Andhra Pradesh politics

TDP shifts focus to Proddatur amid internal factional tensions

Two senior Congress leaders join YSRCP in Jagan’s presence

The leaders who switched their allegiance are Ongole city Congress committee president T. Nagalakshmi and senior Congress SC Cell leader D. Satish Babu

Govt. misleading people on investments, jobs, alleges YSRCP leader

Challenging the government to an open debate on the issue, party State general secretary Srikanth Reddy says YSRCP is ready to defend its claims based on official reports from the Centre, RBI and NITI Aayog

Newly-elected TDP MPs pay courtesy call on Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman

They take key issues relating to development of Andhra Pradesh to the notice of Harivansh Narayan Singh

YSRCP condemns arrest of Appalaraju in road accident case

Jagan promises to stand by Rural Water Supply contract workers

The party will work for ensuring justice to the employees and resolving their long-pending demands, which include job security and removal of third-party contract system, says the YSRCP chief

A.P. Cabinet clears security plan for Godavari Pushkaram, weaver aid scheme, infra proposals

An allocation of ₹50 crore for security and crowd management arrangements for Pushkaram has been approved and the assignment of fire services modernisation works to four State-run agencies ratified

YSRCP ‘creating controversies’, says Naidu; pulls up Ministers over poor public outreach

Engage more actively with the public and ensure welfare and development initiatives are communicated at the grassroots level, Chief Minister tells his Cabinet colleagues

Police should better equip themselves to deal with changing nature of crimes: CM

The tendency of some anti-social elements to create unrest in society by making abusive and inflammatory comments on social media platforms has to be curbed, says Chandrababu Naidu

Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy allowed U.S. trip on ₹2 lakh bond; must return by August 7

Special Judge L. Tejovathi permitted the YSRCP leader to travel between July 27 and August 4, on condition that he appear before the court by August 7, surrender his passport on return and deposit ₹1 lakh as passport security

Pension beneficiaries in A.P. dropped by 3 lakh in two years, says LibTech report

The number of sanctioned pensions fell from 65.18 lakh in July 2024 to 62.20 lakh in July 2026, a decline of 4.6%; no fresh pensions under regular categories have been sanctioned since January 2024

State govt. will focus on G.O. 3 for jobs for tribals in Agency areas, says Naidu

Chief Minister announces a 10% hike in diet charges in welfare hostels, reveals plans to deploy AI tutors in govt. schools; Naidu also launches virtually ‘Connect to School' initiative seeking funds from alumni

JSP promises due recognition for dedicated party workers

There should be no factionalism within the party, says PAC chief Nadendla Manohar, calling for unity among the cadres in facing the forthcoming local body elections

Centre released ₹104.29 crore for judicial infrastructure in A.P. over five years: Union Law Minister

Ten court complexes have been completed, 24 are under construction, and 137 judicial posts remain vacant against the sanctioned strength of 875 in the State, he says

Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Anitha’s X account hacked, say police

An expert team is trying to trace the miscreants, and we have some definite clues, says Cybercrime Inspector General of Police Ake Ravi Krishna

YSRCP demands HRD Minister Lokesh’s resignation over ‘DSC irregularities’

The party will launch an agitation along with students and youth if the Minister fails to quit, warns former MP Talari Rangaiah

Govt. committed to delivering good governance, asserts CM Chandrababu Naidu

Congratulating officials who performed well in their respective domains, he says public welfare can be achieved only when the administrative machinery functions efficiently

Take up Dagadarthi airport after Bhogapuram, Nellore MPs urge Naidu

Rajya Sabha member Beedha Mastan Rao Yadav and MPs Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy and Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy raised the delay in the Dagadarthi airport with the Chief Minister

17 teaching hospitals in Andhra Pradesh lack sewage treatment plants; ₹83 crore plan drawn up

Health Minister tells officials to ensure that all teaching, area and district hospitals in the State have STPs within ten months

7,000 acres of mangroves restored, 4,000 more in 2026-27: Pawan Kalyan

On the International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems, the Deputy Chief Minister said the Great Green Wall reflected the State’s resolve to strengthen its natural shield against climate change

DSC-2003 teachers’ federation thanks CM for OPS restoration

Mobilise youth for July 28 protest against DSC irregularities, Sajjala tells YSRCP cadres

Organise meetings in universities, hostels and colleges, make extensive use social media and WhatsApp campaigns to maximise participation in the rallies demanding resignation of HRD Minister Lokesh, exhorts the YSRCP leader

YSRCP seeks CBI probe into alleged DSC exam irregularities

Addressing the media, party leader and East Rayalaseema MLC alleges that the system has been compromised at every level and that the ruling dispensation deliberately tweaked the rules

TDP leader condemns YSRCP’s attempts to politicise Mega DSC drive

The High Court found no fault in the conduct of the examination, but the opposition party is making a slew of allegations, and provoking and emotionally blackmailing those who did not qualify, says TDP national spokesperson Neelayapalem Vijay Kumar

‘Telugu Mahotsavam’ to be annual event, says Minister Kandula Durgesh

TDP to launch 45-day door-to-door campaign on coalition’s two years from July 27

In a teleconference on the eve of the campaign, the Chief Minister asked Ministers, MPs, MLAs and MLCs to take part, and said the alliance had won a 94% strike rate and 57% of the vote in 2024

Minister accuses YSRCP of misleading public over recruitment drive

YSRCP misleading unemployed youth on Mega DSC: TDP MLC

CPI(M) urges people to question MLAs on poll promises in Andhra Pradesh

Party alleges coalition government has failed to implement most election assurances, seeks drought relief for farmers, higher tobacco procurement price and withdrawal of restrictions on protests

BJP forms special committees for local body elections in Andhra Pradesh

It will oversee the election management, organisational coordination and campaign strategy across the State, says party State president Madhav

Vijayawada MP seeks Central aid to develop Kanaka Durga temple as global pilgrimage hub

Kesineni Sivanath urges Centre to sanction PRASAD funds and approve ropeway under Parvatmala scheme to upgrade infrastructure and improve pilgrim facilities at the shrine

Palnadu District Collector pushes for online allotment of industrial park plots

Former TDP leaders from Ponnur join YSRCP in the presence of Jagan

Indiscipline will not be tolerated, says TDP State president Palla Srinivasa Rao

The party is not hesitant to take disciplinary action against those crossing the line, he asserts, and exhorts cadres to work with achieving victory in the 2029 elections as the single-minded goal and take development and welfare schemes to the people

