Health Inspector Arrested In Minor's Spa Assault Case
A health inspector from the Thiruvananthapuram corporation, Anuroop, has been arrested in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl from Andhra Pradesh at a spa in Kovalam. The arrest follows an investigation by a Special Investigation Team, which also led to the arrest of spa owners. The case involves cash transactions between the inspector and the establishment, and the girl's maternal aunt and her husband have also been taken into custody.
Supreme Court to Hear YSRCPs Plea on Nomination Deadline Dispute
The Supreme Court will review YSRCPs challenge against the Andhra Pradesh High Court ruling on the nomination deadline for local body elections. Supreme Court to Hear YSRCPs Plea on Nomination Deadline Dispute
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Forecast in Parts Of Andhra Pradesh From Oct 20 To 23
The Met Department said heavy rainfall is likely in Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema
School holiday tomorrow, October 21: Check state-wise list to see if your school is closed
School Holiday Tomorrow, October 21, 2026: Schools across India will follow different schedules amid ongoing Dussehra and Durga Puja vacations. Haryana, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana may see continued closures, while schools in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Maharashtra may reopen. Heavy rainfall forecasts could prompt local closures in southern India, subject to official orders.
The new greenfield highway section will cover around 342343 km, connecting Kodikonda near the Andhra Pradesh-Karnataka border to Muppavaram near Addanki.
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Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Rakul Preet Singh, Ravie Dubey, producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari and Andhra Pradesh-Telangana distributor Dil Raju attended the grand pre-release event of Ramayana in Hyderabad. Yash was the last to take the stage and he spoke highly of his co-stars, particularly Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey. Yash said, Ravi is such a genuine person. I have been observing him closely. Hes so mature, so sorted. I think sometimes, everything happens for a reason. For him to get this role, I think it's his mindset and the way he has understood life. Life has given him this. Mark my words. Hell surprise you the most. Its not easy to play a character like that. He holds the cinema together. I am so proud of you. Wonderful performance! He then praised Sai Pallavi, saying, I call her Pallavi. What a wonderful person; what a lady! She gives you the feminine energy. Shes in that Sita Maa vibe. I was so surprised to see her. Shes so religious. Speaking about Ranbir Kapoor, Yash said, Ranbir is such a wonderful person. He has absolutely 0% ego. Hes a very sorted individual. Although we have not worked together, because of our promotional activities, weve been travelling. And he is childlike; dont take it the wrong way. But hes innocent, hes curious and he makes you think about life in so many dimensions, which I wouldnt have thought. As he starts asking questions, Ill be thinking, Should I be thinking of these aspects also? (laughs). Hes so full of life. What an actor! He added, It's not easy to play Lord Rama. You have to give him love and respect. Hes done a fantastic job. Ramayana releases in cinemas worldwide on November 5. Also Read: Ramayana Hyderabad event: Nitesh Tiwari surprises fans by singing Telugu song; calls S S Rajamouli, Sandeep Reddy Vanga magicians
Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Rakul Preet Singh, Ravie Dubey, producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari and Andhra Pradesh-Telangana distributor Dil Raju attended the grand pre-release event of Ramayana in Hyderabad. Ranbir won hearts with his heartfelt words about his co-stars and spoke highly of their performances and dedication. Ranbir Kapoor said, I know all of you guys love Rakul, but you havent seen Rakul till you have seen her performance in this film. I have seen this film many times. Shes going to surprise you. It's just amazing. So, please watch out for her portrayal in this film. He added, To my partners in crime, Ravi and Sai! We have spent the entire film together. There has not been one film where we have been separated. It is truly an honour and pleasure to be a part of this film with you both and to have this acting partnership. Ravi, I am not just saying this because it's time for everyone to say nice things. But if I ever had a brother, I really hope and pray it would be exactly like you! Your talent is unmatched and I cant wait for the world to see it. Speaking about Sai Pallavi, he said, The first day when you came on set, we saw the divinity, we saw Sita Maa and you have brought that onto this film. Nobody else on this film has brought divinity the way you have. So, thank you so much for your energy and talent. Lastly, he praised Yash, saying, Hes such a big family man. To leave his family and his kids, to be away from his city, to work tirelessly for his film Toxic and for our film Ramayana was not easy. Honestly, I havent seen anyone work as hard as him. Please give a huge round of applause for Rocking Star Yash. Theres nobody like him and therell be nobody like him. Ramayana releases in cinemas worldwide on November 5. Also Read: Ramayana Hyderabad event: Yash praises Ranbir Kapoors 0% ego; reveals they havent shot any scenes together
Andhra Pradesh Leaders Extend Greetings and Prayers on Dussehra
Andhra Pradeshs leaders celebrate Dussehra, wishing prosperity and success for the people while emphasizing the festivals significance. Andhra Pradesh Leaders Extend Greetings and Prayers on Dussehra
Andhra Pradesh CM, Governor pray for peoples prosperity on Vijayadashami
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 20 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, on Tuesday greeted people on the occasion of Vijayadashami and prayed for their happiness and prosperity. On the joyous occasion of Vijayadashami, I extend my heartiest greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh. The Navaratri festival symbolises supremacy of Dharma and marks the triumph of good over evil, righteousness over adharma, and light over darkness, the Governor said in his message. I pray divine Mother Goddess Durga to shower her choicest blessings on all of us on this happy and festive occasion of Vijayadashami, he said. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu stated that the festival of Dussehra, which symbolises the victory of good over evil, serves as a great source of inspiration for us all. I pray for the blessings of the Divine Mother upon our resolve to ensure fair rewards for the hard work of our farmers, empowerment for women, and a bright future for our youth. With the blessings of Goddess Kanaka Durga, may Andhra Pradesh achieve success in every field and continue to progress on the path of development. I sincerely wish for every family to flourish with happiness, good health, peace, and prosperity, the Chief Minister said. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said that the festival of Dussehra, standing as a symbol of the triumph of good over evil and righteousness over unrighteousness, is being celebrated with great spiritual splendor across the length and breadth of India. In both Telugu states, people are conducting Dussehra festivities with utmost grandeur, worshiping the embodiment of power in accordance with their respective traditions. I extend my heartfelt Dussehra greetings to all, praying that the blessings of the Divine Mother may be showered upon every citizen of our nation. This year, the Sharannavaratri celebrations at Indrakeeladri were made even more magnificent by the presence of the Honourable President of India and the Chief Ministers of several states. Furthermore, the national-level 'SARAS Mela' held in Vijayawada as part of the Dussehra festivities has further enhanced the state's reputation, he said. With the blessings of Goddess Kanaka Durgamma, our coalition government is committed to providing equal opportunities to all sections of society and is working steadily toward the holistic development of the state. I wish that this Vijayadashami brings happiness, peace, and prosperity into the lives of all people, Pawan Kalyan added. Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, stated that Vijayadashami is a festival that proclaims the triumph of righteousness over unrighteousness, light over darkness, and good over evil. With the blessings of Goddess Kanaka Durga, may all hardships vanish, may joy flourish in everyones life, and may the Divine Mother shower her grace upon us all. Wishing all Telugu people a very happy Dussehra, he said.
Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Rakul Preet Singh, Ravie Dubey, producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari and Andhra Pradesh-Telangana distributor Dil Raju attended the grand pre-release event of Ramayana in Hyderabad. The last speech of the day was by Yash and he requested people to support Namit Malhotras vision. Yash said, Anybody can make a movie. Anybody can dream of making a film. But only a few people will have that kind of passion, dedication, determination and madness. As Indians, I am telling you, we need to protect this guy (Namit Malhotra). Its our responsibility because this man was comfortably doing business. I know what position hes in. Everytime I met him in LA, he always spoke about one thing, We all are doing so much here. Indians have done so much. But we should do it for our Indian film industry. We are winning Oscars. But I am not happy. I want our industry to be placed at that level. That is the day well happy. This is what he said. He added, That was the day I decided to collaborate with him. I told him, Namit, lets go. Lets do whatever it takes because thats the most important vision. Yes, Ill play Ravana. Yes, Ill be the producing partner. Dekha jaayega kya hoga. From that day, this man has given me all the respect. Hes always taken more care than me. Yash then remarked, He has made a gamble. He has put his reputation, his money and everything at stake to put this film on a global platform. If people like cinema, theyll talk about it. But please dont try to find small faults in the VFX. Itll never happen again. If we lose people like him now, well go back many years. So, lets watch Ramayana with an open mind. He has all the right intentions. When it comes to any criticism or correction, he has always taken it in stride and tried to make it better. Ramayana releases in cinemas worldwide on November 5. Also Read: Ramayana advance bookings to open on Dussehra ahead of November 5 theatrical release
SC to hear on October 21 Vijayans plea in CMRL case, YSRCP petition on local body polls
A special Bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana will hear Pinarayi Vijayans plea in the CMRL case and YSRCPs challenge to the Andhra Pradesh HCs refusal to extend civic poll nomination deadlines
Delhi to get warmer in coming days; IMD issues rain alert for South India
Delhi is forecast to remain dry on October 20, with temperatures of 17-33C; IMD has warned of heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala
Jana Sena leader alleges YSRCP workers damaged Rs 4.75 crore road in Andhra Pradesh
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Additive Manufacturing in India: Next Generation Digital Manufacturing
In May 2024, a rocket Agnibaan - SOrTed lifted off from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh featuring a single-piece, Additive Manufacturing (AM) printed semi-cryogenic engine rocket engine. The event demonstrated the countrys competitive advancement of technology usage to become a major builder. The National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing (NSAM) is helping more such start-ups in their R&D for development of critical engine parts using AM. Nearly 2,000 kilometres away in the city of Ahmedabad, the Indian Army has a two-storey dwelling unit that was also printed by a machine. The Army has since used the same method in the Union Territory of Ladakh to produce precast defences. A rocket engine and a soldier's home look nothing alike. Both came from the same idea that is AM or 3D printing. AM is a process of creating an object by building it from layer to layer, something that is opposite of subtractive manufacturing. AM starts with a design wherein software cuts the design into hundreds or thousands of thin layers. The machine then reads each layer and builds the object, one layer on top of another. More than 40 such processes exist in the market or in research labs. They work with plastics, metals, ceramics and materials meant for the human body. Researchers are even testing the printing of tissue from living cells. Why AM For over a decade, India has shown it can build systems at scale in the digital world. The next step is to do the same with physical goods. A design file can travel anywhere in seconds, and a printer can turn it into a part in a town far from any large factory. That means less waiting for imports and more making at home. The early results are already visible. A construction printer, the Kelvin 6K Pro, has built 2,500 sq ft homes in under 30 days, using material with lower carbon content. Early figures point to 30 % lower material and logistics costs and 90% lower emissions than cement-based building. In healthcare, the Technology Development Board is backing bone grafts printed from Indian bioceramic materials. Each graft can be shaped to fit one patient. A start-up named OsteoForge is working on implants made from natural silk. In electronics, centres under the national strategy have printed batteries, antennas and capacitors, and IISc has printed parts of a photonic circuit, a first anywhere in the world. The policy behind AM None of this happened without an efficient policy. In February 2022, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology released the National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing. It set targets: capture 5 per cent of the global market, add nearly $1 billion to GDP, develop 50 India-specific technologies, support 100 start-ups, create 500 products and train 1 lakh workers. The numbers so far are encouraging. More than 1,54,000 people have been trained. Fifty-six start-ups have been supported. Sixty-five India-specific technologies, covering materials, machines, design methods and products, have been developed. Seven centres now help with research, training and access to machines. The effort also reaches schools. Atal Tinkering Labs get a grant of INR 20 lakh each and are equipped with 3D printers, robotics and Internet of Things kits. A student in Grade VI can now handle a printer. That student is the future workforce. A second phase, NSAM 2.0, is being planned. It aims to produce more patents, bring down the cost of machines and materials, strengthen the electronics supply chain, back more start-ups and support the defence forces. What after AM The global market for these machines is projected to reach USD 149 billion by 2035. India has a chance to make the machines and materials, and not only use them. That will need three things. First, the machines and materials must become cheaper, so small firms can afford them. Second, the hospitals, builders and defence units that have tried the technology must buy it in larger numbers. Third, the training must lead to jobs, so that those 1,54,000 trained people find work in this field. India will also host ESTIC-2026, organised by CSIR, from 27 to 29 October at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. AM is one of its themes. It is a good place to ask how quickly the pilot projects can become regular production. The rocket engine and the Army home were firsts. The aim now is to make them ordinary. When a hospital prints a graft, a builder prints a house, and a start-up prints an engine without anyone calling it news, India will have made AM its own. (COURTESY: PIB SRINAGAR)
Andhra Pradesh local polls: YSRCP moves Supreme Court for protection of candidates
In its special leave petition, YSRCP has sought police protection for candidates, an extension of the nomination deadline, and additional or alternative nomination centres. YSRCP has alleged that violence, intimidation and obstruction prevented several candidates from reaching nomination centres.
