APSDMA issues heavy rain alert for multiple Andhra Pradesh districts on Thursday. Light to moderate showers expected in seven districts; thunderstorms and lightning likely in Krishna, Guntur, and others. Authorities urge residents to stay indoors, avoid open areas, and take safety precautions.
Telangana gets three bullet train projects: Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad-Chennai, and Hyderabad-Mumbai. Centre's announcement ahead of elections sparks political debate. CM Revanth Reddy focuses on development, but land acquisition faces protests, with police alleging political involvement in recent attacks.
Andhra Pradesh Minister Kandula Durgesh promises single-window permits, land, and infrastructure to attract film investment. At the Akhil Akkineni success meet, he urged Telugu cinema to establish studios and operations in the state, with full government support.
After election defeat, YCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy appears transformed, personally interacting with citizens in Visakhapatnam. Once distant, he now listens to grievances without political labels, marking a significant attitude shift. Critics note this people-first approach could have changed outcomes if adopted while in power.
Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes Visakhapatnam early Sunday, jolting residents awake in Sagar Nagar, Madhavadhara, and other areas. Panicked locals fled homes as tremors from the Bay of Bengal, centered 225 km east of Kakinada, shook the coast. Authorities confirm no danger.
Janasena party's internal tensions escalate in Visakhapatnam as senior leader and former corporator Peethala Murthy Yadav faces leadership's wrath for unauthorized press meets and statements. The party warns strict action, including suspension, for violating discipline and harming its image in the alliance government.
CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, back from a district tour, calls for enhanced real-time governance to connect government services with citizens, urging bureaucratic-political synergy and a 24/7 RTG center to address public complaints and emergencies efficiently.
Infosys to build a new ₹750 crore campus in Visakhapatnam on 20 acres of land, creating 7,000 direct jobs. The Andhra Pradesh government aims to boost the state's IT sector, attract global companies, and reverse youth migration to other cities.
Sachin Tendulkar graced Andhra University's centenary celebrations, inspiring youth with a powerful message: hard work and focus conquer all. Sharing his journey from a humble two-room home to cricket legend, he urged students to embrace challenges with confidence. The grand event saw Vice President, CM Chandrababu, and thousands in attendance.
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan visited Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tuesday, offering special prayers. He was welcomed by TTD officials and state minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy. This marks his second visit as VP. He prayed for peace and prosperity of the nation.