Debt trap looms large over A.P. weavers
The weaving sector once sustained by handloom cooperative societies across Andhra Pradesh is currently reeling under mounting dues, dwindling orders and disappearing livelihoods, Nellore Sravani reports, as many societies are becoming dormant due to non-payment of dues on the part of the State government
Nani's new film, The Paradise, is off to a thunderous start, amassing over Rs 74.90 crore in global box office collections. With a major contribution of Rs 42.50 crore coming from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, audiences are responding well. The movie is being directed by Srikanth Odela.
HC Reserves Verdict On Local Body Polls In AP
Andhra Pradesh High Court reserved its verdict on a YSRC plea seeking local body polls only after completion of electoral roll revision.
Andhra Pradesh: Official Machinery on High Alert, Rains Damage 690km of Roads
Janardhan Reddy directed officials to remain in the field and coordinate with district administrations and other departments for an immediate response.
Lokesh Pitches AP As Hub For Electronics, Tech, Pharma And Green Industries
Lokesh pitched Andhra Pradesh to global companies for investments in electronics, technology, healthcare, agriculture, pharma and green energy.
APs Speed Culture To Drive Growth, Jobs: Lokesh
Minister N. Lokesh said Andhra Pradesh is promoting faster project execution, technology-driven governance and industry clusters to boost growth and job creation.
500 AP Home Guards In Telangana Await Inter-State Repatriation
Around 500 Home Guards from Andhra Pradesh have continued working in Telangana since bifurcation, facing family separation and limited welfare benefits.
Lokesh meets heads of top companies, seeks investments in Andhra Pradesh
Senior officials of Cisco Systems, Abbott, and Mastercard to consider the proposals made by the Andhra Pradesh government in IT, manufacturing and other sectors
Andhra Pradesh CS Unveils World Heart Day-2026 Poster
Stresses awareness on cardiovascular diseases
Lokesh allays fears over environmental impact of data centres coming up in Andhra Pradesh
State government has set a norm that a minimum 70% of the energy used by the data centres must come from renewable sources, says the IT & HRD Minister
Man left bank job for farming in Andhra Pradesh, now earns Rs 5,000 a day
After losing his father in 2025, Ravuri Sekhar made a pivotal decision to leave his banking career and take over the family farm. He embraced organic farming, shunning chemicals in favor of natural solutions and multi-cropping. Producing over 100 kg of fresh vegetables daily, Sekhar earns about Rs 5,000. His commitment to sustainable practices has garnered positive feedback from customers, motivating him to continue his efforts.
Heavy rains? No problem! 630kg Ganesh laddu auction held via Zoom
Andhra Pradesh: Heavy rains lashed several places in Andhra Pradesh, disrupting normal life. But that did not stop devotees from bidding in a Ganesh laddu auction, carried out over a Zoom call. The giant 630 kg laddu was made for a 63-foot Maha Ganapati idol installed at the Machilipatnam seashore. It was sold for 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 .
CPI(M) seeks comprehensive relief package for drought-hit farmers in Andhra Pradesh
The party demands that drought be declared a national calamity and 1 lakh crore released as relief
BJP asks cadre to reach out to rain-hit people in Andhra Pradesh
Party State president Madhav advises them to visit the affected areas, provide assistance to people, and bring instances of inundation and damage to the notice of the district administration
Use mobile equipment to lift water wherever gravity flow is not possible, he advises, and calls for continuous monitoring as substantial inflows are likely into rivers and streams
Amid heavy rain, overall reservoir levels hold steady at 50% in Andhra Pradesh
Godavari, Krishna systems see substantial flows, Pennar basin and Rayalaseema reservoirs remain far below capacity, reflecting uneven distribution of water across State
Supreme Court may intervene if Andhra Pradesh HC does not order CBI investigation in Saikrishna case
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Advising them to remain alert in view of the heavy rains and closely monitor the inflows into reservoirs, rivers and streams, Ramanaidu asks them to work in tandem to prevent inconvenience to people and minimise the risk of loss of life and property
Advising them to remain alert in view of the heavy rains and closely monitor the inflows into reservoirs, rivers and streams, Ramanaidu asks them to work in tandem to prevent inconvenience to people and minimise the risk of loss of life and property
Hyderabad interstate burglar arrested in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A B.Tech graduate with an unusual travel trail has been arrested by Wilson Garden police for allegedly committing more than 30 house burglaries across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The accused, Vinod Kumar from Hyderabad, allegedly travelled to Bengaluru by flight, committed burglaries and returned by air after completing his operations. Police 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 .
