UPSC aspirant from Andhra Pradesh dies in Delhi
A 25-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination died allegedly by suicide in Delhi
YSRCP President YS Jagan extends Vijayadashami greetings
Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy extended Vijayadashami greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and to Telugu people across the world. Marking the Dasara festival, YS Jagan said, Vijayadashami symbolises the victory of good over evil and divine power over destructive forces, commemorating Goddess Durga
Rajinikanth Outwits Vijay Deverakonda to Emerge Dasara Winner
Rajinikanth undoubtedly enjoys an advantage, as Jailer 2 is the sequel to his earlier blockbuster Jailer, which performed strongly at the Telugu box office. Once again, the veteran star has demonstrated his considerable following in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
CM Lalduhoma Meets Naidu, Invites AP Investors, Seeks Jobs for Mizo Youth
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday invited his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu to explore investment opportunities in the northeastern state.
Andhra SEC Asks Officials to Ensure Peaceful Local Body Polls
We have directed officials to take stringent measures to ensure that local body elections are conducted peacefully, freely and impartially across Andhra Pradesh, Punetha said
Dil Raju Bags Theatrical Rights Of Ramayana In Telugu States
The association of SVC assures a grand release for Ramayana in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The timeless epic Ramayana that has been an integral part of Indian culture and a cherished part of countless households is all set to return to the big screen
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Orders Non-Bailable Case Against YSRCP Leader for Road Destruction
Andhra Pradeshs Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan has ordered a non-bailable case against a YSRCP leader for damaging a government road. Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Orders Non-Bailable Case Against YSRCP Leader for Road Destruction
Centre Clears Rs 21,838 Cr To Boost Green Energy Grid Power Network Expansion
The Centre has approved expansion of the power transmission network in Andhra Pradesh for Rs 21,838 crore as part of its major push for green energy infrastructure under the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme.
Andhra Pradesh to Hold MP and ZP Elections on November 3, Over 28 Million Eligible Voters
The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has announced MP and ZP elections on November 3, with over 28 million voters eligible to participate. Andhra Pradesh to Hold MP and ZP Elections on November 3, Over 28 Million Eligible Voters
Karnataka Power Struggle | Stalin Targets Vijay | Jagan Calls Election Law Support A Mistake
Three major political developments are in focus. Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra claims meetings have begun within the Congress to remove DK Shivakumar from the Chief Ministers chair. In Tamil Nadu, former Chief Minister MK Stalin targets Vijay over the law-and-order situation, citing recent murders and questioning police administration. Meanwhile, YSRCP chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy says supporting the 2023 law governing Election Commission appointments was a mistake and calls for a more neutral selection process. Here are the key claims, political reactions and issues driving the debate
YSRCP Fails To Field Candidates In Several Municipalities
Amid the ongoing local body elections in Andhra Pradesh, chairperson posts in Darsi, Piduguralla, Yerraguntla, Mydukur, Rayachoti and Punganur municipalities and Gurazala and Kamalapuram Nagar Panchayats are likely to be won unanimously by the ruling coalition.
Keralam: Minor Girl's Aunt, Husband Detained from Andhra in Spa Assault Case
The girl's maternal aunt and her husband subsequently went missing, prompting police to trace them to Palasamudram in Andhra Pradesh's Sri Sathya Sai district
Kerala HM warns of stringent checks against illegal activities in spas
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 19 (IANS) Kerala Home Minister, Ramesh Chennithala, on Monday warned that stringent checks and monitoring would be introduced against illegal activities operating under the guise of spas, making it clear that no wrongdoer would be allowed to escape the law. The warning comes amid a disturbing series of cases in which women seeking employment and a minor girl have allegedly been subjected to sexual exploitation, raising serious questions about the functioning and regulation of some spa and wellness centres in Kerala. The latest case to shock the state is the alleged sexual exploitation of a 16-year-old girl from Andhra Pradesh at spas in Kovalam. The girl, who had lost both her parents, was allegedly brought to Kerala by her maternal aunt and the latters husband and exploited over several months. Two spa operators have been arrested, while police have formed a Special Investigation Team, including cyber experts, to trace others involved. Investigators are also probing suspected benami links involving a municipal health inspector. The case has reinforced concerns that some establishments may be operating as fronts for organised exploitation rackets, with the possibility of wider networks involving intermediaries and customers. In Kochi, a woman who responded to a job offer at a spa was allegedly lured to a lodge in Edappally and sexually assaulted after being drugged. Four persons have been arrested in connection with the case, and police are examining the alleged links between the accused and other spa establishments. The investigation has also raised suspicions that the principal accused may have interests in several spas operating in the city. In another disturbing incident reported from Thiruvalla earlier this year, a woman employee at an Ayurvedic spa was allegedly sexually assaulted after a group demanded extortion money from the establishment. Police said the attack followed the refusal to pay the money sought. The recurrence of such cases has brought the regulatory framework governing spas under scrutiny. Questions have also been raised about how establishments operate without valid licences and whether inspections are adequate to detect exploitation, trafficking and other illegal activities. The police have launched statewide inspections under 'Operation Spa'. Of the 821 registered spa centres, 586 were inspected, 14 cases were registered and notices were issued to 44 establishments found violating legal provisions. The challenge now is to ensure that enforcement does not remain a temporary response to sensational crimes. Spas providing legitimate therapeutic and wellness services should not be tarred with the same brush. However, those using such establishments to exploit women or minors must face swift and uncompromising action. Effective licencing, regular inspections, employee verification and sustained police monitoring will be crucial to prevent further abuse.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) India's semiconductor ecosystem is steadily taking shape with 12 approved projects across six states, backed by more than Rs 1.64 lakh crore in committed investments, former NITI Aayog CEO and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Monday. Sharing a graphic titled The New Semiconductor Map of India on social media platform X, Kant said the country's semiconductor future is taking shape through a growing network of fabrication, packaging, testing, and advanced technology facilities. 6 states and 12 approved projects, backed by Rs 1.64 lakh crore+ in committed investments. Indias semiconductor future is taking shape! he stated. Gujarat has emerged as the biggest hub for semiconductor investments. The state hosts six approved projects, including the Tata-PSMC semiconductor fabrication plant at Dholera with an investment of Rs 91,526 crore and a planned capacity of more than 50,000 wafers per month. Other major projects in the state include Micron Technology's DRAM and NAND assembly and test facility at Sanand with an investment of Rs 22,516 crore, and the CG Power-Renesas-Stars semiconductor OSAT facility involving Rs 7,584 crore of investment. The state is also home to facilities being developed by Kaynes Semicon, Crystal Matrix, and Suchi Semicon, covering semiconductor packaging, compound semiconductors, mini-LED technologies, and discrete semiconductor manufacturing. In Assam, Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test is setting up an OSAT and packaging facility involving an investment of Rs 27,120 crore with a proposed capacity of around 48 million units per day. Odisha has secured two projects. SiCSem is developing a silicon carbide fabrication and packaging facility with an investment of Rs 2,066 crore, while 3D Glass Solutions is establishing an advanced packaging and 3D integration project with an investment of Rs 1,943 crore. Andhra Pradesh is hosting an Advanced System in Package (ASIP) facility focused on system-in-package technologies with an investment of about Rs 480 crore and a proposed capacity of nearly 96 million units annually. Punjab is also part of the emerging semiconductor ecosystem, with CDIL setting up a power semiconductor project involving an investment of Rs 117 crore.
