AP Coast Braces for Heavy Rains as Cyclone Threat Builds Over Bay of Bengal
Odisha and coastal Andhra Pradesh may receive heavy rainfall on November 18 and 19
TVK Hits Back At Chandrababu Naidu's 'You Want Masala, I Want Results' Remark
A political exchange has erupted between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu after Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's remark, You want masala, I want results, during a question on why investors are choosing Andhra Pradesh over Tamil Nadu for expansion plans. Responding to the remark, a TVK spokesperson invoked Tamil Nadu's industrial capabilities, state autonomy, federalism and Tamil identity, while taking a swipe at Naidu's alliance with the BJP.
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 14(IANS) The makers of director Rajkumar Periasamy's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Om', featuring actors Dhanush and Mammootty in the lead, have now released a gripping trailer, which has pleasantly surprised both fans and audiences. Contrary to what audiences were initially led to believe, Dhanush plays a member of an intelligence unit constituted by the Tamil Nadu Police to deal with organised crimes. The trailer also had another surprise in the form of Mammootty being the antagonist in the film. Wunderbar Films, one of the production houses producing the film, took to its X timeline to share the link of the trailer of the film. It wrote, Apologies for the delay, and it's now time to unleash the mayhem. #OM TRAILER OUT NOW. Coming to the screens worldwide on November 20. A @Rajkumar_KP Film. The trailer begins with the makers pointing out that Some of these things actually happen.... The story is set between two temple towns. There is a crime being committed against nature and the cops consider the criminals committing the crime as wild animals. To track and bring them down, the Andhra Pradesh police constitutes a Special Task Force (STF), which is led by Nithya Reddy (Sai Pallavi). She runs an operation to infiltrate the network behind the smuggling of Red Sanders and codenames it 'OM' -- Operation Mole. Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu police team, for its part, has a specialised team called OCIU (Organised Crime Intelligence Unit) to deal with the problem and we realise Dhanush is from this unit. He is referred to as D 402 and has a wife and child, about whom nobody in the outside world knows. Interestingly, contrary to what the public was led to believe earlier, Mammootty plays the antagonist in this film. He plays a character called Red Hills Karthikeyan, the man behind this organised crime network. Only recently, the makers had revealed that actress Sai Pallavi plays an IPS officer called Nithya Reddy in the film. Sree Leela, who plays Dhanush's wife in the film, plays a character called Roja. The film is slated to hit screens on November 20 this year. The makers had originally planned to release the film on October 16. However, actor Dhanush, in a statement, had announced the film's postponement. He had said that they had chosen to postpone the release of their film out of respect for Superstar Rajinikanth, whose film Jailer 2 hit screens on October 15. Dhanush had also made it clear that their film would not be releasing for Deepavali as Suriya's film had already been announced for the same date. The actor and producer later announced November 20 as the date of release for their film. The film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs as this is the first time that Dhanush and Mammootty are collaborating on a project. For the unaware, Bollywood star Naseeruddin Shah too is a part of this film. The film's title has a tagline called Chapter 1 indicating that there could be a sequel. Wunderbar Films Head Sreyas, while speaking at the title teaser launch event, had disclosed that this would be one of the biggest budget films in Dhanush's career. He had also said that this film would bring back the mass vintage Dhanush that fans had longed to see. The film, which features Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela as the heroines, has music by Sai Abhyankkar. Cinematography for the film is by Ezhil Arasu. Editing for the film is by Kalaivanan R and costumes are by Kavya Sriram.
Reliance Industries plans to invest 43,000 crore in a coal-to-gas plant in Andhra Pradesh. The two-phase project could attract up to 2.7 trillion and generate 40,000 jobs, adding to the state's investment push.
Andhra Pradesh Plans To Roll Out Real-Time Industrial Clearance System With Self-Certification
From policy to talent: Amaravati Quantum Valleys innovation blueprint
To put Amaravati among the top five global quantum hubs by 2030, competing alongside established centres in Chicago, Munich, Singapore, and Australia, Andhra Pradesh started with regulation
Rahul Gandhi arrives in Hyderabad; to address Bharat Summit
Hyderabad: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi arrived in Hyderabad on Saturday, November 14, to take part in a major programme centred on gig and platform workers, with a rally and direct interaction with workers scheduled near the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC). Gandhi received a grand welcome at Shamshabad Airport from Telangana Chief Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Andhra Pradesh secures 9.88 lakh crore investment commitments at CII Partnership Summit in Vizag
A.P. government will implement Investment Protection Act with retrospective effect from 2024, says Chief Minister Naidu
Reliance to invest 1 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh, plans 3 lakh job opportunities with biogas plants
Anant Ambani confirmed Reliance's planned 1 lakh crore investment in Andhra Pradesh to set up compressed biogas (CBG) plants. Ambani also said Jio would work with the Indian School of Agriculture to train farmers in rural areas.
