Weather Today: IMD has forecast rain across several states on September 12, with Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka all seeing varying chances of showers. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is possible in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana during the coming days.
Gujarat, UP, MP, Mizoram achieve 100 pc HPV vaccination coverage
Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram have achieved 100-per cent coverage of their respective identified target populations under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign, while Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Assam have crossed 90-per cent coverage, the Union health ministry said on Friday. Karnataka has achieved more than 85-per cent coverage, while Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, Kerala, Telangana 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 .
Pawan Kalyan Participates in Rituals at Triprayar Temple in Kerala
Andhra Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan visited Triprayar Temple, participating in various religious rituals and ceremonies. Pawan Kalyan Participates in Rituals at Triprayar Temple in Kerala
Andhra Pradesh: New Excise Policy Announced for 3,736 Shops
Revenue (excise) principal secretary Mukesh Kumar Meena issued GO Ms 579 here and announced the new excise policy for shops for 2026-27 on Friday.
YSR Congress Party Demands Transparency in Voter List Revisions in Andhra Pradesh
The YSR Congress Party calls for transparency in the voter list revision process in Andhra Pradesh, urging for verification at the booth level. YSR Congress Party Demands Transparency in Voter List Revisions in Andhra Pradesh
Investors leaving Andhra Pradesh, alleges YSRCP; Govt dismisses claims
The YSRCP claims investors are leaving Andhra Pradesh due to harassment and fiscal instability. They cite seven projects with significant proposed investments that have moved elsewhere. The ruling government rejects these allegations, stating investor confidence has strengthened. They highlight substantial cumulative investment commitments since their administration began. The government asserts Andhra Pradesh remains an attractive investment destination.
YSRCP seeks transparency in Andhra SIR at booth level
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Sep 11 (IANS) YSR Congress Party General Secretary and MLC Lella Appi Reddy on Friday urged the Chief Electoral Officer of Andhra Pradesh to ensure complete transparency in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and make all voter-roll changes verifiable at the booth level. He sought constituency-wise and booth-wise official data on voters newly added, deleted, shifted, recorded as deceased and otherwise corrected during SIR, instead of merely providing download links. He also demanded complete figures relating to unmapped and discrepancy notices, including the number of notices issued, cases resolved, voters deleted and cases still pending, so that BLAs can cross-check every affected voter. Appi Reddy said YSRCP had already submitted details of suspected duplicate registrations within Andhra Pradesh as well as cross-State duplicates, but many such entries continue in the rolls. He sought verification and removal of confirmed duplicate entries, stressing that one person should have only one valid vote. He also raised serious concerns over polling-station rationalisation. Members of the same family, including newly enrolled voters, are being split across different booths and even different wards. The party demanded that voters from the same household be kept together as far as possible and that rationalisation be reviewed using the latest post-SIR voter data. YSRCP also sought clarity on the criteria used to shift voters from one booth to anotherwhether by geography, house number or serial numberand asked that electoral rolls be arranged systematically by house number and locality. The party further demanded that details of newly created and rationalised polling stations, revised booth mapping, voter transfers and names and contact details of BLOs be placed in the public domain and supplied officially to recognised political parties. Appi Reddy stressed that not a single eligible voter should be removed, while verified duplicate and ineligible entries must not be allowed to continue.
Andhra Pradeshs Kumki Operations Facing Opposition From Neighbouring Odisha
This is because villagers across the border are driving back the elephants into Andhra Pradesh.
Maharashtra: Congress alleges Central Scheme to place OBCs in General category
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Nana Patole on Friday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modis administration, accusing the Union Government of deceiving the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community under the guise of conducting a caste census. Speaking to the media after leading a delegation to meet Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Patole alleged that the Modi government is actively attempting to shift the OBC population into the open (general) category through the census process. Highlighting specific flaws in the census format, Patole stated that out of the 40 questions included in the enumeration form, Question No. 10 reveals an underlying design to categorise OBCs under the open category. The OBC community comprises numerous castes and sub-castessuch as Kunbi and Banjarawith varied regional nomenclatures across states (Lamta in Andhra Pradesh, Kurmi or Jat in other regions). Classification based on linguistic and regional identities requires urgent updating so that these names are accurately reflected in a caste-wise enumeration, Patole argued. He urged the Centre to adopt the comprehensive caste census models previously implemented by state governments in Bihar and Telangana to ensure fair representation. Patole further noted that despite formal written representations sent to Prime Minister Modi by Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, the Union Government has failed to respond, reflecting what he termed an anti-OBC mindset. In the memorandum submitted to Governor Varma, the delegation emphasised that authentic, updated demographic data is critical for formulating social justice policies, welfare schemes, educational opportunities, and employment strategies. The delegation demanded that a provision for a separate, dedicated column/category for OBCs be made in the national census enumeration form. Independent and precise data collection for every sub-caste within the OBC umbrella will address existing socio-economic and educational disparities among different subgroups. The delegation emphasised the need for a comprehensive mapping of educational progress, economic status, employment participation, and utilisation of government schemes to enable scientific, objective policymaking. Patole demanded the direct intervention by the Maharashtra State Government to strongly advocate for an independent caste census with the relevant central ministries. Addressing the severe agricultural distress in the state, Patole urged the government to declare a drought in affected regions, including parts of Vidarbha, Western Maharashtra, and Marathwada, where dry spells have damaged standing crops. Comparing the state's response to neighbouring regions, the Congress leader demanded that the state government immediately declare a drought, provide substantial financial assistance to farmers and agricultural labourers, and make urgent arrangements for fodder and water for livestock, echoing relief measures implemented by the Karnataka government.
Andhra Pradesh govt. sanctions two pending DA hikes for employees
The consecutive revisions provide a combined increase of 4.55% in DA; the revisions to take effect from September salaries, payable in October
Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu asks Collectors to implement welfare schemes with family as unit
Families should not be encouraged to split merely for more ration or pension benefits, says Naidu; Collectors told to ensure that family mapping exercise is completed before new pensions are issued
Focus on local body elections, Madhav tells BJP cadre in Andhra Pradesh
Work towards strengthening the double-engine government and triple-engine growth model by taking welfare and development programmes to the people, says the BJP State president
India administers over 80 lakh HPV vaccine doses under national campaign since Feb
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) India has crossed a significant milestone in its efforts to prevent cervical cancer, with over 80 lakh doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine administered under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign since its launch in February 2026, an official statement said on Friday. Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram have achieved 100 per cent coverage of their respective identified target populations, the statement from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Assam have crossed 90 per cent coverage, while Karnataka has achieved more than 85 per cent coverage. Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, Kerala, Telangana and Odisha have crossed 60 per cent coverage. The nationwide drive, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2026, offers voluntary, singledose HPV vaccination free of cost to 14yearold girls at government health facilities with parental consent. As per Registrar General of India (RGI) 2021 estimates, approximately 1.2 crore girls constitute the annual cohort of 14-year-olds who are expected to benefit from the initiative each year. The progress in Assam and other Northeastern States also demonstrated the role of integrated community health networks and coordinated field-level action in expanding access across geographically diverse areas. Healthcare providers, including paediatricians, gynaecologists and experts from institutions such as AIIMS, along with teachers and frontline health workers including ASHAs and ANMs, have supported awareness and mobilisation efforts across states and districts. The campaign has also leveraged Indias digital health infrastructure through the U-WIN platform, enabling programme managers to monitor vaccination coverage at the district level, identify coverage gaps and missed beneficiaries, and support more effective programme planning and resource allocation. Currently, 87 per cent of upper-middle-income countries, 78 per cent of lower-middle-income countries and 54 per cent of low-income countries have adopted HPV vaccines in their National Immunization Programmes. All vaccination sessions under the campaign are conducted under the supervision of trained medical officers at government health facilities. Government health facilities are also linked with 247 healthcare facilities for appropriate management of rare Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI). This mechanism ensures timely assessment, monitoring and management of any vaccination-related adverse event. With the campaign progressing towards its final phase, the focus remains on reaching the remaining eligible beneficiaries and ensuring that no eligible girl is left behind, the ministry said. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare continues to work closely with States and Union Territories, healthcare professionals, frontline health workers and communities to strengthen awareness, facilitate access and support effective implementation of the HPV Vaccination Campaign, the statement noted.