Over 25,000 nominations filed for Andhra Pradesh urban local body polls
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 19 (IANS) Over 25,000 nominations have been filed for the election to 100 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh, scheduled on October 28. A total of 25,809 candidates filed nominations for the posts of ward members and mayors/chairpersons of municipal corporations, municipalities and nagar panchayats. The deadline for filing nominations ended on Sunday. The nominations will be scrutinised on Monday. The last date for withdrawal of nominations is October 21 (Wednesday). According to the State Election Commission, 320 nominations were filed for the posts of mayors of 13 municipal corporations. Telugu Desam Party (TDP), which is heading the ruling NDA, fielded 46 candidates. Its ally, Jana Sena, headed by Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, has fielded nine candidates, while another ally, the BJP, has filed six nominations. YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), led by former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, has fielded 49 candidates. The Congress party, headed by Jagan Mohan Reddys sister Y.S. Sharmila, has fielded 36 candidates. A total of 112 Independents have also filed nominations. For posts of chairpersons of 87 municipalities and nagar panchayats, the SEC has received 1,038 nominations. A total of 283 candidates from the TDP filed their nominations, while Jana Sena fielded 91. The BJP is contesting 21 seats. The YSRCP has fielded 319 candidates, and the Congress 81. For 3,020 ward members of the municipal corporation, the SEC has received 8,198 nominations. As many as 2,956 TDP candidates have filed their nominations. Jana Sena fielded 1,019, while 350 BJP candidates also filed their papers. The YSRCP has fielded 2,295 candidates while Congress has fielded 215. A total of 16,253 nominations have been filed for 922 ward members of municipalities and nagar panchayats. TDPs 6,504 candidates filed their nominations, while 1,305 candidates of Jana Sena filed their papers. The BJP has fielded 536 candidates. YSRCP has fielded 5,880 candidates, and Congress has 201 nominees. Meanwhile, TDP working president and state minister Nara Lokesh took to X on Monday to hit back at YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy, who alleged that the TDP, with the support of the SEC and police, stopped YSRCP candidates from filing nominations. Lokesh posted that a record of over 22,800 nominations have been filed for the urban local body elections across Andhra Pradesh. Candidates from every party, every community and every corner of the state have stepped forward. Democracy in Andhra Pradesh is alive and thriving. Those who cry foul before a single vote is cast should remember: elections are won in the field, not at press meets. Face the people, the people will decide, he said. Jagan Mohan Reddy had called on Governor S. Abdul Nazeer on Sunday, seeking his intervention to save democracy in the state.
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy calls for a transparent process to appoint CEC
Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called for a transparent and impartial process for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). He said the practice of the ruling party selecting the CEC must come to an end. He added that the selection process must include the Prime Minsiter, the Leader of Opposition and Chief Justice of India.
Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna Participate In Grand Saddula Bathukamma Celebrations
Bathukamma is a flower festival celebrated by Telugu Hindu women in Telangana and some parts of Andhra Pradesh.
Haier India to invest 7,000 crore in new facility in Andhra
Haier India plans a 7,000 crore investment in a manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, marking its largest investment in the country. The facility, expected to create 21,000 jobs by 2032, will focus on producing various home appliances and is strategically located in the rapidly growing Tirupati-Chennai-Nellore electronics corridor.
Municipal Nomination Process Ends Amid Political Tensions
Andhra Pradeshs urban local body nomination process ended amid political tensions, with the SEC reviewing complaints and scrutiny scheduled for October 19.
Andhra Pradesh: Swan Boat Trial Run Held
To facilitate the sale of the popular prasadam, the temple has made 19 counters available at various locations: Reports
A Division Bench refuses to interfere with the election process, saying that it could not act on it after the notification had been issued and the stipulated time lapsed,
All In The Family, No Scope For Outsiders?
Political families are prominent in Andhra Pradeshs local body elections, with relatives of Assembly Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu and a YSRC father-daughter duo filing nominations.