A.P. amends building rules to speed up construction, boost investment

The reforms aim to simplify regulatory procedures, eliminate unnecessary delays while preserving critical planning and safety standards

Centre urged to develop Buddhist circuit in Krishna-Godavari region: A.P. Minister

Plea in Andhra High Court challenging privatisation of registration services

Lokesh dares Jagan for debate on DSC, again

At a meeting in Adoni, the Minister said the TDP had recruited 2,00,000 teachers over the years and filled 16,000 posts despite 250 lawsuits, and accused Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy of claiming credit for the Bhogapuram airport only after its inauguration was announced

Jagan accuses A.P. government of harassing YSRCP leaders with false police cases

YSRCP questions ‘absence’ of housing proposals for the poor in Amaravati

Referring to the replies by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in the Parliament, the party says that A.P. government has not sought approval for houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 scheme for Amaravati

Home Minister Anitha seeks apology from Jagan over alleged misbehaviour with woman SI

The government is using police restrictions, advance notices and house arrests to prevent YSRCP cadres from participating in Jagan's programmes, allege party spokespersons

16,357 govt. schools functioning with single teacher in A.P., alleges Sharmila

A government which is unable to provide a teacher for every school has no moral authority to speak about building the future of children, says APCC president

A.P. government sanctions ₹32 crore to boost healthcare infrastructure in Rayachoti constituency

Penumaka farmer offers five acres under LPS for Amaravati project

YSRCP leaders never humiliated Bhuvaneswari, claims Lakshmi Parvathi

Disputing the allegations of the Chief Minister’s wife during her visit to Kuppam, the YSRCP general secretary says that Legislative Assembly records can be examined to verify the facts

BJP OBC Morcha to organise ‘Cheneta Sammelanam’ in Vijayawada on August 5

Minister Lokesh receives Australian Minister Julian Hill ahead of key education partnership

Julian Hill arrived at Gannavaram Airport as part of his visit to Andhra Pradesh. The Ministers extended a warm welcome by presenting him with a bouquet of flowers and later felicitated him with a traditional shawl.

JSP MP seeks disciplinary action over Opposition’s Ram temple skit

Naidu and Pawan rally behind Modi’s leadership

In the light of the recent student protest in Delhi, the NDA leaders assert that people need to stand by the Prime Minister in his fight against external and internal forces, and in achieving the Viksit Bharat vision

Pawan Kalyan thanks PM, FM for ₹4,597 crore tax devolution

Protect PM Modi's leadership: Andhra CM rallies support after Gen Z protests

Protect PM Modi's leadership: Andhra CM rallies support after Gen Z protests

APJAC urges govt. to fulfil pending demands

Pawan Kalyan gets a special handshake from PM Modi

Wearing a sling, Mr. Pawan Kalyan attended the first public meeting and shared the dais with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu

Narendra Modi all praise for Bobbili Veena artisans

Bobbili Veena is crafted in the heritage city of Bobbili in Vizianagaram district. The instrument has gained nationwide prominence due to patronage from great musicians across the country.

"What Does New Generation Know?" Pawan Kalyan On Abuses Against PM Modi

Pawan Kalyan praises PM Modi for his work and criticises those who abuse him.

Centre’s additional tax devolution will boost Andhra Pradesh’s development, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

The ₹4,597 crore additional funds will enable the government to expedite several ongoing projects and strengthen its efforts to achieve long-term development goals, he says

Resume talks with Odisha, Chhattisgarh on land acquisition for Polavaram, Kiran Kumar Reddy advises A.P. government

The task of completing land acquisition and granting R&R package by the Centre will be easy as the BJP is in power in both the States, observes the former Chief Minister

Centre played a key role in State’s development: A.P. BJP spokesperson

TTD lowers eligibility criteria for healthcare suppliers to 3 hospitals

Jagan condemns Alur MLA’s arrest, alleges political vendetta

YSRCP Alur MLA Virupakshi, son arrested following ‘attack’ on Dalit family

Tension prevailed at Sangala and Nemakallu villages of Chippagiri mandal following the clash and also at the Chippagiri police station with the YSRCP leaders staging a protest demanding the release of the arrested MLA

₹75 crore diverted, ₹120 crore in FDs liquidated: Jana Sena leader’s charges against VMRDA

Peethala Murthy Yadav submitted representations at the VMRDA office and the Collectorate, alleging that ₹75 crore was moved to a private bank at an interest loss of about ₹1 crore, and sought a forensic audit

Minister challenges former MLA to development debate

Distributing pattadar passbooks in Pottipadu, Janardhan Reddy says TDP wants wants peaceful atmosphere to prevail, but the YSRCP leaders are trying to vitiate it

I&PR Minister accuses YSRCP of trying to disturb peace

Kolusu alleges Jagan is encouraging party cadres to create unrest; warns of strict action against those disturbing law and order

Former MLA, MP taken into custody as YSRCP leaders clash with police in Uravakonda

Several YSRCP leaders, including the former MLA Visweswara Reddy, former MP Gorantla Madhav and others, were reportedly either taken into preventive custody or placed under house arrest during protests over alleged land encroachment by TDP leaders

Coalition government delivering progress and investment, says A.P. Minister

State Minister of Industries and Commerce T.G. Bharath Gupta says that the entire team under the leadership of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu is working hard to develop the State

Majority of farmers back LPS for Amaravati rail, ring road projects, says Narayana

Farmers from Tadikonda and Mothadaka express willingness to opt for the scheme, while Kantheru villagers seek further consultations before taking a final decision

Minister inaugurates development works worth ₹5.2 crore at Chinnamandem

The projects include CC roads, BT roads, a health clinic and a proposed veterinary hospital building across several villages

Naidu directs officials to prevent drinking water shortage

Statues of the Buddha, N.T. Rama Rao unveiled at Parasam village

The Minister and Nellimarla MLA Lokam Naga Madhavi unveiled the statues in Vizianagaram district; Ms. Madhavi said two roads would be built at a cost of ₹20 lakh and local temples developed with the SriVani Trust’s support

Lok Satta leaders oppose proposal to set up RRB in Amaravati

High-Power Committee proposed to address tribal issues in ASR district

Assembly Committee on tribal welfare to visit Visakhapatnam on August 6

Andhra Pradesh’s growth rate at 11.3%, ahead of Telangana’s, says Chandrababu Naidu

