadgir, and Kalaburagi and proceeding to Maharashtra. He said the route would cover a significant portion of North Karnataka, which had not received adequate railway connectivity earlier. The route was finalised after consultations with Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi, H.D. Kumaraswamy, and V. Somanna. Recalling the commitment behind the introduction of the Vande Bharat Sleeper service, Vaishnaw said November 1, Karnataka Rajyotsava, was an auspicious occasion to launch the service. He said the Prime Minister had guided the Railways to keep the common man and middle-class families in mind while introducing modern railway services, ensuring that the poorest of the poor, youth and women also benefited. Keeping this in mind, three different types of trains Namo Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and Vande Bharat have been introduced, and their services are being made available to people, he said. Vaishnaw said the new sleeper service would connect Bengaluru, the country's technology and start-up capital, with Mumbai, the financial capital. During his address, Union Minister Joshi stood up to congratulate Vaishnaw following his announcement on the proposed bullet train corridor. Subsequently, the leaders joined hands and raised slogans of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. Vaishnaw attributed the expansion of railway infrastructure and improved connectivity to the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, saying the initiatives were contributing to building a new image for India.
Commercial tax collections in Andhra Pradesh rise by 20% in October
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Andhra Pradesh Student in Critical Condition After Chainsaw Attack by Relative
A 10th-grade student remains in critical condition after a chainsaw attack by a relative in Andhra Pradesh. Minister Nara Lokesh visits her in the hospital. Andhra Pradesh Student in Critical Condition After Chainsaw Attack by Relative
Democracy murdered during municipal polls in Andhra, says Jagan
Digital Desk | Pulivendula (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 1 (IANS) YSR Congress Party president and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday alleged that democracy was murdered in broad daylight during the Municipal elections in Andhra Pradesh as TDP workers occupied polling booths, drove out YSRCP agents and resorted to widespread rigging with police support. He told IANS that YSRCP agents were not allowed in 70 out of the 80 polling booths in Pulivendula. In a democracy, if opposition party agents are not allowed to sit inside polling booths, who will identify the voters? No one will be there to identify them because YSRCP polling agents have either been forcibly removed from the booths or denied entry into the polling stations, he said. YS Jagan, who arrived in his home town of Pulivendula in YSR Kadapa district to cast his vote in municipal elections, sat on protest in front of the Returning Officers office, demanding a repoll. Is this democracy? Are we even functioning in a democratic system? asked Jagan, who was accompanied by the displaced agents of the party. He alleged that TDP workers occupied booths from as early as 4 a.m., intimidated voters and prevented YSRCP agents from entering polling stations. Chairperson candidate Prameelamma was attacked, polling agent Sunanda suffered a fractured hand, and voters arriving at polling centres were stopped, threatened and sent back after their voter slips were forcibly taken away. Bogus votes were cast even before genuine voters arrived, while police assisted TDP workers and carried out lathi-charges at several places. A YSRCP councillor candidate was forcibly taken away in a police jeep. The YSRCP chief said some journalists and cameramen, who were recording electoral irregularities, were attacked, while cameras and mobile phones were damaged. Even voters staging protests after being denied their right to vote were ignored. Similar conditions were prevailing in Kadapa, Jammalamadugu, Chittoor, Macherla, Chilakaluripet, Tadipatri, Madanapalle, Chimakurthy and Kuppam, he said. YS Jagan questioned Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, the State Election Commission, Collectors and SPs over the dangerous precedent being created. If the ruling party itself destroys the election process today, another party could use the same methods tomorrow, eventually making genuine elections impossible, he warned. He said Chandrababu had no moral right to continue as Chief Minister even for a day if democracy was reduced to such a mockery. Though nearly 1,000 police personnel were deployed in Pulivendula, hundreds of TDP workers were allowed to remain around polling booths without action. Despite repeated calls to the SP and Collector, no corrective steps were taken. YS Jagan also questioned compliance with Supreme Court directions on CCTV surveillance and asked how polling could be called transparent without live CCTV footage from polling stations. He said even his journey to Pulivendula was obstructed. Permission granted the previous day for his helicopter to land was withdrawn after the helicopter had already taken off from Bengaluru, with authorities insisting that he arrive only after 3 p.m. After Civil Aviation authorities objected to the cancellation of landing permission while the helicopter was already in the air, the landing was finally permitted. YS Jagan said democracy was in a dangerous condition when institutions meant to protect citizens themselves acted against them. He warned that when people lose faith in democratic institutions, extremist tendencies emerge. The YSRCP chief said the government should question why such measures were necessary if its administration enjoyed public confidence. Super Six and Super Seven promises had not been implemented, while the bonds distributed to people before the elections had become meaningless. Students were suffering without fee reimbursement; Vidya Deevena and Vasathi Deevena, employees, were dissatisfied over unfulfilled manifesto promises; women had lost the zero-interest scheme and farmers were struggling without remunerative prices. No section of society is happy with Chandrababu. That is why they are afraid of free elections and are trying to bulldoze the electoral process instead of facing the people, YS Jagan said. He called upon the NDA leadership and the Central Government to respond to the situation in Andhra Pradesh, saying they could not remain silent when an alliance partner was undermining the democratic electoral process.