CM Holds Investor Talks as AP Secures 1.41 Lakh Crore Commitments
Andhra Pradesh secured investment commitments worth 1,41,585 crore at the CII Partnership Summit, with 12 agreements expected to generate 10,919 jobs across key sectors.
AP Showcases 45 MSME Innovators At CII Summit
The Andhra Pradesh government has showcased 45 innovative micro, small and medium enterprises: Reports
CII summit to create employment opportunities for Andhra youth: TDP's Peethala Sujatha
Peethala Sujatha, Chairperson of the AP Women's Co-operative Finance Corporation, on Friday said the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) investment summit in Visakhapatnam would boost Andhra Pradesh's development and create employment opportunities for the state's youth. Addressing the media, Sujatha said domestic and international investors had shown confidence in the leadership of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and IT Minister Nara Lokesh. She expressed confidence that the investments would accelerate growth across sectors and generate employment opportunities in the state. She also criticised YSRCP leaders for allegedly spreading misinformation about the summit through social media, saying the opposition was unable to accept the coalition government's achievements. Comparing the current summit with the one held during the previous YSRCP government, Sujatha alleged that the earlier event had failed to attract investments or create employment opportunities. She said former C...
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RTI Applicant Reprimanded Over Alleged Harassment of Women Doctors
The Andhra Pradesh State Information Commission dismissed an RTI applicants complaint against two women doctors, citing allegations of intimidation and harassment under the pretext of seeking information.
Drug De-Addiction Centres Face Staff Shortage, Financial Crisis
Andhra Pradesh's 25 drug de-addiction centres are struggling with 164 vacant posts and delayed salaries despite treating thousands of patients, prompting concerns over their ability to meet rising demand.
YSRCP criticises Andhra Pradesh government over farmer relief
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Gadkari Says Greenfield Corridors, Port Connectivity Will Drive APs Economy
Observes that Andhra Pradeshs extensive coastline and network of ports will lead to industrial and export-led growth
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Calls for Leaders to Address Rising Public Expectations
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasizes the need for leaders to engage with public expectations and concerns during a recent summit. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Calls for Leaders to Address Rising Public Expectations
Agnikul Cosmos to set up 510 crore facility in Tirupati
Space start-ups Astrobase, SpaceFields, EtherealX and Skyroot Aerospace to also set up facilities in Andhra Pradesh
Leaders must address rising public aspirations: CM Naidu
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Nov 13 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has stressed the need for ongoing engagement between governments and the public, saying leaders must address rising public aspirations. He said leaders must regularly listen to public concerns, understand rising aspirations, and build trust through effective communication and delivery. In a fireside chat hosted by journalist Palki Sharma on Friday on the second day of the 31st CII Partnership Summit here, he said governments must either meet people's expectations or clearly communicate what they can achieve and within what timeframe. He was responding to a question on public protests, dissent and the balance between law enforcement and people's right to express their concerns. He believes that a lack of trust develops when people's aspirations rise but leadership performance fails to match them. He cited developments in Europe as an example of how growing expectations and a trust deficit can lead to public disturbances. On the situation in India, he said the country has so far maintained a positive environment but must continue working to preserve it as public aspirations increase. Chandrababu Naidu emphasised that personal wealth alone cannot bring happiness unless society as a whole is happy. Calling for collective responsibility, he said politicians, industry leaders, academicians and parents must work together to address people's expectations. He also highlighted the growing influence of technology and social media, observing that in the past, only major organisations and prominent personalities could shape public opinion, whereas today everyone has the power to become an influencer. He said governments and leaders must recognise this changing reality and remain responsive to every section of society. The TDP chief praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, describing him as a strong leader with a positive understanding of technology and development. He said his five decades of political experience had allowed him to work with several Prime Ministers, beginning with Indira Gandhi, and that he had also played a role in the selection of Prime Ministers in the past. Responding to a question on his influence as an NDA alliance partner in the functioning of the Union government, CM Naidu said he had found PM Modi particularly receptive to technology-related discussions. He recalled that earlier, when he spoke about technology, many leaders did not fully understand its importance, whereas PM Modi not only understood the subject but also guided him on how to take technological initiatives forward. He mentioned that Andhra Pradesh ranks second in the country, after Goa, in access equality, according to a study by O.P. Jindal Global University, despite ranking 13th in per capita income. He said the ranking reflects the government's efforts to ensure that essential facilities and welfare benefits reach the last mile. Highlighting the government's Super Six welfare initiatives, he said nearly 63 lakh families receive monthly financial assistance of 4,000, 6,000, 10,000 or 15,000, based on their economic conditions and specific needs, including old age, physical disabilities and bedridden conditions. He also outlined other welfare measures, including 15,000 annually for each eligible school-going child from Class 1 to 12 under the Thalliki Vandanam scheme, credited to the mother's account. Under the farmer assistance programme, the Centre's 6,000 annual support is supplemented with 14,000 by the state, taking the total assistance to 20,000 per farmer annually. He further highlighted three free LPG cylinders annually for women and free bus travel for nearly 85 lakh women across the state.
