BJP plans to launch Seva Jyothi Yatra in Andhra Pradesh on October 7
Aim is to showcase the contributions made by the Narendra Modi government for the development of Andhra Pradesh, says party State president Madhav
Rs 76,000 Cr Spent on Welfare Pensions So Far: Chandrababu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said the TDP-led NDA government had spent Rs 76,000 crore on welfare pensions so far despite financial constraints.
Chandrababu Naidu pitches Araku Coffee as a global brand
The Andhra Pradesh government is focusing on building the regions coffee brand while creating greater opportunities for local growers and markets.
NHAI is preparing to begin work on Amaravatis proposed six-lane outer ring road, spanning nearly 190 km with a total construction length of 195.13 km including a 5.2-km spur near Guntur. The Rs 30,491-crore project will be built in four packages and feature three tunnels and two major bridges across the Krishna river, creating a high-capacity connectivity network around the Andhra Pradesh capital region.
SIR in Andhra Pradesh extended for third time; final electoral roll on October 16
Claims and objections to be disposed of by October 10; the draft roll published on July 31 listed 3.71 crore voters
Rs 200 Crore Of Rs 250 Crore QIP For Andhra Plant, Says Interarch CEO Manish Garg
Speaking to NDTV Profit, Garg said the company is currently in the midst of raising Rs 250 crore through a qualified institutional placement (QIP), with the Andhra Pradesh plant being the primary focus of the capital deployment.
Retired banker duped of Rs 98 lakh in trading fraud in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A 65-year-old retired banker from Hyderabad was duped of Rs 98 lakh in a trading app fraud after being lured to make investments. On Tuesday, September 29, the victim, a PhD scholar in economics, filed a complaint with the Cyberabad police stating that he joined a WhatsApp group, HSL Capital, on July 8 after 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 .
500 petitions fail as HC rules unsigned GST notices are valid
Hyderabad: Hundreds of businesses that tried to wipe out their Goods and Services Tax (GST) demands on the ground that the notices carried no digital signature have lost in the Telangana High Court. A three-judge full bench dismissed more than 500 petitions on Wednesday, September 30, ruling that GST notices and assessment orders cannot be 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 .
Cockroaches, fungus found at Hyderabad dark stores; 4 shut
Hyderabad: Cockroaches, fungus-infested vegetables, and expired food were found inside the dark stores that fulfil quick-commerce orders in Hyderabad, prompting food safety officials to shut down four of them. The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) suspended the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licences of the four outlets 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 .
A Global milestone: SRM University-AP Debuts in THE World University Rankings 2027, ranks 1st in AP
SRM University-AP has made its debut in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, securing a place in the 10011200 band in its very first year of participation. Established less than a decade ago, SRM University-AP says the recognition makes it the youngest private university in India to achieve this distinction within 10 years of its inception. The milestone marks a significant step in the Universitys emergence as a research-led institution with a growing global presence. This also makes SRM AP Andhra Pradeshs first university, to achieve this honour in this span. In a statement university said, other than achieving a strong position overall, SRM University-APs performance was particularly strong in International Outlook, where it recorded a score of 58.5 and was placed fifth in India on this indicator, above some of best academic institutions. Its Research Quality score of 55.4 further reflects the strong reach, influence and growing impact of the Universitys scholarly output within the global research community. Dr P. Sathyanarayanan, Pro-Chancellor, SRM AP, expresses, Entering the Times Higher Education World University Rankings within a decade of our founding affirms that we are moving in the right direction. It reflects the quality, purpose and ambition that define SRM University-AP. With a focused roadmap for research and academic growth, we will build on this foundation by further strengthening academic quality, global engagement and meaningful impact. For Vice-Chancellor, SRM AP, Prof. Ch Satish Kumar, the recognition reflects the culture of inquiry the university has built in under a decade: To be placed in the 1001-1200 bracket of the THE World University Rankings so early in our journey is a moment of real pride, and it deepens our resolve toward the vision we have set for this university. It reflects the culture of curiosity we have nurtured at SRM University-AP, where faculty and students pursue questions that matter and share their findings with the global scholarly community. We will now strengthen every pillar, with re-energized focus so that the university increasingly transforms as a global destination for learning and research. The Universitys inaugural participation was coordinated by its Quality Assurance and Rankings (QAR) team. Dr Karthik Rajendran, Associate Dean, Quality Assurance and Rankings, said, This was our first submission to THE, and securing a place in the rankings on our first attempt is deeply encouraging. It validates our efforts to benchmark teaching, research and international engagement against global standards. More importantly, it gives us a meaningful international baseline from which to measure progress and build further. With its schools spanning engineering and sciences, liberal arts, and business, as well as dedicated institutes in artificial intelligence and quantum technology, SRM University-AP continues to build a research-driven academic community with global ambitions. The THE World University Rankings 2027 recognition provides an important international reference point as the University expands its research ecosystem, academic collaborations and global partnerships. SRM University-AP is a multidisciplinary private university in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, committed to advancing knowledge through high-quality education, research, innovation and international collaboration.