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Bengaluru, Nov 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday the Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train would be a game changer for rail connectivity between the two major cities, benefiting Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Sharing Railway Ministry's post on the flagging off of the train on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said the new service marked another step towards improving rail connectivity, particularly from Bengaluru, a city known for its technology and innovation ecosystem. Another step towards better rail connectivity and that too from Bengaluru, the city of technology and innovation! he added. The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will be a game changer for connectivity between Bengaluru and Mumbai, the Prime Minister noted. PM Modi said the train would particularly benefit youngsters, IT professionals and students, while strengthening connectivity across the three states. Earlier, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that he, along with other dignitaries, flagged off the Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train. The new service is expected to provide passengers with an additional rail travel option between Bengaluru and Mumbai. Earlier on Sunday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai from Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) here on the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava. Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna, Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and H.D. Kumaraswamy, Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje, BJP MPs Tejasvi Surya, P.C. Mohan and C.N. Manjunath, and BJP Rajya Sabha members Lahar Singh Siroya and Jaggesh were present at the inaugural event. Ashwini Vaishnaw cheered and waved to people gathered at the railway station. The dignitaries also toured the newly introduced train, inspected its facilities and interacted with passengers. Speaking to the media, Vaishnaw congratulated the people of Karnataka and Bengaluru on the launch of the service on Kannada Rajyotsava. On the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava, the Vande Bharat Sleeper service between Bengaluru and Mumbai is being launched. This is a very good train and will connect the technological capital Bengaluru with the financial capital Mumbai. This will be the third Vande Bharat service, he said.
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Southern Odisha likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on November 3 and 4; system expected to cross Andhra Pradesh coast on November 3
Vande Bharat sleeper train to be game changer for Bengaluru-Mumbai connectivity, says PM Modi
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the Vande Bharat Sleeper train service between Bengaluru and Mumbai would be a game changer in improving rail connectivity between the two major cities. In a statement following the flagging off of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train service in Bengaluru, Prime Minister Modi noted that the new service marked another step towards improving railway connectivity from Bengaluru, the country's technology and innovation hub. He said the train would benefit Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, particularly youngsters, IT professionals and students. The Prime Minister said the new service would provide better connectivity between Bengaluru and Mumbai, facilitating travel for people across the three states. PM Modi also shared the video of the event with a social media post. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday flagged off the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai from Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) here on the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava. Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna, Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and H.D. Kumaraswamy, Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs Tejasvi Surya, P.C. Mohan and C.N. Manjunath, and BJP Rajya Sabha members Lahar Singh Siroya and Jaggesh were present and also waved green flag at the inaugural event. The Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will have a total capacity of 823 passengers. It will comprise 11 AC three-tier coaches accommodating 611 passengers, four AC two-tier coaches with a capacity of 188 passengers and one first AC coach accommodating 24 passengers. The overnight service is expected to improve connectivity between the two major cities and reduce travel time. The South Western Railway (SWR) zone will operate and maintain the service. According to SWR, the train will operate under two numbers: 27652 (SMVT Bengaluru-CSMT Mumbai) and 27651 (CSMT Mumbai-SMVT Bengaluru). The service will operate six days a week, except Mondays for the Bengaluru-Mumbai journey and Tuesdays for the return journey. Train No. 27652 will depart from SMVT Bengaluru at 7:45 p.m. and reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai at 11:55 a.m. the following day, covering the journey in around 16 hours. On the return journey, Train No. 27651 will leave CSMT Mumbai at 8:10 p.m. and arrive at SMVT Bengaluru at noon the next day.