Hyderabad B Tech student held for burglary in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A B.Tech graduate with an unusual travel trail has been arrested by Wilson Garden police for allegedly committing more than 30 house burglaries across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The accused, Vinod Kumar from Hyderabad, allegedly travelled to Bengaluru by flight, committed burglaries and returned by air after completing his operations. Police 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 .
Odisha Manages Deep Depression with Minimal Damage; Continuous Monitoring as System Weakens
The Deep Depression originating over the North Coastal Andhra Pradesh region crossed the coast near the southwest of Kalingapatnam between 11 PM on September 23 and 1 AM on September 24. During landfall, the system registered maximum sustained wind speeds of 5565 km/h, with gusty winds reaching up to 75 km/h. Following the landfall, the [] The post Odisha Manages Deep Depression with Minimal Damage; Continuous Monitoring as System Weakens appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
SC Collegium Recommends 12 Additional Judges As Permanent Judges In Four HCs
NEW DELHI, Sept 24: The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of 12 additional judges as permanent judges in the high courts of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand and Gauhati. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Collegium comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Vikram Nath and B V Nagarathna [] The post SC Collegium Recommends 12 Additional Judges As Permanent Judges In Four HCs appeared first on Northlines .
Torrential downpours damage 613 km of roads across Andhra Pradesh
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Sep 24 (IANS) Heavy rains under the impact of Deep Depression in the Bay of Bengal have damaged 613 km of roads in Andhra Pradesh, State Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy said on Thursday. With heavy rain continuing to lash coastal Andhra even after Deep Depression crossed the coast late on Wednesday night, the Minister for Roads and Buildings (R&B) directed the R&B Department officials to remain on high alert. After a review meeting with officials, he said that due to incessant rains, 613 km of R&B roads across the state have sustained damage as of 7 a.m. on Thursday. Srikakulam district accounted for the highest infrastructure damage, with 356 km of roads getting affected. The Deep Depression caused significant road damage in the districts of Srikakulam, Parvathipuram-Manyam, Vizianagaram, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kakinada, East Godavari, Ambedkar Konaseema, West Godavari, Anantapur, Kurnool, and Nandyal. Across the state, roads were washed away at four locations due to the formation of deep craters. Cross-drainage (CD) works were damaged at 78 locations, and the restoration work has already been undertaken at 37 of these sites, said the minister. According to the minister, trees fell on roads at 11 locations and have been completely cleared to ensure a smooth flow of vehicles. Heavy rains caused traffic disruptions at 23 locations, he said, adding that the traffic congestion was successfully cleared at 14 of these spots. It is estimated that approximately Rs 26.95 crore is required for temporary repairs and Rs 224.73 crore for permanent restoration of the rain-damaged roads. The R&B Department has established 78 control rooms across the state and appointed nodal officers. We are continuously assessing ground-level conditions by holding 36 joint coordination meetings with departments affiliated with the R&B wing. We have set up toll-free services in major corporations to provide round-the-clock assistance, Janardhan Reddy said. The department identified 614 locations across the state as vulnerable or accident-prone areas. The department has kept 550 JCBs and 596 power saws ready to clear obstructions such as fallen trees and landslides on roads. The minister said personnel and necessary equipment were kept ready for emergency relief operations.