Isolated heavy rain likely in Andhra Pradesh till October 21
Upper air cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal may trigger light to moderate showers in Polavaram, Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Annamayya, and Chittoor districts
The announcement comes two days after TDP and YSRCP workers clashed on the first day of nominations for Punganur Municipality elections; multiple cases registered against YSRCP leaders and activists
It has been the opposition partys habit to foment trouble for political gain and then shift the blame on the government, the TDP leader observes, while asserting that protecting democratic values and ensuring free and fair local body elections are on top of the governments agenda
Jagan Mohan Reddy Calls for Central Forces Deployment in Andhra Pradesh Local Elections
Jagan Mohan Reddy urges deployment of central forces for fair local elections in Andhra Pradesh amid allegations of intimidation. Jagan Mohan Reddy Calls for Central Forces Deployment in Andhra Pradesh Local Elections
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy alleges electoral violence in Andhra Pradesh
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Andhra Pradesh Neta Natter | Pawans Poll Prep Bigger Than the Poll
The immediate question is whether the Telugu Desam will allot enough seats to the Jana Sena to accommodate its large team
Heavy rain forecast for 17 TN districts; NDRF team to be sent to Chennai
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 18 (IANS) Heavy rain is likely across 17 districts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, including Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram, as persistent showers leave low-lying neighbourhoods in the state capital waterlogged and prompt preparations for possible rescue operations. The Meteorological Department attributed the rainfall to an atmospheric circulation over northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern coastal Andhra Pradesh. The weather system is expected to bring further rain to several northern, western and central districts. Besides Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram, the districts likely to receive heavy rain on Sunday are Chengalpattu, the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Salem, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Tiruvannamalai and Erode. The forecast comes as heavy showers continue in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu. Water has accumulated in low-lying areas of the capital, raising concerns over further inundation if the rainfall persists. Following heavy rain at six locations in Chennai on Saturday, a National Disaster Response Force team is being sent to the city as a precautionary measure. The personnel will be drawn from the forces battalion at Nagarikuppam, near Arakkonam. The deployment is intended to strengthen preparedness for rescue operations during heavy rain and flooding. Precautionary arrangements have been initiated to enable an emergency response should conditions worsen. The Meteorological Department has also forecast heavy rain across a wider stretch of the state on Monday, with several coastal and interior districts expected to receive showers. The districts covered by Mondays heavy rain forecast include Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Thoothukudi, Kallakurichi, Ariyalur and Perambalur. Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is also likely in Tiruchirappalli, the Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Tirunelveli on Monday, according to the department. The two-day outlook indicates that rain could affect both the northern districts already experiencing showers and parts of the Cauvery delta and southern Tamil Nadu. Chennai and its neighbouring districts feature in the forecasts for both days. With waterlogging already reported in the capital, the planned NDRF deployment forms part of preparations to respond to any deterioration in conditions. The team is expected to support rescue efforts if heavy rain triggers flooding. The immediate focus remains on preparedness in Chennai, while the forecast for Monday extends the area of concern to additional districts along the coast and across the states interior regions.
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded the imposition of President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh amid serious political violence. He accused Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of creating a breakdown of law and order. Reddy suggested that opposition candidates faced severe intimidation and violence while attempting to file nominations for local elections. He reported numerous incidents of violence throughout various districts in the state.
Family offices bet Rs 2,000 cr on temple hotels
Mumbai: Family offices are investing in hospitality assets around major pilgrimage centres across India, from Deoghar and Mathura to Saurashtra and Udupi, opening a new frontier for the domestic hotel industry. From a Mumbai family office acquiring a nearly completed upscale hotel in Udupi to RR Kabel's investment in Salasar Balaji, family capital is flowing into branded hotels around India's biggest pilgrimage centres.Nearly Rs 2,000 crore has been committed across key religious destinations over the past 12-18 months, according to Noesis Hotel Advisors, as some of India's wealthiest business families turn their conviction in these destinations into a hospitality investment play.Also Read: Lemon Tree Hotels announces signing of MoU with Omaxe for operating 4,000 keysThe Udupi acquisition involves a nearly completed 137-room upscale hotel that will operate under a premium brand of Indian Hotels Company (IHCL). In Salasar Balaji, a family office is developing a 108-room property, while ITC Hotels has signed a 145-room Welcomhotel project on a six-acre site near the temple.135018616In Khatu Shyamji, Royal Orchid Hotels has signed a 120-room hotel with the Agarwal family, around 2 km from the temple.The deals signal a shift from traditional dharamshalas and independent lodgings towards branded, professionally managed hotels. IHCL, ITC Hotels, Sarovar Hotels and Radisson are among the operators expanding across religious markets.For Mahendra Kabra, managing director at RR Kabel, the investment in Salasar Balaji is driven by personal faith as well as commercial conviction.Also Read: Protests, traffic curbs in Delhi hit hotel businessResilience of Religious TravelI am a big believer in Salasar Balaji and go there every year. Instead of having a dharamshala there, I thought it would be better to invest in a hospitality asset in Salasar Balaji, he said. The hotel will be managed by Sarovar Hotels.The appeal for investors lies in the relative resilience of religious travel. A metro hotel lives and dies by corporate cycles; a pilgrimage hotel draws guests in good years and bad years alike, a representative of a Mumbai-based family office that recently invested in the segment said on condition of anonymity.Faith is India's most reliable demand generator, said Ajay Bakaya, chairman of Sarovar Hotels, an early entrant in several religious destinations. Occupancy is strong in these markets, according to him, particularly for mid-tier properties with 80-100 rooms. A lot of family offices also see development potential in investing in properties in such religious locations, he said.Much of the capital comes from regional trading, industrial and real estate families in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Individual investments range from 60 crore for a midscale hotel to 150 crore or more for an upscale asset, according to Noesis Hotel Advisors.This is not speculative money. These are families who have watched pilgrim footfall in their own towns double in a decade and are now converting that conviction into branded, institutional-grade assets, said Nandivardhan Jain, founder and CEO of Noesis Hotel Advisors, which has advised on some of the deals. The capital is patient, it is local and it is backed by land the family already owns. That combination makes it one of the most stable sources of hotel equity in India today. Jain cautioned, though, that resilient demand and family-owned land do not guarantee a viable hotel. A temple is not a feasibility study, he said.Better roads, airports, expressways, and pilgrimage corridors are turning day-trip destinations into overnight stops, improving the economics of branded hospitality. For hotel chains looking beyond saturated urban markets, temple towns offer a growing pool of demand and relatively limited branded supply. For family offices, experts say the bet is on faith-an enduring reason to travel.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Meets Andhra Pradesh Leaders to Discuss Development Issues
CM Mohan Yadavs meeting with Andhra leaders focused on development projects, including Amaravatis construction and tiger conservation. Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Meets Andhra Pradesh Leaders to Discuss Development Issues
UP clinch thrilling win over Andhra Pradesh
Jagan Demands Presidents Rule In AP
YSRC president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy demanded Presidents Rule in Andhra Pradesh, alleging violence, intimidation and police bias during the local body election nomination process.