Andhra girl injured in chainsaw attack in classroom remains critical
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 1 (IANS) The condition of a Class 10 girl student injured in the chainsaw attack by her relative at a school in Andhra Pradeshs Anantapur district on Saturday remained critical, doctors said. According to doctors, the next 48 hours will be crucial for the victim undergoing treatment at a hospital in Bengaluru. Andhra Pradesh Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Sunday visited Bengaluru and spoke with doctors at Manipal Hospital to review the health condition of the girl and ongoing treatment. The girl was injured in the attack at Zilla Parishad High School in Rapthadu in Anantapur district. The accused, who was later identified as Hemanth, is a close relative of the victim. He is reported to be still at large. According to an official release here, Lokesh said the incident occurred around 10 a.m. when an individual entered the school premises carrying a chainsaw and attacked the student. Upon receiving information, he immediately alerted the police and district health authorities. The girl was initially shifted to a government hospital, where doctors worked for nearly eight hours to stabilise her condition. Once she was fit to be transferred, she was moved to Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru. Doctors immediately initiated treatment and performed surgery lasting nearly 12 hours before shifting her to the ICU. Lokesh said the next 48 hours would be critical and appealed to people across Andhra Pradesh to pray for the girl's recovery. Calling her our daughter, he said she needed everyone's support and prayers during this difficult time. Assuring the family of complete government support, Lokesh said the incident was extremely unfortunate and should not be politicised. He emphasised that ensuring the girl's healthcare, continued treatment and subsequent rehabilitation was both the collective responsibility of the government and his personal responsibility. He acknowledged that the incident had highlighted the need to further strengthen existing safety systems and processes. Stating that the government was taking the matter very seriously and would not shy away from its responsibility, Lokesh assured that stronger preventive measures would be put in place to ensure that such incidents never recur in Andhra Pradesh. Issuing a stern warning against harassment and indecent behaviour towards women, Lokesh said anyone making inappropriate remarks or behaving indecently towards women in Andhra Pradesh would face severe consequences. He assured that strict action would be taken against everyone responsible for the Rapthadu school attack and that nobody involved would be spared.
Cyclone Murasu Forms in Bay of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh on High Alert
Cyclone Murasu is expected to hit Andhra Pradeshs coast, raising concerns after the recent devastation from Cyclone Arnab. Cyclone Murasu Forms in Bay of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh on High Alert
Rejection Of Love Proposal, Accused Was Girl's Uncle: What Triggered Andhra School Chainsaw Attack
A shocking detail has emerged in the chainsaw attack on two Class 10 girls inside a government school in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district. The 21-year-old man accused of the attack is reportedly the uncle of one of the girls. Police suspect
After Cyclone Arnab, Cyclone Murasu Threatens Andhra Pradesh; IMD Warns Of 110 Kmph Winds
The deep depression over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclone Murasu on Sunday, November 1, 2026, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed. According to the IMD's update issued at 11:30 am, the storm is
Cyclone Murasu forms over Bay of Bengal, southern Odisha on high alert
The IMD said cyclone Murasu is likely to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast on November 3
Pulivendula civic body elections: Jagan sits on protest at RO's office, demands repoll
Digital Desk | Pulivendula (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 1 (IANS) YSR Congress Party President and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy staged a protest outside the Returning Officers office in Pulivendula in Andhra Pradesh's YSR Kadapa district, demanding a re-poll in all polling booths of Pulivendula Municipality. He strongly objected to YSRCP polling agents being prevented from entering polling booths. He went to the Returning Officers office to bring the issue directly to the attention of the Returning Officer and seek intervention. However, officials did not permit the former Chief Minister to enter. In protest against the denial of entry and the obstruction of YSRCP polling agents at polling stations, Jagan Mohan Reddy sat down outside the RO office and launched a protest, demanding that the polling process be conducted fairly and that YSRCP agents be allowed inside the booths. In a representation to the Returning Officer, he requested the cancellation of the entire polling process and the conduct of re-elections