Warder smuggled mobile phone into Bengaluru jail used by Prajwal Revanna; 9 arrested in three cases
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) Bengaluru police have cracked three cases involving the illegal supply and use of prohibited mobile phones inside Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, arresting nine people, including two prison warders, and uncovering an alleged network through which a mobile phone was smuggled into the jail by a warder and a SIM card was brought in through an undertrial prisoner. The investigation also led police to a prohibited mobile phone, SIM card, charger and notebook recovered from the cell occupied by undertrial prisoner Prathap Rai and convicted former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna during a surprise inspection on August 11. Police said the mobile phone was allegedly smuggled into the prison through a warder, while the SIM card was brought inside through an undertrial prisoner and was allegedly used by Rai and Prajwal Revanna. Police said five people who had allegedly purchased the mobile phone and SIM card and facilitated their transportation into the prison were arrested at different stages of the investigation. Technical data and interrogation of the accused helped investigators establish the alleged route through which the prohibited devices entered the prison. Rai and Revanna were produced before a court on September 8 and taken into police custody for three days for interrogation in connection with the case. On September 10, following the court's order, both were sent back to prison. The investigation into the first case began after prison authorities recovered four mobile phones, two SIM cards and a charger on January 13. Police traced the mobile numbers linked to the two Airtel SIM cards and obtained technical information through the CEIR portal to identify the devices in which they had been used. The investigation led police to Srinivas Naik, a warder at the Central Prison, who was taken into custody on August 28. During interrogation, he allegedly confessed to purchasing two of the phones under the fictitious name 'Rahul'. Police said Naik also confessed to purchasing around 12 mobile phones in a similar manner, keeping them in his possession and illegally supplying them inside the prison. In the second case, a mobile phone and SIM card recovered from inside the prison on August 20 were traced through technical details and the phone's sale records. Police found that the device was initially sold to an agency in Andhra Pradesh before tracing it to Bharat alias Bhuvan, who had purchased it. Further questioning allegedly revealed the involvement of Bharat alias KTM Bharat, who is currently in judicial custody at the Central Prison, and Vijay Kumar, a chief warder. Vijay Kumar was taken into custody on August 28 and allegedly confessed to his involvement. Police said technical data also indicated the involvement of other prison staff. In the third case, police said the investigation revealed that the seized mobile phone had been brought into the prison through a warder, while the SIM card was allegedly brought through an undertrial prisoner. Naveen Kumar, Manjunath, Prakash, Siddiq and Mohammed Tauseef were arrested at different stages and subsequently remanded to judicial custody after interrogation. Police said further investigation is underway to identify other inmates and prison staff involved in the illegal procurement, smuggling, supply and use of prohibited mobile phones inside the Central Prison. The three cases were detected by a team of Parappana Agrahara Police Station under the guidance of M. Narayan, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Electronic City Division, and the leadership of Satish K.M., Assistant Commissioner of Police, Electronic City Sub-Division.
Hostel cleaner stabbed to death by cook in Gachibowli: Police
Hyderabad: A man was allegedly stabbed to death by his colleague in Hyderabads Gachibowli on Thursday night, September 10. The incident occurred in Anjaiah Nagar of Gachibowli. The victim was identified as Shashidhar, 44, who worked as a cleaner at the Harihar Mens Hostel. According to the Raidurgam police, Shashidhar was stabbed by Pramod, a 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 .
Begin recognition of Telangana tenant farmers: Unions to govt
Hyderabad: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Telangana Kaulu Raitula Gurtimpu Sadhana Committee here on Friday, September 11, demanded the Telangana government to start the process of recognising tenant cultivators immediately. The organisations stated that tenant farmers are ready to protest across Telangana and Hyderabad over the issue. The farmer organisations said that they have been 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 .
Govt pushes private sector to secure critical mineral assets overseas: Minister
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The government is encouraging private companies to acquire critical mineral assets overseas and bring raw materials to India as part of a broader strategy to strengthen supply security and reduce import dependence, Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Friday. Speaking on the sidelines of the CII Global Summit on Advanced Minerals, Reddy said the government is increasingly relying on private sector participation to secure access to critical minerals that are essential for sectors ranging from electronics and clean energy to defence and space technology. We are giving encouragement to the private sector. Through Indian embassies and foreign embassies in India, companies can go to mineral-rich countries for land acquisition, mining and semi-processing and bring raw materials back to India, he said. The minister stressed that private firms have a key role to play in expanding India's global footprint in critical minerals, describing overseas acquisitions as a pressing requirement for the country. Reddy told reporters that critical minerals have become central to global economic and industrial development and further added that India has signed several agreements in the sector and is engaging with multiple resource-rich nations to strengthen supply chains. While domestic exploration activities have intensified, lithium remains scarce within the country, he said. To address this gap, India has acquired five lithium blocks in Argentina where exploration work is underway. The government is also in discussions with Australia and Chile and is encouraging private companies to pursue overseas lithium assets, according to him. Government-to-government and private-to-private efforts are both progressing simultaneously, the minister said. On the domestic front, the minister highlighted the National Critical Mineral Mission, under which incentives worth Rs 36,000 crore have been announced to support the sector. He said India is also focusing on urban mining and recycling of e-waste, estimating that 25-30 per cent of the country's critical mineral requirements could eventually be met through recycled materials. According to him, the government has shortlisted 58 entities from 125 applicants in the first phase of a recycling initiative backed by an outlay of Rs 1,500 crore. He added that four mineral processing plants are being established in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to process imported minerals, domestic resources and recycled material.
Samyuktha plays Bhoomi in Nikhil Siddhartha's 'Swayambhu'; Makers release BTS video on her birthday!