The Chief Minister said the growth rate had fallen to 10.3% between 2019 and 2024 from 13.5% in the preceding five years, and that ₹10,000 crore had been allocated for Amaravati and ₹8,300 crore for the Polavaram project

CM will hand over MLA, MLC quarters in Amaravati to GAD on August 13, says Revenue Minister Satya Prasad

Construction of other key infrastructure works are progressing rapidly, he says after inspecting them along with MA&UD Minister Narayana and BC Welfare Minster Savitha

YSRCP demands swift completion of Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme

Economy of Andhra Pradesh is back on track, says CM Chandrababu Naidu

The State has adopted a “double-engine” governance model and a “triple-engine growth strategy” focusing on Visakhapatnam, Amaravati and Tirupati economic regions, while developing Rayalaseema as a horticulture hub, says Naidu

Minister welcomes High Court’s dismissal of YSRCP leader’s PIL seeking CBI probe into ‘DSC irregularities’

The High Court’s verdict is a fitting rebuke to the party’s attempts to derive political mileage, observes R&B Minister Janardhan Reddy

Deficit is a myth, says A.P. CM Naidu

Conventional economic indicators should not be regarded as the sole measure of an economy’s health, says Chandrababu Naidu

YSRCP spreading misinformation on NTR Vaidya Seva, says A.P. Health Minister

Satya Kumar Yadav dares YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for a public debate on NTR Vaidya Seva

CM to launch Sanjeevani pilot project in ASR district on August 22

Speed up execution of Jal Jeevan Mission projects, Pawan Kalyan directs officials

The Deputy CM says he will soon undertake field inspections of the projects across the State and oversee quality checks to ensure safe drinking water reaches every household

4,000 houses in Amaravati to be handed over by December, says Vangalapudi Anitha

The ministers visited the Ministers’ Bungalows, Iconic Towers, and the MLA and MLC residential quarters, where Mr. Narayana briefed them on the progress of various projects

Jagan has no moral right to speak about tobacco farmers’ plight, says MP Sana Satish

The coalition government has stood by the farmers from seed to sale, despite challenges arising from the global tobacco market, he says

YSRCP’s search for political momentum

The YSRCP chief is desperately trying to regain his foothold in Andhra politics

Jagan Reddy Targets Government Over Tobacco Prices, Minister Hits Back

Jagan Mohan Reddy, accompanied by hundreds of supporters, visited tobacco farmers in Devarapalli.

BJP alleges ₹500 crore paddy procurement scam, seeks probe

‘Two minutes are enough’, Chandrababu Naidu fires sharpest salvo yet against Jagan

Accusing YSRCP leaders of engaging in unlawful activities and trying to disturb peace under the guise of political activity, Chief Minister says government has sufficient evidence to expose such leaders

Justice for AgriGold victims brooks no delay, Naidu officials

The government will deal firmly with those trying to obstruct relief measures by approaching courts, he says, and instructs officials to speed up the auction of properties so that compensation can be disbursed to victims at the earliest

Purandeswari condemns attack on PG medical student in Rajamahendravaram

Jagan Reddy's Security On Agenda, His MPs Meet Amit Shah

The MPs sought Union Home Ministry intervention and sought adequate security protection for YS Jagan.

CPI launches padayatra in Visakhapatnam under ‘Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao’ campaign

J.V. Satyanarayana Murthy said the nationwide campaign began on August 6 and would end in a rally at Ramlila Maidan on September 1, and asked Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan to clarify his stand on the environmental effects of the proposed data centres

TDP leader killed in Kurnool; Minister seeks stringent action

Several IAS officers transferred and given postings in Andhra Pradesh

Postings, full additional charges given with immediate effect

JSP leader Gurana Ayyalu injured in alleged attack by YSRCP supporters

JSP leaders condemned the attack and requested police department to take stern on the persons involved in the incident

MP urges Gadkari to take up road works in Anantapur

₹2.83 lakh crore spent on welfare, development in two years: Social Welfare Minister

Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy highlights fiscal discipline, investments exceeding ₹23 lakh crore and 3,800 km of roads constructed during the two-year tenure

Anti-party activities will not be tolerated, says TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu

The TDP national president instructs the cadre to highlight the government’s good initiative and counter the ‘false propaganda’ unleashed by the YSRCP

A.P. govt. will revive Telugu theatre, restore artistes’ dignity, says Minister Kandula Durgesh

A comprehensive action plan will be prepared under the leadership of the Academy Chairman to support artistes, says Durgesh

YSRCP, farmers’ body allege bid to weaken Krishna Milk Union

Accusing the government of interfering in the affairs of Vijaya Dairy, they want it to protect the interests of dairy farmers and preserve the cooperative structure of the institution

CPI urges Andhra Pradesh government to stop Telangana from taking up lift irrigation project near Pulichintala

Andhra Pradesh govt. offers support to telecom service providers to achieve 100% mobile connectivity

Land without rental charges, subsidised power and viability gap support to be provided for towers in uncovered villages and habitations

CM’s statement on State’s finances misleading, says Buggana

The claim of high growth rate is not in concurrence with the falling revenues, and it is ridiculous to say that deficit is a myth, observes the YSRCP leader

SFI calls for action amid ‘rising’ student suicides in A.P.

The students’ body also seeks stringent action against those responsible for the death of GSL Medical College student, who was allegedly knocked down by a vehicle in Rajamahendravaram

YSRCP leaders condemn arrest of Amadalavalasa in-charge in Ampolu case

Chintada Ravikumar and 25 others were arrested over alleged misbehaviour with a woman Sub-Inspector during the former Chief Minister’s July 30 visit to Ampolu; families of some of the accused claimed they were not in town that day

Andhra CM calls for mass movement to make every citizen partner in nation building

Andhra CM calls for mass movement to make every citizen partner in nation building

Tribal communities are guardians of nature and ancient wisdom, says Pawan Kalyan

In a social media post, the Deputy Chief Minister said this year’s theme honoured indigenous midwives, and cited Adavi Thalli Baata and improved connectivity to remote habitations among the government’s measures for tribal welfare

Women organisations protest liquor sales and beach shacks in Visakhapatnam

A.P. Legislature monsoon session from August 17

Vizag police deny rally permission for Green Visakha’s concerns over data centres

Basic facilities for all tribal families in remote areas by 2027: CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday announced that his government is working towards ensuring that every tribal family in the remote forest areas has access to healthcare, safe drinking water and housing by 2027