Naidu Briefs MP Chief Minister On Amaravati Master Plan
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu briefed Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav on Amaravatis development plans, while Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan sought cooperation on gaur reintroduction at Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve.
Two Andhra Pradesh men held with 261 kg cannabis in Dholpur
PG medical courses in Andhra Pradesh: applications invited for management quota seats
The application forms will be available from 4 p.m. on October 19 to 10 p.m. on October 23
Heavy rain lash Annamayya and Chittoor districts in Andhra Pradesh
IMD predicts wet spell in Andhra Pradesh till October 21
The weatherman issues orange alert for the districts of Chittoor, Tirupati and Nellore till 3 p.m. on October 18; yellow alert remains for Rayalaseema and central Andhra Pradesh
ON OCTOBER 16 AROUND two thousand people succeeded in gathering in Delhis Connaught Circus holding national flag to participate in the Lehra Do Tiranga (wave the tricolour) march in spite of the Modi regime unleashing coercive power of Delhi police in an unabashed manner to prevent them and Cockroach Janata Party leader Abhijit Dipke and feisty Neha Vora of All India Students Organisation (AISA) for leading the march. Such blatant use of force and intimidation for crushing dissent did not deter them to hit the streets and exercise their right to wave tricolour and interrogate the political regime at the centre which has emerged as spokesperson of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to defend his acts of commission and omission in implementing SIR in a flawed manner and causing disenfranchisement of millions of voters across India. Such struggles of people in defence of right to vote and universal adult franchise by waving tricolour in face of massive police crackdown and threat of attack is unprecedented in the annals of independent India. Both Abhijit and Neha were detained by police and their lawyers had to struggle through the night of 16 th October to trace them. It is now reported that Neha was released in the morning of October 17 and Dipke is set to be produced before the magistrate. Firing at People in 1938 for Hoisting National Flag Such severe repressive police measures against those waving tricolour agonisingly remind the sinister and brutal police firing in Mysore princely State's Vidurashwatha village, close to the now Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh border, on 25 th April 1938 against people who joined Dhwaja Satyagraha, (Flag Satyagraha) for hoisting national flag. Sadly 32 of them succumbed to police bullets, laying down their lives. Massacre of people who gathered in that village defying prohibitory orders to hoist national flag prompted historians to draw parallel with the cold-blooded killing at Jallianwala Bagh in 1919 on account of firing ordered by General Dyer. Therefore, Vidurashwatha village where people were killed by police firing in 1938 for the cause of national flag has been described as Jallianwala Bagh of south. It is significant to recall that tragic episode concerning bravery of people in facing police bullets for proudly holding national flag and their intent to hoist it . Gandhis on Linking Struggle for National Flag With Representative Government Four days after that massacre, on 29 th April 1938, Mahatma Gandhi in a press statement poignantly stated that, 'There has been firing upon an unarmed crowd, resulting in several deaths and many more being injured. The demonstration that is going on in Mysore about the national flag he proceeded to assert is a symptom of the time. Those words of Gandhi that The demonstration that is going on in Mysore about the national flag is a symptom of the time resonate in the attempts of youth of India, led by Abhijit Dipke and Neha Vora, for waving national flag to hold the Modi regime and Chief Election Commissioner to account for dealing a fatal blow to the Constitution and parliamentary democracy through the operation of SIR in transgression of Article 325. It mandates, among others, that ..no person shall be ineligible for inclusion in any such roll (general electoral roll) or claim to be included in any special electoral roll for any such constituency(for every territorial constituency) on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or any of them. The flawed electoral roll generated by SIR process has removed names of millions of voters on grounds of so called logical discrepancies and other curated algorithms targeting Muslims, women and underprivileged sections for erasing their constitutional right to vote. When vast masses of Muslims and women are removed from electoral roll then the mandate of Article 325 that ..no person shall be ineligible for inclusion in any such roll (general electoral roll) or claim to be included in any special electoral roll for any such constituency(for every territorial constituency) on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or any of them stand violated. Such a provision in the Constitution was enshrined to establish representative Government in India so that peoples will and authority is reflected emphatically and in full measure. Kudos to youth of India that they by their actions to wave national flag are engaged in an arduous struggle in defence of an authentic representative Government which during Modi regime is persuasively accused of vote chori (vote theft) against which there is now country wide outrage and protests. It is heartening to note that there is an echo of what Mahatma Gandhi stated about representative Government after the massacre of people for the cause of national flag in Mysore. He said in the aforementioned Statement to the Press in 1938 that the Maharaj of Mysore in response to the tragic killing of people for waving national flag was to divest the Government of its autocracy and to make popular representatives responsible for the administration of Mysore. Those words of Mahatma resonate in the Lehra Do Tiranga (waving of national flag) march in defence of a representative Government based on purity of electoral roll legitimately reflecting mandate of the people. Gandhi went on to say that people sacrificing their lives for national flag in Mysore constituted, in his words, ..small price paid for the liberty of the people. I would, he remarked forcefully, use these sacrifices for gaining the liberty for which they had been made voluntarily or involuntarily. I have been told that the people have been behaving with exemplary non-violence and that the crowd bravely suffered the firing. If that is proved to be the case, I for one will rejoice over the loss of life. It is the necessary price paid for gaining liberty, he very boldly remarked. The sacrifices of people in Mysore did not go in vain. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was sent to bring about a settlement with Mysore Maharaja who assured to initiate constitutional reforms, release political prisoners and withdraw prohibitory orders. In his article, Resolution on Mysore Settlement published in the Harijan on May 21, 1938, Gandhi reiterated that .Mysore ruler should establish responsible government in his State so that the responsibility for law and order including firing, whenever it is deemed necessary, will be shouldered by a government answerable to the people. In that context he thoughtfully remarked, It should further be borne in mind that the national flag is the symbol of non-violence and national unity to be brought about by means strictly truthful and non-violent. Exemplary Nono-Violence of Defenders of Flag People of Mysore in 1938 displayed, in the words of Gandhi, exemplary non-violence in upholding national flag, while laying down their lives facing police bullets. Eighty eight years later in 2026 youth are remaining totally non-violent and peaceful for waving national flag and yet Modi regime, tragically, is deploying massive police force to quell the peaceful youth intending to take forward their Lehra Do Tiranga march. Gandhi had warned Maharaja of Mysore in his aforementioned article published in the Harijan that he should .recognise the signs of the times and establish responsible government within their borders and otherwise extend and guard the liberty of the people under their jurisdiction. Gandhis Warnings Resonate Those warnings for autocratic Maharaja of Mysore are more relevant for Modi regime which has been described as elected autocracy. The signs of our time in India are that people specially the youth are in forefront of non-violent struggle to save the Constitution and defend their right to vote. This struggle cannot be suppressed by police repression contrary to the constitutionally enshrined fundamental right to protest and express dissent.