Digital Desk | Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) The makers of director Bharat Krishnamachari's eagerly awaited pan Indian period film 'Swayambhu', featuring actor Nikhil Siddhartha in the lead, on Friday revealed that actress Samyuktha played a character called Bhoomi in the film and released a BTS video clip that showed the efforts the actress had put in to perform the action sequences in the film. Taking to its social media timelines to greet Samyuktha a very happy birthday, production house Pixel Studios wrote, From relentless training to becoming the fearless Bhoomi. Wishing our warrior @iamsamyuktha_ a very Happy Birthday. She brought her courage, strength, and spirit to the epic world of #Swayambhu. Release date announcement soon. For the unaware, Samyuktha plays one of the two female leads in the film. Director Bharat Krishnamachari, in an exclusive interview to IANS earlier, had disclosed that the actress had showed great courage and performed a risky stunt for the film for which she had to be on a rope, dangling precariously for two entire days. Talking exclusively to IANS, director Bharat Krishnamachari said, Samyuktha was very brave and performed this risky stunt all by herself. This was a shot that required her to scale a mountain with the river flowing below with just one harness for safety. We shot in real locations. This particular scene was shot in Maradmalli in Andhra Pradesh. The slope she had to scale was almost vertical which meant that the level of difficulty was much greater. Pointing out that the terrain was inhospitable and so, even rushing to the actress's aid would have taken time for the crew, the director said that the actress displayed a steely resolve to deliver a fantastic shot. Bharat Krishnamachari had said, Due credit must be given to stunt choreographer Joshua Master and his team who carefully planned this sequence and effeciently pulled it off. 'Swayambhu', which is among the most eagerly awaited films of the year, is being produced by Bhuvan and Sreekar under the banner of Pixel Studios and presented by Tagore Madhu.The film has triggered huge interest not just in fans but also film buffs for a number of reasons. It is an already established fact that hero Nikhil Siddhartha went to Vietnam to train in martial arts for the film. In fact, the young actor became so proficient in the use of swords that he could fight with a sword in either hand. Sources had disclosed to IANS that it was not just Nikhil Siddhartha who received training in sword fighting and that even the supporting cast received training in sword fighting from experts. A source had told IANS that a team of Vietnamese sword fighting experts were flown in to train the stunt artistes here who shot for the film. Several hundred artistes were part of the enormous climax sequence that was shot over a period of 60 days at the Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. It may be recalled that the makers had, in November last year, confirmed that the monumental production had officially wrapped its shoot. After an intense two-year journey and 170 days of extensive filming, the team proudly announced the completion of the film. Rooted in Indias cultural heritage, 'Swayambhu' will delve into untold chapters of the past - stories that extend far beyond traditional tales of kings and wars. At its heart lies the saga of a formidable warrior whose valour shaped an era.
UK Aerospace Firm Sigma Advanced Systems Starts Production In Andhra Pradesh
The Sri City facility is being developed to replicate the company's established UK manufacturing capabilities and bring a larger share of the aerospace value chain to India.
3 Killed, 11 Hurt as Roof of Church Under Construction Collapses in Vellore
The 11 injured labourers were rushed in ambulances to the Vellore Government Medical College Hospital, the Christian Medical College Hospital and a hospital in Chittoor in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh
Odisha Weather: Low-Pressure Area Shifts Over Bay of Bengal, IMD Issues Wind Warning
The low-pressure area over the Northwest Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood has shifted and now lies over the Northwest-Westcentral Bay of Bengal and adjoining south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its latest bulletin. The system was located in this region at 5:30 am on Friday. According to the IMD, [] The post Odisha Weather: Low-Pressure Area Shifts Over Bay of Bengal, IMD Issues Wind Warning appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Railway police recover 120 lost mobile phones worth 25 lakh in Andhra Pradesh
If a mobile phone is stolen, passengers can lodge a complaint by dialling 139 or at the nearest police station immediately, says a Railway Crime Records Bureau official
'Healthy competition' helps Tanya Chaudhary set national record in hammer throw
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) A healthy competition with fellow trainee Anushka Yadav proved beneficial for Tanya Chaudhary of Uttar Pradesh as he set the national record in women's hammer throw in the Indian Athletics Series Final in New Delhi. It was like the fulfilment of a dream for Tanya, and the fact that she set a new mark just before the upcoming Asian Games was like icing on the cake as the 22-year-old took the spotlight on the opening day of the meet on Thursday. Day One of the prize-money meet saw two national records being set in the hammer throw, with Tanya achieving the feat that she has been chasing for the past three years. Tanya achieved her quest by improving the national record in the womens hammer throw as she hurled the iron ball to a distance of 68.35m, improving the national record of 65.25m, which was set by Sarita Singh in 2017. My previous personal best is 63.91m. I have done 65m-plus two or three times (at the inter-university level), but those were not official. Now, I am able to do it (break the national record). It is a new beginning, she said. Normally, I used to be nervous. But I was focused on my technique today. Tanya, who trains along with Anushka at the same ground at Bhagpat in Uttar Pradesh under different coaches, said the healthy competition helped her move forward. We both are from the same ground. So, there is healthy competition between us. So, it is good for both of us to move forward. Though Tanya could not breach the Asian Games qualifying mark, she has made it to the team for the mega event in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan and is looking forward to continuing the momentum in Japan. It was because of injury. Now I feel I will do better. I had multiple injuries at the same time: a hamstring injury and a stress injury in the femur bone. The injuries were going on since January. In the men's section, Delhis Nirbhay Choudhary recorded a throw of 71.02m, which was better than the previous national record of 70.73m set by Neeraj Kumar in 2016. The other major attraction for Indian athletics fans was the successful return to action by Avinash Sable in the men's 3000m steeplechase. Sable, representing Maharashtra, won the steeplechase in a time of 8 minutes 32.39 seconds in his first race in the distance in more than a year. Spotlight was also on 400m runners as the top six finishers in the mens race clocked below 46 seconds. Top three in the womens 400m race also dipped below 53 seconds. I will do better and win a medal at the Japan Asian Games, said Vishal TK, winner of the gold medal and national 400m record holder, in the post-race interaction. Maharashtras promising sprinter Harita Bhadra, winner of the womens 100m dash, said the Indian Athletics Series Final was good preparation for the Asian Games. It was a good experience for me to race in the 100m dash with the top sprinters, Harita added. Odishas Animesh Kujur won both the 100m and 200m dash in the mens section. Results: Men: 100m: Animesh Kujur (Odisha) 10.21 seconds, Gurindervir Singh (Punjab) 10.32 seconds, Rushiprasad Desai (Maharashtra) 10.33 seconds. 