Shivtek Spechemi Industries to expand manufacturing capabilities through new land acquisition
Shivtek Spechemi Industries is planning to expand manufacturing capabilities through new land acquisitions and expanding existing manufacturing facilities at Pungam (Ankleshwar), Gujarat. Shivtek is constructing the new facility entirely from the ground up as the first industrial entrant on this specific plot. Leasing of factory space by manufacturing companies is projected to rise to 30-32 million sq ft annually by 2030 from 21.3 million sq ft in 2025. The company also announced strategic capacity expansion of 14,000 MT at its flagship manufacturing facility in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of 12 additional judges as permanent judges in various High Courts across India. Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Permanent Judges for Guwahati, Uttarakhand, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh High Courts
SC Collegium recommends 12 additional judges as permanent judges in 4 HCs
The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of 12 additional judges as permanent judges in the high courts of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand and Gauhati. The collegium, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Vikram Nath and B V Nagarathna, took the decision at a meeting held on Wednesday. Five additional judges have been approved for permanent appointment to the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The Supreme Court collegium, in its meeting held on September 23, has approved the proposals for appointment of the following Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh: (i) Shri Justice Maheswara Rao Kuncheam @ Kuncham, (ii) Shri Justice Thoota Chandra Dhana Sekar @ T.C.D. Sekhar, (iii) Shri Justice Challa Gunaranjan, (iv) Shri Justice Avadhanam Hari Haranadha Sarma, and (v) Dr. Justice Yadavalli Lakshmana Rao, a statement said. For the Kerala High Court, the Collegium approved the appointment of Justices P Krishna Kumar, KV Jayakumar,
Deep Depression Crosses Kalingapatnam Coast, Heavy Rain Continues
The deep depression that brought copious rainfall to parts of Andhra Pradesh over the past two to three days moved west-northwestwards and crossed the coast close to Kalingapatnam.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, has recommended the appointment of 12 additional judges as permanent judges in the high courts of Gauhati, Uttarakhand, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. In a statement issued on Thursday, the apex court Collegium said that in its meeting held on September 23, it approved the proposal for the appointment of Justice Kaushik Goswami as Permanent Judge of the Gauhati High Court. The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 23rd September, 2026, has approved the proposal for appointment of Shri Justice Kaushik Goswami, Additional Judge as Permanent Judge of the Gauhati High Court, the statement said. In a separate statement, the apex court Collegium approved the appointment of Justice Subhash Upadhyay as a Permanent Judge of the Uttarakhand High Court. The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 23rd September, 2026, has approved the proposal for appointment of Shri Justice Subhash Upadhyay, Additional Judge as Permanent Judge of the High Court of Uttarakhand, it said. The top court Collegium also approved the proposal for the appointment of five Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of the Kerala High Court. The judges are Justice P. Krishna Kumar, Justice K.V. Jayakumar, Justice Muralee Krishna S., Justice Jobin Sebastian and Justice P.V. Balakrishnan. For the Andhra Pradesh High Court, the Supreme Court Collegium approved proposals for the appointment of five Additional Judges as Permanent Judges. They are Justice Maheswara Rao Kuncheam @ Kuncham, Justice Thoota Chandra Dhana Sekar @ T.C.D. Sekhar, Justice Challa Gunaranjan, Justice Avadhanam Hari Haranadha Sarma and Dr Justice Yadavalli Lakshmana Rao. The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 23rd September, 2026, has approved the proposals for appointment of the following Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, the statement said. The Chief Justice and Judges of the High Courts are appointed by the President under clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution. While recommending the appointment of an Additional Judge as a Permanent Judge, the Chief Justice of the High Court is required to furnish detailed statistics, including month-wise disposal of cases and judgments delivered by the judge concerned, as well as the number of cases reported in law journals, duly certified by them. The data must also include information regarding the total number of working days, the number of days the judge actually attended court, and the days of absence during the relevant period for which disposal statistics are submitted. Additional Judges are appointed by the President under clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution.
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Clears Rs 22,177 Crore Investments, Allots 400 Acres To Shipbuilding Facility
Schools closed in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh due to deep depression, know more
The district administrations of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh have ordered the closure of schools until September 25 as a precaution due to the ongoing severe rainfall
IMD Issues Red Alert for Nabarangapur, Orange Warning for Six Odisha Districts Amid Heavy Rain
Rainfall continued across Odisha on Thursday as the state came under the influence of the Deep Depression that crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast early on September 24. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rainfall warnings for several districts, with heavy rain expected across southern, western and northern parts of Odisha. Nabarangapur has been placed [] The post IMD Issues Red Alert for Nabarangapur, Orange Warning for Six Odisha Districts Amid Heavy Rain appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Deep Depression Crosses Andhra Coast Near Kalingapatnam, Weakening Likely
The Deep Depression over north coastal Andhra Pradesh crossed the coast close to southwest of Kalingapatnam between 11 pm on September 23 and 1 am on September 24, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. At the time of landfall, the system had maximum sustained wind speeds of 55-65 kmph, gusting up to 75 kmph. After [] The post Deep Depression Crosses Andhra Coast Near Kalingapatnam, Weakening Likely appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
UltraTech Cement commissions 4.6 mtpa cement capacity
UltraTech Cement has commissioned 3.6 mtpa greenfield integrated capacity at Petnikota, Andhra Pradesh and also commissioned 1.0 mtpa through debottlenecking at the Company's existing cement plants at Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Patratu (Jharkhand) and Nathdwara (Rajasthan).
