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Former DRDO Chairman meets Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu
Amravati, March 14: Former Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), G Satheesh Reddy, met with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu at the state Secretariat to discuss the 'vast investment opportunities in the defence in the state,' a release said on Thursday.
Andhra Investment Promotion Board approves investments worth Rs 1.21 lakh crore
Amaravati, March 13: Andhra Pradesh's State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) on Thursday approved investment proposals worth Rs 1.21 lakh crore.
Vijayashanthi, Naga Babu among 10 elected unopposed as MLCs in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad, March 13: Tollywood actors-turned-politicians Vijayashanthi and Naga Babu were among 10 candidates elected unopposed as Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Thursday.
Andhra partners with Microsoft to equip 2 lakh youth with AI skills
Amaravati, March 13: The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday signed a crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft for skill development among youth in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced technology.
YSRCP is voice of voiceless, says Jagan on party formation day
Amaravati, March 12: YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) celebrated its formation day on Wednesday with its president and former chief minister Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy asserting that it is the voice of the voiceless.
YSRCP is voice of voiceless: Party chief CM Jagan Mohan Reddy on party formation day
Tadepalli, March 12: Reiterating that YSRCP will continue to be the voice of the voiceless, party President and former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy said on Wednesday that the party took birth out of struggle and fighting against injustice is not new.
Amaravati capital development works worth Rs 37,702 crore approved
Amaravati, March 11: The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) on Tuesday gave its nod for development works worth Rs 37,702.15 crore in the capital city of Amaravati. The CRDA meeting chaired by Chief Minister N.
Andhra Pradesh: Five killed in bus-bike collision in Kurnool's Adoni
Kurnool, March 11: At least five people were killed after a speeding Karnataka bus collided with two-wheelers near Adoni in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday.
Andhra cancels land allotment to Hayagreeva in Vizag
Amaravati, March 10: The government of Andhra Pradesh has cancelled the allotment of 12.51 acres of land to Hayagreeva Farms and Developers in Visakhapatnam.
All NDA candidates likely to be elected unopposed in Andhra MLC polls
Amaravati, March 10: All five candidates of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) are likely to be elected unopposed to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council.
Andhra: Chittoor artist creates painting of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to celebrate India's Champions Trophy win
Chittoor, March 10: An artist from Kuppam, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, created a magnificent painting of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to celebrate Team India's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy. The artwork was created by Purushottam, the artist behind Puri Arts.
BJP fields Somu Veerraju for Andhra Pradesh MLC elections
Amaravati, March 10: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded its national executive committee member Somu Veerraju as the candidate for the biennial elections to Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council.
TDP announces three candidates for MLC polls, leaves seats for BJP, Jana Sena
Amaravati, March 9: The Telugu Desam Party on Sunday announced three candidates and left a seat each for its allies, the Jana Sena and the BJP, for the biennial elections to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council.
YSRCP calls for protests on March 12 over NDA government's 'failures'
Amaravati, March 9: The YSR Congress Party has called for protests across Andhra Pradesh on March 12 to highlight the NDA state government's failures in addressing the problems of the youth and students.
Andhra MP offers Rs 50,000 to women on birth of third child
Amaravati, March 9: In the wake of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP President Chandrababu Naidu advocating incentives for families to have more children, party MP from Vizianagaram Kalisetti Appala Naidu has offered Rs 50,000 each to women giving birth to a third child.
Andhra: Supporters from Nellore wish Team India good luck for Champions Trophy final
Nellore, March 9: In the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, athletes and coaches gathered on Sunday at AC Subbareddy Stadium to extend their best wishes to Team India, which is set to face New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final.
YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy extends greetings on International Women's Day
Tadepalli, March 8: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday extended heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all women on the occasion of International Women's Day.
AP: Fire breaks out near ropeway at VMRDA-Kailasagiri Tourism Hill; no casualties
Visakhapatnam, March 7: A fire broke out near the ropeway at the VMRDA-Kailasagiri Tourism Hill on Friday afternoon.
Pawan Kalyan's brother Naga Babu files nomination for MLC elections
Amaravati, March 7: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's brother K. Naga Babu on Friday filed his nomination for the Legislative Council election as the Jana Sena Party candidate.
Raise Andhra Pradesh's issues in Parliament vociferously: Jagan asks YSRCP MPs
Tadepalli, March 7: Ahead of the second phase of the Parliament Budget Session commencing on March 10, former Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy convened a meeting with the party's Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members and asked them to raise Andhra Pradesh's issues in both the Houses "vociferously."
Pyla Avinash set to make Indian Premier League debut, says Ricky Ponting is a legend
Mullanpur, March 6: Twenty-year-old Pyla Avinash is all set to make his Indian Premier League debut in the upcoming edition for Punjab Kings. The franchise, over the years, has garnered a reputation for its impressive scouting abilities and unearthing new top-tier talent. Onboarding Avinash at the auctions last year, the Kings continued to showcase their faith in young players, and Avinash is now eager to make a mark on the biggest stage, a release said.