Lean arrivals push up tomato prices in Andhra Pradesh ahead of festive season
Madanapalle, Asias largest tomato market, gets 62 tonnes on Wednesday against up to 1,300 tonnes a day in the peak season; traders expect demand for Dasara and Diwali to keep prices high
Dry weather to persist in Delhi with cooler nights ahead; AQI remains moderate
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The weather in the national capital has turned quite dry, with bright sunshine keeping daytime temperatures warm. However, a slight drop in night temperatures is likely. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted clear skies throughout the coming week, with no possibility of rain in Delhi. Bright sunshine was observed across most parts of Delhi from Wednesday morning. However, with northwesterly winds prevailing over the region, the weather has become increasingly dry. The maximum temperature at Delhi's standard observatory at Safdarjung was recorded at 34.2 degrees Celsius, which was 0.5 degrees below normal. The minimum temperature was recorded at 22.4 degrees Celsius. The IMD has said that the southwest monsoon season had ended with a 13 per cent rainfall deficit. However, monsoon rains continue to withdraw from different parts of the country. As the monsoon retreats, parts of southern and northeastern India are expected to receive rainfall on Thursday, according to the IMD. Heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Kerala, South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. In IMD's terminology, 'isolated' refers to rainfall occurring over a small proportion of locations, generally up to 25 per cent of weather stations in a region. Meanwhile, Kerala, coastal Karnataka and the southern parts of Karnataka are expected to receive rainfall at several places on Thursday. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Lakshadweep are likely to receive rain at a few places. Karnataka has already experienced a wet spell during the 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Kibbanahalli in Tumakuru district recorded 10 cm of rainfall, the highest recorded by the IMD during the period. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are very likely at isolated places over Kerala and Mahe, Rayalaseema, and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. Winds of 30-40 kmph are expected over Andhra Pradesh, Interior Karnataka and Odisha, while strong surface winds may also prevail over parts of Andhra Pradesh. In the Northeast, thunderstorms and lightning are likely over Assam and Meghalaya, as well as Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. Similar conditions are also expected over East Madhya Pradesh. Scattered rainfall is likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. The southwest monsoon normally begins withdrawing from northwest India in mid-September and completely retreats from the country by mid-October. This year, the withdrawal line currently passes through Gurdaspur (Punjab), Chandigarh, Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Aligarh (UP), Dholpur, Udaipur and Deesa (Rajasthan) before extending to Naliya in Gujarat. The IMD said conditions are likely to become favourable over the next two to three days for the withdrawal of the monsoon from the remaining parts of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Similar conditions are expected to develop over most parts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, as well as the entirety of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Some parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra may also witness further withdrawal. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the moderate category, with several monitoring stations recording elevated pollution levels. The AQI readings included Mandir Marg (150), Aya Nagar (135), CRRI Mathura Road (198), Pusa (22), Sirifort (171), IGI Airport T3 (155), Commonwealth Sports Complex (179), IIT Delhi (249), Anand Vihar (98), Najafgarh (144), Jahangirpuri (207), Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (173), Sonia Vihar (151), Cantonment Area (106) and Narela (189).
Trained canines to bolster crime detection in Andhra Pradesh
36 canines and their handlers complete 10-month training in detection of explosives, narcotics, cadavers and Search & Rescue operations
Second full EC meet in 5 days, SIR extended again in Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya
AP to Supply Subsidised Tur Dal, Palm Oil Through Ration Shops
Andhra Pradesh government will soon distribute tur dal and palm oil at subsidised prices through ration shops alongside the subsidised onions that are already being sold at 35 a kg.
Kasimedu fishers to go on indefinite strike, ask govt. to retrieve captive boats in Andhra Pradesh
The boats were caught in April 2026 and have been held captive for over 100 days, they claim; a community leader urges the State government to seek the Centres intervention to free the boats
Govt Staff to Get IIT, IIM Training for Skill Upgrade
Naidu said Andhra Pradesh was ahead of other southern states in capacity building and skill development of government employees.
Election Commission Extends Special Revision Dates in Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya
The Election Commission has extended the special revision deadlines for voter lists in Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya, ensuring all eligible voters are included. Election Commission Extends Special Revision Dates in Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya
India weather forecast for October 1: Several states are likely to see rain during the first week of October, with the northeast, east, west and south peninsular regions facing repeated spells. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and strong surface winds are also forecast in parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Bihar and the Northeast.
Naidu orders comprehensive water plan for Andhra Pradesh
CM asks officials to integrate drinking water, irrigation and industrial needs, expedite Visakhapatnam water supply and complete Polavaram works by March
EC Extends SIR Deadlines In Andhra, Meghalaya
ECI extended the SIR schedule in Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya, with final electoral rolls now set for publication on October 16 and October 26.
Andhra Pradesh Forms High-Power Committee to Investigate Attacks on Journalists
Andhra Pradesh has established a committee to investigate attacks and harassment of journalists, prioritizing their safety and welfare. Andhra Pradesh Forms High-Power Committee to Investigate Attacks on Journalists
EC extends SIR schedule in Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya
New Delhi, Sep 30: The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday extended the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya, fixing October 16 and October 26, respectively, for the publication of the final voter lists. Earlier, the date for the publication of the final voter list was [] The post EC extends SIR schedule in Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya first appeared on Highland Post .