Allocate local body seats to BCs in proportion to population, says association

Muddada Madhu said the issue had been raised with N. Chandrababu Naidu, who assured justice for the most backward communities in seat allocation, and that BC Commission chief Rajiv Ranjan Mishra had taken note of MBC issues

Minister accuses YSRCP of conspiracy in TDP leader’s murder in Kurnool

Bharath Gupta criticises Intelligence department for its failure to prevent the murder of the party leader; accuses YSRCP of being responsible for all the three murders that had taken place in Kurnool over the past two years

Monsoon Session of A.P. Legislature to run for four days

The newly constructed quarters for MLAs and MLCs in Amaravati will be handed over to the General Administration Department on August 13

A.P. Minister seeks people support in local bodies elections

Janardhan Reddy asks public not to trust the YSRCP, and says TDP-led coalition government is working for the welfare and development of the State

Andhra CM says YSRCP deliberately created unrest before PM Modi's August 1 visit

Andhra CM says YSRCP deliberately created unrest before PM Modi's August 1 visit

158 habitations to get road connectivity for first time

Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan says ₹422.10 crore sanctioned under PMGSY for 146 roads and 19 bridges covering 347 km

Jagan to meet YSRCP MLAs, MLCs on August 12

Naidu calls for public participation in ‘Partners in Nation Building’ programme

Chief Minister also proposes 'Road Doctor’ initiative to ensure prompt repair of damaged roads in Andhra Pradesh and to keep them free of potholes

YSRCP Leader Accuses Police of Misconduct Against Party Activists

NDA partners in Andhra Pradesh warn cadre as fake accounts stoke discord

The NDA Social Media Coordination Committee said fake accounts posing as supporters of one partner were targeting leaders of another, provoking counter-attacks and benefiting the YSRCP; strict action was promised against activists who engage in personal attacks

Srisailam and Vijayawada temples hold rain rituals; why not TTD, asks Karunakar Reddy

Bhumana Karunakar Reddy said the TTD had conducted scores of such rituals during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that smaller temples had taken up the Varuna Yagam in response to public sentiment amid a rainfall deficit attributed to El Nino

25 projects, 21,627 jobs: SIPB approvals take two-year tally to ₹13.78 lakh crore

Chairing the 20th State Investment Promotion Board meeting, the Chief Minister asked officials to complete the remaining 37 MSME parks by September and the Mulapeta port by December, and to focus on green ammonia, lithium batteries and robotics

Madhava Rao is YSRCP candidate for Legislative Council Deputy Chairman post

Announcing the name during a meeting of the party MLCs, its president Jagan Mohan Reddy exhorts them to ensure that the election process proceeds smoothly

Revenue department has become a hub of land deals: BJP

‘Asking Revenue officials to investigate dubious land dealings is like handing the keys to the thief’

Konaseema police tasked with locating land for national leaders’ statues

BJP calls for unity above caste, religion as Sant Ravidas Kalash Yatra reaches Vijayawada

Jagan asks party leaders to expose govt.’s failures

Stating that he will raise issues through the media, the YSRCP chief accuses the government of denying the principal opposition party the Leader of Opposition status to gag its voice

A.P. CM Naidu calls for value addition to beach sand minerals

Adani Group briefs Naidu about the titanium plant proposed in Srikakulam district with an investment of ₹16,000 crore

YSRCP’s assembly boycott to continue in monsoon session

Hyderabad The Telugu Desam Party, Jana Sena Party and Bharatiya Janata Party, constituents of the ruling coalition government in Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday made a joint appeal to their cadres not to fall into the trap of the opposition YSR Congress party which is allegedly trying to create differences among the cadres of alliance partners through fake social media posts

No tolerance towards digital offences: Naidu

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday directed the police to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards political crimes, digital offences, obscene social media posts and crimes against women, while calling for stricter and more effective policing to deal with the changing nature of crime

Sharmila slams government’s claims on growth rate

The APCC president said unemployment remained high and farmers were struggling for remunerative prices, and sought details of the projects said to have drawn investments worth lakhs of crores in two years

No rallies or roadshows during Jagan Mohan Reddy’s Kurnool visit, police say

Kurnool SP Vikrant Patil said permission had been granted only for the jail visit and the convoy; arrangements have been made along the 38-km route from the Orvakal airport, and the movement will be monitored on CCTV

Jagan Mohan Reddy accuses NDA govt. in Andhra Pradesh of pursuing vindictive politics

BC leaders from YSRCP are being targeted, victims are being shown as accused and false cases are being registered against them to gag the Opposition, alleges the party president

CM undermining police system for political gains, alleges YSRCP leader Perni Nani

The former Minister accuses Chandrababu Naidu of directly interacting with field-level police officers, bypassing the DGP, in an attempt to influence the personnel ahead of the local body elections in A.P.

Vote more valuable than gold, ensure it’s not lost: CM on SIR exercise

“Hindus and Muslims are my eyes; what Hindus get, will ensure Muslims get too”

Kanna Lakshminarayana completes 50 years in politics; hailed as leader with commitment

Lauding the services rendered by the six-time MLA and former Minister over his long political career, Assembly Speaker and Ministers say aspiring politicians have a lot to learn from him

AP Congress condemns alleged ‘purification’ of venues visited by Kharge

Ahead of global summit, GVMC fast tracks infrastructure works

48,442 OMR sheets replaced in Group-I exam, alleges SAAP chairman

A. Ravi Naidu said the SIT probing the Group-I recruitment was expected to submit its report soon, and that the YSRCP was raising charges on the DSC-2025 to draw attention away from it

Supreme Court dismisses plea against A.P. HC order quashing land pooling scheme case against CM Naidu, Minister

"Political battles should not be fought in court," the CJI told Kumar and disposed of the petition filed by Alla Rama Krishna Reddy challenging the July 15 order

Govt. moving with clear-cut plan to speed up irrigation projects, revive stalled LI schemes, says AP Water Resources Minister Ramanaidu

Ninety percent of Polavaram project’s civil works have been completed, ₹600 crore will be released for the Veligonda project-displaced families soon, and a 10-year repair and operation-and-maintenance plan is being worked out to revive 1,040 Irrigation Development Corporation lift schemes, says the Water Resources Minister

A.P. CM launches advanced firefighting vehicles worth ₹40 crore

The government is procuring modern vehicles and firefighting equipment in phases at a total cost of ₹252.86 crore, says the Chief Minister