Heavy rains trigger flood warnings in Andhra Pradesh lowlands
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Four students killed by express train in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that Cyclone Arnab over the Bay of Bengal crossed the north Andhra Pradeshsouth Odisha coast. The cyclone is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as it moved inland. Ahead of Cyclone Arnab's landfall, six districts in Odisha have been placed under the red zone: Gajapati, Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi and Ganjam.
Andhra Pradesh RTGS on high alert amid North Andhra cyclone threat
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BJP appoints new state in-charges; Nitin Nabin congratulates appointees
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and J&K. The appointments, detailed in an official press release from the partys central office, take effect immediately and cover organisational responsibilities across nearly all states and J&K. In a post on X, Nabin congratulated the newly appointed State Prabharis and Sah Prabharis. He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, their efforts would strengthen the organisation and help realise the collective dream of Viksit Bharat 2047. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chandigarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chandigarh and Bhola Singh for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde will serve as state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal has been assigned to both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges are Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments include Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh, with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge; Ram Madhav for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand; Harish Dwivedi for Bihar and Karnataka; and Satish Poonia for J&K and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named for Assam, while Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Nabin has also appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list further covers smaller states and J&K, including assignments for Andaman & Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Sikkim and Tripura. Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities. The circular, issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries, aims to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.
Odisha reels under deep depression, heavy rainfall continues
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (IANS) Several districts of Odisha continue to receive incessant rainfall due to the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, and the state government is making all necessary preparations to deal with its impact. The deep depression, moving west-northwest at 7 kmph, is currently centred about 30 km south-southwest of Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and 160 km southwest of Gopalpur. IMD sources said the system is likely to maintain its west-northwestward movement and cross the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, to the southwest of Kalingapatnam, within the next three to four hours. IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty said widespread rainfall has been recorded across Odisha during the past 24 hours. Thirty-five locations received heavy rainfall of 712 cm, while 10 locations recorded very heavy rainfall of 1220 cm. Similiguda in Koraput district recorded extremely heavy rainfall of 230 mm. The IMD has issued a red warning for Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Malkangiri, where heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall, is likely. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected in Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, Boudh, Subarnapur, Bargarh, Balangir and Nuapada districts. The weather system is also likely to generate strong winds of 5565 kmph, gusting up to 75 kmph along and near the coast as it moves inland. For September 24, the IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall, in Nabarangpur, while Bargarh, Nuapada, Balangir, Kalahandi, Koraput and Malkangiri are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall. On September 25, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi and Nuapada. Rainfall is expected to continue on September 26, mainly over western parts of southern Odisha, including Kalahandi, Balangir, Nuapada and Nabarangpur. Earlier on Wednesday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the states preparedness to deal with the incessant rainfall triggered by the deep depression, emphasising the states policy of zero casualty. He asked the concerned authorities to prioritise the safety of lives and property. A total of 33 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams and 381 fire service teams have been deployed across the state to deal with the situation.
Andhra Pradesh: Four students killed, one injured after being hit by train
Four students under 20 were killed and another injured after being hit by a train while crossing railway tracks at Ravivalasa in Tekkali, Srikakulam district. The surviving student is receiving treatment, while Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed condolences
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet clears four new Police Commissionerates
They will be headquartered in Rajamahendravaram, Guntur, Tirupati and Kurnool; it also gives the green signal for several power sector proposals, revised administrative sanctions totalling 463.55 crore for works under HNSS project, and SMI Policy that aims to identify, verify and empanel credible influencers to disseminate information on government schemes
Schools in Odisha to remain closed tomorrow due to Cyclone Arnab; check district-wise list
Authorities in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh have stepped up their preparedness for adverse weather conditions and heavy rainfall due to Cyclone Arnab . Schools and Anganwadi centres in several districts of Odisha - Nabarangpur, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Khurda and Malkangiri have been ordered to remain closed on Thursday, September 24.
Andhra Pradesh Intermediate Board announces fee schedule for March 2027 exams
Jagan doubts fair local body elections in Andhra Pradesh
Police are being used against party leaders and workers, the YSRCP president alleges, and asks the cadre to record instances of police excesses in a digital diary
Andhra Pradesh govt. to address grievances of 35,544 AgriGold plot beneficiaries in first phase
20 teams to collect copies of AgriGold bonds from depositors in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and other States
School holiday news: Several Odisha districts have announced school closures for September 24 amid weather concerns linked to the prevailing system over the region. Schools and Anganwadi centres will remain shut in the affected districts, while staff have been asked to report. In Andhra Pradesh, schools in Vizianagaram observed a holiday on September 23, with further updates awaited.