200m: Animesh Kujur (Odisha) 20.59 secs, Jishnu Prasad (Kerala) 20.63 secs, Abhay Singh (Madhya Pradesh) 21.04 secs. 400m: Vishal TK (Tamil Nadu) 45.36 seconds, Jay Kumar (Uttar Pradesh) 45.50 seconds, Manu TS (Kerala) 45.68 seconds. 800m: Mohammed Afsal (Kerala) 1:46.40 secs, Prakash Gadade (Maharashtra) 1:46.56 secs, Krishan Kumar (Haryana) 1:46.73 secs. 1500m: Rahul Baloda (Rajasthan) 3:39.89 secs, Yoonus Shah (Uttar Pradesh) 3:40.37 secs, Sunil Dawar (Madhya Pradesh) 3:43.68 secs. 110m hurdles: Krishik M (Karnataka) 13.65 secs, Muhammed Lazan (Kerala) 13.84 secs, Manav R (Tamil Nadu) 13.85 secs. 400m hurdles: Santhosh Kumar (Tamil Nadu) 50.08 secs, Ruchit Mori (Gujarat) 50.61 secs, Subhas Das (West Bengal) 50.73 secs. 3,000m steeplechase: Avinash Sable (Maharashtra) 3:32.39. Shubham Bhandare (Maharashtra) 8:50.31, Vikash Dalal (Haryana) 8:50.43. Shot put: Tajinderpal Singh Toor (Punjab) 20.64m, Samardeep Singh Gill (Madhya Pradesh) 19.59m, Karanveer Singh (Punjab) 19.51m. Hammer throw: Nirbhay Choudhary (Delhi) 71.02m (NR, previous best 70.73m), Damneet Singh (Punjab) 68.12m, Ashish Jakhar (Haryana) 67.51m. Javelin throw: Rohit Yadav (Uttar Pradesh) 81.10m, Manoj Kumar (Tamil Nadu) 80.73m, Yashvir Singh (Rajasthan) 80.40m. Pole vault: Dev Kumar Meena (Madhya Pradesh) 5.40m, Reegan G (Tamil Nadu) 5.30m, Ramratan (Rajasthan) 5.10m. High jump: Aadarsh Ram (Tamil Nadu) 2.18m, Aaditya R (Madhya Pradesh) 2.15m, Basant (Rajasthan) 2.15m. Long jump: Mohd Atta Sazid (Haryana) 8.01m, Arya S (Karnataka)7.90m, Sarun Payasingh (Odisha) 7.61m. Triple jump: Karthik Unnikrishnan (Kerala) 16.43m, Gailey Venister (Tamil Nadu) 16.04m, Vishal Bahadur (Jharkhand) 15.85m. Women 100m: Harita Bhadra (Maharashtra) 11.22 seconds, Abinaya Rajarajan (Tamil Nadu) 11.31 seconds, Giridhrani R (Tamil Nadu) 11.35 seconds. 400m: Aishwarya Mishra (Maharashtra) 52.51 secs, Prachi (Uttar Pradesh) 52.75 secs, Poovamma MR (Karnataka) 52.76 secs. 800m: Lili Das (Uttarakhand) 2:03.41 secs, Pooja (Haryana) 2:04.02 secs, Gowthami J (Tamil Nadu) 2:05.63 secs. 1500m: Thota Sankeertana (Chhattisgarh) 4:37.95, Nikita Sharma (Himachal Pradesh) 4:38.62 secs, Pragati (Haryana) 4:39.88 secs. 100m hurdles: Nandhini Kongan (Tamil Nadu) 13.30 seconds, Anjali C (Kerala) 13.33 secs, Pragyan Prashanti (Odisha) 13.37 secs. 400m hurdles: Anu Raghavan (Kerala) 57.23 secs, Sinchal Kaveramma (Karnataka) 59.91 secs, Tanu Chaudhary (Uttar Pradesh) 1:01.47 secs. 3,000m steeplechase: Praul Chaudhary (Uttar Pradesh) 9:22.49, Prachi Devkar (Maharashtra) 10:28.35, Susmita Tigga (Odisha) 10:33.94. Pole vault: Nitika (Madhya Pradesh) 4.10m, Baranica Elangovan (Tamil Nadu) 4.10m, Karthika V (Tamil Nadu) 4.10m. High jump: Pooja Singh (Haryana) 1.81m, Reet Rathor (Uttar Pradesh) 1.81m, Supriya SB (Karnataka) 1.78m. Triple jump: Lasha Ilango (Tamil Nadu) 13.76m, Niharika Vashisht (Punjab) 13.24m, Bhairabi Roy (West Bengal) 13.06m. Long jump: Ancy Sojan (Kerala) 6.76m, Shaili Singh (Uttar Pradesh) 6.65m, Bhavani Yadav (Andhra Pradesh) 6.42m. Hammer throw: Tanya Chaudhary (Uttar Pradesh) 68.35m (NR, previous best 65.25m), Anushka Yadav (Uttar Pradesh) 66.34m, Kulvinder Kaur (Rajasthan) 59.13m. Shot put: Manpreet Kaur (Haryana) 17.19m, Krishna Jayashankar (Tamil Nadu) 16.61m, Srishti Vig (Delhi) 15.99m. Discus throw: Seema Kaliramana (Haryana) 56.52m, Priya (Haryana) 54.82m, Nidhi Rani (Haryana) 54.16m. Javelin throw: Annu Rani (Uttar Pradesh) 57.50m, Rashmi K (Andhra Pradesh) 57.22m, Uma Choudhary (Rajasthan) 52.89m. Prize money: Total cash awards: R 65 lakh. 1st: R 1 lakh, 2nd: R 50,000, 3rd: R 25,000, 4th: R 20,000, 5th: R 15,000, 6th: R 10,000.
The boom and bust of sporting culture in A.P.
A weightlifters bronze in Sydney remains the only Olympic medal present-day Andhra Pradesh can call its own. In Visakhapatnam,Paul Nicodemusreports how a State that had repeatedly built a system that produced medals, has over the years let it fall apart
CATA Launches Andhra Pradesh Chapter
The AP chapter will provide a platform for chefs across the state, supporting skill development, mentorship, culinary research and knowledge sharing, besides promoting Andhra cuisine nationally and internationally.
Odisha Police traces 101 missing children in 17 states under 'Operation Anweshan'
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (IANS) The Odisha Police has rescued 101 missing Odia children in 17 states under its Operation Anweshan campaign, conducted between August 28 and September 8, said Shyni S, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) of Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW & CW), on Thursday. The special drive was executed by the CAW & CW of Odisha Police in collaboration with the state Women and Child Development (W&CD) Department, with a focus on tracing missing children outside the state. As part of the operation, as many as 17 specialised teams were deployed to several states and Union Territories where Odia children are frequently found. These states include Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. The police teams conducted field-level searches, verified the leads, and coordinated with the local authorities as well as various Child Care Institutions (CCIs) during the operation. According to the CAW & CW, the 101 traced children comprise 54 boys and 47 girls. The youngest among those rescued was a three-month-old infant found institutionalised alongside her minor mother, while the child institutionalised for the longest duration had spent more than five years away from home. The Odisha Police also noted that out of the total traced children, 83 (46 boys and 37 girls) were found lodged in Child Care Institutions, while seven others, including six boys and one girl, were rescued from commercial labour sites. Another 11 children, consisting of two boys and nine girls, were traced against missing person cases already registered in Odisha. West Bengal accounted for the highest number of recoveries with 30 children, followed by Karnataka with 11, and Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu with 10 each. All the traced children have either returned or are in the process of being repatriated to Odisha for their formal reintegration and rehabilitation. Mrinalini Darswal, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of Odisha W&CD Department, proactively supported the efforts of police in this campaign, while the legal-cum-Probation Officers from the department provided necessary support during the campaign.