A.P. Health Minister opens new OP block in Dharmavaram Hospital

Centre allocates 25.10 lakh MT fertilizers to A.P. for rabi season

The fertilizer requirements assessed based on anticipated crop acreage, cropping pattern, soil fertility status and consumption trends, says official

Roads worth ₹182.74 crore constructed in undivided Kadapa district, say officials

Minister Bharath pays tribute to Uyyalawada

Telangana Govt to credit fee reimbursement amounts in advance to avoid hardship to students: CM

Govt to credit ₹2,300 crore this academic year, to release ₹250 crore as advance

A.P. witnessing significant progress with initiatives of government: Minister for MSME Kondapalli Srinivas

Development and welfare were being given equal priority for the overall benefit of the people of the State, said Minister for MSME and NRI Affairs Kondapalli Srinivas

Minister announces ₹40 lakh for Nellore Vinayaka temple reconstruction

Ponguru Narayana performs bhumi puja, fulfils an election promise made to his constituents ahead of the 2024 general elections

Srisailam temple sees pilgrim surge on first Sravanam Sunday

Row over Group-I only to divert attention from DSC irregularities, alleges YSRCP

The government is trying to politicise the issue without substantive evidence, alleges former Minister Adimulapu Suresh

Andhra Pradesh Assembly highlights: DSC dominates first day of Monsoon session

The session is expected to run for four days, to Thursday; Amaravati works, Polavaram, rainfall deficit and farmers' issues are expected to be addressed

Man arrested for defacing YSR statue in Nandyal district

Police investigation revealed that the accused was allegedly defrauded by some local YSRCP leaders; police recover a hammer, an unopened half-litre can of black paint, and a tee-shirt displaying the photograph of Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy from the accused

APCRDA allots returnable plots to 23 farmers from Undavalli

The plots comprising 26 residential and 15 commercial plots allotted through an online e-lottery system

ED Raids 10 Locations In Telangana And AP In Hawala Case Linked To YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's Cousin

ED Raids 10 Locations In Telangana And AP In Hawala Case Linked To YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's Cousin

Roundtable raises alarm over SIR process, forms Voter Protection Forum in A.P.

The meeting adopts a resolution stating it was the responsibility of the Election Commission to protect the voting rights of all citizens who attain the age of 18

Veligonda Phase-I project will be inaugurated on August 31: CM Naidu

Mr. Naidu noted that a sum of ₹2,250 crore was spent on Phase-I of the project over the last two years, and expressed happiness that it was completed

Rahul Gandhi’s popularity will restore Cong. glory in A.P.: ex-Union Minister

Hire more nephrologists, medical staff at kidney research centre: YSRCP to govt.

Ex-Andhra Minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao Arrested In Alleged Liquor Scam

JSP begins scouting for strong candidates ahead of local bodies elections

ED arrests former Minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao in liquor transport scam

YSRCP leaders condemn arrest as political vendetta; ED probes alleged ₹195-crore money laundering racket and tender irregularities

DYFI warns of State-wide agitation over ‘jobless calendar’

Federation demands revision of job calendar and recruitment to vacant government posts, alleging the government has misled unemployed youth

Minister invites entrepreneurs to invest in A.P.

Naidu claiming undue credit for Polavaram canal works, says APCC chief Sharmila

Nearly 90% of the canal works have been completed during the tenure of former Chief Minister Rajasekhara Reddy, she claims

Naidu urges TDP leaders to prepare for local body polls

Self-governance needed to address local issues: MP Sribharat

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet clears reclassification of 22.31 acres in Nellore for house sites

The decision was taken on the recommendations of a joint committee, with specific safeguards to protect the functioning and maintenance of the Sarvepalli canal

Jal Jeevan taps reach 38 kidney disease-hit villages in Andhra’s NTR district after Pawan Kalyan’s push

With the intervention of Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, purified Krishna water is supplied to the villages affected by renal ailments through a 130-km pipeline

AP-Transco mulls drone patrolling to assess health of transmission assets

It invites tenders from the DGCA-compliant drone service providers to deploy unmanned aerial vehicles for preventive maintenance on a pilot basis

Elaborate security, crowd management plan for Tirumala Brahmotsavams

More than 2,800 CCTV cameras installed across Tirumala have been integrated with the Command Control Centre and private and yellow-board vehicles will be regulated, with designated parking facilities being identified in Tirupati, say officials

A.P. High Court Bench will be set up in Kurnool, asserts Minister

Noting that the process of setting up a High Court bench involved legal procedures and protocols, the Minister appeals to the protesting advocates not to take hasty decisions

Andhra Congress chief Sharmila announces daughter Anjili’s marriage to U.S.-based doctor

The groom is the son of Somala Subba Reddy and Somala Padma Reddy, and his family hails from Kurnool district and has settled in the United States

Motha Rohit: 'You Have No Right To Continue In Office'

Motha Rohit: 'You Have No Right To Continue In Office'

TDP-led alliance would beat its 2024 result even if polls were held today, says Andhra CM

The Chief Minister says public representatives must be at the forefront of solving people’s problems to win the local body elections, and that the YSRCP’s claims on Veligonda and Polavaram should be exposed on social media with evidence

Naidu came out of APSSDC case without a stain, says Atchannaidu three years after arrest

Three years after the Chief Minister’s arrest and 53 days in jail, the Agriculture Minister says the court gave him a clean chit and asks people never to vote the YSRCP back; the party’s response is awaited

‘Trishul’ strategy to help check drug menace, crimes and road accidents in A.P.

Chief Minister Naidu calls for intensified action against ganja and drug trade, with a calendar of awareness and enforcement programmes, proposes de-addiction centres of excellence in Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Amaravati

YSRCP opposes auto-renewal of liquor shop licences in Andhra Pradesh

The government’s proposal will deprive the State exchequer of nearly ₹3,000 crore and benefit liquor syndicates, says party leader Putta Siva Shankar

YSRCP leader predicts TDP defeat in local body elections

NDA may achieve 100% strike rate in local body polls, says TDP observer

Chintakayala Vijay says TDP, Jana Sena Party and BJP will contest municipal and parishad elections with perfect coordination

Former MP Bellana Chandrasekhar is new President of YSRCP in Vizianagaram district

YSRCP has also appointed Gadala Sanyasi Naidu as coordinator for the Nellimarla constituency as it seeks to strengthen its organisation ahead of the local body elections.