The students who were walking on the tracks were hit by RourkelaGunupur Express between Naupada and Tekkali railway stations
YSR Congress Accuses Andhra Pradesh Coalition Government of Establishing Reign of Terror
YSR Congress Party claims Andhra Pradeshs coalition government is suppressing dissent and creating a climate of fear ahead of local elections. YSR Congress Accuses Andhra Pradesh Coalition Government of Establishing Reign of Terror
Rowdy sheets to be opened against YSRCP functionaries in TDP office attack case
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Sep 23 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Police have ordered rowdy sheets against 51 people, including some key leaders of the YSR Congress Party in connection with the October 19, 2021 attack on the central office of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) at Mangalagiri in Guntur district. YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MLCs Talasila Raghuram, Lella Appireddy, and YSRCP NTR district president Devineni Avinash are among the leaders included in the rowdy sheet. NTR Police Commissioner Rajasekhar Babu issued orders that rowdy sheets be opened against 51 people in the police stations under the limits of the Commissionerate. Orders have been issued to Station House Officers (SHOs) of nine police stations to open the rowdy sheets. Assistant Commissioners of Police have been directed to personally monitor the opening of rowdy sheets. The TDP office was attacked when YSRCP was in power. After coming into power in 2024, Chandrababu Naidu-led government ordered a CID probe into the attack. A large number of supporters of YSRCP attacked the TDP office on October 19, 2021, after TDP spokesperson Kommareddy Pattabhi Ram had made some objectionable comments against the then Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. The YSRCP supporters had barged into the TDP office and ransacked the premises, damaging furniture and breaking window panes. The TDP leaders had alleged that the attackers, seen armed with sticks and even hammers, damaged the cars parked outside the office. Police had booked a case against 110 people, including Raghuram, Avinash, Lella Appireddy and YSRCP general secretary Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy. A case was registered at Mangalagiri Rural Police Station under IPC sections 147, 148, 323,324, 326, 307, 380, 427, 459, 452, 506 r/w 109, 120-B and 149. After the TDP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) came to power in June, 2024, police launched a fresh investigation. In October, 2024, the government handed over to the Crime Investigation Department (CID) the case relating to the attack on the TDP office and the residence of N. Chandrababu Naidu. In September 2021, some YSRCP leaders also allegedly attacked the residence of the TDP president and then leader of the opposition Chandrababu Naidu.
BJP appoints Sunil Bansal as in-charge for Telangana, Arvind Bhadoria for Andhra
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 23 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Sunil Bansal and Arvind Bhadoria as the new in-charges for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, respectively. BJP National President Nitin Nabin appointed the new in-charges and co-in-charges for various states on Wednesday Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma have been appointed co-in-charges for Telangana, while Vanathi Srinivasan has been named as the co-in-charge for Andhra Pradesh. Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao conveyed his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Sunil Bansal on his appointment as in-charge for the partys state unit. He also congratulated Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma on their appointment as co-in-charges. Under our National President Nitin Nabin ji, and with your leadership and guidance, we will work to further strengthen BJP across Telangana and strive towards forming a double-engine Sarkaar in the State under the visionary leadership of Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, he posted on X Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy also conveyed his heartiest congratulations to BJP National General Secretary, Sunil Bansal, on his appointment as the BJP Telangana in-charge. He also congratulated the new co-in-charges for the party. Looking forward to your direction and guidance in further strengthening the BJP in Telangana, he wrote on X. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, also took to X to congratulate the new in-charge and co-in-charges. Wishing everyone great success in strengthening the organisation and taking the party further forward, he said. BJPs Andhra Pradesh unit President PVN Madhav congratulated and conveyed his best wishes to Arvind Bhadoria of Madhya Pradesh on being appointed as the new party in-charge for the state, He also congratulated Vanathi Srinivasan from Tamil Nadu, who has been appointed as co-in-charge. Madhav hoped that with their experience and guidance, BJP will be further strengthened in Andhra Pradesh.