Andhra Pradesh to Provide Free Electricity for Ganesh Pandals
Andhra Pradesh announces free electricity supply for Ganesh Pandals during the festival, supporting communities across the state. Andhra Pradesh to Provide Free Electricity for Ganesh Pandals
Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu sets ambitious 15-20% growth target for districts
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has set an ambitious target for district collectors to achieve a 15-20 per cent growth rate, building on the state's 13.4 per cent growth in Q1 FY27, the highest in India.
AP Stealing Water While Revanth Brought Drought to Telangana: Harish
BRS leader alleges CM is allowing Andhra Pradesh to draw excessive Krishna River water
Airliner FLY91 Links Tirupati With Vijayawada And Rajahmundry Via Hyderabad
Regional airline FLY91 launches services connecting Tirupati with Vijayawada and Rajahmundry via Hyderabad, strengthening air connectivity across Andhra Pradesh.
CPI seeks probe into Bal Sanjeevani tenders in Andhra Pradesh
The tender conditions favoured a few large contractors and denied a level playing field to smaller firms and womens self-help groups, besides imposing an estimated 29.22 crore additional burden on the exchequer, alleges party State secretary Eswaraiah
Andhra Pradesh to set up 21 new Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres
The new facilities will add 175 beds to the existing 340, and are aimed at addressing Severe Acute Malnutrition among children, says Health Minister Satya Kumar
The event being organised from September 13 to 18 brings together Presiding Officers and Parliamentary representatives from the Commonwealth countries to deliberate on issues concerning democracy, legislative functioning, and good governance
Odia Migrant Worker Drowns in Andhra Pond; Body Carried 2 Km on Cot After Ambulance Breaks Down
A tribal migrant worker from Kalahandis remote Sungergad village died after drowning in a fish-farming pond in Andhra Pradesh, according to sources. In a tragic turn, his body had to be carried for nearly 2 km on a cot after the ambulance transporting it got stranded due to a burst tyre on the difficult road [] The post Odia Migrant Worker Drowns in Andhra Pond; Body Carried 2 Km on Cot After Ambulance Breaks Down appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Direct flights from Tirupati to Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Rajahmundry Launched
With the latest expansion, Fly91 now serves four destinations across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Fly91 launches direct flights from Tirupati to Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Rajahmundry
Fly91 has launched new flight services connecting Tirupati with three key cities. The airline now offers direct flights to Vijayawada, Hyderabad, and Rajahmundry. These new routes aim to provide convenient travel options for pilgrims and other passengers. The expansion strengthens Fly91's regional network across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Tirupati is now one of thirteen destinations served by the airline.
Andhra Pradesh man dies after hitting median in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A 22-year-old private employee died after the Royal Enfield motorcycle he was riding hit a road divider in Madhapur police station limits on Wednesday, September 9, night. According to the police, the incident occurred around 9.20 pm when Polavarapu Tejas, 22, a native of Anakapalli district in Andhra Pradesh, was riding the motorcycle with 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 Sanctions Rs 300 Crore For Road Repairs Ahead Of 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu Festival
IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain For Next Three Days In North Coastal AP
The regional meteorological centre here on Thursday forecast heavy rain in parts of Andhra Pradesh over the next three days under the influence of a low-pressure area.
Jagan reiterates demand for Lokeshs resignation, CBI probe into DSC 'irregularities'
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Sep 10 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday reiterated the demand for the resignation of Education Minister Nara Lokesh and a CBI probe into the DSC 2025, saying it is laden with unprecedented 'irregularities' and jobs were given away on a platter to candidates who did not even write the exams. Addressing a press conference at the YSRCP central office in Tadepalli, he questioned the silence of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Minister Nara Lokesh on the questions raised by the opposition regarding the DSC recruitment process. He claimed that irregularities in the recruitment of teachers through DSC 2025 were emerging one after another. Jagan accused the government of deliberately weakening the DSC scam investigation. He asked why Chandrababu Naidu was trying to protect his son and alleged that the government was playing with the lives and futures of unemployed youth. Why were the preparation and supervision of DSC examination papers placed in the hands of a single individual, and why did the government introduce GO No. 4 and GO No. 47? Why were the GOs changed after the recruitment process was complete? he asked. YS Jagan wanted to know how 372 posts under the sports quota were filled without conducting an examination. GO No. 4 and GO No. 47 opened the gates for irregularities, while GO Nos. 23, 25, and 56 were brought in later to close those gates after the work was completed. The former Chief Minister highlighted how jobs were given away, throwing caution to the wind and violating all set norms, and since the DSC was exposed, the coalition government has stalled the APPSC exams, which they planned to recruit in the same modus operandi. Jobs were given to candidates based on participation certificates for tournaments which never took place, he said. Terming the DSC as a gem in the list of scams of Chandrababu, Jagan said, Many skeletons are tumbling out with every passing day from the DSC 2025 cupboard. YS Jagan said that while CM Naidu has been trying hard to cover up the issue to shield his son, officials were running out of words to defend the allegations and their version that the verification was done seven times before giving the jobs stands out as a joke. He accused CM Naidu and his son Lokesh of misleading the legislature only as a cover-up bid. Giving case-by-case details, he explained how jobs were given without writing any exam under the sports quota. According to him, 39 jobs were given in the sports quota; some of them have provided certificates that they participated in a tournament that never took place in Khammam, which was categorically stated by the Judo Association of Telangana, while the fake certificates were given by AP Judo Association, of which the co-brother of Lokesh Bharath is the president. The same malpractice was carried out in Softball, and Kuna Ravi Kumar happens to be its head, he said. One Yogeshwara Rao and his sister were given jobs under sports quota as a family pack on the basis that they won medals in the Kho-Kho Championship held at Nalgonda, but the irony remains that such a competition was never held, as was categorically told by the Telangana Kho-Kho Association. One Basaweshwar Rao claimed that he participated in the 49th Senior Kho-Kho Championship held at Gudivada and was given a participation certificate. Though it was a fake certificate, officials did not take any action, he said. The YSRCP chief mentioned that one Prabhakar of Kurnool district was given a job without writing TET and, as per his reservation quota, he should be getting 75 marks, but he acquired 65 and could get the job. Officials defended the case by stating that he had written the exam multiple times and they had taken the highest mark, but the category was jumbled up. There is a similar mix-up in the case of one Rasool in Kadapa district. He stated that the scam began with giving the responsibility of preparing the question bank and also conduct of exam to the same person, and the leakage came out with the outsourcing person getting access to the paper and getting first rank and his name being deleted from the merit list. Though there was audio-video evidence that the jobs were on the offer, the case was not pursued in the manner it should have been done. The entire exercise has a telling effect on youth who were working hard to write the competitive exams, and cockroaches would emerge with such indifference on the part of the government, he added.
