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Andhra allots 21.16 acres to TCS in Vizag for 99 paise to boost IT hub

According to sources, the discussion between the state and the company started in October 2024, when IT minister Nara Lokesh visited Tata House and made a strong pitch

Southern states lead ranking on justice system, Karnataka retains top slot

Andhra Pradesh rises to second place from fifth last year; Telangana keeps third position: India Justice Report 2025

HIT 3 trailer out: Nani's Arjun Sarkaar returns in a gritty action thriller

Nani, a Telugu actor, will make a comeback in the much awaited movie HIT: The Third Case (HIT 3). The action-thriller, which was directed by Sailesh Kolanu, will release in theaters on May 1

Andhra Pradesh's capital dreams rekindled: The making of Amaravati

Dubbed a 'ghost town' until recently, the 2,300-year-old city is all set for a revival, giving the locals and industry a reason to cheer

Eight killed in mishap at firecracker manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh

Eight people, including two women, were killed and seven others injured in a fire accident at a firecracker manufacturing unit in the Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. "Eight people, including two women, died, and seven others were injured in the fire accident. While the injured are being shifted to hospitals, further details are awaited," State Home Minister V Anitha told PTI. The accident occurred at around 12:45 pm, and officials are currently focused on recovering the bodies and shifting the injured to hospitals. Locals are also assisting the police at the scene, a police official said. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the incident and directed Minister Anitha and district officials to ensure proper medical care for the injured, an official release said. CM Naidu also ordered an inquiry into the incident and asked officials to submit a report to him. YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy also expressed shock and urged the gover

Andhra kicks off Rs 65K cr Amaravati project, invites PM Modi for launch

Work has commenced on the Rs 65,000 crore Amaravati city project - the new capital of Andhra Pradesh on the banks of River Krishna - with a view to building a 'people's capital' that attracts skilled migrants, industries, professionals and businesses from across the globe. After a five-year lull between 2019 and 2024, the Andhra Pradesh government under Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has revived the Amaravati project since coming to power last year. Work has restarted on building a world-class urban hub inspired by global cities such as Amsterdman, Singapore and Tokyo, which is not just vibrant, diverse, inclusive and modern but also acts as a magnet for skilled migrants, industries, businesses and professionals from across the world, officials said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited for the ground-breaking ceremony of the city, they said. It wasn't immediately known if the Prime Minister has accepted the invitation and when the ground-breaking ceremony will ...

AP inter results 2025: BIEAP set to release 1st & 2nd year results tomorrow

BIEAP is set to release the AP Inter result 2025 on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Students will be able to check their results at 11 AM, as stated by the board

Tariff pause eases farm worries, Andhra govt forms panel on shrimp exports

Sources said one of the mandates of the committee is to study India and Ecuador's shrimp production patterns and exports

Andhra Pradesh govt clears investments worth Rs 31,167 cr by 17 companies

In all five SIPB meetings held so far since TDP-led NDA government was formed, 57 organisations have been given approval for investments to tune of Rs 4.71 trillion, which will create 4.17 lakh jobs

Doubling of Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi railway line in Andhra, TN approved

The project covering three Districts in two states i.e., Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 113 Kms, said CCEA

Andhra Pradesh Inter results 2025: How to check 1st, 2nd Year Results 2025

AP Inter Result 2025 for 1st and 2nd-year students is expected to be out this week. Students can check their results on the official websites: bieap.apcfss.in or bie.ap.gov.in.

Andhra Pradesh to launch LEAP model for education revamp, says Nara Lokesh

Andhra Pradesh is revamping its education model this month with the launch of LEAP (Learning Excellence in Andhra Pradesh) model, aimed at overhauling curriculum, pedagogy and infrastructure, according to Education Minister Nara Lokesh. Play-based curriculum, pedagogy training and an AI-driven remedial assessment programme, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), are among the major highlights of the model. "Andhra Pradesh is pioneering a new era of education through LEAP focusing on foundational learning, global best practices, and inclusive growth," Lokesh told PTI. The model will be introduced from the 2025-26 academic session. The Minister explained that the government's vision is to build a world-class education system in the state by 2029 by adopting an outcome-oriented approach to equip students with technical, leadership, and real-life skills through AI and other cutting-edge technologies. The need for the new model was felt after crucial reports, including the ASER sur

