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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves establishment of state Quantum Mission

The Cabinet cleared the Quantum Mission proposed by the IT Department; a Quantum Valley will be developed in Amaravati with 50 acres earmarked for infrastructure

Vietnam's Vingroup in talks with Andhra, T'gana to widen presence in India

Vietnam's Vingroup, which is setting up a USD 2-billion plant in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi, is also in discussions with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments to expand its operations in India. VinFast, the electric vehicle (EV) unit of Vingroup, plans to launch its VF7 and VF6 models in India before the festival season this year. "We visited several states and inspected multiple locations...before finally zeroing in on Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu because of the logistical advantages it offers... with a port and airport nearby," VinFast Asia CEO Pham Sanh Chau told PTI here. The launch of VF7 and VF6 -- likely before the festival season this year --will mark the entry of Vingroup, one of the leading conglomerates of Vietnam, into the Indian market. "Yes, we are in talks with other states as well. Our group sees India as a key market, and we could have a bigger presence there," Chau said. Apart from Tamil Nadu, negotiations are underway with Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments

Help turn Amaravati into another Hyderabad, Andhra CM Naidu urges industry

Andhra CM pitches Amaravati as a greenfield capital at CII summit, seeks investment support and outlines inclusive vision based on responsible capitalism and public partnerships

Union cabinet approves Rs 3,653 cr 4-lane Badvel-Nellore highway in Andhra

The 108.13 km project will connect Badvel-Gopavaram Village (NH-67) to Guruvindapudi (NH-16) and enhance infrastructure and industrial linkages

AP EAMCET 2025: Answer Key released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in; download now

AP EAMCET 2025 answer key for the engineering stream has been announced. Candidates can download their provisional answer keys by going to the official website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

Two firms to set up industrial units in Kuppam, create 8K jobs: Andhra CM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said two companies were allotted land here in Chittoor district to establish industrial units, which will create up to 8,000 jobs. The Chief Minister noted that Shreeja Milk Producer Organisation will set up a dairy and animal feed processing unit while Mother Dairy will set up a fruit pulp processing unit. "Met representatives from the Shreeja Milk Producer Organisation and Mother Dairy, in Kuppam. We discussed their transformative investment plans to achieve Zero Poverty, which aligns with our vision for Swarna Andhra. In line with this vision, the companies have been allotted land to establish industrial units in Kuppam," said Naidu in a post on 'X'. According to the CM, these initiatives aim to strengthen the rural economy by directly procuring milk and horticultural produce from local farmers to enhance their income. These investments are part of a broader agreement previously signed with the Kuppam Area Development .

With Jupiter in its orbit, Andhra Pradesh emerges as India's solar hub

State government attracts Jupiter Renewables' Rs 2,700-cr investment for solar manufacturing and is in talks with Tata Power, Waaree, and Vikram Solar

Tirupati boy murdered after mother leaves him as 'collateral' in Tamil Nadu

The boy's mother, forced to leave him with a duck rearer over a fabricated debt, returned to find her son dead and buried in Tamil Nadu

Jagan slams Andhra Pradesh police over custodial torture of leader's son

YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has alleged that an "undeclared emergency" is unfolding in Andhra Pradesh, citing the alleged custodial toruture of a party leader's son by the state police in Palnadu district. Reddy on Friday claimed that Harikrishna, son of party leader Yellaiah, was subjected to torture by the Dachepalli police in Tangada village. "Is it acceptable if police who are meant to protect people unleash violence against them. It signals the breakdown of democratic order. This is an undeclared emergency unfolding in Andhra Pradesh, Reddy said in a post on X. In a purported video shared by the former CM on X, Harikrishna's wife, children, parents, and relatives were seen staging a protest against his arrest, raising serious allegations against the police. In the video, Harikrishna's wife was heard complaining that the police picked her husband up in the morning saying that they would send him back in a few hours but they failed to do so even around mid-day. Staging a

Andhra CM Naidu seeks Centre's support for solar and defence projects

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday met three Union ministers here and sought the Centre's support for the state's renewable energy initiatives, a defence manufacturing hub proposal and a major water transfer project. In his meeting with Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Prahlad Joshi, Naidu requested for the allocation of rooftop solar capacity under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and urged expediting approval of the proposals submitted by state electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) in January. "Had a fruitful meeting... With the Centre's support, we will reduce energy costs, empower our people, and lead India's clean energy transition," Naidu, a key ally of the NDA, said in a post on X after meeting Joshi. The chief minister has set a target of installing 20 lakh rooftop solar units by 2025. Under the scheme, SC/ST households will receive free rooftop solar systems, while backward caste households will get Rs 10,000 per kWp ...