Pawan Kalyan thanks Kerala for hospitality during treatment

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister says his stay was marked by healing, peace and memorable experiences; Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan wishes him a complete recovery and good health

CPI(M) urges Centre to announce ₹1 lakh crore package for drought-hit farmers in Andhra Pradesh

The State has suffered crop losses of ₹5.40 lakh crore, says party State secretary Srinivasa Rao, demanding that drought-affected mandals be declared immediately and ₹50,000 each be given to the affected families

BJP calls for lighting ‘ashirwada deepam’ for Modi on September 17 in Andhra Pradesh

The initiative is part of the party’s ‘Seva Sankalpa Abhiyan’ marking the Prime Minister’s 25 years of public service, says its State president Madhav

Mega DSC: Jagan alleges discrepancies in a candidate’s TET marks

The YSRCP president also raises questions on the candidate’s eligibility and verification process

YSRCP accuses Narayana of ‘involvement’ in waste management scam worth ₹1,200 crore

Former Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Alla Nani dies of cardiac arrest in Visakhapatnam; he was 56

The Eluru leader was Health Minister through the pandemic in the Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy government, lost his seat in 2024, quit the YSRCP that August and joined the TDP in February 2025

Minister distributes assistive devices to 20 persons with disabilities

Participating in the programme, Bharath Gupta lauds the Helping Hands Society for conducting annual service activities to support those in need

Govt. committed to promoting cultural renaissance: Minister

CM, Lokesh launched initiatives for youth empowerment: Shabari

Ganesh idols left in dry canals, YSRCP attacks Andhra govt over water arrangements

Ganesh idols left in dry canals, YSRCP attacks Andhra govt over water arrangements

CM Chandrababu Naidu Takes Part In ‘Swarna Andhra-Swachh Andhra’ Drive At RK Beach

Complete Ring Road works by December, says Minister Janardhan Reddy

The Minister noted that the completion of the Ring Road would provide a permanent solution to the ever-increasing traffic problems in Banaganapalle town

Nearly 800 families struggle to enter their homes in Parvatipuram-Manyam district

As part of the developmental works, the officials removed steps, ramps of houses and encroachments on drainage eight months ago; now people face difficulty moving in and out of their houses

Local body elections will lay a strong foundation for Jana Sena Party in Srikakulam district: JSP leader

Daneti Sridhar said that the Party State President and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and the Party Political Affairs Committee Chairman Nadendla Manohar had issued guidelines with regard to local body elections

CPI(M) demands ₹1 lakh crore special drought relief package for farmers in Andhra Pradesh

The situation has worsened as the State failed to act despite warnings from meteorologists about severe El Niño conditions, says party State secretary Srinivasa Rao

YSRCP accuses government of diverting attention from ‘Super Six’ failures

Malladi Vishnu alleges that the coalition government is making baseless allegations against YSRCP leaders and seeking to create divisions along caste and religious lines to conceal its failure to fulfil electoral promises

CPI(M) launches protest in Vijayawada, demands house sites for poor

Pawan Kalyan to shift to Pithapuram by year-end, set up camp office to strengthen Jana Sena

The Deputy Chief Minister admits his absence from the constituency, says elected representatives are less proactive than before and wants the NDA alliance to stay strong without hurting the respect due to his party

Petitions on ‘three capitals’ infructuous as Amaravati is A.P’s sole capital by law, says High Court

The High Court says matters that may still be pending will be examined on November 20

Kotamreddy’s ‘Gen Z connect’ expected to yield four NMC seats for youth

Of the 72 divisions under NMC, 36 fall under Nellore Rural constituency, and as such, Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy has a considerable say in choosing the candidates

YSRCP leader urges public to question TDP over election promises

Addressing a party meeting, Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy accuses ruling party of unleashing police force on the opposition cadre and intimidating agitating employees

APCC to protest today in Vijayawada over ‘irregularities’ in electoral rolls

BJP to organise khadi fair in Vijayawada tomorrow

Jagan pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri

On the occasion of their birth anniversaries, the YSRCP chief recalls their contribution to freedom movement and nation-building

My suspension from YSRCP is unfair, says former Nellimarla MLA

Atchannaidu challenges Jagan to a debate on agriculture, Rayalaseema development

The government is prepared for a crop-wise discussion on insurance, subsidies, compensation and other farmer-welfare measures, says the Agriculture Minister

A.P. Kisan Sangh to rally in Vijayawada seeking farm relief measures

Andhra Pradesh ready for local body polls, awaiting SC verdict on BC quota: Narayana

Delay may cost ₹12,000 crore in 16th Finance Commission funds, says Minister

34% reservation for BCs in local polls is our legitimate right, says Cheepurpalli MLA Kalavenkata Rao

Shouting at Sitharaman’s Madanapalle speech in Andhra was enthusiasm, not a jobs protest, says Collector

Annamayya district Collector, who organised the event, calls reports of a protest “meaningless and ridiculous”; the I&PR officer who faced the crowd says a camera zooming in on the youngsters set them off

Congress and NDA clash over viral clip from Sitharaman’s Andhra Pradesh event

A brief interruption during Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech at Madanapalle in Andhra Pradesh has triggered a political controversy after a video of the incident went viral on social media.

A.P. schools must emerge as role models for education, says Samagra Shiksha Director

YSRCP protests Nellore’s exclusion from drought-hit mandals

YSRCP leaders protest against the government order excluding mandals of the district from the list of drought-affected, despite the prevalence of severe rainfall deficit conditions

TTD steps up preparations for Navaratri Brahmotsavams

Officials expect 20% rise in pilgrim footfall during Dasara holidays; focus on smooth darshan, crowd management and pilgrim services

Kanaka Durga Dasara prasadam in Chittoor district’s post offices for ₹116

Rajaka community stages protest in Visakhapatnam seeking SC status

CPI(M) seeks registration documents for Mulagada residents

Naidu hails Modi’s 25 years of public service as inspiring, transformative

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu says under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership India transformed into a global power; he also raises several key issues concerning the development of Andhra Pradesh and briefs him on major development projects being implemented in the State

Andhra loses Supreme Court battle over 34% Backward Classes quota in local polls

The SC said the October 1 high court judgment correctly found a lack of the empirical data required to justify the reservation

Naidu and Lokesh pay tribute to Ratan Tata on his death anniversary

The Chief Minister says the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub in Andhra Pradesh is a tribute to the industrialist’s legacy; the IT Minister recalls his humility and integrity

Cricket betting racket bused in Andhra’s Sri Sathya Sai district, six arrested

Prime accused (A1) Paran Jabid Khan, (A2) M. Dwarkanath Reddy, (A3) Indra Teja, and (A4) P. Anil Kumar are absconding, and a special team has been formed to track them down, police announced.