in all 80 polling booths of Pulivendula Municipality. The former Chief Minister sought to bring serious allegations of electoral intimidation to his attention. He stated that out of the total 80 polling booths, YSR Congress Party polling agents have reportedly been permitted to function in only 10 booths. In the remaining 70 polling booths, persons allegedly associated with the Telugu Desam Party have forcibly prevented our authorised polling agents from entering the polling stations and reportedly torn their authorisation forms. These incidents represent serious violations of the safeguards necessary for free, fair and transparent elections, Jagan Mohan Reddy said. The YSRCP chief stated that obstruction concerns not just 70 booths, but the scale raises serious questions about the integrity of the municipality-wide electoral process. He alleged that many TDP goons from all over were brought to Pulivendula and the police and other officials supported such actions. He demanded an immediate inquiry into the reported incidents across the municipality, preservation of all CCTV footage, polling records and relevant evidence, recording of statements from affected polling agents and Presiding Officers and immediate referral to the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission with a recommendation for re-polling in all 80 booths. He sought appropriate legal action against all persons found responsible and adequate security and protection for polling agents during re-polling. Earlier, soon after his arrival in his home town, Jagan Mohan Reddy met YSRCP cadres who were allegedly attacked by TDP workers. Kadapa MP YS Avinash Reddy and other YSRCP leaders participated in the protest at the Returning Officers office.
Andhra Pradesh Municipal Elections Underway as Leaders Cast Their Votes
Voting for municipal elections in Andhra Pradesh is ongoing with leaders, including actor N. Balakrishna, encouraging voter participation. Andhra Pradesh Municipal Elections Underway as Leaders Cast Their Votes
Cyclone 'Murasu' forms over Bay of Bengal, southern Odisha on high alert
Cyclonic storm 'Murasu' has intensified over the Bay of Bengal, with landfall expected on the Andhra Pradesh coast. Odisha's government has issued a high alert in the southern regions, preparing for potential heavy rainfall. Evacuations have been ordered for residents in low-lying and hilly areas as a precautionary measure. Meteorological officials predict significant rainfall in Odisha starting November 2, with increased intensity expected soon after.
Jagan Reddy Alleges Violence In Andhra Local Body Elections, Demands Re-Polling
Andhra Pradesh is holding polling across 92 urban local bodies, comprising 13 municipal corporations and 79 municipalities and nagar panchayats.
Deep Depression Intensified into Cyclonic Storm Murasu
Continuing to move west-northwestwards, it is very likely to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast as a Severe Cyclonic Storm with wind speed of 100 to 110 kmph gusting 120kmph between Nellore and Narsapur by morning of 3rd November 2026.
All I saw blood, I was paralysed: Teacher narrates chainsaw attack
Hyderabad: The events which transpired at a government school in Andhra Pradeshs Anantapur on Saturday, October 31, showed how extreme a jilted lover could go when rejected by a girl or a woman. Following the horrific chainsaw attack in which two students were seriously injured at a government school in Anantapur, Rajarajeswari, a weeping class 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 .
Andhra Pradesh braces for another cyclone, severe storm likely to hit coast by November 3
Andhra Pradesh is bracing for another cyclone, with a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal likely to cross the state's coast on November 3, days after very severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab' caused widespread...
AP: Man attacks girls with chainsaw in classroom
Two schoolgirls were injured after a man allegedly entered their classroom with a chainsaw and attacked them in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district. Police teams have been deployed to trace the accused, while Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has ordered stringent action
Rainbow Children's Medicare Q2 results: Profit rises to 84 cr
Rainbow strengthened its presence in coastal Andhra Pradesh
Voting Underway in 92 Urban Local Bodies of Andhra Pradesh
Voters in Andhra Pradesh cast ballots for urban local body elections amid tight security, with results expected on November 3. Voting Underway in 92 Urban Local Bodies of Andhra Pradesh
AP school chainsaw attack victim shifted to Bengaluru for treatment
Raptadu: One of the two Class 10 students injured in a chainsaw attack at a government school in Andhra Pradeshs Anantapur district has been shifted to a private hospital in Bengaluru for advanced treatment, state Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said on Saturday, October 31. The attack took place at Raptadu Zilla Parishad High School 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 .