900 Kia car engines stolen in Andhra Pradesh over 5 years, police probe

As many as 900 Kia car engines were allegedly stolen in Sri Sathyasai district, prompting the South Korean company to lodge a complaint with the police, said an official on Tuesday. Kia runs a car manufacturing plant at Penukonda in Sri Sathyasai district, where police believe the engines theft began nearly five years ago. The company filed a police complaint on March 19. It (engine thefts) started in the year 2020. It has been a continuous process, nearly five years. We will go deep into the investigation, Penukonda sub-divisional police officer Y Venkateshwarlu told PTI. According to Venkateshwarlu, a preliminary probe has confirmed the theft of 900 engines. He observed that the engines were stolen on the way to the manufacturing plant and also from inside. Police are suspecting that the massive theft is an inside job', prompting them to direct their probe towards the past and current employees of the car manufacturer. Not outsiders, it is from within. Not even a small piece wil

US tariffs' fallout: Andhra CM writes to Goyal on shrimp farmers' concerns

In his letter to Goyal, Naidu appealed to the Centre "to come to the rescue of aqua farmers by negotiating with the US to exempt the aqua products from this additional duty"

New nuclear submarine base to be commissioned in Andhra Pradesh in 2026

The base, which is a part of Project Varsha, will feature underground pens and tunnels to house nuclear submarines, ensuring stealthy operations in the Bay of Bengal

Centre releases over ₹4,200 crore to Andhra for Amaravati capital project

The Central Government has released over Rs 4,200 crore to Andhra Pradesh for Amaravati Capital Development project after it (centre) received the first disbursement of USD 205 million from the World Bank, a senior official has said. The World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) together committed to fund USD 1600 Million (Rs 13,600 crore), USD 800 Million each, for Amaravati capital city phase-I development, while the Centre will be contributing remaining Rs 1,400 crore, out of the Rs 15,000 crore committed by the Central Government for phase-I of the development. According to the World Bank documents the project became effective on January 22 this year and the first disbursement of USD 205 million for program advance was done last month. "Out of this total Rs 15,000 crore, there is a sharing between the World Bank, ABD and the centre. The also may have given same amount. I do not know exactly how much the has given to the Government of India. The Centre has also released its ...

Shrimp farming: Trump's tariffs shockwaves rock Andhra Pradesh shores

Trump's tariffs, falling shrimp prices, and fears of additional US levies, spark a crisis in the state's politically vital aquaculture sector. SHINE JACOB elaborates

Reliance lays foundation for first of 500 CBG plants in Andhra Pradesh

The plant will be developed with innovative technology and will utilise Napier grass, to be cultivated on barren and waste lands, to produce bio-gas

Waqf bill an 'attack on religious freedom': Andhra Cong chief Sharmila

Andhra Pradesh Congress Chief Y S Sharmila Reddy on Wednesday condemned the Waqf Amendment Bill as an "attempt to undermine" the religious freedom granted to Muslims under the Constitution. She called the bill a "plot" to suppress minorities and a violation of constitutional values. The APCC president claimed that the bill was part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's agenda to allegedly hurt Muslim sentiments, terming it a "black day" for India and a means to incite religious hatred. In a post on X, Sharmila said, The bill's provisions allowing government officials to supervise Waqf properties and requiring documents for properties dating back 300 years are deeply concerning, adding that, the stipulation that individuals must follow Islamic practices for five years before receiving Waqf land is unacceptable." The bill not only disrespects the religious sentiments of Muslims but also allows the government to control Waqf assets and give them to Modi's allies, she remarked. Sharmila .

Centre, Andhra framing joint action plan to strengthen Vizag Steel Plant

The central and state governments are formulating a comprehensive action plan to strengthen the Vizag Steel Plant (VPS). A delegation from the Union Ministry of Steel held discussions with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at his residence in Undavalli, Guntur district, on Monday, said an official release. "The discussions primarily focused on the developments following the NDA government's approval of a financial package for the Vizag Steel Plant and the necessary measures to be taken," the release added. Union Minister of State for Steel B Srinivasa Varma, who participated in the meeting, expressed gratitude to the chief minister for the state government's initiative in providing security to the plant through the Special Protection Force (SPF). Further, Naidu discussed key aspects with the delegation, including the regular review of the steel plant's progress and the reopening of the third blast furnace in addition to the two currently in operation. He emphasised the emotional