ECI meets for second time in 4 days, extends SIR dates for Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya
According to sources, the commission also took stock of the implementation of measures it announced during its previous meeting on September 26
Andhra Pradesh To Take Up Healthcare Drive for Aged Persons in October
Satya Kumar said these patients have been provided counselling, medical treatment, and other support to overcome their difficulties.
Seva Sankalp Yatra Begins From Tirupati
The eight-day yatra will pass through Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh: Reports
Election Commission extends SIR deadline for Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya
The Election Commission of India, ECI has extended SIR deadline for Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya. The decision was taken after a meeting held between Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners S.S. Sandhu and Vivek Joshi at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi today.In Andhra Pradesh, the deadline for claims and objectionshas been extended to October 10, and the final list will be released on October 16. In Meghalaya, the final list will now be published on October 26; it was originally scheduled for October 7, then moved to October 21 due to the unrest in Shillong, and has now been extended by another 5 days.
Andhra Pradesh to launch door-to-door elderly health drive in October: Health Minister
Satya Kumar Yadav says health teams will visit homes for check-ups, physiotherapy and rehabilitation; special geriatric services to be available at PHCs every Thursday
Dead for 13 years, Kannur man accused in narcotics cases arrested in Andhra Pradesh
He had reportedly failed to appear before the court in a case registered by the Kannur Town police in 2008 and was declared a proclaimed offender by the Vadakara NDPS court in 2013
Andhra Pradesh aims to double cargo handling capacity of four Other Than Major Ports
The State government intends to make four OTMPs at Ramayapatnam, Mulapeta, Machilipatnam and Kakinada operational by the end of 2027
School holiday October 1: Are schools closed tomorrow? Check Tamil Nadu, Delhi, UP and other states
School holiday tomorrow October 1, 2026: Schools across India will not have a uniform closure, with Tamil Nadu observing a quarterly break while several other states are expected to hold regular classes. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha and West Bengal have different schedules, making state and school calendars important for students and parents.
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Land worth Rs 52,000 crore distributed among poor, says Andhra Pradesh CM
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Sep 30 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday that the state government has distributed land worth Rs 52,000 crore to the poor. He distributed house-site regularisation pattas to 26,000 families in Vijayawada under the Pedalaku Pattabhishekam programme. CM Naidu stated that, moved by the hardships the poor have faced for decades, the government decided to grant them rights on their land. We distributed land titles to 28,000 people in Visakhapatnam, 5,800 families in Mangalagiri, and now to 26,000 families in Vijayawada. I consider it my good fortune to distribute land titles to a total of 60,000 poor people, he said. He stated that the value of the land being distributed in Vijayawada stands at Rs 28,112 crore; on average, each beneficiary has received a plot of 130 square yards. The value of each plot ranges from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 2 crore. This is the 'coronation' of the poor's self-respect by the coalition government, he said. He claimed that the coalition government was fulfilling every promise made during the elections. The 'double-engine government' in Andhra Pradesh is forging ahead, implementing development programmes at jet speed. We have put the statewhich suffered five years of destruction under the previous administrationback on track, and we will support every family facing difficulties, he said. Naidu recalled that food, shelter, and clothing for the poor was the slogan of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder and former Chief Minister N. T. Rama Rao. He alleged that between 2019 and 2024, the then YSRCP government created property disputes in every household. They even placed their own photographs on the land title passbooks. Problems were created through the Land Titling Act. The coalition government is conducting a re-survey of all lands in the state and issuing Pattadar passbooks bearing the official state emblem, he said. The TDP chief alleged that the previous government spent Rs 800 crore just to paint images on survey stones. He claimed that the government was striving to establish a new system that is free from disputes. We are prioritising various initiatives to ensure the continuous cycle of welfare, development, and wealth creation. We have already spent Rs 1.50 lakh crore on development works. Stating that development and welfare are the two eyes of the coalition government. The Chief Minister remarked that development is essential for future wealth creation. He vowed to complete 36 irrigation projects at a cost of Rs 35,000 crore over the next three years. By the time of the 2028 Krishna Pushkaralu, we will have abundant water from the Krishna and Godavari rivers, he added.
Withdraw cut in crude palm oil import duty, Rythu Sangham urges Centre
The duty cut from 16.5% to 11% will hurt oil palm, groundnut and sesame growers in Andhra Pradesh, the Sangham says, and demands 25,000 a tonne for oil palm bunches
Tie up with IITs, IIMs to train Andhra government employees: Chandrababu Naidu to officials
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister wants skill training for employees to be continuous, as it is for IAS officers
Tie up with IITs, IIMs to train Andhra government employees: Chandrababu Naidu to officials
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister wants skill training for employees to be continuous, as it is for IAS officers
APSPDCL first discom in Andhra to cross one lakh rooftop solar connections, all for SC and ST homes
The 210-MW capacity added under the Utility-Led Aggregation model puts Andhra Pradesh fourth among States in solar installations; the Southern Discom aims for 2.07 lakh homes across nine districts
Mutton Shop Owner Mohd Shafi Murders Andhra Woman, Chops Body Into 10 Pieces And Dumps It In Canal
A 30-year-old woman, Valluripalli Kalyani, was murdered and her body cut into 10 pieces before being dumped in a cooling canal in Andhra Pradeshs NTR district. Police have arrested 35-year-old Mohd Shafi, a mutton shop operator from Bhavanipuram in Vijayawada, in connection with the case. The case came to light on September 18 after a [] The post Mutton Shop Owner Mohd Shafi Murders Andhra Woman, Chops Body Into 10 Pieces And Dumps It In Canal appeared first on The Commune .