IMD update: Andhra Pradesh coast now faces a second severe cyclone
The storm may move towards south Andhra Pradesh coast by the early hours of Tuesday before crossing the coast as a severe cyclone along the 375-km stretch between Nellore and Narsapur
Mahalakshmi free bus scheme in Telangana cuts women
Hyderabad: The Mahalakshmi free bus scheme implemented in Telangana since December 2023 has reduced travel costs for women by 68 per cent, a joint study conducted by the Schools of Planning and Architecture in Vijayawada and New Delhi has revealed. As part of the study, researchers assessed responses from 410 women in the Greater Hyderabad 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 .
Hyderabad egg-selling racket busted; 43 women rescued
Hyderabad: The Malkajgiri Police on Saturday, October 31, revealed that an egg-selling racket was busted in Begumpet police limits and 43 women were rescued. Malkajgiri Commissioner of Police, B Sumathi, said that nine people were arrested during raids conducted in Begumpet, Erragadda, Saroornagar and Gopalapuram. Addressing the media at the Malkajgiri Commissionerate Office, Sumathi said 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 .
Polling begins for 100 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati: Elections to 100 ULBs across Andhra Pradesh began on Sunday, with voters turning up at polling stations to exercise their franchise. Polling began at 7 am and will continue until 5 pm, according to the revised schedule issued by the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission for the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections. The elections 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 .
Cyclone Murasu May Hit Andhra Pradesh On November 3; IMD Warns Of Heavy Rain
Andhra Pradesh could be hit by another cyclonic storm just days after Cyclone Arnab affected the coast. A depression forming over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into Cyclone Murasu and move towards the Andhra Pradesh coast, the India
ISRO successfully launches 3rd-generation navigation satellite NVS-03
New Delhi, Oct 31: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its next-generation navigation satellite NVS-03 aboard the GSLV-F18 rocket from Sriharikota, marking another step towards strengthening Indias indigenous satellite navigation system, NavIC. The rocket lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh and placed the 2,232-kg satellite in its intended Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. It was the 20th flight of the GSLV. NVS-03 is the third satellite in ISROs second-generation navigation series. It carries an indigenous atomic clock and introduces the L1 frequency band alongside the existing L5 and S bands to improve navigation services and strengthen Indias positioning and timing capabilities. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said the mission was completed with a turnaround time of just 56 days between two successive GSLV launches, the shortest so far. He said NVS-03 carried the third indigenous atomic clock placed in orbit by India. Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the ISRO team, saying the successful mission would strengthen NavIC and advance Indias self-reliance in critical space technologies.
Cyclone Threat Looms Over Andhra Pradesh as Depression Strengthens in Bay of Bengal
A cyclone is expected to hit Andhra Pradeshs coast on November 3 as a depression in the Bay of Bengal intensifies, warns the IMD. Cyclone Threat Looms Over Andhra Pradesh as Depression Strengthens in Bay of Bengal
Stage set for polling in 92 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh | LIVE
Elections in eight Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats Allagadda, Dachepalli, Darsi, Gurajala, Kamalapuram, Piduguralla, Proddatur and Rayachoti were unanimous, with both chairpersons and ward members elected unopposed
Anantapur School Attack: Injured Student Gets Advanced Treatment
Two Class 10 students were attacked with a chainsaw at a government school in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district. One student, severely injured with multiple fractures and a severed hand, has been airlifted to Bengaluru for advanced treatment, with the state government bearing expenses. The second student was injured while trying to protect her classmate. The attacker remains untraceable, and the Chief Minister has ordered a swift hunt and harshest legal punishment.
Apollo Foundation Screens 11,000 People For TB In High-Risk Areas Of Chittoor
The Apollo Foundations Total Health initiative, in coordination with the Andhra Pradesh government, has screened more than 11,000 people across 10 mandals in Chittoor district over the past year, identifying 90 suspected TB cases for further testing.