Uneven rains may keep price of spices elevated
Southern India is currently grappling with challenges in spice production, primarily due to uneven monsoon patterns and parched soil, which are adversely affecting harvest yields. Despite expanding cultivation areas, turmeric yields are predicted to plummet owing to unfavorable weather. Additionally, delays in red chilli sowing in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana could lead to surging market prices.
Naveen Patnaik Slams Silence On Andhra Poll Notice In 3 Disputed Villages
The decades-old dispute involves both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh claiming their right over 21 of the 28 villages of Kotia Gram Panchayat. The matter has been pending before the Supreme Court, with a fresh suit filed by Odisha in January 2022 still under consideration.
The decades-old dispute involves both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh claiming their right over 21 of the 28 villages of Kotia Gram Panchayat
Weather Update For October 20: Heavy Rain And Thunderstorms Forecast For Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
Weather Forecast October 20: As per IMD, neighbouring Kerala, Mahe, and Lakshadweep are also set for widespread rainfall along with gusty winds.
SEC Wants Measures In Place To Conduct Peaceful, Free, Impartial Polls In State
Andhra Pradesh SEC Anil Chandra Punetha directed officials to ensure peaceful local body elections, with adequate security for candidates and voters.
NCC Girl Cadets Trek To Historic Kondaveedu Fort
NCC girl cadets from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana trekked to Kondaveedu Fort, learning about its historical legacy, architecture and the importance of biodiversity conservation.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik on Monday questioned the Odisha government over the announcement of elections by Andhra Pradesh in Kotia villages, urging Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to take steps to protect the state's geographical integrity. In a post on X, Patnaik described the development as an extremely alarming one, calling Kotia an inseparable part of Odisha. The announcement of elections in Andhra Pradesh in 'Kotia', the inseparable part of Odisha, is an extremely alarming development, Patnaik said. He questioned the BJP-led state government's response, asking what had happened to the party's promise of a permanent solution to the Kotia issue. During my tenure as Chief Minister, we fought to protect the geographical integrity of our state. BJP leaders have repeatedly stated in the past that Kotia is a part of Odisha, and they have even given slogans like 'Andhra Go Back', he said. Patnaik further pointe...
Honey Trapper Arrested In Hyderabad
According to DCP Charminar Kiran Khare, Pavan operated 34 fake social media accounts under womens names, interacted with over 1,000 people, and sent nude videos and pictures of other women to 82 victims, including a government officer from Telangana. Victims were also traced to Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, and overseas locations. He extorted 24.16 lakh
25-year-old UPSC aspirant from Andhra Pradesh dies by suicide in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar
A 25-year-old Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirant from Andhra Pradesh was found hanging inside his rented flat in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar on Monday, police said. The deceased was identified as Alta Bharat Kumar Reddy.
Odishas Patnaik Expresses Concern Over Andhra Pradeshs Election Announcement in Kotia
Odishas Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik raises concerns over Andhra Pradeshs election announcement for Kotia, emphasizing regional integrity. Odishas Patnaik Expresses Concern Over Andhra Pradeshs Election Announcement in Kotia
Weather update for tomorrow October 20, 2026: The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, with heavy rain likely over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala and Mahe. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are expected across several states, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, East Rajasthan, Odisha, Konkan and Goa, and Madhya Maharashtra. A well-marked low-pressure area over the southwest Arabian Sea is likely to move towards the Somalia coast by October 22.
Andhra Pradesh SEC reviews local body election preparations
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YSR Congress Demands Fresh Nominations for 22 Urban Local Bodies in Andhra Pradesh
YSR Congress urges state election commission for new nominations in 22 urban local bodies after alleged disruptions in the process. YSR Congress Demands Fresh Nominations for 22 Urban Local Bodies in Andhra Pradesh
Naidu Accuses YSRCP of Using Genji for Political Gain
Andhra Pradeshs Naidu claims YSRCP exploits Genji for political advantage and engages in electoral misconduct. Naidu Accuses YSRCP of Using Genji for Political Gain
UPSC aspirant from Andhra Pradesh found dead in Delhi flat
School holiday tomorrow, October 20, 2026: Schools in several states are expected to remain closed for Dussehra and Vijayadashami, while West Bengal will observe Bijoya Dashami on October 21. Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have reported extended Dasara holidays, but reopening dates may vary. Students and parents should check their schools official holiday circular for confirmation.
Odisha vs Andhra over Kotia: Naveen Patnaik turns up heat on Mohan Majhi govt
BJD chief Naveen Patnaik has written to chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, questioning the state governments silence after Andhra Pradesh announced panchayat polls that may cover disputed Kotia villages. He asked whether the Go Back Andhra slogan was an election gimmick, as Congress and BJP leaders also weigh in.