Andhra man murders woman over money, dumps her pieces in canal
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh police have arrested a butcher for allegedly murdering a 29-year-old woman and later disposing of her dismembered body parts in a canal here, a senior official on Tuesday, September 29. Durga Rao, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Vijayawada West said Shaik Shafi (45), who runs a mutton shop in Bhavanipuram area of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Heavy rain forecast for 11 TN districts today; temperatures likely to rise
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 30 (IANS) Heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, is likely at isolated places in 11 Tamil Nadu districts and Karaikal on Wednesday, the Meteorological Department said, as atmospheric systems influence weather across the region. The districts identified for heavy rainfall are Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai and Tiruchirappalli. Wind speeds could reach 40 to 50 kilometres per hour during thunderstorms, according to the forecast. Despite the rain outlook, the department said maximum temperatures in Tamil Nadu could rise above normal on Wednesday, with departures of up to four degrees Celsius. The forecast thus points to hotter daytime conditions alongside spells of rain in parts of the state. Moderate rain with thunder, lightning and gusty winds is expected at some places in other districts along the Western Ghats and across several northern, central and southern districts. These include Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Karur, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi. Puducherry is also likely to receive moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms. Winds in these areas could reach 40 to 50 kilometres per hour. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, light rain with thunder and lightning is possible at a few places. For Thursday, October 1, the department has forecast heavy rain at isolated locations in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts. Thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching 40 to 50 kilometres per hour are also likely in these areas. Parts of the rest of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal could receive light to moderate rain on Thursday, with thunder, lightning and strong winds accompanying some showers. The department attributed the weather conditions to an atmospheric circulation over northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern coastal Andhra Pradesh, extending to around 1.5 kilometres above sea level. A trough also extends from southern Telangana to the Gulf of Mannar through Rayalaseema, northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern coastal Andhra Pradesh at an altitude of about 0.9 kilometres. Meanwhile, a deep depression that had been over the northern Andaman Sea and adjoining Myanmar coast on September 28 moved north-northwestwards and crossed the Myanmar coast east of Kyaikto between 7.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. The rainfall forecast indicates that heavier showers will be confined to isolated locations, while other areas may experience lighter rainfall or moderate thunderstorms over two days.
Naidu govt weakening village, ward secretariat system, says YSRCP leader
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Sep 29 (IANS) YSR Congress Party Regional Coordinator and former minister Kurasala Kannababu on Tuesday slammed Andhra Pradeshs coalition government led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for trying to undermine the village and ward secretariat system by trying to spread falsehoods that the model is ill-conceived. Speaking at his camp office in Kakinada, he said the government was weakening a system that brought administration closer to people and was treating Secretariat employees as political adversaries because of its hostility towards Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. Kannababu condemned the filing of cases, suspensions and police action against employees protesting for their demands. He said more than 140 employees had been suspended and even women employees were taken to police stations and harassed. Instead of resolving grievances, the government was using intimidation against its own workforce, he said, adding that YSRCP would stand with Secretariat employees. He said the YSRCP government established 15,004 Village and Ward Secretariats in 2019 and created a structured administrative framework covering duties, job charts and service matters. Employees were placed under the service rules of their respective line departments, two-year probation was prescribed at recruitment, and departments were directed to frame or amend necessary rules. He said GOs relating to service rules for 17 categories of employees were issued during the YSRCP tenure, while mechanisms for promotions, regularisation and pay revision were also created. Claims that service rules, job charts or promotion channels never existed ignored those government orders, he said. Kannababu said the Secretariat system was designed to provide pensions, ration cards, welfare benefits, revenue, agriculture, health and sanitation services at the village level, integrated with the volunteer system to take governance to peoples doorsteps. It also provided a grassroots administrative network during cyclones, floods and other emergencies. Weakening staffing and altering responsibilities would ultimately reduce services to citizens, he said. He demanded an immediate halt to cases and suspensions and sought a clear roadmap on job charts, service rules, promotions, probation, regularisation and pay revision. The government must also clarify whether it intends to strengthen the Secretariat system or gradually dismantle it for political reasons. If the government truly believes this is a useless system, does it have the courage to abolish it completely? If not, why weaken it piece by piece and make both employees and citizens suffer? Kannababu asked, asserting that YSRCP would continue its fight for employees rights and decentralised public services.
Singapore Offers Support For AP Education Reforms
Singapore home minister K. Shanmugam assured cooperation in strengthening Andhra Pradeshs education system and discussed skills, drug prevention and school dropouts with Nara Lokesh.