Andhra Pradesh has enough water, power to meet needs of data centres, says Naidu
The proposed facilities will require around 3.50 TMCFT of water while the State can supply up to 100 TMCFT to Visakhapatnam mostly through Polavaram project, alternatives like desalination and emerging air-cooling technologies are also available, says Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh to introduce real-time approvals for industrial investments within a month
The proposed system will leave only about 20 per cent of the approval process with the State Government, Naidu said
Andhra Pradesh plans film and creator economy hub in Visakhapatnam
Actor-producer Rana Daggubati pledges to work with the State government and industry stakeholders to develop an integrated entertainment ecosystem in the city
Water shortage won't hinder Visakhapatnam data centre growth: Naidu
Andhra Pradesh CM says the Polavaram project can supply up to 100 TMC of water annually to Visakhapatnam, enough to meet the needs of its expanding data centre industry
Andhra Pradesh to build unique space economy ecosystem, says minister Lokesh
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Nov 13 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday expressed confidence that Andhra Pradesh, unlike other states, will build a unique space economy ecosystem. Speaking at a session on India's New Space Economy on the second day of the CII Partnership Summit 2026 in Visakhapatnam, Lokesh said the space economy was at the beginning of an exciting phase, with enormous opportunities yet to be explored. The Minister said Andhra Pradesh had created a strong sense of excitement around the space economy and was positioning itself differently from other states. He emphasised that a thriving industrial ecosystem could not be developed merely through incentives or freebies, but required collective efforts and collaboration among all stakeholders. He highlighting the growing opportunities for startups, entrepreneurs and research institutions. He stressed the importance of bringing together thought leaders, entrepreneurs and academia to create a sustainable and vibrant space industry ecosystem. According to him, close collaboration among these groups would be essential to identify opportunities, encourage innovation and translate emerging ideas into successful ventures. Expressing confidence in the state's vision, Lokesh said that Andhra Pradesh was committed to turning its ambitions into reality. The Minister added that Andhra Pradesh would work towards building a distinctive and thriving ecosystem for the space economy through collective leadership, entrepreneurship and academic collaboration. Addressing college students on the emerging opportunities in the space economy, Lokesh noted how state governments can contribute to a sector largely governed by the Central government. He said Andhra Pradesh is adopting a systematic approach to developing sector-specific ecosystems by identifying key industries, mapping all stakeholders and attracting investments and companies to the state. He emphasised the need for strong vertical and horizontal integration to build a comprehensive space industry ecosystem. Vertical integration involves attracting sub-component manufacturers, suppliers and vendors who support major space companies such as Skyroot in developing and launching their rockets. Lokesh said that a significant number of these supporting companies are Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which play a crucial role in strengthening the supply chain. Citing an example, he mentioned meeting an MSME exhibitor that had manufactured a shield for a rocket. Explaining horizontal integration, Lokesh said it involves bringing academia and industry together by revamping academic curricula, encouraging research and strengthening testing and certification facilities through Centres of Excellence. He highlighted the collaboration with IIT Tirupati to establish a Centre of Excellence in the energy sector, particularly in view of the growing cluster of ingot, solar wafer and solar cell manufacturing companies in the region. Lokesh also stressed the need for a dedicated national policy to develop an integrated space industry ecosystem and said state governments should proactively identify and attract companies such as Skyroot. He called for a systematic approach to identifying the entire value chain, including component manufacturers, suppliers and vendors, and bringing them together within a common industrial ecosystem.
Andhra Pradesh emerges as a leader in Indias rooftop solar push: Union Minister
Pralhad Joshi says 7.86 lakh households in the State have adopted rooftop solar as India meets peak power demand of 270 GW without interruption; solar capacity rises to 175 GW
Andhra Pradesh attracted investment proposals worth 22 lakh crore since June 2024: Vice-President
CII summit concludes with major commitments from Reliance and Kia; Naidu promises faster clearances and reforms to boost manufacturing, technology and job creation.