Odishas Patnaik Challenges Andhras Election Plans in Kotia Region
Odishas opposition leader Naveen Patnaik raises concerns over Andhra Pradeshs election announcement in Kotia, urging clarity from the state government. Odishas Patnaik Challenges Andhras Election Plans in Kotia Region
UPSC aspirant from Andhra Pradesh dies in Delhi
A 25-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination died allegedly by suicide in Delhi
YSRCP President YS Jagan extends Vijayadashami greetings
Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy extended Vijayadashami greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and to Telugu people across the world. Marking the Dasara festival, YS Jagan said, Vijayadashami symbolises the victory of good over evil and divine power over destructive forces, commemorating Goddess Durga
Rajinikanth Outwits Vijay Deverakonda to Emerge Dasara Winner
Rajinikanth undoubtedly enjoys an advantage, as Jailer 2 is the sequel to his earlier blockbuster Jailer, which performed strongly at the Telugu box office. Once again, the veteran star has demonstrated his considerable following in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
CM Lalduhoma Meets Naidu, Invites AP Investors, Seeks Jobs for Mizo Youth
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday invited his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu to explore investment opportunities in the northeastern state.
Dil Raju Bags Theatrical Rights Of Ramayana In Telugu States
The association of SVC assures a grand release for Ramayana in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The timeless epic Ramayana that has been an integral part of Indian culture and a cherished part of countless households is all set to return to the big screen
Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu accuses YSRCP of importing criminals
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Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Orders Non-Bailable Case Against YSRCP Leader for Road Destruction
Andhra Pradeshs Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan has ordered a non-bailable case against a YSRCP leader for damaging a government road. Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Orders Non-Bailable Case Against YSRCP Leader for Road Destruction
Centre Clears Rs 21,838 Cr To Boost Green Energy Grid Power Network Expansion
The Centre has approved expansion of the power transmission network in Andhra Pradesh for Rs 21,838 crore as part of its major push for green energy infrastructure under the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme.
Andhra Pradesh to Hold MP and ZP Elections on November 3, Over 28 Million Eligible Voters
The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has announced MP and ZP elections on November 3, with over 28 million voters eligible to participate. Andhra Pradesh to Hold MP and ZP Elections on November 3, Over 28 Million Eligible Voters
Karnataka Power Struggle | Stalin Targets Vijay | Jagan Calls Election Law Support A Mistake
Three major political developments are in focus. Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra claims meetings have begun within the Congress to remove DK Shivakumar from the Chief Ministers chair. In Tamil Nadu, former Chief Minister MK Stalin targets Vijay over the law-and-order situation, citing recent murders and questioning police administration. Meanwhile, YSRCP chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy says supporting the 2023 law governing Election Commission appointments was a mistake and calls for a more neutral selection process. Here are the key claims, political reactions and issues driving the debate
YSRCP Fails To Field Candidates In Several Municipalities
Amid the ongoing local body elections in Andhra Pradesh, chairperson posts in Darsi, Piduguralla, Yerraguntla, Mydukur, Rayachoti and Punganur municipalities and Gurazala and Kamalapuram Nagar Panchayats are likely to be won unanimously by the ruling coalition.
Kerala HM warns of stringent checks against illegal activities in spas
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 19 (IANS) Kerala Home Minister, Ramesh Chennithala, on Monday warned that stringent checks and monitoring would be introduced against illegal activities operating under the guise of spas, making it clear that no wrongdoer would be allowed to escape the law. The warning comes amid a disturbing series of cases in which women seeking employment and a minor girl have allegedly been subjected to sexual exploitation, raising serious questions about the functioning and regulation of some spa and wellness centres in Kerala. The latest case to shock the state is the alleged sexual exploitation of a 16-year-old girl from Andhra Pradesh at spas in Kovalam. The girl, who had lost both her parents, was allegedly brought to Kerala by her maternal aunt and the latters husband and exploited over several months. Two spa operators have been arrested, while police have formed a Special Investigation Team, including cyber experts, to trace others involved. Investigators are also probing suspected benami links involving a municipal health inspector. The case has reinforced concerns that some establishments may be operating as fronts for organised exploitation rackets, with the possibility of wider networks involving intermediaries and customers. In Kochi, a woman who responded to a job offer at a spa was allegedly lured to a lodge in Edappally and sexually assaulted after being drugged. Four persons have been arrested in connection with the case, and police are examining the alleged links between the accused and other spa establishments. The investigation has also raised suspicions that the principal accused may have interests in several spas operating in the city. In another disturbing incident reported from Thiruvalla earlier this year, a woman employee at an Ayurvedic spa was allegedly sexually assaulted after a group demanded extortion money from the establishment. Police said the attack followed the refusal to pay the money sought. The recurrence of such cases has brought the regulatory framework governing spas under scrutiny. Questions have also been raised about how establishments operate without valid licences and whether inspections are adequate to detect exploitation, trafficking and other illegal activities. The police have launched statewide inspections under 'Operation Spa'. Of the 821 registered spa centres, 586 were inspected, 14 cases were registered and notices were issued to 44 establishments found violating legal provisions. The challenge now is to ensure that enforcement does not remain a temporary response to sensational crimes. Spas providing legitimate therapeutic and wellness services should not be tarred with the same brush. However, those using such establishments to exploit women or minors must face swift and uncompromising action. Effective licencing, regular inspections, employee verification and sustained police monitoring will be crucial to prevent further abuse.