EROs Verification Of 1.77 Lakh Voter Photos Pending In Rayalaseema
Across Andhra Pradesh, 2,84,54,604 photographs have been updated under the SIR: Reports
NDA committed to welfare, development, good governance in Andhra Pradesh, says CM Naidu
Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan inaugurate development works worth 11,085 crore under the Palle Panduga-3.0 programme at Ramapuram in SPSR Nellore district
Telugu States Impacted Due to Drought Conditions in Kharif Season
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said that there are concerns about the drought situation in Karnataka, Maharashtra, parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Rajasthan.
Chandrababu Naidu calls for revolutionary changes in governance system
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Sep 29 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday called for revolutionary changes in the governance system and institutions to meet the aspirations of people and harness the opportunities offered by emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence. He stressed the need for integration of technology, leadership and policies, upgrading skills, universities and innovation for good governance to win the confidence of people. Addressing the Mission Karmayogi workshop organised by the Capacity Building Commission in Vijayawada, the Chief Minister said the next 20 years would be crucial for India's development and urged government employees to continuously upgrade their skills through capacity-building programmes. He stated that India had immense opportunities, advanced technologies, talented youth and growing aspirations. The key challenge is to strengthen governance systems and institutions to fulfil these aspirations, he said. He cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's journey from a tea vendor at a railway station to the country's Prime Minister as a prominent example of capacity building. The Chief Minister said Prime Minister Modi had launched the iGOTMission Karmayogi initiative through the Capacity Building Commission to ensure continuous skill development among government employees. The online training platform enables officials and employees to upgrade their capabilities regularly. He stressed that government employees, from the State level to the grassroots, must undergo continuous training to deliver quality public services. Naidu congratulated the Andhra Pradesh government machinery for completing two crore courses through the iGOT Karmayogi portal, which helped the State secure the top position in capacity building. He said technology, administrative procedures and coordination among government departments must be integrated to improve the quality of public services. Continuous information-sharing between departments would enable faster decision-making and help identify and resolve problems before they develop into crises. The Chief Minister highlighted the crucial role of government employees in responding to natural disasters, organising festivals and implementing major public programmes. He appreciated their dedication to public service, often at the cost of time with their families, and said their contributions should never be overlooked. Andhra Pradesh has secured first place nationally in capacity building among government employees, in recognition of its performance under the Mission Karmayogi initiative. Chief Minister Naidu presented the award to Finance Department Principal Secretary Piyush Kumar and AP State Development Planning Society Executive Director Alaparthi Venkateswara Rao. The Chief Minister also presented awards to Karnataka, which secured second place and Odisha, which stood third, for their performance in capacity building. Radha Chauhan, Chairperson, Capacity Building Commission, said that in the era of advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence, there is a need to further enhance the capabilities of government officials. She noted that Nagarik Devo Bhava (treating the citizen as divine) has become a core guiding principle for both Central and State governments. Government employees need to align their conduct, administrative capabilities, performance, and skills with this principle. She said public sector organisations responsible for training government officials and employees are conducting initiatives like 'Unnati' through the Capacity Building Commission. She stated that regional workshops like these provide an opportunity to exchange best practices and enhance capabilities.
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Anime event in Hyderabad 2026: Rs 2 lakh cosplay prize and more
Hyderabad is getting ready for a weekend filled with cosplay, gaming, music and everything anime as Anime India is set to make its Hyderabad debut this November. The two day celebration will take place on November 14 and 15, 2026, at The Address Convention Centre, Narsingi. With cosplay competitions, gaming, fan art, merchandise and special 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 .
ED continues questioning prime accused in Vivekananda Reddys murder
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 29 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday continued questioning Yerra Gangi Reddy, the prime accused in the murder of former Andhra Pradesh minister Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy, in connection with the alleged financial transactions linked to the case. Gangi Reddy appeared before the ED officials here for a second consecutive day. Another accused, Uma Shankar Reddy, was also being questioned by the Central agency. The questioning of the accused is part of the EDs probe into the alleged money laundering and financial transactions connected with the murder conspiracy. The ED last week questioned another accused, Sunil Yadav, and recorded his statement. The questioning of Gangi Reddy and Umashankar Reddy is reported to be based on this statement. The Central agency began a money laundering probe on the basis of the case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the charge sheets filed by it. It was in August last year that the ED registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR). The agency is probing the financial transactions before the murder as the CBI suspects that Rs 40 crore supari (contract) was offered to the accused to kill Vivekananda Reddy. The ED is also looking into the alleged transfer of Rs 4 crore and the payment of Rs .1 crore as advance to to Shaik Dastagiri, an accused-turned-approver. Last month, the ED conducted searches at multiple locations, including the premises linked to YSR Congress Party MP Y.S. Avinash Reddy, nephew of Vivekananda Reddy and an accused in the case. The searches were conducted at the premises of Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy, his father Y.S. Bhaskar Reddy and other accused in the murder case. Vivekananda Reddy, brother of former Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy (YSR), and uncle of YSRCP President and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, was murdered at his residence in Pulivendula on March 15, 2019, weeks before the elections. The 68-year-old former state minister and former MP was alone at his house when unidentified persons barged in and killed him. The CBI took over the investigation into the case in 2020 at the direction of the Andhra Pradesh High Court while hearing a petition by Vivekananda Reddy's daughter, Sunitha Reddy, who raised suspicion about some relatives. Expediting the probe into the case, the CBI in 2023 arrested Bhaskar Reddy and his follower, Uday Kumar Reddy. It filed the first charge sheet in the case in 2021 and supplementary charge sheets in 2022 and 2023.