Namasthe World Signs 36.24-Crore MoU With Andhra Pradesh
Proposed apparel, handloom and toy manufacturing centres to create 1,050 jobs in Kurnool and Visakhapatnam; Union Minister Piyush Goyal unveils Namasthe World Calendar.
Agnikul to set up Andhra Pradesh facility for orbital data centre units
Agnikul Cosmos will invest 510 crore in an Andhra Pradesh facility to build orbital data centre units, aiming to integrate AI computing hardware with its rocket upper stages
Andhra Pradesh inks investments deals worth 9.89 lakh crore in CII Partnership Summit
Kia has come forward to invest 18,800 crore to manufacture an additional 2 lakh cars annually
From biryani to fort: This app makes exploring Hyderabad a game
Every weekend in Hyderabad brings the same quiet debate: where do we actually go? For short-term visitors, forty-eight hours rarely feels like enough to sort through endless food lists and monuments. For newcomers who have just moved here for work, the city can feel locked behind familiar tech-corridor routines. And for lifelong Hyderabadis, familiarity brings 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 .
Blue Jet weighs Rs 500 cr Andhra Pradesh plan
Blue Jet Healthcare is evaluating the acquisition of around 50 acres of land in Andhra Pradesh for setting up an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing facility, with a proposed investment of Rs 5 billion (Rs 500 crore).The company has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board for the proposed project. The land acquisition is currently under evaluation, and the facility is expected to strengthen the company's manufacturing capabilities in the API segment.The proposed investment marks Blue Jet Healthcare's planned expansion into Andhra Pradesh.
APSLSA Chairperson Recruitment 2026
Andhra Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA) has released the notification for 2 Chairperson, Permanent Lok Adalat for Public Utility Services posts. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications till 27 November 2026. Further details are available at andhrapradesh.nalsa.gov.in.
Chandrababu Naidu backs Modis leadership, says next 20 years crucial for India
Speaking at the CII Partnership Summit, the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister discussed political alliances, economic reforms and the States development priorities
Andhra Pradesh Aims To Become Indias Saudi Arabia Of Green Energy, Says Nara Lokesh
Lokesh said Andhra Pradesh had attracted investments worth Rs 22 lakh crore over the past two and a half years.
Volleyball Competitions: Telugu Blackhawks Spread Wings
The Telugu Blackhawks are committed to identifying promising sporting talent across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and providing young athletes with opportunities to compete at higher levels, said Kankanala Abhishek Reddy, chairman of the KSG Group.
Andhra Pradesh is being transformedinto a clean energy powerhouse: Minister Lokesh
State adds 4.8 GW renewable capacity in last year; aims for round-the-clock green power amid 30% rise in consumption and data centre demand
Tiger crosses into Khammam from Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad: A tiger has reportedly crossed into Khammam from Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, November 12, triggering panic among residents of villages on the Telangana-AP border. The Forest Department has issued an alert in Aswaraopet mandal and deployed special task force teams to track the tiger and prevent it from entering human settlements. The tiger crossed 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 .
Jensen Huang exits Nvidia after 33 years; Kia India plans $2B investment in Andhra Pradesh
The transition comes at a critical juncture for Nvidia, whose chips have become the backbone of the global AI boom.
Twin cyclone leave livelihoods in tatters
Cyclones, Arnab and Murasu, which hit the Andhra Pradesh coastline within a span of a week, delivered a severe blow to the fisherfolk communities, coconut and casuarina growers in West Godavari and Konaseema districts, many of whom may have to look for alternative livelihoods for two to three years, writes Nellore Sravani
Buzzing stocks: Meesho, Clean Max, Lupin, IOC, NBCC, NCL Ind, Zee, Edelweiss, Jujhar Logistics, Ola
SoftBank eyes Meesho stake sale, Clean Max commits 50,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh
Naidu Calls For Greater Role Of Women In Politics, Business
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has called for greater participation of women in politics and business, setting a target to increase their share in the state's workforce from 35.8 per cent to 50 per cent.
Centenary Church At Gunadala Shrine To Be Consecrated On Feb. 2
Bishops from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and other states, along with cardinals and archbishops from various countries, are expected to attend the consecration.