YSRCP alleges attacks and detentions disrupt Andhra Pradesh polls
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Jana Sena Party Unveils First Candidate List for Municipal Elections in Andhra Pradesh
The Jana Sena Party has released its initial candidate list for the upcoming municipal elections in Andhra Pradesh, approved by Pawan Kalyan. Jana Sena Party Unveils First Candidate List for Municipal Elections in Andhra Pradesh
Telugu film Garividi Lakshmi, starring Kayal Anandhi and Rag Mayur, has arrived in theatres, bringing the story of a lesser-known folk artist to the big screen. Directed by Gowri Naidu Jammu, the biographical drama explores the life and struggles of Garividi Lakshmi, a Burrakatha performer from Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam region.
Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Lives of Five Women in Andhra Pradesh
Five women drowned in a reservoir in Andhra Pradesh, prompting condolences from local officials and an investigation into the incident. Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Lives of Five Women in Andhra Pradesh
Indias blind women cricketers still wait for house sites and jobs a year after their World Cup win
Captain Deepika T.C. of Madakasira in Andhra Pradeshs Sri Sathya Sai district is still waiting for the house site she was promised
NGO Chief Opens NGO Home In AKP
Andhra Pradesh NGO Association state president Alaparthi Vidyasagar inaugurated a newly constructed NGO home: Reports
Gandhi Shilp Bazaar in Vijayawada showcases rich heritage of crafts, handlooms
Around 70 artisans and weavers from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Bengal, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and other States showcase a wide range of traditional crafts and region-specific products
Andhra Pradesh: Agrigold Bond Verification To Begin On Oct. 19
Beneficiaries and agents concerned have been asked to visit the designated: Reports
Tamil Nadu to Assam: 5 states on govt radar for new university townships
TN, Assam, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha will submit proposals once guidelines on the framework are issued
Ethereal Exploration Guild sets up 150-acre rocket test complex in Andhra Pradesh
Odisha Congress Leader Criticizes Andhra Pradesh for Panchayat Election Notification
Odisha Congress chief Bhakta Charan Das condemns Andhra Pradeshs notification for elections in Kotia, urging state action to protect its territorial integrity. Odisha Congress Leader Criticizes Andhra Pradesh for Panchayat Election Notification
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Hyderabad man held for cheating AP cop via fake matrimony account
Hyderabad: The Uppal Police arrested a 33-year-old man for allegedly cheating a woman constable from Andhra Pradesh by creating a fake matrimony account and extorting Rs 1.1 lakh from her. The accused has been identified as P Surya Narayana, a resident of Chilukanagar. According to local reports, Surya created a profile on a matrimonial website 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 .
Police destroy ganja cultivation, six held in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh
In a separate incident, 385 kg of dry ganja worth 1.9 crore seized from a four-wheeler at Turluvada Toll Plaza in Visakhapatnam district
Andhra's Kalamkari Art Takes Centre Stage At Kolkata's Durga Puja Pandal
Kalamkari art form from Andhra Pradesh is finding a new canvas in Kolkata Durga Puja as the 74 Pally Sarbojanin Durgotsav Committee in Kidderpore features the art known for its hand-drawn and hand-painted motifs in its Puja pandal.
YSRCP MP Gurumoorthy seeks national intervention over alleged attack on MP Midhun Reddy
YSRCP Tirupati MP Maddila Gurumoorthy has written separate representations to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other authorities seeking intervention over the alleged attack on YSRCP Lok Sabha Floor Leader and MP PV Midhun Reddy at Punganur during the local body election nomination process. Gurumoorthy has sought urgent institutional intervention, an impartial investigation, preservation of CCTV footage and other evidence, examination of security lapses, and adequate protection for Midhun Reddy, his security personnel and candidates participating in the elections. The representations were also sent to the Chief Justice of India, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the Chief Election Commissioner of India, Andhra Pradesh Governor, Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner and the National Human Rights Commission Chairperson. Gurumoorthy also referred to the Andhra Pradesh High Court order dated October 15, 2026, on safe nomination filing...