Andhra Pradesh SEC issues notification for November 3 MTPC, ZPTC polls
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 19 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission on Monday issued a notification for elections to MPTCs and ZPTCs, scheduled to be held on November 3. About 2.81 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes in elections to Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs) and Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs). State Election Commissioner (SEC) Anil Chandra Punetha told media persons that elections will be held in 28 Zilla Praja Parishads. Out of the total 663 ZPTCs, polling will be held for 659 ZPTCs. Similarly, polling will be held for 9,829 MPTCs out of 9,858 ZPTCs in the state. Filing of nominations will begin on October 21, while the last day for receipt of nominations will be October 23. As per the notification, scrutiny of nominations will be taken up on October 24. Appeals against rejection of nominations can be filed on October 25 before the concerned Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) in case of MPTCs and before the District Collector in case of ZTPCs. The appellate authority will dispose of appeals the next day. According to the SEC, October 27 will be the last day for withdrawal of candidatures. The same day, a final list of candidates will be published. Polling, wherever necessary, will be conducted on November 3. Repolling, if any, will be held on November 4. Counting of votes will be taken up on October 5. The SEC said the election expenditure limit for MPTC will be Rs 4 lakh, and for ZPTC, Rs 8 lakh. The State Election Commission has appointed 28 returning officers for ZPTCs and 687 returning officers for MPTCs. There will be 1,374 additional returning officers. A total of 35,333 presiding officers will be deployed at 35,333 polling booths. Other polling officers to be deployed are 1,41,332. The SEC has identified 9,966 polling stations as sensitive and 9,186 as hyper sensitive. Meanwhile, the SEC has postponed elections to Mydukur municipality in YSR Kadapa district. As the nomination papers were torn during the pre-poll violence, their scrutiny has become difficult. Anil Chandra Punetha said on the basis of the report of the District Collector, it was decided to postpone the polls. And, a new date for polling will be announced later. Polling for 100 urban local bodies in the state is scheduled on October 28.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) India's semiconductor ecosystem is steadily taking shape with 12 approved projects across six states, backed by more than Rs 1.64 lakh crore in committed investments, former NITI Aayog CEO and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Monday. Sharing a graphic titled The New Semiconductor Map of India on social media platform X, Kant said the country's semiconductor future is taking shape through a growing network of fabrication, packaging, testing, and advanced technology facilities. 6 states and 12 approved projects, backed by Rs 1.64 lakh crore+ in committed investments. Indias semiconductor future is taking shape! he stated. Gujarat has emerged as the biggest hub for semiconductor investments. The state hosts six approved projects, including the Tata-PSMC semiconductor fabrication plant at Dholera with an investment of Rs 91,526 crore and a planned capacity of more than 50,000 wafers per month. Other major projects in the state include Micron Technology's DRAM and NAND assembly and test facility at Sanand with an investment of Rs 22,516 crore, and the CG Power-Renesas-Stars semiconductor OSAT facility involving Rs 7,584 crore of investment. The state is also home to facilities being developed by Kaynes Semicon, Crystal Matrix, and Suchi Semicon, covering semiconductor packaging, compound semiconductors, mini-LED technologies, and discrete semiconductor manufacturing. In Assam, Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test is setting up an OSAT and packaging facility involving an investment of Rs 27,120 crore with a proposed capacity of around 48 million units per day. Odisha has secured two projects. SiCSem is developing a silicon carbide fabrication and packaging facility with an investment of Rs 2,066 crore, while 3D Glass Solutions is establishing an advanced packaging and 3D integration project with an investment of Rs 1,943 crore. Andhra Pradesh is hosting an Advanced System in Package (ASIP) facility focused on system-in-package technologies with an investment of about Rs 480 crore and a proposed capacity of nearly 96 million units annually. Punjab is also part of the emerging semiconductor ecosystem, with CDIL setting up a power semiconductor project involving an investment of Rs 117 crore.
Over 25,000 nominations filed for Andhra Pradesh urban local body polls
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 19 (IANS) Over 25,000 nominations have been filed for the election to 100 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh, scheduled on October 28. A total of 25,809 candidates filed nominations for the posts of ward members and mayors/chairpersons of municipal corporations, municipalities and nagar panchayats. The deadline for filing nominations ended on Sunday. The nominations will be scrutinised on Monday. The last date for withdrawal of nominations is October 21 (Wednesday). According to the State Election Commission, 320 nominations were filed for the posts of mayors of 13 municipal corporations. Telugu Desam Party (TDP), which is heading the ruling NDA, fielded 46 candidates. Its ally, Jana Sena, headed by Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, has fielded nine candidates, while another ally, the BJP, has filed six nominations. YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), led by former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, has fielded 49 candidates. The Congress party, headed by Jagan Mohan Reddys sister Y.S. Sharmila, has fielded 36 candidates. A total of 112 Independents have also filed nominations. For posts of chairpersons of 87 municipalities and nagar panchayats, the SEC has received 1,038 nominations. A total of 283 candidates from the TDP filed their nominations, while Jana Sena fielded 91. The BJP is contesting 21 seats. The YSRCP has fielded 319 candidates, and the Congress 81. For 3,020 ward members of the municipal corporation, the SEC has received 8,198 nominations. As many as 2,956 TDP candidates have filed their nominations. Jana Sena fielded 1,019, while 350 BJP candidates also filed their papers. The YSRCP has fielded 2,295 candidates while Congress has fielded 215. A total of 16,253 nominations have been filed for 922 ward members of municipalities and nagar panchayats. TDPs 6,504 candidates filed their nominations, while 1,305 candidates of Jana Sena filed their papers. The BJP has fielded 536 candidates. YSRCP has fielded 5,880 candidates, and Congress has 201 nominees. Meanwhile, TDP working president and state minister Nara Lokesh took to X on Monday to hit back at YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy, who alleged that the TDP, with the support of the SEC and police, stopped YSRCP candidates from filing nominations. Lokesh posted that a record of over 22,800 nominations have been filed for the urban local body elections across Andhra Pradesh. Candidates from every party, every community and every corner of the state have stepped forward. Democracy in Andhra Pradesh is alive and thriving. Those who cry foul before a single vote is cast should remember: elections are won in the field, not at press meets. Face the people, the people will decide, he said. Jagan Mohan Reddy had called on Governor S. Abdul Nazeer on Sunday, seeking his intervention to save democracy in the state.
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy calls for a transparent process to appoint CEC
Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called for a transparent and impartial process for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). He said the practice of the ruling party selecting the CEC must come to an end. He added that the selection process must include the Prime Minsiter, the Leader of Opposition and Chief Justice of India.
Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna Participate In Grand Saddula Bathukamma Celebrations
Bathukamma is a flower festival celebrated by Telugu Hindu women in Telangana and some parts of Andhra Pradesh.
Haier India to invest 7,000 crore in new facility in Andhra
Haier India plans a 7,000 crore investment in a manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, marking its largest investment in the country. The facility, expected to create 21,000 jobs by 2032, will focus on producing various home appliances and is strategically located in the rapidly growing Tirupati-Chennai-Nellore electronics corridor.
Andhra Pradesh: Swan Boat Trial Run Held
To facilitate the sale of the popular prasadam, the temple has made 19 counters available at various locations: Reports
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued rainfall across southern India from October 19 to October 24, 2026, with isolated heavy to very heavy rain likely in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka and parts of Andhra Pradesh. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also expected in several regions. Here is the state-wise weather forecast, including rainfall warnings, affected dates and the IMD's fishermen advisory for the southwest Arabian Sea.
A Division Bench refuses to interfere with the election process, saying that it could not act on it after the notification had been issued and the stipulated time lapsed,
All In The Family, No Scope For Outsiders?
Political families are prominent in Andhra Pradeshs local body elections, with relatives of Assembly Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu and a YSRC father-daughter duo filing nominations.
Isolated heavy rain likely in Andhra Pradesh till October 21
Upper air cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal may trigger light to moderate showers in Polavaram, Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Annamayya, and Chittoor districts
The announcement comes two days after TDP and YSRCP workers clashed on the first day of nominations for Punganur Municipality elections; multiple cases registered against YSRCP leaders and activists
It has been the opposition partys habit to foment trouble for political gain and then shift the blame on the government, the TDP leader observes, while asserting that protecting democratic values and ensuring free and fair local body elections are on top of the governments agenda
Jagan Mohan Reddy Calls for Central Forces Deployment in Andhra Pradesh Local Elections
Jagan Mohan Reddy urges deployment of central forces for fair local elections in Andhra Pradesh amid allegations of intimidation. Jagan Mohan Reddy Calls for Central Forces Deployment in Andhra Pradesh Local Elections
Andhra Pradesh Neta Natter | Pawans Poll Prep Bigger Than the Poll
The immediate question is whether the Telugu Desam will allot enough seats to the Jana Sena to accommodate its large team
MMC, ASCI sign MoU on solid waste management techniques
Hyderabad: The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) and the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) on Saturday, October 17, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on solid waste management techniques in urban areas. As part of the agreement, both organisations will focus on strengthening the skills of municipal corporation officials. MMC Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy 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 .
Heavy rain forecast for 17 TN districts; NDRF team to be sent to Chennai
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 18 (IANS) Heavy rain is likely across 17 districts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, including Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram, as persistent showers leave low-lying neighbourhoods in the state capital waterlogged and prompt preparations for possible rescue operations. The Meteorological Department attributed the rainfall to an atmospheric circulation over northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern coastal Andhra Pradesh. The weather system is expected to bring further rain to several northern, western and central districts. Besides Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram, the districts likely to receive heavy rain on Sunday are Chengalpattu, the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Salem, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Tiruvannamalai and Erode. The forecast comes as heavy showers continue in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu. Water has accumulated in low-lying areas of the capital, raising concerns over further inundation if the rainfall persists. Following heavy rain at six locations in Chennai on Saturday, a National Disaster Response Force team is being sent to the city as a precautionary measure. The personnel will be drawn from the forces battalion at Nagarikuppam, near Arakkonam. The deployment is intended to strengthen preparedness for rescue operations during heavy rain and flooding. Precautionary arrangements have been initiated to enable an emergency response should conditions worsen. The Meteorological Department has also forecast heavy rain across a wider stretch of the state on Monday, with several coastal and interior districts expected to receive showers. The districts covered by Mondays heavy rain forecast include Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Thoothukudi, Kallakurichi, Ariyalur and Perambalur. Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is also likely in Tiruchirappalli, the Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Tirunelveli on Monday, according to the department. The two-day outlook indicates that rain could affect both the northern districts already experiencing showers and parts of the Cauvery delta and southern Tamil Nadu. Chennai and its neighbouring districts feature in the forecasts for both days. With waterlogging already reported in the capital, the planned NDRF deployment forms part of preparations to respond to any deterioration in conditions. The team is expected to support rescue efforts if heavy rain triggers flooding. The immediate focus remains on preparedness in Chennai, while the forecast for Monday extends the area of concern to additional districts along the coast and across the states interior regions.
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded the imposition of President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh amid serious political violence. He accused Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of creating a breakdown of law and order. Reddy suggested that opposition candidates faced severe intimidation and violence while attempting to file nominations for local elections. He reported numerous incidents of violence throughout various districts in the state.