ReNew to invest 1.6 trn in Andhra over 7 yrs: Chairman & CEO Sumant Sinha
ReNew plans 80,000 crore investments in Andhra Pradesh across data centres and clean energy manufacturing, aiming to expand its presence across the clean-tech supply chain and digital infrastructure
Vizag CII Summit: Andhra Pradesh attracts mega investments in aerospace, maritime, food Sectors
Astrobase Space Technologies signs MoU to expand rocket testing facility at Thimmasamudram; Japan Research Institute keen to develop industrial and shipbuilding clusters; S.L.N. Coffee signs 2,500-crore MoU to build integrated instant coffee manufacturing campus by 2035
Investments include a 67,000-crore Green Hyperscale Data Centre in Anakapalli, 11,000-crore polysilicon and metallurgical silicon manufacturing facilities in Anakapalli and Nellore; and 1,500-crore permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Rambilli
Lokesh pitches Andhra Pradesh as headquarters hub for global firms at CII Summit in Vizag
Highlighting quality of life, skilled talent, multimodal connectivity, future-ready tech ecosystems, and direct governance access as core advantages, IT Minister says that CM and Cabinet Ministers are just a phone call or WhatsApp message away
Pawan Kalyan Asks Investors To Partner in APs Growth
Andhra Pradesh is a treasure trove of opportunities; come to the state with ambitious ideas, and you will achieve significant growth.
YS Jagan condoles demise of former Andhra Pradesh minister Satrucharla Vijaya Rama Raju
Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former minister and senior political leader Satrucharla Vijaya Rama Raju. According to a press release, recalling his long political career and contributions to public service, YS Jagan said Vijaya Rama Raju had been elected multiple times as both a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and a Member of Parliament (MP). He also served as a minister on two occasions, contributing to the administration and development of the state. Vijaya Rama Raju
YS Jagan mourns former Andhra Pradesh minister Satrucharla Vijaya Rama Raju
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The investment is expected to create about 12,000 direct and indirect jobs, the company said, after signing a memorandum of understanding with the State government
23 AP ULBs Will Witness Polls On Nov. 26 In Second Phase
Elections to 23 urban local bodies, including four municipal corporations, in Andhra Pradesh will be held on November 26, with counting scheduled for November 30.
Jagan Mohan Reddy Critiques Chandrababu Naidus Development Narrative in Andhra Pradesh
Jagan Mohan Reddy challenges Naidus development claims, highlighting economic decline and rising unemployment in Andhra Pradesh. Jagan Mohan Reddy Critiques Chandrababu Naidus Development Narrative in Andhra Pradesh
Manchu Manoj praises Andhra Pradesh support for artisans at CII Summit
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S.L.N. Coffee Signs 2,500 Crore Investment MOU with Andhra Pradesh Government
The MoU was signed by the Honble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Mr. N. Chandrababu Naidu, and Mr. SLN Sathappan, Chairman, SLN Coffee, at the CII Conference.
Saint-Gobain plans 2,000 crore investment in Andhra Pradesh glass plant
French multinational plans to set up a float glass manufacturing facility at Atchutapuram as part of its broader 11,000 crore investment programme in India over five years
Kia to Invest USD 2 Billion to Set Up New Factory in Andhra Pradesh
The new facility will add 2 lakh units of annual manufacturing capacity, scheduled to begin in early 2030, taking Kia Indias combined capacity across both plants to 6.30 lakh units.
Kia To Open Second Plant in Andhra Pradesh - USD 2 Billion Investment Confirmed
Kia India has confirmed it will build a second plant in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, with a combined USD 2 billion investment from the carmaker and its supplier partners. Kia has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government for the facility,
Andhra Pradesh is poised to emerge as a globally competitive maritime and logistics hub, with a major push towards port infrastructure, shipbuilding and ship repair, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said in Visakhapatnam at the 31st CII Partnership Summit held in the city on Thursday. Addressing the summit, Sonowal highlighted the state's strategic advantages, including its approximately 1,053-kilometre coastline along the Bay of Bengal, access to key international shipping routes and proximity to major Asian manufacturing and trading economies. He said these strengths position Andhra Pradesh to become India's principal maritime gateway to ASEAN, East Asia and the wider Indo-Pacific. Sonowal credited the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the able support from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for creating the conditions to accelerate the state's maritime ambitions. He said the Centre was committed to working closel...