Andhra DGP orders advanced planning and security for local body elections

TDP will earmark 34% seats to BCs in local body elections, says Naidu

Blaming the YSRCP for creating hurdles in the implementation of reservation, the Chief Minister asserts that the TDP will stand by the BCs

Naidu’s promise of reservations to Backwards Classes is a fraud: Jagan

“Naidu’s deceptive promise has been exposed by the Supreme Court, and the Super Six promises were another deception, and the cancellation of the schemes that people received under the YSRCP Government was another deception,” says Jagan Mohan Reddy

NDA parties in Andhra Pradesh to provide 34% representation for BCs in local body elections

With the average reservation as per the Rajiv Ranjan Mishra Commission report working out to be 28.18%, the coalition partners will provide additional opportunities through party nominations wherever the representation fell below 34%, say several Ministers

Allow citizens enrolled up to July 15 to vote in local body polls, urges YSRCP

The ECI’s decision to consider the rolls as of February 5 will deprive those enrolled thereafter the opportunity to exercise their franchise, the party argues in letter to the State Election Commissioner

ED moves Telangana High Court seeking speedy trial in money laundering cases against YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy

The agency pointed out that despite several years having elapsed since cognisance was taken, there had been no significant progress in the proceedings

SIR protest: APCC chief Sharmila placed under house arrest

ED seeks speedy trial in money laundering cases against Jagan Mohan Reddy

ED seeks speedy trial in money laundering cases against Jagan Mohan Reddy

Nallapareddy Prasanna accuses Buchireddypalem Circle Inspector of corruption

The complaint, coming ahead of the local body elections, has created a stir in the SPSR Nellore district politics

APTF names Panduranga Varaprasada Rao as Krishna–Guntur Teachers’ MLC candidate

Work for NDA victory in local body elections for the good of tribes, exhorts Pawan Kalyan

The Jana Sena Party president and Deputy Chief Minister asks the tribal cadre to strengthen the alliance’s hands for the future of villages

TDP will give up to 40% reservations for BCs in local body elections, says Chandrababu Naidu

The results will be the yardstick of the leaders’ performance, and hence they should leave no stone unturned to ensure NDA’s victory and teach a fitting lesson to the YSRCP for doing grave injustice to the BCs

YSRCP leader slams coalition government over lack of facilities for devotees at Indrakeeladri

Malladi Vishnu expresses concern about devotees attending Sarannavaratri festivities, alleges they were waiting for hours without adequate drinking water, food and medical assistance, while VIPs and social media influencers were being given priority

Probe agencies, courts should no longer drag their feet in cases against Jagan, says Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra

The fresh ED plea in Telangana High Court should help speed up proceedings against the YSRCP chief, who has managed to delay the hearings by filing more than 4,000 discharge petitions till date, observes Kollu Ravindra

BJP eyes two of three municipalities in North Kadapa

Left parties to jointly contest GVMC and local body polls

Around 100 YSRCP leaders and workers join TDP in Visakhapatnam ahead of local body polls

Ganta Srinivasa Rao welcomes leaders and workers from GVMC Ward 6 into the TDP

Telangana officials view AP CM’s ‘give and take’ approach for resolving bifurcation issues with scepticism

Telangana firm on abiding by the provisions of the Reorganisation Act

NDA seat-sharing talks remain inconclusive as JSP, BJP eye bigger quota in local body polls

While the BJP is learnt to have rejected the 5% share of seats offered to it by the TDP, the JSP reportedly wanted eight Mayor posts for it against the proposed five or six seats

Vangaveeti Radhakrishna joins Jana Sena Party

JSP president Pawan Kalyan welcomes him into the party and asks him to make efforts to realise the party’s ideals

Vijayawada to host National Saras Mela as part of Dasara festivities

Jagan attends marriage of YSRCP’s State leader in Bhogapuram

Notification issued for 2,721 teacher posts through DSC-2026

Visit the official website, https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in, for brief notification issued by the Director of School Education

Rs 130 Crore Assets Attached In Tirupati Laddoo Ghee Adulteration Case

The ED has also filed chargesheets in its money laundering probe (file)

Vizianagaram seeks shift of Mayor poll to October 29 over Sirimanotsavam

The Sirimanotsavam on October 27 draws devotees from across Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring States

Women’s seats in Kadapa, Pulivendula draw leaders’ spouses, Jagan’s aunt into the fray

The YSRCP fields Jagan Mohan Reddy’s aunt Y.S. Prameelamma against the TDP’s Thugutla Geetha Kumari in Pulivendula

Over six lakh voters eligible to vote in Guntur civic polls on October 28

Nominations will be received from October 16 to 18 and votes counted on October 30

Work together to win local body polls, Janardhan Reddy tells alliance leaders in Annamayya

The Roads and Buildings Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy says the YSRCP has no moral right to seek votes in the local body elections

Is Jagan Reddy Changing Stance? Left Outreach, Poll Panel Remark Spark Buzz

At a recent meeting, Jagan Reddy and CPI leaders discussed drought, concerns about electoral rolls.

AAP names Kota Suneetha for Vizianagaram mayor’s post

Jana Sena hopes to get Vizianagaram mayor’s seat, as seat-sharing talks between JSP-TDP-BJP continue

Vizianagaram Yadava association seeks mayor’s post for community

What stopped Andhra Pradesh’s 34% BC quota in local bodies? | Explained

The courts have held that Andhra Pradesh’s 34% BC quota in local bodies breaches the 50% ceiling without the empirical data the law requires

Industrial town Rajam set for local body election after a two-decade gap

ULB polls: NDA arrives at seat-sharing pact

The TDP will contest 11 of the 17 Municipal Corporations, including the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, while the JSP and BJP will be in the fray in four and two corporations respectively

Jagan can’t escape from corruption cases, says TDP leader Varla Ramaiah

The YSRCP chief got the investigation dragged on for 15 years, but he no longer has that luxury as the courts are set to conduct trial on daily basis, he says

TDP, YSRCP activists clash in Punganur on first day of nominations; MP Midhun Reddy’s convoy attacked

Activists of both parties are injured in stone pelting and at least four cars are vandalised

YSRCP names Mayor, Chairperson candidates for 27 urban local bodies; Varudu Kalyani for Visakhapatnam

The party fields candidates for seven of the 13 municipal corporations going to the polls on October 28

On Way To File Nomination, Jagan Reddy Party MP's Convoy Attacked With Stones

The party alleged that vehicles belonging to YSRCP leaders were vandalised.