YSRCP accuses Andhra coalition govt of unleashing reign of terror
Digital Desk | Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 23 (IANS) YSR Congress Party has accused the TDP-led coalition government in Andhra Pradesh of unleashing what it called a reign of terror to silence the voices questioning it. It alleged that the false cases filed against opposition leaders and cadre show how democracy is being undermined in the state. Speaking to the media at the YSRCP Central office here on Wednesday, Party Legal Cell President Manohar Reddy alleged that there is a jungle raj in the state, with TDP goons attacking unemployed youth and YSRCP leaders at the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) office and the task force conducting raids and terrorising family members. It is appalling that old cases are reopened against MLC Thalasila Raghuram and Devineni Avinash, which shows the vindictive intent of the government, he said. All this is being done with the conspiracy to deny YSRCP leaders the opportunity to contest the ensuing local body elections, with rowdy sheets being opened at their whim, and unmindful of the fact that there are numerous cases against Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Education Minister Lokesh. All those involved in the vindictive politics of filing false cases against the Opposition will have to face the consequences in the coming days, he said. The remarks of Chandrababu Naidu at the Kuppam meeting, even before the friction began at the SAAP office, show the conspiracy angle to the orchestrated attack on YSRCP activists, unemployed youth, which includes differently-abled people. The state should focus on investigating the irregularities in the DSC and how the sports quota was manipulated instead of targeting the Opposition, he said, adding that as the coalition has no answer to the pointed questions raised, it is resorting to false cases and using police to silence the voice of dissent. YSRCP has been demanding the resignation of Education Minister Lokesh and a CBI inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the appointment of teachers. The Opposition party on September 21 organised a protest at the office of the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh in Vijayawada to press for its demands.
Smriti Irani appointed BJP in-charge for Haryana and Chhattisgarh, Vinod Tawde to look after UP
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and union territories. The appointments, detailed in an official press release issued from the partys central office, take effect immediately. According to the circular, the party has assigned organisational responsibilities covering nearly all states and UTs. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chhattisgarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chhattisgarh and Dr Bhola Singh as co-in-charge for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde has been appointed state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Dr Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal will serve as state in-charge for both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges include Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments feature Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge, Ram Madhav as state in-charge for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, Harish Dwivedi as state in-charge for Bihar and Karnataka, and Dr Satish Poonia as state in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named state in-charge for Assam, while Dr Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Meanwhile, BJP national president Nitin Nabin has appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list also covers smaller states and UTs: Jay Prakash (Andaman and Nicobar), Dr Devesh Kumar (Arunachal Pradesh), Dr Vinay Sahasrabuddhe (Delhi), Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar (Goa), Tarun Chugh (Gujarat), Shrikant Sharma (Himachal Pradesh), Gajendra Patel (Jharkhand), Prof M Nagaraja (Kerala), Rajkumar Bhatia (Ladakh), George Kurian (Lakshadweep), Dr Rajdeep Roy (Manipur), Kanad Purkayastha (Meghalaya), Dr Bhagwat Karad (Mizoram), Anil Antony (Nagaland and Goa Sah Prabhari), D Purandeswari (Odisha), K Surendran (Puducherry), Raju Bista (Sikkim) and Mriganka Deb Barman (Tripura). Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities under the partys organisational restructuring. The circular has been issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries for information and necessary action. The appointments aim to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.
4 Students Killed, 1 Battling for Life After Being Hit by Rajya Rani Express in Srikakulam
A devastating rail accident claimed the lives of four intermediate (+2) students and left another critically injured in Andhra Pradeshs Srikakulam district. The tragedy occurred on the tracks near Burma Colony and Bammidibani Koneru, close to the Ravivalasa Junction in the Tekkali Mandal. According to local sources, a group of five college students was walking [] The post 4 Students Killed, 1 Battling for Life After Being Hit by Rajya Rani Express in Srikakulam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Scan, pay, collect: Kanaka Durga temple installs Andhra Pradeshs first laddu ATM
The pilot laddu ATM machine at the foot of Indrakeeladri takes UPI payments; the Endowments Commissioner warns devotees against fake puja tickets and touts ahead of Dasara
Four teens run over by Rajya Rani Express in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh: Four teenagers died on the spot and one was seriously injured after being hit by the Rajya Rani Express in Tekkali town, Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday, September 23. The accident occurred when the youngsters crossed the railway track near Burma Colony. They had gone for fishing and were on their way back. The 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 .
Heavy rain lashed southern and coastal Odisha on Wednesday as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal moved towards the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coast, prompting authorities to evacuate at least 5,000 people to safer locations. Rainfall...
Heavy Rainfall Lashes Odisha: Similiguda Records Highest 230.2 mm Rain in Last 24 Hours
Heavy rainfall was recorded across several regions of Odisha and Coastal Andhra Pradesh over the last 24 hours ending at 0830 IST on September 23, 2026. According to official data, Similiguda in Koraput district of Odisha registered the highest rainfall in the region with an astounding 230.2 mm. Key Rainfall Statistics Recorded (Till 0830 IST [] The post Heavy Rainfall Lashes Odisha: Similiguda Records Highest 230.2 mm Rain in Last 24 Hours appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Andhra Woman Rescued After Being Stranded In River Due To Heavy Rain
The rescue came as a deep depression over the westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal moved towards the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast.