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AP Govt Clears 2024 Batch IAS Probationers for Sub-Collector Postings
The Andhra Pradesh government has officially confirmed the sub-collector postings for seven 2024-batch IAS probationers following a brief 20-day hold.
South Indias links with South-East Asia give it a supply chain edge: Industry leaders
Sri City, the special economic zone in Andhra Pradesh, an example of the growing integration between Indian and Asian supply chains
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Andhra Pradesh State Co-operative Bank (APCOB) Recruitment 2026 for post of Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO). Candidates Can Apply Offline. The offline application starts on 28-09-2026, and closes on 07-10-2026. The candidate shall apply offline through APCOB official website.
States Increase Age Limits for Government Job Aspirants
In a significant move, several states, including Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala, and Telangana, have raised the upper age limits for government job aspirants. This change aims to provide relief to candidates who have faced challenges due to age restrictions. The adjustments vary by state and position, with Andhra Pradesh allowing candidates up to 44 years for non-uniformed roles. While this expansion opens doors for many, experts warn that it may also lead to increased competition for the same number of positions. Read on to explore the implications of these changes and how they affect job seekers.
NCC shares rally 5% after securing Rs 1,076 crore Andhra Pradesh drinking water project
NCC shares rose after the company received a Rs 1,076.71-crore order, excluding GST, from the Andhra Pradesh governments Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department. The order involves providing drinking water under a multi-village scheme on the Yeleru Reservoir for the Anakapalli segment in Andhra Pradesh.
Telangana: ACB asks KTR to produce passport in Formula E case
Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has filed an application before the court seeking production of former minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Raos passport in relation to the Formula E case, his lawyer said. KTRs advocate Jakkula Laxman rejected claims that the ACB had directed the Passport Authority to seize KTRs 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 .
NALCO Contemplating New 0.5 Million Tonne Aluminium Smelter in AP
State-owned NALCO is contemplating a new 0.5 million tonne smelter in Andhra Pradesh to convert all of its expanded alumina capacity into aluminium.
Thane Ganesh Mandal Member Held while Fleeing to Andhra
The incident occurred on Sunday night, and the accused was apprehended within 12 hours on Monday from a train at Kalyan railway station here as he tried to escape to his native place in Andhra Pradesh: Police
Floods damage crops of 71,796 farmers and 2,405 km of roads in Andhra Pradesh; Godavari rises again
According to preliminary estimates, crops in 1,229 villages across 190 mandals have been damaged, affecting an estimated 71,796 farmers
Moderate Rains Lash Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli
IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across Andhra Pradesh
Nod For Machilipatnam-Kurnool Tri-Weekly Train
Railways has approved a new tri-weekly Machilipatnam-Kurnool City Express via Vijayawada, covering 499 km and improving connectivity across Andhra Pradesh.
7 IAS Probationers Posted as Sub-Collectors
The Andhra Pradesh government has issued postings to seven IAS probationers of the 2024 batch as sub-collectors in various sub-divisions following the completion of their training.
IMD forecasts light showers, strong winds in Andhra Pradesh
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Monday delved into student politics in Telangana, the prevailing political system in North and South India and the Congress party's challenges after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Participating in India's Next Chapter at the conclave organised by the Assam daily Pratidin in Delhi today, the Chief Minister said that the Student unions in Telangana are relatively few; there are only Left-wing and Right-wing groups. The CM observed that the NSUI does not have much influence and the political system adopted in North and South India were also different. In our region, someone who wins a student election
Police seize over 50 kg of gutkha in Ponneri, three arrested
Police said the accused procured gutkha from Andhra Pradesh and transported it in a carfor distribution in and around Ponneri
Police seize over 50 kg of gutkha in Ponneri, three arrested
Police said the accused procured gutkha from Andhra Pradesh and transported it in a carfor distribution in and around Ponneri
Vinod Receives AP Tourism Excellence Award for Lepakshi Book
The award was presented by Andhra Pradesh Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh at a programme on Sunday night.