Andhra police arrestes international cyber fraud syndicate, 33 held

The Andhra Pradesh police has busted an alleged international cyber fraud syndicate operating from Achyutapuram here, with the arrest of 33 people and seized high-end tech equipment and Rs 3 lakh cash. Anakapalli district Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Vishnu Swaroop led simultaneous raids at three major locations on Thursday following a complaint from a Village Revenue Officer and intelligence inputs. Items including computers, network devices, and luxury furnishings were seized. This was a full-fledged call center targeting United States (US) citizens through impersonation and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) scams using Amazon support as a cover, Swaroop told PTI on Friday. According to police, job seekers were hired through online portals, trained in impersonation techniques, and then deployed for scam calls to extract sensitive financial information from US citizens The recruits, mostly from Assam and northeast India, were provided food and accommodation. In a week t

ReNew kicks off work for Rs 22K cr green energy complex in Andhra Pradesh

ReNew reenters Andhra Pradesh with India's biggest single-site renewable energy project, backing the state's clean energy push with a Rs 22,000 crore commitment

Coromandel, Sakarni Plaster ink deal to make green gypsum at Vizag facility

Coromandel Chemicals enters into a joint venture with Sakarni Plaster to make green building materials from phospho gypsum; to set up manufacturing unit in Vizag near fertiliser plant

APRJC results 2025 date: Result is likely to be out today on website

The School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, is expected to announce the APRJC Result 2025 today, 14 May 2025, on the official website. The exam was held on 25 April 2025

Andhra Pradesh liquor scam accused Balaji Govindappa arrested in Mysore

The Andhra Pradesh Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the charges of Rs 3,200 crore liquor scam that had allegedly taken place during the previous YSRCP regime in the state has arrested an accused in the case, Balaji Govindappa, in Mysore on Tuesday, said an official. Govindappa is one of the several accused in the case. "Govindappa has been arrested in Mysore today," the official confirmed to PTI. He is an executive director at Bharati Cement Pvt Ltd. According to a source, SIT officials searched Govindappa's residence in Hyderabad three days ago, followed by his arrest today. Recently, the Enforcement Directorate filed a money laundering case with regard to the alleged liquor scam. The ED case stems from a September 2024 FIR of the Economic Offences CID of the state police. In the recent remand report of Kasireddy Raja Sekhar Reddy, the prime accused in the alleged liquor scam, the SIT has named several people who allegedly played a key role between 2019 a

AP EAMCET admit card 2025 to be released today at cet.apsche.ap.gov.in

AP EAMCET all ticket 2025: All the students must carry their admit cards to the exam hall, as they will not be allowed to sit in the exam centre without a hall ticket

ReNew Power to build Rs 22,000 crore RE facility in Andhra Pradesh

A government source said State Industries Minister Nara Lokesh would attend the groundbreaking ceremony on May 16

Staggering 100% surge in alcohol-related diseases during YSRCP rule: Report

Andhra Pradesh has registered a staggering 100 percent increase in the cases of alcohol-related liver diseases during the tenure of Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP in 2019-2024 as compared to 2014-19, according to a report by an expert panel. The 3-member panel, which the Chandrababu Naidu government constituted to analyse the disease burden in Andhra, used the official health data from Arogyasri, a flagship scheme to provide quality healthcare services to the poor. Expressing concern over the panel's finding, Special Chief Secretary in the state's health department, Krishna Babu, said: "We find a startling increase in the number of liver and neurological patients in 2019-24 compared to 2014-19. We are quite concerned and we are analysing the data for further action." He also said the state government is in the process of setting up an advisory board, comprising national and international health experts, to further analyse the data to take preventive action. According to the panel repo

LG to invest Rs 5,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh for smart appliance facility

The foundation stone was laid by Andhra Pradesh's Minister for Education, IT, and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, in the presence of LGEIL India Managing Director (MD) Hong Ju Jeon and other dignitaries

IPO-bound LG Electronics India begins work on new $600 mn Andhra plant

IPO-bound electronics manufacturer will invest $600 million in the plant located in Sri City, close to the South Indian city of Chennai