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Pawan Kalyan cracks down on illegal rice smuggling at Kakinada port

Expressing serious displeasure, Kalyan questioned how such large-scale rice smuggling could occur undetected at Kakinada Port

SC defers bail plea against Chandrababu Naidu in skill development case

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned till January, 2025, the hearing on an appeal filed by the Andhra Pradesh government against the order of bail to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in the skill development corporation scam case. A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi an S C Sharma deferred the matter after senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the state government, sought the adjournment. "There is no point in adjourning the matter from time to time. By way of a last opportunity list in the second week of January," the bench said. Seeking a direction to set aside the bail, the state government called Naidu an "influential person" alleging he ensured that two of his key associates (including a government servant) flee the country. "The accused is therefore clearly obstructing the conduct of the investigation and, therefore, ought not to be granted bail," its plea stated. On November 20, 2023 the Andhra Pradesh High Court granted bail to Naidu while noting the discretion to

Adani solar project misses deadline, delays power supply to Andhra Pradesh

Adani Green Energy's solar project delays leave Andhra Pradesh waiting for power. The state is likely to receive only 1,000 MW by April 2025, much below the initial schedule of 3,000 MW

My name not mentioned anywhere, says Jagan Reddy on Adani bribe controversy

YSRCP top leader and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday strongly refuted allegations of payment of bribes to Andhra Pradesh officials by the Adani Group for solar power purchases during his party-led government, and said his name was not mentioned anywhere in a US court's indictment on the matter. In his first reaction days after the controversy broke out, Reddy also said he had met the Adanis several times during his tenure as the CM of Andhra Pradesh which was "not unusual". "Nowhere it mentions that incentives were offered to me because there is no way anybody can offer incentives to me, first of all. And businessmen meeting heads of states is not unusual. This in fact is an ordinary practice," he told reporters. He further said the allegations of bribes are all hearsay and nobody has said that Jagan or somebody has taken bribes. Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani has been charged by the US Department of Justice over his role in a years-long scheme to pay USD

Indian Navy prepares disaster response plan for Cyclone Fengal relief ops

The Indian Navy has activated a comprehensive disaster response plan as Cyclone Fengal intensifies in the Bay of Bengal, posing a threat to Tamil Nadu's coastal areas.The Indian Navy has stepped up disaster preparedness efforts as Cyclone Fengal, currently intensifying in the Bay of Bengal, threatens to impact the Tamil Nadu coastline in the coming days.The Eastern Naval Command, in coordination with Headquarters Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area (HQTN & P), has activated a robust disaster response mechanism to mitigate the cyclone's potential effects.Focusing on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, naval authorities are working closely with state and civil administrations to ensure rapid response capabilities.Vehicles are being loaded with essential relief materials, including food, drinking water, and medicines, while specialized Flood Relief Teams (FRTs) are being positioned in vulnerable areas.HQTN & P has also ...

Cyclonic storm to cause rainfall over districts of coastal Andhra, TN

Centered approximately 550 km south-southeast of Chennai, it is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm within the next 12 hours and is expected to impact the region's weather conditions

One dead, nine hospitalised in gas leak at pharma company in Andhra Pradesh

District Fire Officer said that one person died, and nine others are under treatment after inhaling toxic gas that leaked at Tagore Pharma in Paravada, in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh

Maharashtra loses out as Gujarat and Andhra secure Saudi-backed refineries

Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh are likely to get Saudi-backed refineries amid talks of $100 billion Saudi investments and bilateral energy collaboration with India

Leaders in India condemn Chinmoy Das' arrest in B'desh, demand his release

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday called for unity in condemning the alleged arrest of an ISKCON priest in Bangladesh. The actor-politician urged the neighbouring country's interim leader and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to take steps to stop the atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh. Let's all unite together in condemning the detention of ISKCON Bangladesh Priest Chinmoy Krishna Das' by Bangladesh police. We urge and plead Bangladesh Govt (government) under Mohammed Yunus to stop atrocities on Hindus, said Kalyan in a post on X. He recalled the sacrifices of the Indian Army in the formation of Bangladesh. Indian army blood has been spilled, our resources had been spent, our Army Jawans lives had lost for Bangladesh formation. We are deeply disturbed by the way our Hindu brothers and sisters are being targeted, he said while seeking the intervention of the United Nations.

