Andhra Pradesh

Infosys to scale up Vizag ops, to set up 7K-seater campus on 20 acre campus

The state government on Thursday said that land has already been allotted for the project

Manabadi AP SSC Result 2026: Class 10 marksheet out today at website

The Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) has announced the AP SSC Class 10 Result 2026 today, Apr 30, on the board's official websites. The exams were from Mar 16 to Apr 1, 2026

Rare Earth Corridor gains momentum as Andhra targets ₹50,000 cr investment

State plans integrated rare earth ecosystem with mining, processing and manufacturing as India seeks to reduce dependence on China for strategic minerals

TDP forms new executive committees, Lokesh assumes charge as working prez

The TDP in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday constituted its new executive committees, striking a balance between veteran experience and fresh talent, with party chief N Chandrababu Naidu's son and IT Minister Nara Lokesh assuming charge as the ruling party's working president. Naidu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, administered the oath to newly appointed members of the Politburo, national and state committees. Telugu Desam Party leader Lokesh assumed responsibilities as the party's working president, with the leadership describing the position as a significant responsibility aimed at strengthening the organisation across all levels. "We have constituted new executive committees blending senior leaders with fresh faces, and I administered the oath to the Politburo, national and state committees," Naidu said at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly formed executive committees. The leadership elevated mandal and cluster-level leaders to the Politburo, reflecting its emphasis on grassroots

Google to power AI corridor in Andhra with $15 bn Vizag project, 200K jobs

Tech major begins work on full-stack AI ecosystem in Visakhapatnam, aiming to boost infrastructure, local sourcing and job creation under India's digital push

CM Naidu lays foundation for $15 bn Google AI data centre in Andhra

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday laid the foundation for a USD 15 billion Google Artificial Intelligence data centre near Visakhapatnam and said it will be a growth engine for India. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was also present on the occasion. "This is a great day. Historic day for all of us. Unforgettable in Andhra Pradesh history - April 28, 2026 - will be remembered forever in the history of India and in the history of Andhra Pradesh. Google AI data centre will be a growth engine for India," Naidu said while addressing the foundation ceremony. According to the CM, the Rs 1.35 lakh crore Google data centre investment will emerge as the pride of North Andhra region, and termed it as Asia's biggest such facility. Naidu said the foundation was not an ordinary one, a foundation for the southern state's digital future. When the world searches on Google, it has selected Andhra Pradesh, which is beauty of this place, he said. Naidu said this project

$15 bn Google data centre to transform Vizag into AI hub: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday highlighted India's growing digital strength and said Visakhapatnam will emerge as an artificial intelligence hub with the upcoming USD 15 billion Google AI data centre. Speaking at the foundation laying ceremony of the Google Cloud India AI data centre at Tarluvada in Visakhapatnam, he said the initiative marks a major step in strengthening India's AI-driven digital infrastructure. "India's growing digital strength is evident, and with the upcoming USD 15 billion Google AI data centre, Visakhapatnam is set to emerge as a major AI hub," he said. Stating that Visakhapatnam will transform into an AI city, the union minister lauded the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. He noted that artificial intelligence is driving transformation across sectors, including education, healthcare, aerospace, logistics and agriculture, with major services expected through the AI hub. Vaishnaw, who is

AP SSC result 2026 date: BSEAP class 10th result ? Check details

AP 10th class results are expected today, April 25, on the official websites: bse.ap.gov.in and results.bse.ap.gov.in. Alongside scorecards, the board will release the overall pass rates

Best of BS Opinion: India must pursue delimitation, devolution of powers

Today's BS Opinion wrap examines delimitation and federal balance, the BJP's Andhra Pradesh dilemma, shifts in Bengal politics, and Infosys's bet on sport-led branding

BJP's alliance bind in Andhra Pradesh complicates long-term growth strategy

With the two most powerful political forces falling over each other to support it in Andhra Pradesh, the BJP gains and loses at the same time

Amaravati to be developed as major economic hub, growth engine: Andhra CM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to develop Amaravati as a major economic hub and growth engine for the state. Chairing the 60th meeting of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA), he emphasised that all constructions in the capital city must reflect Telugu culture and traditions. "Officials should develop Amaravati as a major economic hub and growth engine for Andhra Pradesh. The capital should become a hub for investments and economic activity, with plans for high-rise and iconic buildings," Naidu said in an official release late on Thursday. The chief minister instructed officials to accelerate infrastructure development in the capital region, including construction of an iconic bridge across the Krishna river connecting Amaravati with Vijayawada. He stressed that government buildings, including the Assembly, should provide a world-class visitor experience and feature innovative designs while ensuring optimal ...