YSRCP alleges assaults on party leaders and vehicle damage in Andhra Pradesh local polls
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Andhra Pradesh High Court hands Gade Sai Krishna custodial death probe to CBI
A Special Investigation Team formed by the State government had been investigating the alleged custodial death of Gade Sai Krishna since June
Student dies after jumping from 6th floor in B'luru's GITAM University; police probe underway
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 16 (IANS) A 20-year-old BTech student died after allegedly suspiciously jumping from the sixth floor of a building at GITAM University in Nagadevanahalli village in Bengaluru Rural district, police said on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Varshitha, a native of Guntakal in Andhra Pradesh. She had reportedly been staying in the university hostel for the past six years and had been pursuing the B.Tech course for the last three years. According to preliminary information, Varshitha allegedly went to the sixth floor of the building and jumped from there on Thursday night. Although depression is suspected to have been a possible reason for her death, several questions have arisen over the circumstances surrounding the incident. Doddaballapur Rural police rushed to the spot and launched an investigation. Considering the seriousness of the case, the Superintendent of Police also visited the spot. The police inspected Varshitha's hostel room and took her mobile phone into custody as part of the investigation. Her parents have been informed about the incident and are on their way to the spot. Bengaluru Rural SP Chandrakanth M.V. said there were reports that Varshitha had a medical history, which would be verified as part of the investigation. The police are examining the circumstances leading to her death and will take appropriate legal action based on the findings, the officer said. It can be recalled that a 20-year-old computer science and engineering student studying at GITAM University allegedly jumped to death from the 13th floor of the hostel building at Nagadevanahalli, Doddaballapur, on February 18. The deceased was identified as Nayana S.V., a native of Sarjapura in Bengaluru Rural, and the daughter of a farmer. Based on the preliminary probe, police said Nayana made a video on her phone apologising to her parents before taking the extreme step. No death note was found with her or in the hostel room. The police stated that the girl's family members were also clueless about the motive. It can also be recalled that a 24-year-old final year engineering student from Uganda died after falling from the 6th floor of the hostel campus of GITAM University. Police had to resort to a lathi charge to disperse the students who were protesting. The victim was identified as Haseena. The incident happened in April 2022. She is alleged to have slipped and fallen while trying to pick up a piece of cloth that had fallen on the asbestos roof of the neighbouring building. From the 6th floor, she fell on the first floor. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where the doctors declared her brought dead.
Violence erupted in the Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh on Friday following clashes between workers and supporters of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the opposition Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), with several...
Ganja Farm Busted In Nellore, Six Arrested
Police in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, have arrested six individuals after uncovering two acres of illegal ganja cultivation hidden within a maize field. The bust, part of 'Operation Trishul', involved the use of drones and revealed a sophisticated drip irrigation system. Investigators believe the operation, which could have yielded crores of rupees, had links to trafficking in major Indian cities.
Woman allegedly killed by husband at Madanapalle lodge
Madanapalli: A domestic dispute allegedly ended in murder at a private lodge in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, where a 29-year-old woman from Karnataka was found dead. Her husband allegedly attacked her following an argument over suspected infidelity and later surrendered to the police. The victim, Rubia Taj, hailed from Mulbagal in Karnatakas Kolar district. She had 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 .
NDA partners in Andhra finalise seat-sharing for Urban Local Body polls
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 16 (IANS) Partners in the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh have reached a seat sharing agreement for Urban Local Body elections. After several rounds of talks among leaders of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Jana Sena Party (JSP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the last four days, the allies finalised the seat sharing on Thursday night. Initially there was a deadlock in the talks between TDP and JSP but both the parties adopted a give and take approach to reach an understanding. The NDA partners finalised the seat sharing in line with the aspirations of their leaders and cadres at the field level. As per the agreement for the posts of mayor for 17 municipal corporations, the TDP will contest 11 posts, Jana Sena four and BJP two. The coalition also reached an understanding for the posts of chairpersons of municipalities/nagar panchayats. The TDP will field candidates for 78 posts while Jana Sena will contest in 21 places. Seven posts have been left for the BJP. As per the agreement for all Urban Local Bodies, TDP has been allotted 72.35 per cent of the posts. Jana Sena got a share of 20.33 per cent and BJP 7.32 per cent. If one ally gets the post of mayor/chairman, the other allies will be given the post of deputy mayor/vice-chairperson. The TDP will contest for the posts of mayors of Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Machilipatnam, Mangalgiri-Tadepalli, Guntur, Ongole, Nellore, Kurnool, Kadapa, Tirupati and Chittoor. Jana Sena has been allotted Srikakulam, Kakinada, Eluru and Vijayawada while BJP will field its candidates for mayors in Rajamahendravaram and Anantapuram. The seat adjustment was finalised after several round of talks among top leaders of the NDA partners during the last few days. Chief Minister and TDP National President N. Chandrababu Naidu, TDP state President Palla Srinivasa Rao, Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan, state BJP President P.V. N. Madhav and other leaders participated in the talks. The seat-sharing in local body polls is largely in proportion to the respective strength of the three allies in the state Assembly. The NDA, headed by TDP, had stormed to power in 2024 with a landslide majority. The coalition bagged 164 seats in the 175-member Assembly. The TDP has 135 MLAs, while Jana Sena and BJP have 21 and eight seats, respectively. The State Election Commission has already announced the schedule for the elections to urban and rural local bodies. Polling for 100 urban local bodies is scheduled on October 28 while Gram Panchayats will go to polls in three phases in November-December. Out of 123 Urban Local Bodies, the Commission has issued notifications for conduct of elections to 100 Urban Local Bodies (13 Municipal Corporations and 87 Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats). Elections have not been notified now for the remaining 23 Urban Local Bodies (4 Municipal Corporations and 19 Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats) as the pre-election activities for them are underway.
YSRCP MP Mithun Reddys convoy attacked in Andhra's Annamayya, blames TDP workers
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 16 (IANS) YSRCP Floor Leader in Lok Sabha P.V. Mithun Reddys convoy was attacked in Punganur in Andhra Pradesh's Annamayya district on Friday. YSR Congress Party alleged that there was a murderous attack on Mithun Reddy, who is the MP from Rajampet constituency, and blamed TDP workers. It said the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) men pelted stones on vehicles in the MPs convoy and attacked them with sticks and iron rods. The attack took place as he accompanied YSRCP candidates and leaders to file nominations for the local body elections. YSRCP alleged that TDP leaders and workers blocked the convoy and tried to stop YSRCP candidates from reaching the nomination centre. Vehicles belonging to YSRCP leaders were vandalised. Police personnel present at the scene failed to stop the attackers or protect the candidates, the party said. YSRCP condemned the attempt on the MPs life and accused the TDP government of allowing its workers to use violence to silence opposition candidates and disrupt the election process. The party demanded that the State Election Commission intervene immediately, direct the police to register criminal cases and arrest those responsible, and take action against officers who failed to prevent the attack. It also sought protection for candidates and their proposers, and arrangements for all affected candidates to file their nominations safely and without obstruction. Clashes broke out between workers of the two parties on the first day of filing nominations for urban local body elections. Workers of TDP, which is heading the ruling coalition, and cadres of the main opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) clashed in Punganur municipality. Both groups pelted stones at each other, and a few workers were injured. The clashes broke out when leaders of both parties were on their way to file nominations for the Punganur municipality. The incident triggered tension in the town. Police stepped up security to prevent further violence. This is the first incident of violence since the State Election Commission announced the schedule for local body elections on October 14. The process for filing nominations for urban local bodies began across the state on Friday.
