TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu defended the Election Commission's SIR exercise in Andhra Pradesh and attacked the Congress over its criticism. His remarks came as reports of internal objections within the poll panel fuelled the row over voter roll revision.
A woman fell into a vessel of boiling sambar while helping with a Vinayaka Chavithi annadanam in Vijayawada. The fatal accident, captured on CCTV, is now under police investigation for possible negligence.
Vellampalli Srinivas criticised the Andhra Pradesh government over Ganesh immersion arrangements and renewed his attack on the Tirumala Laddu controversy. The remarks tied festival management to the continuing political dispute over the prasadam issue.
A Ganesh idol made with 21,000 living plants has become the focus of celebrations at a temple in Anakapalli district. The organisers say the display ties devotion to environmental responsibility by promoting greenery over waste.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to ensure a permanent home for every eligible family in the state by 2029. He also set a target of completing 5.52 lakh houses by March 2027.
A passenger's accidental baggage mix-up at Vijayawada bus station exposed a bag containing 46 gelatin sticks and 50 electronic detonators. Police seized the suspected explosive material and launched a probe to trace its owner and determine where it was headed.
A 15-year-old student at a Government Tribal Welfare Ashram School for Girls in Polavaram district was found pregnant, and police named the school's outsourcing cook in a POCSO case.
At a public meeting in Konaseema, Andhra Pradesh's CM N Chandrababu Naidu said he could have arrested YS Jagan Mohan Reddy but chose restraint. He used the speech to accuse the previous YSRCP government of vendetta, stalled development and disruptive politics.
The case was filed by D Venkateswara Rao against Satya Deva Fancy Coconuts and Cool Drinks, a licenced outlet operating on the premises of Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Vari Devasthanam at Annavaram.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu told Andhra Pradesh collectors to prioritise results, factual reporting and faster execution. The message underlined his push for proactive governance and a stronger response to misinformation.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reiterated the importance of having large families, saying children "are our wealth" and shouldn't be viewed as a burden.
The Centre will extend Andhra Pradesh's 10 per cent broken rice cap in PDS supplies nationwide from next month. The move, alongside subsidised essentials and expanded Mee Marts, aims to ease household costs and strengthen ration delivery.
The tribal girl, Madivi Jamuna, was administered an anti-malarial tablet at a government health camp in Andhra Pradesh's Polavaram. She fell ill, lost consciousness and later died.
The couple reportedly arrived at the bridge on a scooter at around 10 pm. They left their child on the bridge before jumping into the Godavari river below.
The Andhra Pradesh Junior Doctors Association has suspended its strike after the High Court asked doctors to resume services and the government to resolve their demands within two weeks. The pause restores patient care for now, but the association says it may return to court if talks fail.
On August 16, Panchayat Raj Assistant Engineer Nookaraju, his wife Meena, their daughter Sowjanya and her 10-year-old son allegedly jumped from a bridge into the Godavari River near Rajamahendravaram. The boy survived, while Nookaraju, Meena and Sowjanya died.
A missing mobile phone dispute at SK College of Nursing in Kakinada escalated into a confrontation between Northeast and local students. Officials intervened, shifted students to separate accommodation and said the situation was brought under control.
A six-year-old LKG student died under mysterious circumstances at a private school after his family alleged that a teacher beat him for not completing homework. The child became frightened, cried, coughed and collapsed. Police have registered a case and are examining CCTV footage, which shows the teacher scolding the child.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu alleged serious irregularities in the Group-1 examination conducted under the previous YSRCP government, citing forensic and CFSL findings. He claimed plumbers, drivers and other unauthorised personnel evaluated papers, while 718 of 734 answer scripts had alterations. Naidu said the alleged lapses undermined the examination's credibility and fairness.
Andhra Pradesh CID arrested a man for allegedly running a fake government jobs racket using forged Health Ministry documents. Investigators say nearly 60 jobseekers lost Rs 93 lakh, with the money trail and wider network now under scrutiny.