Google to set ball rolling for $10 billion Vizag AI data centre next week

Google is set to begin work on its $10 billion hyperscale data centre in Visakhapatnam, marking a major FDI push and advancing Andhra Pradesh's 'AI City Vizag' plans

ReNew begins work on ₹4,200 crore solar ingot-wafer unit in Andhra Pradesh

ReNew's 6.5 GW solar ingot-wafer facility in Andhra Pradesh aims to localise supply chains, cut import dependence and support the state's ambition to emerge as India's 'Silicon Coast'

Andhra CM to lay foundation for ReNew's Rs 5,400 crore solar unit

Andhra Pradesh CM will lay the foundation for ReNew's Rs 5,400 crore solar manufacturing facility, aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains and clean energy capacity

AP SSC results 2026: BSEAP Andhra Board Class 10 result expected soon

AP SSC results 2026 are likely to be out by April 25, 2026. Students must keep their login credentials and check official websites for updates. The exam was held from Mar 16 to Apr 1, 2026

Centre okays UP potato procurement at ₹6,500/ton; raises gram limit in AP

The Centre has approved the procurement of 20 lakh tonnes of potatoes in Uttar Pradesh at a market intervention price of Rs 6,500.90 per tonne, which will cost the exchequer Rs 203.15 crore, as part of a broader push to protect farmers from distress sales across multiple states. In a separate decision, the Union Agriculture Ministry raised the procurement limit for gram in Andhra Pradesh to 1.13 lakh tonnes, up from the existing cap of 94,500 tonnes. In Karnataka, the procurement window for tur has been extended to May 15 under the Price Support Scheme (PSS), giving farmers additional time to sell their produce at the MSP. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the proposals following a virtual meeting with state agriculture ministers and senior officials, an official statement said. The Karnataka extension is expected to allow a larger number of tur farmers to access remunerative prices and avoid being forced into distress sales, the ministry said. The decisions were

Andhra CM announces ₹40K per acre lease for Amaravati farmers under LPS

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced a Rs 40,000 lease per acre for a decade to the farmers who offered their land under the second phase of Land Pooling Scheme in the greenfield capital city, Amaravati. In addition to promising an annual hike of Rs 3,000 to the lease amount, the chief minister agreed to extend a Rs 1.5 lakh crop loan per household, said a press release issued on Saturday. On April 10, Municipal Minister P Narayana said 31,150 farmers in total gave nearly 34,983 acres of land, which also included the 1,000 acres given by Pedaparimi village farmers under LPS. "The chief minister announced a lease for farmers who gave land under the second phase of land pooling. The CM said Rs 40,000 will be paid per acre for a decade," said the press release. Farmers from 10 villages in the Tadikonda and Pedakurapadu constituencies called on the CM on Friday. Including the lands taken from farmers, the southern state has already pooled 54,000 acres in ...

NPSPL to set up ₹2,550 cr cathode material project in Andhra Pradesh

Project to localise key lithium-ion battery component, strengthen EV and electronics supply chains, and position Andhra Pradesh as a hub for advanced manufacturing

8 killed in road accident in Andhra's Kurnool, PM Modi announces ex-gratia

The accident occurred near Chilakaladona in Mantralayam mandal when a Bolero vehicle collided with a ready-mix lorry

4 killed, 18 injured in powerful explosion in Andhra's Sri Sathyasai

At least four people were killed and 18 others were injured in a powerful explosion here in Sri Sathyasai district of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, a police official said. Though the explosion, which demolished at least two houses, was being attributed to a gas cylinder blast, it may not be limited to a gas cylinder, given the intensity of the blast, the official said. "Until now, four people died, and 18 others were injured, including one in a serious condition," the official told PTI. Earlier, Sri Sathyasai district superintendent of police S Satish said the explosion occurred around 12.30 pm. He said workers from Telangana were living in that house where the explosion occurred.