Amaravati to launch quantum manufacturing; Andhra nets 5.8 trn in deals
Andhra Pradesh announces plans for South Asia's first quantum computing manufacturing facility in Amaravati as the CII Partnership Summit secures 5.84 trillion in investment deals on Day 1
Pilgrim couple from Andhra Pradesh drown in river in Jajpur
Andhra Pradesh to ink MoUs for 10 lakh crore investments
On the first day of the inauguration on Thursday, the State government announced a few major investments, while others are lined up for Friday
Andhra Pradesh targets 50% womens workforce participation, says Chandrababu Naidu
Global Toy Park at Nakkapalli to create 30,000 jobs for women
India to get fully indigenous civil aircraft within two years, says Aviation Minister
Addressing the CII Partnership Summit, Naidu outlined Indias aviation expansion and highlighted Andhra Pradeshs growing infrastructure and investment opportunities
Hyderabad Police conducts search operation, 60 held for drug tests
Hyderabad: Hyderabad City Police conducted a massive cordon-and-search operation, Operation Thunderbolt, at eight locations across seven zones of the city on Thursday, November 12, to identify anti-social elements, curb drug abuse and check criminal activities. More than 1,000 police personnel, including officers, men and women personnel, Crime teams, Central Crime Station (CCS), Task Force and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Astrobace announces a 800 crore investment in Andhra Pradesh to expand its rocket testing and launch vehicle development infrastructure. Astrobace to Invest 800 Crore in Andhra Pradesh for Rocket Testing Facility Expansion
Clean Max Enviro Energy pledges Rs 50,000 crore investment in Andhra Pradesh
Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions has signed an MoU to invest Rs 50,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh. This investment will focus on developing 3GW of integrated power generation facilities using wind and solar energy. The power generated will support a compute factory being established in Kurnool in collaboration with Neysa. Clean Max aims to integrate generation, storage, and distribution to meet rising clean energy demands.
Japan Research Institute Eyes Industrial Cluster in Andhra Pradesh
Proposal to launch Cocoa Mission in partnership with Mondelez India to promote cocoa cultivation in AP
RIL plans 43,000 crore investment in Andhra coal gasification project
Reliance Industries plans to invest 43,000 crore over two years in an underground coal gasification project in Andhra Pradesh, with total investment potential of 2.73 lakh crore by 2030
CleanMax to invest 50,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh to set upintegrated clean energy complex
The proposed complex will power a dedicated 2 GW Green Compute Factoryin Kurnool, in collaboration with Blackstone-backed AI cloud provider Neysa
Andhra Pradesh to Hold Elections for 23 Urban Local Bodies on November 26
Andhra Pradeshs State Election Commission announces elections for 23 urban local bodies on November 26, with over 2.4 million voters eligible. Andhra Pradesh to Hold Elections for 23 Urban Local Bodies on November 26
Hyderabad is set to make cultural history by hosting what is being hailed as Indias first stepwell art biennale, called Baoli Art Sangam, an ambitious 40-day public art showcase running from December 1 to January 10 across twin cities. Adding major cultural weight to the initiative, Allu Sneha Reddy has officially come on board as 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 .
CleanMax signs 50,000 crore MoU with Andhra Pradesh for green energy hub
The company plans to develop 3 GW of clean energy generation facilities, including wind, solar and pumped hydro projects, to supply round-the-clock power to an AI compute factory in Kurnool
Andhra Pradesh gets a 50,000-crore clean break
Shree Cement to invest Rs 7,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh; plans plants in 3 districts
Shree Cement Ltd plans to invest Rs 7,000 crore to establish cement plants in Andhra Pradesh. The company will set up facilities in Kadapa, Anakapalli, and Guntur districts. This decision comes after incentives from the coalition government led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. Shree Cement aims to increase its production capacity beyond 80 million tonnes in the near future.
Andhras fruitbowl of the world plan may require reassessment: IISc study
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 12 (IANS) Wealthier farmers exploit most of the groundwater resources, while poorer ones replenish it, a new study by researchers at the Indo-French Cell for Water Sciences (IFCWS) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, has revealed. The study aims to alter the outlook of policymakers, who often ignore the contribution of poorer farmers towards replenishment of groundwater resources. According to the researchers, the study introduces a new framework for water budgeting in agricultural regions that includes farmers social categories. This categorisation is usually neglected. Conventional water accounting methods often focus on how much water agriculture consumes, without adequately considering who extracts groundwater and whose farming practices help replenish it. This can obscure the links between groundwater depletion, agricultural livelihoods, and social inequality, the study says. The team of researchers proposes