Heavy Rain Alert: School Closures Announced for Odisha and Andhra Pradesh Districts (September 2026)
Heavy rain has triggered school and anganwadi closures across Odisha and Andhra Pradesh for September 23
Revenue Minister Reviews Heavy Rain Situation in Odisha; 33 ODRAF Teams Deployed, SEOC Active 24
A deep depression over the West-Central and adjoining Northwest Bay of Bengal has triggered relentless torrential rains across several parts of Odisha, prompting state authorities to step up emergency measures. The system is expected to cross the North Andhra PradeshSouth Odisha coast near Kalingapatnam, between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, by late tonight (September 23). In response [] The post Revenue Minister Reviews Heavy Rain Situation in Odisha; 33 ODRAF Teams Deployed, SEOC Active 247 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Deep depression brings heavy rains to Odisha, AP; many evacuated
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has brought heavy rainfall to parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, leading to the evacuation of at least 3,500 people and prompting authorities to issue red and orange alerts for several districts.
Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik writes to Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad for APSPF personnel at the plant, which has been paying 150 crore to 200 crore a year for a CISF force the Centre is withdrawing over unpaid dues
Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik writes to Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad for APSPF personnel at the plant, which has been paying 150 crore to 200 crore a year for a CISF force the Centre is withdrawing over unpaid dues
APSRTC bus overturns on Andhra Pradesh highway, 20 injured; CCTV captures accident
A non-stop Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) bus travelling from Madanapalle to Tirupati met with an accident near Viralamin Valmikipuram mandal of Andhra Pradesh's Annamayya district on Tuesday. The bus overturned on the...
The weather office on Wednesday said the Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall along the coast between 5 pm on September 23 and 5 am on September 24. The cyclone is most likely to cross the coast before midnight on September 23, as Odisha and Andhra Pradesh remain on high alert. The weather office further added that Cyclone Arnab remains a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal as of Wednesday and is expected to make landfall along the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast, between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, during the night of September 23 and the early hours of September 24.
Coastal Andhra Pradesh is bracing for moderate to heavy rainfall due to an ongoing weather depression. The India Meteorological Department has predicted significant downpours and strong winds in the upcoming days. In an effort to ensure safety, schools and Anganwadi centres in a number of districts have been temporarily closed. Alerts are in place across various regions to caution residents about potential dangers, particularly in flood-prone areas.
Cyclone Arnab: A depression over the Bay of Bengal is moving towards the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast, triggering school closures, evacuation preparations and a red alert in southern Odisha, even as questions swirl over whether the system will turn into Cyclone Arnab.
Deep Depression Likely to Cross North Andhra-South Odisha Coast Tonight
A deep depression over the westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal is moving westwards and is likely to cross the North Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coast by night on September 23, 2026, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. According to the IMD bulletin based on observations at 5:30 am IST on September 23, the system [] The post Deep Depression Likely to Cross North Andhra-South Odisha Coast Tonight appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Weather today September 23: IMD issues red alert; check which states are likely to see heavy rain
IMD has issued an extreme rain warning for Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana and Chhattisgarh as a Deep Depression over the Bay of Bengal moves towards the coast. Several other states, including West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Vidarbha, are also likely to receive heavy to very heavy rain. Check the state-wise weather forecast for September 23.
HC Reserves Verdict In Sai Krishna Custodial Death Case
The Andhra Pradesh High Court reserved its verdict on petitions seeking a CBI probe into the alleged custodial death of Gade Sai Krishna and disappearance of his body.
Andhra Pradesh: Police Intensify Probe Into Clashes At SAAP Office
Police are examining CCTV footage from the site of the clashes, cameras in the surrounding areas and other video footage to identify those involved: Reports
AP Revises Additional Pension Rates For Those Aged 70, 75
The Andhra Pradesh government raised the additional pension quantum to 10% for those aged 70 and 15% for those aged 75, effective from December 2026.