After Arnab, Andhra Pradesh may face another severe cyclonic storm
The depression over Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by November 2; landfall is expected between Narsapur and Nellore on November 3, with maximum wind speed of 120 kmph
After Cyclone Arnab, Another Storm Threatens Andhra Pradesh; Murasu May Hit On Nov 3
The IMD has forecast winds of 80-100 kmph, very heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh and dangerous sea conditions for fishermen.
Beyond Cyclone Arnab: can India tackle the growing cost of natural disasters? | Insight India
Cyclone Arnab hit the coast of Andhra Pradesh this week. In preparation, authorities evacuated people, halted transportation services and alerted disaster response forces. This is just the first cyclone of the northeast monsoon season. As climate change threatens to bring increasingly intense cyclones and other natural disasters, will Indias current disaster management programme be able to handle the social and economic costs I?n this episode, Sonikka Loganathan speaks to Safi Ahsan Rizvi, former Adviser to the National Disaster Management Authority, about what goes into disaster management, the costs to the economy and vulnerable populations, and how India has improved its strategy since 1999.
Stage set for polling in 92 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh on November 1
Polling will be held for 804 corporation wards and 2,382 municipal wards, with 153 mayoral and 367 chairperson candidates in the fray; chairpersons and ward members elected unanimously in eight urban local bodies
After Arnab, cyclone Murasu likely to hit Andhra Pradesh coast: IMD
A second cyclone, with wind speeds of 80 to 90 kilometres per hour, gusting to 100 kilometres per hour, is predicted to hit the coast on the morning of November 3
Weather news: Rainfall is predicted across several Indian states on October 31 as a cyclone weakens. Thunderstorms and gusty winds may occur in some regions, affecting weather patterns. Isolated to scattered rainfall is expected in Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh this weekend. Heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of East Uttar Pradesh and parts of the Northeast over the next few days.
YS Sharmila, the president of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee, has taken the decision to change the venue for the marriage of her daughter YS Anjali Reddy because her brother, YSR Congress Party president and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS
Digital Desk | Ekta Nagar, Oct 31 (IANS) Anti-Naxal units from across the country showcased their role in operations against Left-wing extremism at the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade in Ekta Nagar on Saturday, while a subsequent National School of Drama production brought tribal artists from several formerly Maoist-affected states to the national stage. The parade, held to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, featured specialised forces from Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Telangana and West Bengal, along with units of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Chhattisgarh Police. The contingents marched past the gathering as officials outlined their deployment areas, operations and personnel who had died in the line of duty. Among the units was Bihar Polices Special Task Force. The announcer said the force operated in 22 districts, including Gaya, Jamui and Lakhisarai, and had killed 167 Naxalites, arrested 7,191 and secured the surrender of 371. PM Modi and officials also paid tribute to 191 personnel who had died. The Sashastra Seema Bal contingent, led by Assistant Commandant Vipin Sharma, was credited with killing 16 Naxalites, arresting 1,382 and recovering 536 kg of explosives. Other contingents included Jharkhands Jaguar, Karnatakas Anti-Naxal Force, Kerala Polices Special Operations Group, Madhya Pradeshs Hawk Force and Odishas Special Operations Group. Maharashtras C-60 commandos, whose strength was described as having grown from seven personnel to 1,100, were credited with killing 372 Naxalites, securing 861 surrenders and making 559 arrests. Telanganas Greyhounds, described as a specialised force of 1,250 commandos, were also part of the parade. The announcer highlighted their operations in the Karegutta hills. The parade also featured West Bengal Polices Counter Insurgency Force, the National Cadet Corps and a CRPF-led dog squad. The latter comprised sniffer dogs trained to detect explosives and assist in identifying ambush-related threats. The event concluded this segment with a National School of Drama production titled Naxal-free India. Conceived, written and directed by NSD director Chittaranjan Tripathi, the presentation traced the movements beginnings in Naxalbari in West Bengal in 1967 and the subsequent efforts to restore peace in areas affected by Left-wing extremism. Its performers included NSD repertory artists and tribal artists from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. The announcer said several had travelled from their villages carrying their languages, songs and folk traditions to perform on a national platform. The presentation sought to place the experiences and cultural identities of communities from conflict-affected regions alongside the security forces account of the campaign against Naxalism.