a new indicator, the Blue Water Potential (BWP), to assess each farmer categorys potential to exploit or replenish groundwater resources. It estimates the difference between groundwater recharge and the amount of groundwater required for irrigation under assumed optimal farming conditions. A positive BWP indicates that a farming system potentially contributes more water to groundwater recharge than it requires for irrigation. A negative BWP indicates that its irrigation requirements exceed its estimated contribution to recharge. The researchers found extremely large variations in BWP at the plot level when carrying out the study at a village in the semi-arid region of Rayalaseema in southern Andhra Pradesh. It was found that perennial irrigated orchards such as pomegranate, sweet lime, and grapes exhibit heavily negative BWP on average, consuming roughly 1,000-1,200 mm/year more water than they return to the aquifer. In contrast, rainfed groundnut crops and grasslands have a positive BWP of 200-300 mm/year. Aggregation at the village level reveals stark inequalities. A minority (26%) of wealthier farmers appear to exploit most of the groundwater resource for horticulture, while a large majority of poorer rainfed groundnut farmers and pastoralists replenish it. However, policymakers often ignore the critical contribution of these poor farmers to groundwater resources, the study reveals. It identifies a hidden interdependence: groundwater-dependent farmers rely, in part, on recharge generated by rainfed farms and grazing lands. These latter groups are often economically disadvantaged, despite contributing to a shared resource on which more profitable irrigated agriculture depends. The regional water balance so far seems positive, but our results suggest that small increases in the area of cropping systems with highly negative BWP such as fruit trees would suffice to induce groundwater overexploitation, especially if this increase happens at the expense of the area with positive BWP, says Charlotte Hemingway, first author and researcher at IFCWS. IISc says that these findings are particularly timely, as the Andhra Pradesh government recently unveiled an ambitious Rs 1 lakh-crore project to transform the historically parched Rayalaseema region into the Fruit Bowl of the World by expanding the regions horticultural area from 8.41 lakh hectares to 14.41 lakh hectares through major irrigation projects. A robust assessment is needed to determine the water that will be imported through canals to improve the current fragile water balance at the village scale against climate risks as well as to sustainably satisfy the future needs of altered crops, says co-author M Sekhar, Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, IISc. The paper includes open-source software, led by co-author and IISc alumna Rutuja Chitra-Tarak, that lets users compute the BWP for any cropping system or region of interest, which the authors hope will help design sustainable agricultural development policies.
Andhra urges Walmart to source from MSMEs
On Thursday, Andhra Pradesh called on American retail major Walmart to expand its local procurement by bringing the state's MSMEs, women-led self-help groups (SHGs), and artisans into its supply network.The request was made during discussions between Andhra Pradesh's IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh and Paul Dyck, Walmart's Senior Vice President for Global Government Affairs and Business Diplomacy, who met on the sidelines of the 31st CII Partnership Summit.Andhra Pradesh is asking Walmart and Flipkart to widen their sourcing from the State beyond seafood and pharmaceuticals, to include its MSMEs, women-led self-help groups and artisans, an official statement noted.To build on the momentum of the New Delhi Walmart Growth Summitwhich linked Indian vendors with the retailer's international buying teams, Lokesh proposed that Walmart host a specialized MSME sourcing event in Andhra Pradesh centered on seafood and textiles. He further recommended establishing a dedicated pipeline within Walmart and Flipkarts domestic and international supply chains for goods produced by local artisans and women-led SHGs, specifically those marketed under the state's Swayam AP and Lepakshi labels.According to the official release, Dyck acknowledged that Walmart ranks among the top purchasers of Andhra Pradesh shrimp, buying over 65 million pounds annually, while also procuring textiles, engineering goods, and pharmaceuticals from the region.Furthermore, Flipkart's regional footprint has generated over 28,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities. Its operational infrastructure includes over 100 logistics hubs covering roughly 12 lakh sq ft, alongside 0.33 million sq ft dedicated to wholesale operations. Through a memorandum of understanding with the AP MSME Corporation and the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH), over 3,200 MSMEs have received training, resulting in more than 900 businesses actively selling on the Walmart and Flipkart platforms.Dyck assured that Walmart would review the state's recommendations.Walmart is already one of the largest buyers of Andhra Pradesh shrimp. Now we want them to look at the rest of what our State makes. Our MSMEs, women's groups and artisans make products of global quality. What they need is a direct line to global buyers, and Walmart and Flipkart can provide it, said Lokesh.