APGEA seeks immediate suspension of Presidential Order-2025 on zonal system
Andhra Pradesh Government Employees Association claims that the order can affect the employment prospects of serving employees and unemployed youth; it will to launch awareness campaign under the banner Jago Andhra, beginning with meetings in the North Andhra districts from October 12 to 15;
Heavy rains damaged 2,405 km of R&B roads in Andhra Pradesh, says Minister
Preliminary cost of restoration estimated at 1,498.30 crore; Srikakulam worst hit with 412 km of roads affected
NCC secures multi-village drinking water project worth Rs 1,076 cr
In Anakapalli District, Andhra Pradesh
BJP seeks speedy removal of eligible lands from 22-A prohibited list
In a letter to the Chief Minister, BJP Andhra Pradesh chief urges fixed timelines for review and restoration of registration facilities for eligible private and freehold lands
Indian Railways approves new tri-weekly train Between Machilipatnam and Kurnool City
New Train to Provide Direct Rail Connectivity to Gudivada, Vinukonda, Nandyal and Other Key Stations in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh: TDP worker accuses DSP of using casteist slurs
Hyderabad: A Telugu Desam Party (TDP) worker from Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, has accused a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DPS) of using casteist slurs and expletives against him. In a video message addressed to AP Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, the man, S Suresh, a native of M Lingapuram village, said that the incident occurred on 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 .
School Holiday September 29: Schools in several states may announce local closures as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, flooding and other weather concerns continue. Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha and Northeast India are among the regions being monitored. Students and parents should check fresh district-level or school-specific notices before assuming a holiday.
Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurates Mahila Shakti canteen in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Telangana Backwards Classes Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Monday, September 28, inaugurated the Indira Mahila Shakti canteen near Sundarayya Vignana Kendram at Bagh Lingampally in Musheerabad. Following the inauguration, Prabhakar said the Indira Mahila Shakti canteens, run by womens self-help groups (SHGs), would strengthen womens financial independence while providing affordable, quality meals to poor 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 .
MeT Dept Forecast Rain for Parts of Rayalaseema in AP
According to the department, lower tropospheric northwesterly winds prevail over Andhra Pradesh and Yanam
India explores UAE as key LNG, LPG source: Piyush Goyal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) India is exploring the possibility of strengthening its energy partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by sourcing more liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the Gulf nation, while also working on expanding strategic petroleum reserves to bolster the country's energy security, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. Addressing the media after the 14th meeting of the India-UAE High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments, Goyal said that India is engaging with the UAE to enhance cooperation across the energy sector as part of efforts to diversify supply arrangements and safeguard domestic energy availability amid continuing uncertainties in global energy markets. India is exploring the possibility of using the United Arab Emirates as a key source of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), while also working with Abu Dhabi to expand petroleum reserves, the minister stated. The discussions build on agreements announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UAE in May 2026, when both countries unveiled plans for deeper cooperation in crude oil storage, strategic reserves, LNG and LPG infrastructure, and long-term LPG supply arrangements. As part of the collaboration, Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed a strategic agreement under which the UAE could store up to 30 million barrels of crude oil in India's strategic petroleum reserve facilities. The proposed arrangement includes potential participation in storage sites located at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Chandikhol in Odisha. The two sides are also examining the possibility of storing a portion of India's strategic crude reserves in Fujairah, a key UAE oil hub located outside the Strait of Hormuz. Such an arrangement is expected to improve supply-chain resilience and provide greater flexibility in managing energy inventories during periods of geopolitical uncertainty.
Fresh low-pressure area may bring more rain to Bengal ahead of Durga Puja
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 28 (IANS) More rain is expected in West Bengal ahead of the Durga Puja festivities as a fresh low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal, the Met office said on Monday. The weather system has formed over southern coastal Myanmar and adjoining areas and is currently concentrated near the Myanmar coast. It is likely to strengthen into a depression over the next few days, meteorologists said. If the system develops into a depression, it is expected to move gradually northwards. In view of the developing weather system, fishermen have been advised against venturing into the east-central and northeast Bay of Bengal along the Myanmar-Bangladesh coast. The Met office said the depression is unlikely to directly affect West Bengal, though its future movement could have a partial impact on the state. Last week, several districts of South Bengal received heavy rain under the influence of a deep depression over the west-central Bay of Bengal. Kolkata also witnessed prolonged spells of rain during the period. The deep depression subsequently moved towards the coast and made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coast. Its influence has weakened since Saturday, resulting in a significant reduction in rainfall across the state. The Met Office said there is currently no indication of widespread thunderstorms in West Bengal, though the weather forecast could change with the system's movement. There is a low-pressure area over southern coastal Myanmar and adjoining areas. It moved into the Andaman Sea and became a well-marked low-pressure area on Sunday afternoon. It is expected to move further northwestwards by Monday and intensify into a depression. Thereafter, it will move northwards towards the sea adjoining the Myanmar-Bangladesh coast within two days, a Met department official said. Under its influence, gusty winds of 45 to 55 kilometres per hour are likely over the sea in the region, with wind speeds occasionally reaching 65 kilometres per hour. A warning has been issued to fishermen operating in the east-central and northeast Bay of Bengal near the Myanmar-Bangladesh coast from Monday to Wednesday for the time being. No warning has been issued for the West Bengal coast so far. Kolkata recorded a minimum temperature of 26.5 degrees Celsius on Monday morning, 0.5 degrees above normal. The city's maximum temperature on Sunday was 32.4 degrees Celsius, 0.1 degrees below normal.
Weather today September 28: IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for Uttarakhand, South Interior Karnataka and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands today, while Telangana and Andhra Pradesh may face thunderstorms and gusty winds. Many other states also have rain and wind alerts.