Family offices bet Rs 2,000 cr on temple hotels
Mumbai: Family offices are investing in hospitality assets around major pilgrimage centres across India, from Deoghar and Mathura to Saurashtra and Udupi, opening a new frontier for the domestic hotel industry. From a Mumbai family office acquiring a nearly completed upscale hotel in Udupi to RR Kabel's investment in Salasar Balaji, family capital is flowing into branded hotels around India's biggest pilgrimage centres.Nearly Rs 2,000 crore has been committed across key religious destinations over the past 12-18 months, according to Noesis Hotel Advisors, as some of India's wealthiest business families turn their conviction in these destinations into a hospitality investment play.Also Read: Lemon Tree Hotels announces signing of MoU with Omaxe for operating 4,000 keysThe Udupi acquisition involves a nearly completed 137-room upscale hotel that will operate under a premium brand of Indian Hotels Company (IHCL). In Salasar Balaji, a family office is developing a 108-room property, while ITC Hotels has signed a 145-room Welcomhotel project on a six-acre site near the temple.135018616In Khatu Shyamji, Royal Orchid Hotels has signed a 120-room hotel with the Agarwal family, around 2 km from the temple.The deals signal a shift from traditional dharamshalas and independent lodgings towards branded, professionally managed hotels. IHCL, ITC Hotels, Sarovar Hotels and Radisson are among the operators expanding across religious markets.For Mahendra Kabra, managing director at RR Kabel, the investment in Salasar Balaji is driven by personal faith as well as commercial conviction.Also Read: Protests, traffic curbs in Delhi hit hotel businessResilience of Religious TravelI am a big believer in Salasar Balaji and go there every year. Instead of having a dharamshala there, I thought it would be better to invest in a hospitality asset in Salasar Balaji, he said. The hotel will be managed by Sarovar Hotels.The appeal for investors lies in the relative resilience of religious travel. A metro hotel lives and dies by corporate cycles; a pilgrimage hotel draws guests in good years and bad years alike, a representative of a Mumbai-based family office that recently invested in the segment said on condition of anonymity.Faith is India's most reliable demand generator, said Ajay Bakaya, chairman of Sarovar Hotels, an early entrant in several religious destinations. Occupancy is strong in these markets, according to him, particularly for mid-tier properties with 80-100 rooms. A lot of family offices also see development potential in investing in properties in such religious locations, he said.Much of the capital comes from regional trading, industrial and real estate families in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Individual investments range from 60 crore for a midscale hotel to 150 crore or more for an upscale asset, according to Noesis Hotel Advisors.This is not speculative money. These are families who have watched pilgrim footfall in their own towns double in a decade and are now converting that conviction into branded, institutional-grade assets, said Nandivardhan Jain, founder and CEO of Noesis Hotel Advisors, which has advised on some of the deals. The capital is patient, it is local and it is backed by land the family already owns. That combination makes it one of the most stable sources of hotel equity in India today. Jain cautioned, though, that resilient demand and family-owned land do not guarantee a viable hotel. A temple is not a feasibility study, he said.Better roads, airports, expressways, and pilgrimage corridors are turning day-trip destinations into overnight stops, improving the economics of branded hospitality. For hotel chains looking beyond saturated urban markets, temple towns offer a growing pool of demand and relatively limited branded supply. For family offices, experts say the bet is on faith-an enduring reason to travel.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Meets Andhra Pradesh Leaders to Discuss Development Issues
CM Mohan Yadavs meeting with Andhra leaders focused on development projects, including Amaravatis construction and tiger conservation. Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Meets Andhra Pradesh Leaders to Discuss Development Issues
UP clinch thrilling win over Andhra Pradesh
Jagan Demands Presidents Rule In AP
YSRC president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy demanded Presidents Rule in Andhra Pradesh, alleging violence, intimidation and police bias during the local body election nomination process.
Two Andhra Pradesh men held with 261 kg cannabis in Dholpur
Weather Tomorrow: IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across parts of southern India, with Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu among the affected regions. Rain is expected to continue in several areas through October 23. Fishermen have also been advised to exercise caution along parts of the Arabian Sea coast.
PG medical courses in Andhra Pradesh: applications invited for management quota seats
The application forms will be available from 4 p.m. on October 19 to 10 p.m. on October 23
Heavy rain lash Annamayya and Chittoor districts in Andhra Pradesh
IMD predicts wet spell in Andhra Pradesh till October 21
The weatherman issues orange alert for the districts of Chittoor, Tirupati and Nellore till 3 p.m. on October 18; yellow alert remains for Rayalaseema and central Andhra Pradesh
ON OCTOBER 16 AROUND two thousand people succeeded in gathering in Delhis Connaught Circus holding national flag to participate in the Lehra Do Tiranga (wave the tricolour) march in spite of the Modi regime unleashing coercive power of Delhi police in an unabashed manner to prevent them and Cockroach Janata Party leader Abhijit Dipke and feisty Neha Vora of All India Students Organisation (AISA) for leading the march. Such blatant use of force and intimidation for crushing dissent did not deter them to hit the streets and exercise their right to wave tricolour and interrogate the political regime at the centre which has emerged as spokesperson of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to defend his acts of commission and omission in implementing SIR in a flawed manner and causing disenfranchisement of millions of voters across India. Such struggles of people in defence of right to vote and universal adult franchise by waving tricolour in face of massive police crackdown and threat of attack is unprecedented in the annals of independent India. Both Abhijit and Neha were detained by police and their lawyers had to struggle through the night of 16 th October to trace them. It is now reported that Neha was released in the morning of October 17 and Dipke is set to be produced before the magistrate. Firing at People in 1938 for Hoisting National Flag Such severe repressive police measures against those waving tricolour agonisingly remind the sinister and brutal police firing in Mysore princely State's Vidurashwatha village, close to the now Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh border, on 25 th April 1938 against people who joined Dhwaja Satyagraha, (Flag Satyagraha) for hoisting national flag. Sadly 32 of them succumbed to police bullets, laying down their lives. Massacre of people who gathered in that village defying prohibitory orders to hoist national flag prompted historians to draw parallel with the cold-blooded killing at Jallianwala Bagh in 1919 on account of firing ordered by General Dyer. Therefore, Vidurashwatha village where people were killed by police firing in 1938 for the cause of national flag has been described as Jallianwala Bagh of south. It is significant to recall that tragic episode concerning bravery of people in facing police bullets for proudly holding national flag and their intent to hoist it . Gandhis on Linking Struggle for National Flag With Representative Government Four days after that massacre, on 29 th April 1938, Mahatma Gandhi in a press statement poignantly stated that, 'There has been firing upon an unarmed crowd, resulting in several deaths and many more being injured. The demonstration