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Elections for 23 ULBs in Andhra Pradesh to be held on November 26
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 12 (IANS) Polling for elections to 23 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Andhra Pradesh will be held on November 26, the State Election Commission announced on Thursday. The poll panel issued notification for elections to four Municipal Corporations and 19 Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats. Elections to 100 ULBs were held on November 1 and their results have also been declared. Elections for the remaining 23 ULBs could not be conducted due to court cases. State Election Commissioner, Anil Chandra Punetha, said polling for the posts of Mayors and Chairpersons and Corporators and Ward Members of the ULBs will be held on November 26. Re-polling, if any, will be conducted on November 27 while counting of votes will be taken up on November 27. Elections will be held for the Mayors and Corporators of Srikakulam, Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram and Mangaiagiri-Tadepalli Municipal Corporations and chairpersons and ward members of 19 Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats. The ULBs have a total of 1,009 wards including 269 in the four Municipal Corporations. He said November 16 will be the last date of receipt of nominations while scrutiny will be taken up the next day. November 19 will be the last date for withdrawal of nominations. These ULBs have a total of 24,98,152 voters. Polling will be conducted at a total of 2,801 polling centres. The SEC directed District Collectors and Superintendents of Police to work in coordination to ensure that the local body elections across the state are conducted in a peaceful and transparent manner, without any untoward incidents. He emphasised that the utmost priority must be given to maintaining law and order, ensuring robust police deployment, and implementing comprehensive security arrangements. Speaking during a video conference, Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha noted that in the past, violent incidents had occurred in certain sensitive districts during local body elections. He highlighted that, following interventions by the Supreme Court and the implementation of stringent security measures, there has been a significant positive shift in how these elections are conducted. He further acknowledged that the recent MPTC and ZPTC elections, as well as the elections for Urban Local Bodies, were successfully managed through the collective efforts of the administrative and police machinery. It was stated that the election process for the MPTC and ZPTC elections, as well as the first phase of elections for 100 ULBs, has already been completed. It was announced that the subsequent elections for MPP Presidents will be held on November 19, and for ZPP Chairpersons on November 20. The Commissioner announced that Gram Panchayat elections in the state will be held in three phases. Notifications for the first, second, and third phases will be issued on November 13, November 16, and November 19, respectively.
Astrobase to invest Rs 800 crore in Andhra Pradesh, expand rocket testing facility to 360 acres
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Nov 12 (IANS) Astrobase Space Technologies on Thursday announced an investment of Rs 800 crore in Andhra Pradesh to significantly expand its rocket testing and launch vehicle development infrastructure, marking a major step in strengthening India's private space transportation ecosystem. The space technology company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board during the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026 in Visakhapatnam to expand its existing rocket engine testing facility at Thimmasamudram in Sri Sathya Sai district. Under the expansion plan, Astrobase will add 339 acres to its existing facility, increasing the total footprint to around 360 acres from approximately 22 acres at present. Commenting on the development, Astrobase Space Technologies CEO and Co-founder Neeraj Khandelwal said the expansion marks a significant milestone in Astrobase's efforts to build advanced space transportation capabilities from India. This expanded infrastructure will enable us to undertake critical testing programmes, including static hot-fire tests and stage-level hop tests, while accelerating the development of reusable launch vehicle technologies, Khandelwal noted. India has already demonstrated remarkable prowess in space exploration and technology. The next frontier is to translate this strength into the ability to transport payloads to space more frequently, reliably and at scale, he added. The project is expected to generate around 500 direct jobs and nearly 1,000 indirect employment opportunities in the region. The announcement comes shortly after Astrobase unveiled plans to invest Rs 500 crore in Karnataka for a dedicated manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. The proposed unit will house advanced additive manufacturing and fabrication infrastructure, non-destructive testing and quality inspection facilities, along with engine and stage assembly capabilities to support the development of its Everest engine and AB220 medium-lift launch vehicle programme. The two-day 31st CII Partnership Summit, being held in Visakhapatnam on November 12-13, is organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and hosted by the Andhra Pradesh government. The summit is expected to facilitate investment proposals worth up to Rs 11 lakh crore and create around 2.5 lakh jobs across sectors.
Kia India to invest $2B in second plant in Andhra Pradesh
Spread across a combined 465 acres for Kia and its suppliers, the new facility is expected to generate around 12,000 direct and indirect job opportunities.
Oyster Renewable to complete Rs 350-crore wind-solar project in Andhra Pradesh by December
Oyster Renewable Energy is nearing completion of a 60.9 MW wind-solar hybrid project in Kadapa district. The project will be operational by next month and includes solar and wind energy capacity. The solar capacity has already been commissioned and operational, generating significant electricity annually. Once complete, the project aims to reduce CO emissions considerably each year. Laurus Labs will benefit from reliable renewable power through this hybrid energy initiative.
GMR Group developing 500-acre aviation and aerospace ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh
Speaking at the CII Partnership Summit, the group chairman highlighted the states investment potential and the growing economic role of airports
ReNew Commits Rs 29K Cr For Pumped Storage, Green Ammonia Projects In AP
Renewable energy company ReNew has made an in-principle commitment to invest Rs 29,500 crore in two clean energy projects in Andhra Pradesh, on the sidelines of the CII Partnership Summit.
Andhra Pradesh to bring law to protect investors from regime change, political vendetta
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Minor fire at Srikalahasti temple kitchen contained, no major damage
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Library inaugurated at Bapatla Collectorate
District Collector V. Vinod Kumar says government employees should update their knowledge alongside discharging their official responsibilities
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District Collector V. Vinod Kumar says government employees should update their knowledge alongside discharging their official responsibilities