Civic Works Worth Rs. 3,531 cr Launched In Vizag
Narayana said the government had revived stalled projects after reviewing schemes held up during the previous regime due to non-release of the state's share for central projects. Municipal infrastructure projects worth nearly `50,000 crore were being taken up across Andhra Pradesh, he added
Andhra Pradesh revives Nandi awards to honour film and TV talent
The Nandi Film Awards and National Film Awards will be presented at a ceremony proposed to be held either in Amaravati or Vijayawada, while the Nandi Television Awards will be held in Tirupati
Teachers body calls for restructuring education cadres in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh DGP launches AI-based drone monitoring, SafeStay AP
New services to provide real-time field intelligence and hotel, PG occupancy data to aid crime prevention and public safety
Additional pension restored for elderly pensioners in Andhra Pradesh: AP JAC
Pensioners aged 70 and above to get an additional 10% and those aged 75 and above 15%, following issuance of G.O.Ms.No.126, says AP JAC Amaravati
Additional pension restored for elderly pensioners in Andhra Pradesh: AP JAC
Pensioners aged 70 and above to get an additional 10% and those aged 75 and above 15%, following issuance of G.O.Ms.No.126, says AP JAC Amaravati
BJP defends NDA governments performance in Andhra Pradesh, accuses YSRCP of misinformation
BJP leaders highlight investments, irrigation projects, DSC recruitment and Centres support for Amaravati and Polavaram ahead of local body elections
A depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified on Tuesday and is likely to develop into a deep depression before crossing the north Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The system is expected to cross between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur by the night of September 23.
Cyclone Arnab: Red Alert for Srikakulam, Vizianagaram as Deep Depression Takes Aim at Andhra Coast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that the weather system over the Bay of Bengal is moving west-northwestwards and is expected to intensify into a deep depression before crossing the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coast. On Monday, the weather office had
Name Warangal airport after freedom fighter, Owaisi urges CM
Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday, September 22, urged Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to name the Mamnoor Airport after freedom fighter Moulvi Syed Alauddin, a native of the undivided Warangal. In a letter to Reddy, Owaisi stated that the Mamnoor Airport was built in the 1930s under the rule 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 .
SCR to run special MMTS trains for Ganesh immersion in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) will operate special MMTS (Multi Modal Transport System) trains to clear the rush during Ganesh Immersion in Hyderabad. According to a press release from the SCR, the special MMTS trains will run on the intervening nights of September 25-26 and September 26-27, between 11 pm and 5 am. The 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 .
Heavy rain lashes Odisha as depression intensifies, schools closed
The IMD said squalls with winds gusting up to 75 km per hour are likely along and off the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts from the morning of September 23 to the evening of September 24
Heavy rain lashes Odisha as depression intensifies, schools closed
The IMD said squalls with winds gusting up to 75 km per hour are likely along and off the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts from the morning of September 23 to the evening of September 24
Parag Milk Foods to invest 100 cr to expand paneer production capacity
Parag Milk Foods on Tuesday said the company plans to invest around Rs 100 crore to expand its paneer (cottage cheese) manufacturing capacity by adding a 60 MT per day capacity expansion at its Manchar facility in Maharashtra and the Palamaner unit in Andhra Pradesh. Currently, the company manufactures 20 MT per day of paneer at its facilities, Parag Milk Foods said in a statement. The expanded facilities will produce both regular and high-protein paneer and are expected to be commissioned by June 2027. We are pleased to announce our plan to add 60 MT/day of capacity, taking our overall paneer capacity from 20 MT/day to 80 MT/day with an investment of approximately Rs 100 crore. This scale-up will allow us to expand our pan-India distribution and make our paneer available across distribution channels. We see a significant opportunity to strengthen our position in value-added dairy through innovation, scale and wider consumer access, Parag Milk Foods COO Rahul Kumar Srivastava ..
Woman falls into boiling sambar pot at Ganesh Chaturthi event in Vijayawada, dies | VIDEO
In a tragic incident, a 46-year-old woman died after accidentally falling into a large vessel filled with boiling sambar while preparing food for an Annadanam event during Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The tragic incident took place in the L Rao Nagar area under Vijayawada's One Town police station limits. The woman, identified as Sujatha, was helping organisers prepare food for the community meal on Sunday morning. According to police and local residents, she accidentally fell into the vessel while sambar was being carried during the preparations.
Fake NRI, 19 cases: Hyderabad matrimonial fraudster detained
Hyderabad: A habitual matrimonial fraudster allegedly involved in 19 offences has been detained and sent to the Cherlapally Central Prison under the Preventive Detention (PD) Act, Cyberabad Police said on Tuesday, September 22. The accused has been identified as Manda Venkata Kameshu alias Karthik Reddy, a native of West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh and a B 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 .