Andhra govt to ease permission issuance for construction of buildings

Chief Minister issued directions that the Amruth-2 scheme should be completed within two years

Andhra govt mulls next steps on Adani, if power deal can be scrapped

Andhra Pradesh's state government was digging into all the internal files from the previous administration, under which the alleged misconduct took place

Was kept in dark over YSRCP govt initiating SECI deal: Ex-Andhra minister

Former Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister and Janasena leader B Srinivasa Reddy on Monday said that he had no knowledge of the erstwhile YSRCP regime initiating a deal with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), which is now embroiled in an alleged international bribery scandal. Business tycoon and Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani has been charged by the US Department of Justice over his role in an alleged years-long scheme to pay USD 250 million bribe to the Indian officials in exchange for favourable terms for solar power contracts, an allegation refuted by the Indian conglomerate. The previous YSRCP regime in Andhra Pradesh is embroiled in this alleged scam with claims that government officials received bribes from the Adani Group. Reportedly, the southern state signed solar power deals with the SECI which are also allegedly connected to these allegations. I don't know that they (erstwhile YSRCP regime) spoke to SECI. They are saying that I signed the document. I didn't sign

Will act on 'irregularities': Andhra Pradesh CM on Adani Group case

Congress demands JPC probe; BJP says DMK, BJD, YSRCP are 'close to Cong'

NGEL to invest Rs 2 trillion in Andhra for renewable energy projects

NPTC Green energy Ltd (NGEL) inked a joint venture with New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) on Thursday to invest Rs 1.87 lakh crore for setting up renewable energy projects in the state. The agreement inked in the presence of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar and others at the secretariat will generate employment for 1.06 lakh people and garner a financial benefit of Rs 20,620 crore over 25 years for the state. "This joint venture will take a step towards making Andhra Pradesh numero uno (Number one) in energy (renewable). The state government will always be at the forefront to encourage solar, wind, pumped storage, green hydrogen and green ammonia energy projects," said Naidu in an official press release. Under the joint venture, 25 GW of solar, wind and hybrid energy projects would be set up in the state, including producing 0.5 MMTPA of green hydrogen, green ammonia and green methanol. Further, 10 G

Aim to generate 70 mn man-days: Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Pawan Kalyan

Employment opportunities in rural areas will be provided through the National Employment Scheme. Cleaning of ponds and lakes will be carried out. A total of 1.49 lakh job cards have already

Govt urges southern states to fast-track implementation of central schemes

The Centre has urged southern states to expedite the execution of centrally-sponsored schemes (CSS), emphasising the need for timely fund allocation and proper management of single nodal accounts. Speaking at a two-day regional conference that concluded on November 19 at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi emphasized the operationalization of SNA-SPARSH, return of unutilized balances and interest, and prompt submission of Utilization Certificates (UCs). "The Centre is very much a partner to the states and will help them ameliorate the conditions of farmers," the Secretary said while stressing the importance of state-level conferences to address region-specific agricultural challenges. Senior officials from Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka and Puducherry participated in the conference to evaluate the progress of various schemes. The states were advised to finalize the annual action plan for FY 2025-26 by December to enable .

Andhra Pradesh ditches 2-child rule for polls, opens doors for big families

Andhra Pradesh scraps 2-child rule for candidates contesting local polls after 30 years, citing demographic challenges and need for inclusive governance

Andhra targets YSRCP activists, cracks down on derogatory social posts

Andhra Pradesh govt issues 680 notices, files 147 cases and arrests 49 individuals in a week over derogatory social media posts allegedly targeting the wives and daughters of TDP leaders

RIL to invest Rs 65,000 crore in 500 CBG plants in Andhra Pradesh

Foundation for this maiden biofuel project will be laid on Dec 28, says State minister

Reliance Industries to invest Rs 65,000 crore in Andhra for biogas plants

The Andhra Pradesh government and Reliance Group on Tuesday signed a deal worth Rs 65,000 crore to establish 500 compressed bio-gas (CBG) plants in the state over the next three years. The agreement was inked in the presence of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Minister for Energy Gottipati Ravi Kumar, and senior officials from Reliance Group at the state secretariat in Amaravati. Very happy to sign an MoU with Reliance. Highlights of the deal include the establishment of 500 CBG plants in the coming three years, Naidu said in a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). According to the Chief Minister, the conglomerate will invest Rs 130 crore per CBG plant, creating an estimated 2.5 lakh jobs. Naidu also highlighted that the state stands to gain Rs 57,000 crore over the next 25 years through SGST collections, electricity duty, and other revenue streams arising from this initiative.