Will ensure strong connectivity: PM Modi hails cabinet decision on railway projects
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Union Cabinets approval of eight railway projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore, saying these will ensure stronger connectivity, faster passenger movement and lower logistics cost. The cabinet approved five multitracking projects covering 17 districts across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana, increasing the []
AP Govt Clears Registration of 9 Lakh Acres of Freehold Lands
The Andhra Pradesh State Government has granted permission for the registration of 9 lakh acres of freehold (pre-hold) lands.
Jagans arrest for my revenge will not benefit people in any way, says Andhra CM Naidu
Asserting that Andhra Pradesh had witnessed more damage during YSRCPs tenure than what it lost due to State bifurcation, Naidu says he is aggressive towards achieving economic equality and better living standards in the State
CM Chandrababu Naidu thanks Centre for another push to Andhras rail infra
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 10 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday thanked the Centre for another major push for the states connectivity, following the Union Cabinets approval of the third and fourth railway lines on the Renigunta-Arakkonam section. He took to X to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for this significant boost to Andhra Pradeshs rail infrastructure. Another major push for Andhra Pradeshs connectivity under the NDAs double-engine, bullet-train Sarkar! The Union Cabinet approved the 3rd & 4th railway lines on the Renigunta-Arakkonam section, with 46 km in AP covering Tirupati & Chittoor districts, at a cost of 1,157 crore. This will ease congestion, improve train punctuality and strengthen connectivity to Tirupati, benefiting both pilgrims and passengers while boosting freight movement, he said. Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also thanked the Prime Minister and the Railway Minister for their continued support to Andhra Pradesh and their unwavering commitment to strengthening the states infrastructure. The Indian Railways network is set for a major transformation with five multitracking projects worth 10,021 crore, adding nearly 540 km of new capacity. This will mean faster passenger movement, smoother operations, stronger freight connectivity and new possibilities for growth. For Andhra Pradesh, the Arakkonam-Renigunta 3rd & 4th Line is particularly significant. It will strengthen connectivity to Tirupati and the Rayalaseema region, ease congestion and give a major boost to tourism, trade, logistics and regional development, posted the Jana Sena leader. Across Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Telangana, these projects will connect 17 districts, 2,121 villages and nearly 52 lakh people, while creating additional freight capacity of 47 MTPA. Every new track is more than infrastructure. It connects people to opportunity, businesses to markets and communities to a faster, stronger future. Stronger Railways. Stronger Connectivity. A Stronger Bharat, added Pawan Kalyan.
The industrial landscape of South India is witnessing a shift as Andhra Pradesh intensifies its efforts to attract large-scale investments under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. In just the past four months, the Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) has reportedly approved 111 investment proposals worth around 4.5 lakh crore. The projects include large [] The post Andhra Clears 4.5 Lakh Crore Projects In 4 Months, TN Lags Behind appeared first on The Commune .
Sigma Advanced Systems commissions its aerospace manufacturing facility at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh
Sigma Advanced Systems today announced that its dedicated aerospace manufacturing facility at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, has moved from build-out into active production, completing the transition from ground breaking to production in a record eight months.
CM Vijay to leave for London today on his first overseas official visit
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will leave for London on Thursday night on his first official overseas visit since the TVK government assumed office, as the state steps up efforts to attract fresh industrial investment. CM Vijay is scheduled to depart from Chennai at 10 p.m. and travel to London via Dubai. He will remain in the United Kingdom until September 16 and is expected to return to Chennai at 8 a.m. on September 17, again travelling through Dubai. A high-level delegation led by the Chief Minister will meet investors and representatives of major companies during the visit. CM Vijay will also take part in an investors conference in London, where he is expected to present Tamil Nadu as a preferred destination for manufacturing, technology and other emerging industries. Senior officials from state departments have already travelled to London to make arrangements for the programme. Public Works Minister Aadhav Arjuna has reached the British capital, while Industries Minister Keerthana is expected to join the delegation. The overseas engagement comes soon after the conclusion of the state Assemblys Budget session. Officials have been working on the Chief Ministers travel schedule and arrangements at Chennai airport. The TVK government has set a target of expanding Tamil Nadus economy to $1.5 trillion by 2036. Attracting domestic and overseas investment is a central part of its economic strategy since it took office. As part of that push, Keerthana recently visited South Korea and held discussions with several companies, including an automobile manufacturer. The visit also resulted in the signing of investment agreements, according to the government. A global investors meeting was subsequently held in Chennai on August 13, during which memoranda of understanding were signed with multiple companies. The government has claimed that, within its first 110 days in office, it signed agreements with 104 companies involving proposed investments of Rs 1,02,514 crore and the potential creation of 1,21,788 jobs. Tamil Nadus renewed investment drive comes amid intense competition from Andhra Pradesh and other states seeking large industrial projects. The government is therefore seeking to strengthen its outreach to international businesses and secure a larger share of new investments. CM Vijays London programme is expected to focus on converting investor interest into firm commitments and showcasing the states infrastructure, skilled workforce and industrial ecosystem.
Centre Okays Rs 2K-cr Multi-tracking For TG
The approved projects include 110-km multitracking between Ghatkesar near Hyderabad and Kazipet via Yadigirigutta in Telangana at an estimated cost of Rs 2,419 crore. The list will also include laying down of third and fourth line between Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu and Renigunta in Andhra Pradesh, and Whitefield and Bangarapet in Karnataka
HC Asks AP To Clarify Stand On 5% Kapu Reservation From EWS Quota
Andhra Pradesh High Court asks the state to clarify its stand on implementing 5% Kapu reservation from the 10% EWS quota in education and jobs.
Andhra Pradesh Adopts Multi-Pronged Strategy To Prevent Suicides
Teachers, ANMs, ASHA workers and other field-level health personnel are also being trained to identify signs of mental distress and suicidal tendency.
Andhra Pradesh Pushes for EVs With 5% Subsidy Across Board, Five-Year Road Tax Waiver
The incentive will, however, be available until March 2027, the transport minister clarified.
Global NRI Telugu Desam Committee Vows To Strengthen Party Ahead Of 2029 Polls
Global NRI Telugu Desam leaders pledge to unite the Telugu diaspora and strengthen the partys grassroots network ahead of the 2029 Andhra Pradesh polls.
Andhra Pradesh: Anxiety Over CM Review Of IVRS Survey At 2-Day Collectors Meet From Today
The survey, conducted through the Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS), sought public feedback on various issues across all districts: Reports
Andhra Pradesh: TTD Plans Geofenced Digital Map Of Commercial Establishments In Tirumala
The system will provide TTD officials with a single digital platform to access and monitor information on commercial establishments: Reports
Andhra Pradesh pushes One Water vision at IFAT India 2026
State official calls for a shift to circular water management, with wastewater reuse, climate resilience and integrated urban planning at the core of future-ready cities.