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Sep 28 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has condemned the police cane charge on the village and ward secretariat employees protesting here in support of their demands. Taking to his official X account on Sunday, Jagan Mohan Reddy said that brutal assault by the N. Chandrababu Naidu-led Andhra Pradesh government on village and ward secretariat employees is 'utterly inhuman'. He urged Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to immediately order a judicial inquiry into the cane charge, apologise to the employees and unconditionally revoke all the suspensions imposed on them. The police cane-charge on government employees is an extremely serious matter. When the government is unwilling to hold talks with them over their demands, how can raising their voices through a democratic protest be treated as a crime? Will you beat them with lathis merely for speaking out? Will you show no consideration even for women employees, injure them and drag them away? Who gave you the right to attack peaceful protesters? Will you intercept employees travelling to participate in the dharna, detain them in police stations and subject them to torment? Is it not atrocious to indiscriminately suspend a large number of employees simply to prevent them from participating in the protest? Jagan Mohan Reddy asked. Mr. Chandrababu Naidu Garu, is this democracy? Your authoritarianism is growing with each passing day. How can you assume that you can get away with anything merely because you are in power? Mr. Chandrababu Naidu, from the very first day you assumed office, you have pursued a vendetta against the village and ward secretariats that our government introduced as a revolutionary administrative reform unparalleled anywhere in the country. You have relentlessly targeted the village and ward secretariatswhich are our brainchild and delivered more than 540 services at the grassrootsas well as the volunteer system, with the clear objective of dismantling them. You have continuously conspired to erase the very spirit of Gram Swaraj, the YSRCP Chief said. He claimed that a single notification, YSRCP government had created 1.34 lakh permanent jobsan unprecedented initiative in the country's historyalong with another 2.6 lakh positions under the volunteer system to ensure transparent governance at the village and ward levels. However, under the pretext of rationalisation, your (Telugu Desam Party-led state) government has placed nearly 30,000 permanent jobs at risk. You also made false promises that the Rs 5,000 honorarium paid to volunteers by our (previous YSRCP) government would be increased to Rs 10,000, only to betray them after coming to power. You have now shifted the services previously delivered by volunteers onto secretariat employees, burdening them with an unbearable workload. In the process, you have brought transparency and doorstep delivery of governance to an end. Unable to withstand the hardships, harassment and pressure imposed by your atrocious administration, nearly 100 employees have lost their lives over the past two-and-a-half yearssome due to severe stress and others by suicide. When they are enduring such immense hardship and your government has no intention of listening to their grievances, how can it be wrong for them to raise their voices through a peaceful protest, Mr Chandrababu Naidu? Jagan Mohan Reddy asked. The former Chief Minister told CM Chandrababu Naidu that it is not only village and ward secretariat employees who are taking to the streets. Employees from every section are protesting because you made promises to them in your manifesto and betrayed them after coming to power. You promised Interim Relief (IR) and a Pay Revision Commission (PRC) immediately upon assuming office. But there is neither IR nor PRC. You removed the PRC Chairman appointed by our (previous YSRCP) government. Five Dearness Allowance (DA) instalments that employees are rightfully entitled to remain pending. It was only after employees took to the streets that you (CM Chandrababu Naidu) announced the release of two DA instalments, and even then, you deferred payment of the arrears. Surrender-leave payments also remain pending. Your (Telugu Desam Party) government owes employees nearly Rs 40,000 crore. In addition to all this, you are now victimising village and ward secretariat employees and imposing an unbearable workload on them, Jagan Mohan Reddy added.
Andhra Pradesh: Swarna Ward Staff Get Long-Awaited Promotion Channels
Many of the employees recruited in 2019 have completed more than six years of service without promotion: Reports
Andhra Pradesh: Swarna Wardu Staff Get Long-Awaited Promotion Channels
Many of the employees recruited in 2019 have completed more than six years of service without promotion: Reports
Travel operators seek one-month tax waiver for out-of-State tourist vehicles during Mysuru Dasara
In a representation to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh and the Transport Commissioner, the association requested that tourist transport vehicles arriving from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa and Maharashtra be exempted from the applicable taxes and permit fees during the festival period.
Andhra Pradesh: SCoR Ensures Safe Drinking Water
Water quality was similarly monitored in railway colonies, hospitals, health units, training institutes and offices: Reports
Govt. announces promotions for Swarna Ward employees in Andhra Pradesh
The order of the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department covers four categories of employees, and addresses a longstanding issue affecting those recruited in 2019
KNRUHS disqualifies 37 MBBS, BDS aspirants over ST reservation
Hyderabad: Acting on communication from the Tribal Welfare Department, the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) on Saturday, September 26, disqualified 37 candidates from claiming Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation benefits in Telangana for MBBS/BDS admissions. According to a communication from the Tribal Welfare Department, the origin of the candidates has been traced back 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 .
School Holiday Alert: Will Schools Reopen on Monday, September 28? Latest District Updates
Are schools closed on Monday, September 28? Get the latest updates on school holidays across Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh as districts review rain conditions.