Despite 243 vacancies cleared in 2023, the decision to sanction only 29 posts under G.O. Ms. No. 81 triggers concerns; job seekers question decision of changing the recruitment agency
AP PGCET 2026 Phase 2 Seat Allotment Result on 17 October, Check Download Link
AP PGCET 2026 Phase 2 Seat Allotment Result is scheduled to be released on 17 October 2026 through the Andhra Pradesh Common Admissions Portal. Candidates who participated in Phase 2 counselling can check their allotment status and download their allotment orders once the result link is activated. College reporting is scheduled from 21 to 24 October 2026.
137 medical shops pulled up for illegal drug sales in Telangana
Hyderabad: The drug wing of the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TGSAFE) on Thursday, October 15, pulled up 137 medical stores across the state for the sale of illegal medicines. The raids were conducted in the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) region and other districts of Telangana. The raids are part of 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 .
Chandrababu Naidu builds Southern Alliance, reaches out to rival CMs
In a bid to unite Southern states, Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is meticulously orchestrating a Southern Alliance among state leaders. This collaboration seeks to resolve pressing issues, particularly concerning water-sharing conflicts, potentially via river interlinking schemes. Naidu has garnered support from both allies and opposition figures for this initiative.
Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh weather today, October 16: Rain and thunderstorms are likely across several districts, with Tamil Nadu under orange and yellow alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall. Andhra Pradesh may also see rain and thunderstorms over the next four days, with the state disaster management authority warning of very heavy rain in parts of the state.
BJP Poll Campaign To Highlight Funds, Schemes For AP From Centre
The Andhra Pradesh BJP, part of the three-party ruling alliance, would kick-start its poll campaign: Reports
ADB, govt of Japan sign financing pact with AM Green Ammonia
The deal includes a $100 million JICA-financed loan to help build a 1.1-million-tonne renewable-powered green ammonia facility in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
Local body polls: Andhra Pradesh SEC appoints 28 IAS officers as general observers
Punetha highlights the importance of Poll Management App in sharing information on voter management, polling stations and election procedures
AP BJP Chief Lashes Out At Jagan For Supporting CJP
Andhra Pradesh BJP chief P.V.N. Madhav criticised Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for expressing support for CJP leaders arrested during protests over electoral roll revision.
Andhra Pradesh shocker: Lover lured to pond, beaten to death; husband, wife arrested
Mamidi Gouri Shankar and his wife, Mamidi Lakshmi Durga, are accused of orchestrating Thumula Lakshmana's murder. Lakshmana allegedly had an extramarital affair with Lakshmi Durga, leading to disputes with her husband. Following a planned attack, he was murdered and his body dumped in a canal. Police arrested several individuals linked to the crime, including the couple, as the investigation progressed.
What stopped Andhra Pradeshs 34% BC quota in local bodies? | Explained
The courts have held that Andhra Pradeshs 34% BC quota in local bodies breaches the 50% ceiling without the empirical data the law requires
BIE announces revised guidelines for March 2027 Intermediate exams in Andhra Pradesh
It introduces changes to answer booklets, Biology OMR sheets and question papers for elective subjects, and instructs junior college principals to communicate the revised examination arrangements to the teaching staff and students
Gujarat girl selected among 20 students nationwide for satellite technology mission
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 15 (IANS) A Class 11 student from Gujarats Mahisagar district has been selected among 20 students from across India for 'Mission ShaktiSAT', a space science initiative that has provided her with practical training in satellite coding, design and assembly. Vipa Bariya, who hails from Padhara village in Kadana taluka, is the only female student selected from Gujarat for the mission. She studies in the Science stream at Eklavya Model Residential School in Vejalpur, near Godhra, and aspires to become a pilot or an astronaut. Organised by Space Kidz India, Mission ShaktiSAT brought together around 12,000 female students from 108 countries. As part of the programme, Vipa attended a 10-day international workshop at Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, from August 22 to 31, where she received hands-on training in satellite coding, design and assembly alongside participants from other countries. She was also presented with a special award and trophy at the event. I have been interested in space science and satellite technology since childhood. Being selected for Mission ShaktiSAT and getting the opportunity to visit ISRO feels like a dream come true, Vipa said. During the first phase of the competition, she completed all 21 modules, comprising 550 lessons, within the stipulated time with guidance from her schoolteachers. Vipa is scheduled to participate in a space technology event organised by Viasat in New Delhi from October 26 to 28. She may also get an opportunity to visit the Indian Space Research Organisations space centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh after the satellite launch date is finalised. According to Vipa, the mission involves two satellites, one intended to land on the Moons surface and the other to orbit the Moon. Her interest in space science has been encouraged by her father, Gulabbhai Bariya, who teaches Mathematics and Environmental Studies to students of Classes 3 to 5 at a primary school. Her schoolteacher and mentor, Deepika Sharma, has also guided her in developing her skills and pursuing her ambitions. Vipas selection comes as residential schools for tribal students seek to expand access to science and technology education and opportunities in specialised fields. Eklavya Model Residential Schools provide education to students from tribal communities, including those in remote areas. The Gujarat government said the initiative was part of efforts to improve educational opportunities for tribal children in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Tribal Development Minister Naresh Patel, the states Tribal Development Department is implementing schemes aimed at improving the quality of education and access to modern learning facilities. For Vipa, the programme has offered an opportunity to pursue her longstanding interest in space technology beyond the classroom, with further participation in space-related activities expected in the coming weeks.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed authorities to pay widow pension arrears from the date of application, ruling that administrative delays cannot deprive eligible beneficiaries of their entitlement. The arrears must be paid within eight weeks.