Andhra: YSRCP leader alleges misuse of police machinery in Pulivendula local body polls
Digital Desk | Vempalli (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 31 (IANS) YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) State General Secretary S.V. Satish Kumar Reddy on Saturday alleged that the ruling TDP in Andhra Pradesh is misusing the police and state administration to suppress democratic processes and target opposition workers in Pulivendula during the ongoing local body elections. Addressing a press conference at his camp office in Vempalli, Satish Kumar Reddy alleged that the ruling coalition, apprehensive of an electoral setback in the YSRCP stronghold, is resorting to intimidation and administrative pressure rather than seeking public support through democratic means. He claimed that police, revenue officials and even constitutional institutions are being used to influence the electoral process in favour of the ruling alliance. Drawing an analogy with a cricket match, he said the government is attempting to influence the umpires instead of competing fairly on the political field. According to him, YSRCP candidates and workers have been facing several obstacles, including obstruction of nomination filings, registration of serious criminal cases, midnight arrests and restrictions on party activists seeking to serve as polling agents. Reddy alleged that despite being a native of Pulivendula, he was served with police notices barring him from entering the town, while individuals from neighbouring constituencies such as Jammalamadugu, Kamalapuram and Proddatur were allowed free access. The YSRCP leader also condemned incidents of arson targeting vehicles belonging to party-backed councillor candidates. He alleged that trucks and motorcycles were set ablaze, but no meaningful action has been taken against those responsible. At the same time, he claimed that numerous criminal cases had been filed against YSRCP activists. Satish Kumar Reddy demanded a probe into reports that financial incentives were allegedly being distributed to police personnel. He said there are reports of financial packages being distributed to police officers, citing Rs 25 lakh for DSPs, Rs 10 lakh for CIs and Rs 5 lakh for SIs. He questioned whether the nearly 2,000 police personnel deployed in Pulivendula were being used to obstruct YSRCP voters and protect TDP-backed outsiders. The YSRCP leader stated that Chandrababu and Lokesh were attempting to weaken YS Jagans political influence through intimidation and misuse of state machinery, but could not suppress public support. He urged citizens to remain fearless, exercise their voting rights and defend democracy against such attacks.
Central team hails Andhra Pradeshs Mana Mitra as model for Cyclone Arnab response
Seven-member MHA team appreciates WhatsApp governance platform during damage assessment; says it could be replicated across States
How Bethala Veera Swami Supports 90,000 Children Across One Hundred Villages
Growing up in poverty, Bethala Veera Swami established after-school learning centers reaching ninety thousand children across rural Andhra Pradesh.
Cyclonic Storm Brewing in Bay of Bengal, Heavy Rain Alert for Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
A cyclonic storm is forming in the Bay of Bengal, prompting heavy rain warnings for Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in the coming days. Cyclonic Storm Brewing in Bay of Bengal, Heavy Rain Alert for Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
The India Meteorological Department forecasts a cyclonic system approaching Andhra Pradesh on November 3. Rainfall across the southern peninsula regions is expected to be below the long-period average. Above-normal temperatures are predicted across most of India, with some exceptions in northwest regions. Strong El Nino conditions are set to continue, which might affect weather patterns through March.
A depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm and make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on November 3, with wind speeds of 80-90 kmph and gusts up to 100 kmph, the IMD said. The weather department is also monitoring the system and has forecast light to moderate rain in a few districts of Odisha.
HR professional among three held for ganja peddling in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The State Excise Task Force arrested three persons and seized seven kg of ganja, a car and mobile phones during a raid at Gaganpahad in Rajendranagar on Saturday morning, October 31. The arrested persons were identified as Chevula Mahesh Kumar (34), who works as an HR professional at Bharat Fin Machine in Bengaluru, and 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 .
AP Fire Services Introduces WhatsApp Service for Diwali Firecracker Shop Permissions
Andhra Pradesh Fire Services Director-General, P Venkata Ramana, said the applicants were required to furnish certain details to the Whatsapp number
Andhra school horror: Man attacks Class 10 girl with chainsaw after she rejects marriage proposal
A Class 10 student was attacked with a chainsaw inside her classroom at Zilla Parishad High School in Rapthadu village, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, around 10.30 am. The attack took place while a class was...