Jagan announces to undertake padayatra in Andhra Pradesh next year
Expressing apprehension over the conduct of local body elections under the TDP-led government, the YSRCP chief, however, exhorts the party cadre to contest the elections with determination
Jagan announces to undertake padayatra in Andhra Pradesh next year
Expressing apprehension over the conduct of local body elections under the TDP-led government, the YSRCP chief, however, exhorts the party cadre to contest the elections with determination
First in-situ slum redevelopment project launched in Andhra Pradesh
First in-situ slum redevelopment project launched in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh CM to review welfare during Collectors Conference on September 10, 11
In total, 19 subjects relating to development, welfare and administration have been listed for discussion during the two-day conference
Andhra Pradesh CM to review welfare during Collectors Conference on September 10, 11
In total, 19 subjects relating to development, welfare and administration have been listed for discussion during the two-day conference
Andhra Pradesh: Hotels Face Stringent Inspections In Vijayawada
Public health department officials conducted surprise checks across KT Road, BRP Road and Governorpet: Reports
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved five railway multi-tracking projects costing 10,021 crore, aimed at enhancing rail infrastructure across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. The projects are expected to be completed by 2029-30.
Lokesh announces free power for Ganesh pandals across Andhra Pradesh
The initiative is aimed at making the celebrations even more vibrant, says the HRD Minister
NCB Mumbai secures conviction in inter-state drug trafficking case, two get 10 years jail
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) In a significant blow to an inter-state drug trafficking network, the NDPS Special Court in Biloli, Maharashtra's Nanded district, has convicted two traffickers and sentenced them to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 1 lakh each in a case involving the seizure of 1,127 kg of ganja, a statement of the NCB said on Wednesday. The convicts, identified as Gokul Narayan Rajput (32), a truck owner-driver from Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, and Sunil Yadav Mahajan (35), a co-driver from Jalgaon district, were arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau's (NCB) Mumbai Zonal Unit on November 15, 2021, while transporting a large consignment of the contraband. Acting on specific intelligence, an NCB team intercepted an Ashok Leyland truck at Manjram village in Nanded district. During a search, officers recovered 49 polythene gunny bags concealed beneath a load of industrial iron rods. The bags contained 112 packets of ganja weighing a total of 1,127 kg. According to the NCB, the investigation revealed that the contraband had been loaded at Ankampalli in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam district and was being transported to Jalgaon district in Maharashtra. Probe findings also showed that Rajput had previously been booked in criminal cases related to attempted murder and kidnapping. The truck used for transporting the narcotics, which was owned by Rajput, had already been blacklisted by the Regional Transport Office (RTO), but continued to be used for illegal transportation activities, investigators said. During the trial, the prosecution established that both accused were in conscious possession of a commercial quantity of ganja and failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for its possession. The Additional Sessions Judge, Biloli, found both accused guilty under various provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and sentenced them to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 1 lakh each. The court also ordered confiscation of the seized truck. The NCB said the conviction underscores its commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks through effective investigation and prosecution, contributing to the goal of a drug-free India.
Jagan Mohan Reddy to launch Padyatra in September-October next year
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Sep 9 (IANS) YSR Congress Party President and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday announced that he would launch a statewide Padyatra in September or October 2027 to take up peoples issues and strengthen the grassroot connection ahead of 2029 polls. Jagan Mohan Reddy made the announcement at a meeting of party workers from the Parchur Assembly constituency at the YSRCP central office in Tadepalli. Two and a half years have passed in the blink of an eye, and another year will fly by just as quickly. My padayatra will begin next September or October, and it will pass through Parchur as well, he said He said the people have already begun comparing the five years of the YSRCP's governance with the present Chandrababu Naidu government and are clearly seeing the difference. Jagan Mohan Reddy said the YSRCP had given credibility to its manifesto by implementing 99 per cent of its promises. In contrast, Chandrababu Naidu distributed bonds carrying his and Pawan Kalyans signatures before the elections but abandoned the promises after coming to power, he claimed. Calling the coming political battle a Kurukshetra Sangramam, he urged party cadres to stand firmly with the people and fight any misuse of official machinery. Recalling the 2017 Nandyal by-election and subsequent political developments, he said repression could never ensure permanent political success. Whenever and however elections are held, the YSRCP will stand with the people. If elections are conducted fairly, the YSRCP will emerge victorious. Even if they are not, we will fight strongly, he said. Jagan Mohan Reddy claimed there is widespread public resentment against the TDP-led coalition government headed by Chandrababu Naidu. A ruler should always do good deeds and seek votes based on them. Only then will God bless them, and the people will support them. People will not tolerate lies and acts of aggression indefinitely, he said. Jagan Mohan Reddy said discussions were taking place in every household regarding the difference between the five-year rule of the YSRCP and Chandrababu Naidu's two-and-a-half-year tenure. Our governance was such that every party worker could speak about it with pride and visit any household with confidence. A YSR Congress Party worker could walk into any home and speak proudly about our achievements, he said, listing out the achievements of the YSRCP government. Chandrababu Naidu had even sent bonds to every household along with the manifesto; yet, after the elections, there was no trace of that manifesto to be found, he said. The YSRCP chief alleged that Chandrababu Naidu betrayed all sections of people by failing to fulfil promises made to them. People are realizing they were misled by trusting him, he said. He accused Chandrababu Naidu of a conspiracy to delay local body elections. It is uncertain whether they will actually take place, as Chandrababu is staging a drama regarding 34 per cent reservation for BCs in local bodies. He knows full well that the court will strike it down; yet, he is using this as a pretext to conspire and postpone the elections. Accusing the coalition government of misusing police and targeting YSRCP leaders through false cases, he said a similar situation prevailed when the TDP was in power in 2014-19. The Nandyal by-election took place before my Padayatra in 2017. Due to gross abuse of power, our party lost by a margin of 35,000 votes. Between 2014 and 2019, he poached 23 MLAs and three MPs from our party. Subsequently, my Padayatra took place. A tsunami of people emerged, and the public delivered a clear verdict, he said. Jagan Mohan Reddy recalled that Chandrababu could win only 23 Assembly seats and three Lok Sabha seats. The YSRCP, which was reduced to just 11 seats in the 175-member Assembly in the 2024 elections, suffered many setbacks with several leaders leaving the party. The YSRCP cadres are looking forward to the Padyatra by their leader as it is expected to lift the partys spirits and gear it up to face the next elections. Jagan Mohan Reddy had undertaken a marathon 3,648 km Padyatra, which had helped the YSRCP to capture power with a landslide victory in 2019.