YSRCP office in Rayachoti partly set on fire, vehicles torched; party blames TDP activists

The police use a mild lathi-charge to disperse activists of both parties

Naidu turns to picking TDP candidates for local body polls after NDA seat-sharing deal

The party is sifting grassroots feedback on probable candidates before the October 18 nomination deadline

TDP, Jagan Reddy's Party Trade Blame After MP's Convoy Attacked With Stones

The opposition party claimed that TDP supporters attacked Reddy's escort vehicles with stones.

YSRCP MP seeks probe into ‘attempt on life’ of party floor leader Midhun Reddy

In his representations to the President, the Prime Minister, the Union Home Minister, the Lok Sabha Speaker, and heads of various national institutions, Gurumoorthy seeks adequate protection for Midhun Reddy, his security personnel, and candidates participating in the local body elections

Congress poised for victories in local body polls, says A.P. CWC member Rudra Raju

JSP predicts landslide victory in Srikakulam mayoral poll

NDA reaches seat-sharing deal for Godavari local polls; JSP to contest 11 of 20 seats

YSRCP leaders violated SEC rules in Punganur, says Annamayya SP Dheeraj

Member of Parliament Midhun Reddy, along with around 100 followers and party workers, reached the Punganur Municipality, breaching the security barricades and gates, he says

TDP names Mukka Sravani as GVMC Mayor candidate

Race for GVMC polls intensifies in Visakhapatnam, administration fine-tunes logistics

TDP inches towards achieving consensus on Nellore Mayor seat

On the other hand, the rival YSR Congress Party has already announced the name of Anam Vijayakumar Reddy, the party’s Nellore Rural constituency in-charge, who is firmly ensconced in the saddle.

How Chandrababu Naidu Is Using Vijayawada Utsav For Political Outreach

The 10-day festival features cultural performances, traditional arts, and exhibitions

Congress offers Vizianagaram mayor’s seat to Ishwarya Lakshmi

The party leaders said that she was given the ticket after considering her services to the party as well as people in the last few years.

TDP selects Avanapu Bharagavi as Vizianagaram Mayor candidate

Initially, former ZP chairperson Majji Srinivasa Rao’s daughter Siri Sahasra’s name was considered, but she did not have a vote in city limits

Kala Venkata Rao’s daughter in law in Vizianagaram Zilla Parishad chairperson’s race

She is likely to contest either from Garividi or Gurla Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC), which is the first step to get the chairperson’s post in the election

Punganur incident: TDP warns YSRCP leaders to shed ‘power hangover’

In an oblique reference to the Punganur incident, the party leaders heckled the YSRCP for still dreaming of being in power and hence unleashing violence on its counterparts.

Nedurumalli Ram Kumar vows to gift Venkatagiri municipality to Jagan

Party activists from all 36 wards of the town reached Mr. Ram Kumar’s residence, expressing support in favour of the municipal chairperson candidate Boligarla Deevena.

TDP, YSRCP clash during Andhra poll nominations; police fire 6 rounds in Jagan’s turf

Violent confrontations broke out between TDP and YSRCP activists in Kadapa during the nominations filing phase. Police had to intervene in Pulivendula when YSRCP supporters tried to rush the nominations centre. Clashes also occurred in places like Mydukur and Rayachoti, resulting in injuries among party workers. Several YSRCP leaders were placed under house arrest due to these escalating tensions.

YSRCP’s Rajampet MP Midhun Reddy booked for Punganur violence

Police register three cases in connection with the clashes during the filing of nominations for the local body elections, identify 70 persons involved in the incident; special teams formed to nab the accused

Palnadu police enforce prohibitory orders ahead of local body polls

Police fire six rounds in air to defuse tension in Pulivendula

Trouble breaks out as YSRCP activists attempt to barge into the nomination filing centre in large numbers; police resort to mild lathi-charge to chase away trouble-mongers; Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy accuses Chief Minister and HRD Minister of ‘instigating attacks’

Salur seat row: Minister breaks down over JSP allocation

Local body elections: SEC directs maintenance of law and order as violence continues in some areas

Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha orders officials to bring the situation under control, deploy adequate security at all the nomination filing centres so that candidates can file their papers by 3 p.m. on October 18

Thousands of Srikakulam migrant workers lost their vote in SIR, alleges Congress leader

JSP’s Vangaveeti Radhakrishna, YSRCP’s Rayana Bhagya Lakshmi to lock horns for Vijayawada Mayor post

TDP fields Mukka Sravani as mayoral candidate in Visakhapatnam; the party has released a list of eight candidates for Mayor posts

Development in North Andhra will bring votes for NDA in local body polls, says TDP MLC Chiranjeevi Rao

Vepada Chiranjeevi Rao says over 35,000 government jobs will be filled under the job calendar

YSRCP’s call for President’s rule in Andhra Pradesh a political ploy, says TDP State president Palla Srinivasa Rao

It has been the opposition party’s habit to foment trouble for political gain and then shift the blame on the government, the TDP leader observes, while asserting that protecting democratic values and ensuring free and fair local body elections are on top of the government’s agenda

Ten youths from Punjab with unlicensed weapons arrested in Rayachoti

Tension prevails as TDP men confront supporters of a political party outside the lodge on Madanapalle Road where the accused have allegedly been staying; investigation into the purpose of their stay at the lodge and their possible links to Friday’s clashes under way, say police

BJP wary as Jagan Mohan Reddy hints at shift towards INDIA bloc

Senior BJP party leaders who spoke on condition of anonymity said the YSRCP joining the INDIA bloc will pave the way for a political shift not just in the state, but also in the neighbouring Telangana.

"A Mistake": Jagan Mohan Reddy Regrets Backing 2023 Election Commission Law

An examiner cannot be appointed by the student, said Jagan Reddy.

A.P. urged to reform hospital billing practices

Stakeholders urge the State government to ensure item-wise disclosure of medicine and medical device costs in hospital bills to improve transparency and protect patients’ interests

Tension in Kuppam as police resort to lathi-charge during nominations scrutiny

Security measures were stepped up to prevent further confrontations between the rival groups TDP and the YSCRP