Sharmila shifts daughter's wedding venue after Jagan's refusal
Andhra Pradesh Congress chief YS Sharmila has decided to move her daughter Anjili Reddy's wedding venue after her brother, former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, refused to allow his Bengaluru property for the ceremony, citing security reasons. Sharmila stated the decision was made to ensure a non-controversial event, despite her claim of full ownership of the property.
Andhra Pradesh CM Orders Search for Attacker Who Assaulted 10th Grader with a Saw
A 10th-grade student was seriously injured in a brutal attack at a school in Anantapur, prompting swift action from the Chief Minister. Andhra Pradesh CM Orders Search for Attacker Who Assaulted 10th Grader with a Saw
Another cyclone likely to hit Andhra coast on Nov 2
A low-pressure area over the South Andaman Sea has intensified into a well-marked low-pressure area and is expected to further intensify into a depression near the Andhra Pradesh coast by November 2.
Low-pressure set to intensify into depression, reach Andhra coast by Nov 2
A low-pressure weather system near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands became a well-marked system on Saturday and was likely to intensify into a depression before reaching the Andhra Pradesh coast around November 2 evening, the weather department said. In its morning bulletin on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the low-pressure area has concentrated into a well-marked low-pressure area. The system is moving in a west-north-westward direction. It is expected to intensify into a depression over the same region during the next 12 hours, said Manorama Mohanty, the director of the meteorological centre in Bhubaneswar. Mohanty said the IMD was yet to provide any clear information on the possible impact of the system on Odisha. We are monitoring the system's progress and will issue further updates as it evolves, she said. A depression is a weather condition which is more intense than low pressure and less impactful than a cyclonic storm. Andhra Pradesh and .
Andhra Pradesh CM Condemns Brutal Attack on Schoolgirl, Orders Swift Arrest of Assailant
Andhra Pradeshs CM expresses outrage over a brutal attack on a schoolgirl, directing police to ensure a swift arrest and justice. Andhra Pradesh CM Condemns Brutal Attack on Schoolgirl, Orders Swift Arrest of Assailant
Chainsaw Attack in Andhra Pradesh School Leaves Two Students Seriously Injured
A chainsaw attack in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, has left two tenth-grade students critically injured, raising serious safety concerns. Chainsaw Attack in Andhra Pradesh School Leaves Two Students Seriously Injured
A Class 10 girl student was allegedly attacked brutally with a saw inside her classroom at a Zilla Parishad High School in Rapthadu, Anantapur district, police said on Saturday. Anantapur DSP Ashwin Manideep Kakumanu said the accused attacked the student inside the school classroom. An incident of an attack on a Class 10 girl student at a Zilla Parishad High School in Rapthadu, Anantapur district, has been reported. The accused allegedly attacked the student brutally with a saw inside the school classroom, the DSP said. Further details are awaited. (ANI)
Repeated bans across four major weather alerts since June have caused cumulative losses exceeding 36 crore
EVs boom, but Andhra Pradeshs charging network remains patchy
Although sales are growing and the government is strongly pushing for e-mobility, public charging infrastructure remains sporadic, making intercity travel less attractive. However, the government is taking steps to bridge the gap between its e-mobility ambitions and the everyday experience of EV users.
Ratnadeep Retail Gets SEBI Nod For IPO
Ratnadeep Retail operates an organised retail business focused on food, grocery and value fashion with presence across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka.
Andhra Pradesh governor, Bihar CM praise ISRO for NVS-03 launch
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Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer on Saturday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) team on the successful launch of the GSLV-F18 rocket carrying the next-generation navigation satellite NVS-03 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Friday, hailing the achievement as a significant milestone in India's space programme Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary also congratulated ISRO scientists and the entire team on the successful launch of the NVS-03 navigation satellite, describing it as a major achievement in strengthening India's scientific capabilities, technological prowess and self-reliance. In a post on X, Choudhary said that India was continuously achieving new milestones in space science under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The successful launch of the NVS-03 navigation satellite through GSLV-F18 is another significant achievement in the direction of India's scientific capability, technical prowess, and self-reliance. Hea...
Low pressure over Andaman Sea intensifies further
IMD says the well-marked low pressure is centred near southeast Bay of Bengal as of Saturday morning and is expected to concentrate into a depression off Andhra Pradesh by night