Andhra Pradesh steps upEV push withnew incentives, says Transport Minister Ramprasad Reddy
Government providing incentives not only to electric vehicle manufacturers but also to buyers, he says
56 lakh pattadar passbooks will be distributed by March 2027, says Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu
Pattadar passbooks are being distributed during gram sabhas to ensure transparency in the process and check corruption, says Naidu, adding that 4 lakh land documents were issued in Spetember alone
Centre to adopt Andhras 10% broken-rice model for PDS nationwide: Minister Manohar
The AP Civil Supplies minister says Andhra Pradesh successfully piloted a policy to increase rice consumption, and the Centres decision to adopt it nationwide is a point of pride for the state
4 lesser-known Andhra Pradesh getaways to take from Hyderabad
For anyone living in Hyderabad, the impulse to escape the citys relentless pace usually leads to familiar doors: a quick drive down the Outer Ring Road to regional resort pockets or the usual Suryalanka Beach in Andhra Pradesh. Yet, not many know that Andhra Pradesh unfolds into some of the most striking, undertouristed landscapes in 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 .
Ganesh Chaturthi: Andhra Pradesh govt announces free power for all pandals
The TDP alleged that then Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy had Chandrababu Naidu illegally arrested by the CID on allegations of corruption in the AP Skill Development Corporation
Minister P. Narayana lays the foundation stone for the States first in-situ slum redevelopment, to be built in nine months with shear-wall technology; each family gets 3,000 a month in rent meanwhile, and residents who have waited decades say it feels like a dream
YSRCP President Jagan Reddy Announces Padayatra in Sept-Oct 2027
The announcement provides clarity to party cadres about the much-awaited Padayatra, which is expected to involve extensive interaction with people across Andhra Pradesh.
Secunderabad Railway Police Recover 1620 Lost Mobile Phones
The police recovered 1620 mobile phones from Telangana, Kerala, Uttarpradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya pradesh, Bihar, Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh
Andhra government to provide free electricity for Ganesh pandals
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Sep 9 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to provide free electricity for Ganesh pandals across the state. Minister for Human Resources Development and Information Technology Nara Lokesh made this announcement on Wednesday. I am happy to announce that this Ganesh Chaturthi, all Ganesh pandals across Andhra Pradesh will be provided with free electricity. This is a major festive initiative by our government to support communities celebrating across the state and make the celebrations even more vibrant, he posted on X. May Lord Ganesha bless every family with prosperity, happiness and success, the Minister added. Ganesh Chaturthi is scheduled to be celebrated from September 14 to September 25. Through another post, Nara Lokesh recalled the arrest of his father and present Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in 2023. Three years ago, the YSRCP party illegally imprisoned Chandrababu Naidu garu on this very day in a fabricated case for political gains. From that day, for 53 days, the entire Telugu community worldwide stood in support of Chandrababu garu, chanting 'Let the truth prevail'. The truth has prevailed, and Chandrababu garu has been released from illegal detention, wrote the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Working President. All the fabricated cases have been quashed by the courts. The truth has won. Remembering those dark days from back then... I once again express my heartfelt gratitude to the Telugu community for their support, he said. The TDP alleged that then Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy had Chandrababu Naidu illegally arrested by the CID on allegations of corruption in the AP Skill Development Corporation. The TDP chief was arrested in Nandyal. He was in jail for 53 days. It said people erupted in anger and wrote the death warrant for Jagans rule. The CID had arrested Naidu on September 9, 2023, in the Skill Development scam, which allegedly took place when he was the chief minister. The next day, a court in Vijayawada sent him to judicial custody. On October 31, he was released from Rajahmundry Central Prison after the Andhra Pradesh High Court granted him bail. Naidu said, I neither did anything wrong nor allowed anyone to do anything wrong.
AP Govt Announces Free Electricity for Ganesh Pandals Across the State
Ahead of the festival, the Andhra Pradesh government has taken a key decision regarding power supply for the upcoming Ganesh Festival.
Bhogapuram Airport: Air India Express to fly Visakhapatnam-Bangkok twice a week from October 27
Flight IX 904 leaves Visakhapatnam at 11.30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays and the return lands at 3.55 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays; the Andhra Pradesh Air Travellers Association has pressed for the service for years
All BRS MLAs suspended from Assembly for monsoon session
Hyderabad: All 22 BRS MLAs, including party working president K T Rama Rao, were on Wednesday, September 9, suspended from the Telangana Assembly for the remainder of the monsoon session for disrupting the proceedings by entering the well of the House. Soon after the House met, the BRS members raised slogans like we want justice. 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 clears decks for new defence, warship building unit
Andhra Pradesh has approved a new defense and warship facility at Machilipatnam. Goa Shipyard Limited will invest 8,000 crore in this significant expansion project. This new facility will be the PSU's first venture outside its home base in Goa. Preparatory work begins next month, with trial production expected by January 2028. Commercial production for the first phase is slated to commence in May 2028.
Relief from heat for Andhra Pradesh likely as low pressure brews over Bay of Bengal
Light to moderate showers are expected across the State, while isolated heavy rainfall likely in North Coastal A.P. from September 12 to 15, suggests IMD forecast
H1N1 cases rise in Hyderabad, doctors urge people to be cautious
Hyderabad: Doctors in Hyderabad have raised concerns over the rise in H1N1 flu in the city and called on people to exercise caution. They said hospitals have seen an increase in patients reporting high-grade fever, dry cough, sore throat, and body aches, symptoms commonly associated with the viral infection. Health experts have advised vulnerable groups, 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 .
3 held in Hyderabad with 12 litres of hash oil worth Rs 1.5 Cr
Hyderabad: The Kushaiguda Special Operations Team on Monday, September 7, arrested three people for drug peddling in Hyderabad and seized 12 litres of hash oil worth Rs 1.5 crore from them. Addressing the media on Tuesday, September 8, Malkajgiri Commissioner B. Sumathi said, The accused transported hash oil from Andhra Pradesh. Since it is difficult 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: Air India Express To Start Vizag-Bangkok Flight From Oct. 27
Association president O. Naresh Kumar said flight IX 904 will depart from ASR International airport at 11.30 am: Reports
AP MSMEs Eye 100 Crore Export Opportunities At Vijayawada Buyer-Seller Meet
The meet is being organised under the Andhra Pradesh MSME Export Development Programme (APMXDP): Reports
Andhra Pradesh: Thousands In North Andhra Lose Crores In Ponzi Scheme
They all fell victim to the lure of receiving 1,000 per lakh per day on investments ranging from 50,000 to 3 lakh: Reports
Andhra Pradesh: Inter Board Begins Competency-Based Assessment Workshop
As many as 100 select lecturers from across the state are participating in the workshop: Reports
Navya Andhra Teachers Association urges government to reinstate Pay Revision Commission
The association refutes claims made by a section of employee and teacher union leaders regarding the 12th Pay Revision Commission (PRC) not yet being constituted in Andhra Pradesh
MBBS counselling in Andhra Pradesh: candidates advised to opt for all available colleges
Opting for the maximum number of colleges will increase chances of getting seats, says Dr. NTRUHS Vice-Chancellor
IIT-Kanpur Develops AI For Targeted Welfare Support
IIT-Kanpur has developed an AI-powered Family Score system to identify households needing welfare support using existing government data. This system, demonstrated in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh government, aims to provide a faster and more cost-effective alternative to traditional surveys for assessing socio-economic conditions and ensuring targeted welfare delivery.