Cobwebs, beedis found at Hyderabad sweet shops, licence suspended
Hyderabad: Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) suspended the food safety licences of three sweet and dairy units in Jeedimetla after inspections revealed unhygienic conditions like flies, dirty kitchen walls, cobwebs, slippery flooring, unhygienic drains and improper food storage. Gutka and pan masala packets and beedis were found in manufacturing areas, 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 .
India may achieve self-reliance before 2047, says Prez Murmu
VIJAYAWADA (ANDHRA PRADESH): President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said the country could achieve self-reliance before 2047, expressing confidence in the growing economic empowerment of rural women through SHGs. Addressing the National SARAS Mela, 2026 at Punnami Ghat here, she said the event had traditionally been held in Delhi and was being organised in the southern []
Vizianagaram seeks shift of Mayor poll to October 29 over Sirimanotsavam
The Sirimanotsavam on October 27 draws devotees from across Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring States
AP Govt Releases Honorarium for Imams Ahead of Local Body Poll Code
The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday has released Rs 22.50 crore to pay honorariums to the Imams and Muezzins (mouzans) for three months, ensuring the payments are not held up by the model code of conduct, which has come into force
M4M (Motive for Murder), a film that captivated audiences with its distinctive storyline and earned appreciation from both audiences and critics, has added another feather to its cap by winning two prestigious awards at the Andhra Pradesh Film Chamber of Commerce (APFCC) celebrations. Director Mohan Vadlapatla was honored with the Best Debut Director award, while []
CMs, Governors of Telugu states remember Abdul Kalams services to nation
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 15 (IANS) Chief Ministers and Governors of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Thursday paid tributes to former President of India, Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary and remembered his services to the nation. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy paid tributes to Dr Abdul Kalam, terming him an ideal for future generations. Chief Minister Reddy paid tribute to the late Bharat Ratna awardee and described Dr Kalam as a distinguished scientist who brought pride to the nation. Chief Minister Reddy further stated that Dr Kalam embodied simplicity and served as a lasting inspiration to the youth. He emphasised that Dr Kalams life and principles continue to motivate people throughout India. Chief Minister Reddy acknowledged Dr. Kalams significant contributions to Indias defence sector, space research, and the progress of science and technology, stating they will be eternally remembered. He recalled Dr Kalams famous message, Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action. Chief Minister Reddy noted this vision continues to guide millions of young people across the country and that his life serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of goal-setting and persistent effort. Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said that Dr. Kalams remarkable contributions to science and technology, his exemplary dedication to the nation and his profound commitment to inspiring young minds continue to serve as a beacon of inspiration for generations. He observed that Dr. Kalams vision of a developed India and his emphasis on education, innovation and national service remain deeply relevant. The Governor called upon the people, particularly the youth, to draw inspiration from Dr. Kalams life and ideals and contribute wholeheartedly towards building a progressive, self-reliant and developed India. Governor of Andhra Pradesh S. Abdul Nazeer paid tributes to Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary. The Governor said Dr. Kalams invaluable contributions to science, technology, and national development, along with his unwavering commitment to education and youth empowerment, continue to inspire the nation and remain a guiding force for future generations. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu called Abdul Kalam a pinnacle of inspiration. The Chief Minister stated that the late leader possessed a rare personality. Chandrababu Naidu said Abdul Kalam was a visionary who provided a new direction to the nation's atomic and technological sectors. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said that Abdul Kalam was a visionary scientist who rose from a humble family in Rameswaram to become one of Indias most respected scientific leaders and its beloved Peoples President. His journey exemplifies the power of education, discipline, perseverance and dedication. From working as a young newspaper distributor to leading the development of Indias indigenous SLV-III launch vehicle, advancing the Agni and Prithvi missile programmes, contributing to Pokhran-II and championing Technology Vision 2020, he devoted his life to strengthening Bharats scientific capabilities and advancing its aspirations for development, said Pawan Kalyan. Beyond his scientific achievements and distinguished presidency, Kalam Jis enduring contribution was his commitment to education and youth empowerment. As a teacher, author and mentor, he inspired generations to pursue knowledge, embrace innovation and contribute meaningfully to the nation. His life reminds us that humble beginnings need not limit great ambitions, that setbacks can become opportunities for learning, and that true achievement lies in combining knowledge with integrity, humility and service to society. His vision of a developed Bharat remains a call to action for every citizen, especially its youth, to dream with purpose, work with determination and contribute to nation-building. On his birth anniversary, let us honour his legacy by upholding the values he embodied: Scientific temper, self-reliance, lifelong learning and unwavering commitment to the progress of Bharat, added the Deputy Chief Minister. Former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy stated that Abdul Kalam was a great visionary who believed that individual growth is possible only through education and national development only through youth power. Having rendered distinguished services as a scientist and adorned the office of the President of India, his unassuming life serves as an inspiration to all. By instilling enthusiasm in students with the words, 'Dream... and achieve those dreams,' the tireless efforts he made to lead the nation on the path of development are unforgettable. Homage on the occasion of Kalam garu's birth anniversary, Jagan Mohan Reddy said in a post on X.
Nexon Geochem inks MoU for rare earth permanent magnet facility in Andhra Pradesh
Nexon Geochem has committed a total investment of 1,250 crore across two phases: 750 crore dedicated to Phase 1 and 500 crore allocated for Phase 2.
IMD declares arrival of north-east monsoon over South Peninsula
Heavy rainfall has occurred at a few places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry andKaraikal and moderate rainfall over many places over this met subdivision as well as south Coastal Andhra Pradesh