that is going on in Mysore about the national flag he proceeded to assert is a symptom of the time. Those words of Gandhi that The demonstration that is going on in Mysore about the national flag is a symptom of the time resonate in the attempts of youth of India, led by Abhijit Dipke and Neha Vora, for waving national flag to hold the Modi regime and Chief Election Commissioner to account for dealing a fatal blow to the Constitution and parliamentary democracy through the operation of SIR in transgression of Article 325. It mandates, among others, that ..no person shall be ineligible for inclusion in any such roll (general electoral roll) or claim to be included in any special electoral roll for any such constituency(for every territorial constituency) on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or any of them. The flawed electoral roll generated by SIR process has removed names of millions of voters on grounds of so called logical discrepancies and other curated algorithms targeting Muslims, women and underprivileged sections for erasing their constitutional right to vote. When vast masses of Muslims and women are removed from electoral roll then the mandate of Article 325 that ..no person shall be ineligible for inclusion in any such roll (general electoral roll) or claim to be included in any special electoral roll for any such constituency(for every territorial constituency) on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or any of them stand violated. Such a provision in the Constitution was enshrined to establish representative Government in India so that peoples will and authority is reflected emphatically and in full measure. Kudos to youth of India that they by their actions to wave national flag are engaged in an arduous struggle in defence of an authentic representative Government which during Modi regime is persuasively accused of vote chori (vote theft) against which there is now country wide outrage and protests. It is heartening to note that there is an echo of what Mahatma Gandhi stated about representative Government after the massacre of people for the cause of national flag in Mysore. He said in the aforementioned Statement to the Press in 1938 that the Maharaj of Mysore in response to the tragic killing of people for waving national flag was to divest the Government of its autocracy and to make popular representatives responsible for the administration of Mysore. Those words of Mahatma resonate in the Lehra Do Tiranga (waving of national flag) march in defence of a representative Government based on purity of electoral roll legitimately reflecting mandate of the people. Gandhi went on to say that people sacrificing their lives for national flag in Mysore constituted, in his words, ..small price paid for the liberty of the people. I would, he remarked forcefully, use these sacrifices for gaining the liberty for which they had been made voluntarily or involuntarily. I have been told that the people have been behaving with exemplary non-violence and that the crowd bravely suffered the firing. If that is proved to be the case, I for one will rejoice over the loss of life. It is the necessary price paid for gaining liberty, he very boldly remarked. The sacrifices of people in Mysore did not go in vain. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was sent to bring about a settlement with Mysore Maharaja who assured to initiate constitutional reforms, release political prisoners and withdraw prohibitory orders. In his article, Resolution on Mysore Settlement published in the Harijan on May 21, 1938, Gandhi reiterated that .Mysore ruler should establish responsible government in his State so that the responsibility for law and order including firing, whenever it is deemed necessary, will be shouldered by a government answerable to the people. In that context he thoughtfully remarked, It should further be borne in mind that the national flag is the symbol of non-violence and national unity to be brought about by means strictly truthful and non-violent. Exemplary Nono-Violence of Defenders of Flag People of Mysore in 1938 displayed, in the words of Gandhi, exemplary non-violence in upholding national flag, while laying down their lives facing police bullets. Eighty eight years later in 2026 youth are remaining totally non-violent and peaceful for waving national flag and yet Modi regime, tragically, is deploying massive police force to quell the peaceful youth intending to take forward their Lehra Do Tiranga march. Gandhi had warned Maharaja of Mysore in his aforementioned article published in the Harijan that he should .recognise the signs of the times and establish responsible government within their borders and otherwise extend and guard the liberty of the people under their jurisdiction. Gandhis Warnings Resonate Those warnings for autocratic Maharaja of Mysore are more relevant for Modi regime which has been described as elected autocracy. The signs of our time in India are that people specially the youth are in forefront of non-violent struggle to save the Constitution and defend their right to vote. This struggle cannot be suppressed by police repression contrary to the constitutionally enshrined fundamental right to protest and express dissent.
YSRCP alleges attacks and detentions disrupt Andhra Pradesh polls
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Jana Sena Party Unveils First Candidate List for Municipal Elections in Andhra Pradesh
The Jana Sena Party has released its initial candidate list for the upcoming municipal elections in Andhra Pradesh, approved by Pawan Kalyan. Jana Sena Party Unveils First Candidate List for Municipal Elections in Andhra Pradesh
Gandikotas timeless landscape faces modern-day pressures
The Andhra Pradesh governments efforts to recognise Gandikotas tourism potential have put this geologically significant site back in the spotlight. However, with renewed activity and growing popularity, the site is experiencing poor waste management that takes a heavy toll on the environment. Furthermore, it continues to struggle with heavy foot traffic, natural weathering, and systemic neglect
Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Lives of Five Women in Andhra Pradesh
Five women drowned in a reservoir in Andhra Pradesh, prompting condolences from local officials and an investigation into the incident. Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Lives of Five Women in Andhra Pradesh
Indias blind women cricketers still wait for house sites and jobs a year after their World Cup win
Captain Deepika T.C. of Madakasira in Andhra Pradeshs Sri Sathya Sai district is still waiting for the house site she was promised
NGO Chief Opens NGO Home In AKP
Andhra Pradesh NGO Association state president Alaparthi Vidyasagar inaugurated a newly constructed NGO home: Reports
Gandhi Shilp Bazaar in Vijayawada showcases rich heritage of crafts, handlooms
Around 70 artisans and weavers from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Bengal, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and other States showcase a wide range of traditional crafts and region-specific products
Andhra Pradesh: Agrigold Bond Verification To Begin On Oct. 19
Beneficiaries and agents concerned have been asked to visit the designated: Reports
Tamil Nadu to Assam: 5 states on govt radar for new university townships
TN, Assam, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha will submit proposals once guidelines on the framework are issued
Ethereal Exploration Guild sets up 150-acre rocket test complex in Andhra Pradesh
Odisha Congress Leader Criticizes Andhra Pradesh for Panchayat Election Notification
Odisha Congress chief Bhakta Charan Das condemns Andhra Pradeshs notification for elections in Kotia, urging state action to protect its territorial integrity. Odisha Congress Leader Criticizes Andhra Pradesh for Panchayat Election Notification
Isolated heavy rain likely in parts of A.P. amid 79% deficit in October
Andhra Pradesh recorded only 18.1 mm rain against a normal of 86.8 mm between October 1 and 16, says IMD
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