Andhra: CM Naidu seeks 100 per cent Central Assistance for Visakhapatnam & Vijayawada Metro Rail Projects
Amaravati, March 6: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met Union Minister for Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday to discuss the advancement of the Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada Metro Rail projects, according to a statement from the Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Department.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu unveils 'Prapancha Charitra' book in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam, March 6: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday attended the book launch of "The Glimpses of World History", authored by former Minister Daggubati Venkateswara Rao in Vishakapatnam.
Chandrababu Naidu, co-brother come together after three decades
Visakhapatnam, March 6: After three decades, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and his co-brother Daggubati Venkateswara Rao on Thursday shared the dais and decided to bury the hatchet.
IPL 2025: Watched videos of Ponting's batting, got inspired by his pull shot, says Pyla Avinash
New Delhi, March 6: Pyla Avinash, the all-rounder from Andhra Pradesh, recalled how he used to get inspired by watching Ricky Ponting's batting videos on YouTube, especially his trademark pull shot, as he gets ready to play under the Aussies' coaching for the Punjab Kings in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Andhra Pradesh: 3 killed, 20 injured in bus-lorry collision near Eluru
Eluru, March 6: At least three people lost their lives while 20 were injured after a bus collided with a lorry and overturned in Andhra Pradesh's Eluru, officials said on Thursday.
Chandrababu Naidu bats for incentives for families to have more children
New Delhi, March 5: Voicing concern over the challenges posed by South India's demographic trends, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday advocated incentives for families to have more children.
Andhra Pradesh Budget a bundle of lies: Jagan Mohan Reddy
Amaravati, March 5: YSR Congress President and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday termed the state budget 2025-26 as a bundle of lies with no proper allocations.
YSRCP as only opposition in Assembly, should get LOP status: Jagan Mohan Reddy
Amaravati, March 5: YSRCP President and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S.
Pawan Kalyan names brother Naga Babu as Jana Sena candidate for MLC polls
Amaravati, March 5: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has announced his brother K. Naga Babu as his Jana Sena's candidate for the Legislative Council election.
Andhra Pradesh Speaker rejects Jagan's plea for Leader of Opposition status
Amaravati, March 5: Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu on Wednesday rejected the plea of former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party leader Y. S.
NDA-backed candidate wins MLC election from Godavari graduates' constituency
Amaravati, March 4: Ruling NDA-supported candidate won the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council seat from East-West Godavari graduates' constituency.
Two killed in boat capsize at Godavari Pushkar Ghat in Andhra Pradesh
East Godavari, March 4: Two people were killed after a boat capsized at the Rajamahendravaram Godavari Pushkar Ghat in Andhra Pradesh. Rescue teams retrieved the bodies of the victims, identified as Raju and Annavaram.
TDP's Alapati Rajendra Prasad wins Krishna-Guntur Graduate MLC seat, defeats KS Lakshmana Rao
Krishna-Guntur, March 4: TDP candidate Alapati Rajendra Prasad emerged victorious in the Krishna-Guntur Graduate MLC elections, defeating his nearest rival, PDF candidate KS Lakshmana Rao, by a margin of 82,320 votes.
NDA wins one MLC seat in Andhra Pradesh, leading in another constituency
Amaravati, March 4: The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh has bagged a Legislative Council seat from the Krishna-Guntur graduates' constituency while the candidate backed by it was leading in East-West Godavari graduates' constituency.
Digital literacy should be widely promoted among people, Andhra CM directs officials
Amaravathi, March 3: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Monday directed the officials to make every effort to make every citizen as a "digital literate", thus transforming the entire State as a total digital literacy State", an official statement said.
Notifications issued for elections to 10 MLC seats in Telangana, Andhra
Hyderabad/Amaravati, March 3: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued notifications for biennial elections to five Legislative Council seats each in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
YSRCP: Government expands media restrictions under Red book regulations, halts live telecast
Amaravati, March 3: The opposition YSRCP on Monday claimed that the TDP government in Andhra Pradesh has expanded restrictions on media coverage under the Red Book regulations, further intensifying the controversy in the state legislature.
Andhra Pradesh: Cracker explosion at Balaji transporters in Kakinada; four injured
Kakinada, March 3: A cracker explosion at Jai Balaji Transporters in Kakinada left four people injured on Monday morning. The incident occurred while laborers were unloading goods at the transport facility.
Four die in auto-car collision in Andhra's Anantapur district
Anantapur, March 3: At least four persons were killed when the auto-rickshaw met with an accident in Kunderu Mandal of Anantapur district on Sunday, the police said.