Andhra Pradesh
State in southeastern India
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Andhra Pradesh is a state on the east coast of southern India. It is the seventh-largest state and the tenth-most populous in the country. Telugu, one of the classical languages of India, is the most widely spoken language in the state, as well as its official language. Amaravati is the state capital, while the largest city is Visakhapatnam. Andhra Pradesh shares borders with Odisha to the northeast, Chhattisgarh to the north, Karnataka to the southwest, Tamil Nadu to the south, Telangana to northwest and the Bay of Bengal to the east. It has the third-longest coastline in India at about 1,053 kilometres (654 mi).
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High-flying gang of Char Dham thieves busted at Badrinath shrineThe "Pushpa Gang," an organized group of pickpockets from Andhra Pradesh, was apprehended at Badrinath shrine for targeting Char Dham pilgrims. The gang, led by Krishna Chhedoja, flew to Uttarakhand..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Two government school teachers give high-flyers a ride in the cloudsIn Andhra Pradesh, two government school teachers sponsored air trips for seven high-achieving Class 10 students from underprivileged backgrounds, fulfilling a promise made to encourage academic..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Band of BTech students in Andhra forced to double up as janitors to pay for studiesIn Andhra Pradesh's Guntur, a group of determined female engineering students are working as janitors and performing other chores at their college to afford hostel fees. Coming from financially..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi lays foundation for Amaravati’s revival, launches Rs 58,000 crore projects in Andhra PradeshPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects worth over Rs 58,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh, restarting Amaravati's construction as the state capital. He pledged full central support to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Jagan 'final recipient' of Andhra booze scam kickbacks, says SITA SIT report alleges ex-CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy was the "final recipient" of kickbacks from distilleries in Andhra Pradesh, starting in 2019. The alleged scam involved coercing distilleries to pay..IndiaTimes - Published | What is Laser-Directed Energy Weapon? How does DRDO-developed Star Wars threaten China, Pakistan?The DRDO carried out the trial of Laser Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) at the National Open Air Range, Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. The Star War like system was developed by its Centre for High Energy..DNA - Published |
Rs 15L to be given to kin of Andhra blast victimsIndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi condoles loss of lives in fire mishap in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli, announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia to families of deceasedPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the loss of lives in an explosion in a factory in the Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday.DNA - Published |
8 workers killed in major blast at fireworks factory in Andhra Pradesh's AnakapalliAt least eight people have died after a blast at a fireworks manufacturing factory in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, according to local authorities. Several others sustained serious..DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | Rs 1332 cr project: Govt approves doubling of Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi single railway line sectionThe CCEA approved a Rs 1,332 crore project to double the 104 km Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi railway line in Andhra and Tamil Nadu. This project will improve rail capacity, reduce congestion, and enhance..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Debt-hit man, wife and 2 sons die by suicideA goldsmith, his wife, and their two sons were found dead in their house in Madakasira, Andhra Pradesh, suspected to have died by suicide due to mounting debts. Relatives discovered the bodies during a..IndiaTimes - Published | Top maoist leaders surrender in Andhra Pradesh, police term it a major breakthroughIndiaTimes - Published |
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Need clarity on delimitation safeguards for south: YSRCPYSR Congress Party of Andhra Pradesh urges the Modi govt to clarify mechanisms ensuring southern states, which followed population control, do not lose political weight in the forthcoming Lok Sabha..IndiaTimes - Published | Gold embellishments, Italian marble: What's inside former Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's 'sheeshmahal'The lavish palace is embroiled in controversy over accusations of wide-ranging violations of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms. It is alleged that nearly half of the picturesque Rushikonda Hill was..DNA - Published |
Watch: A look inside ex-Andhra CM Jagan Reddy’s lavish sea-facing mansionA mansion built for former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy in Visakhapatnam is facing scrutiny for its opulent design and high costs. Once intended as a camp office, the project has..IndiaTimes - Published | Puducherry to adopt 3-language policy, mantri says Cong imposed Hindi on Tamil NaduPuducherry will implement a three-language policy, allowing students to choose a third language, which can be a regional language instead of Hindi. Minister A Namassivayam refuted allegations of Hindi..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Home minister exhorts newly inducted SIs to strive for a crime free Andhra PradeshState Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha urged 394 newly inducted sub inspectors, including 97 women, to work towards a crime-free Andhra Pradesh during a passing out parade in Anantapur. She emphasized..IndiaTimes - Published | Wild tuskers trample 3 to death, hurt 2 in AP forestThree people were trampled to death and two others severely injured by wild elephants near Gundalakona in Andhra Pradesh. They were part of a group of 30 devotees en route to Siddheswara Swamy temple..IndiaTimes - Published |
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"Indians most acceptable community globally," says Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu in DavosAndhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, speaking at the CII session during WEF in Davos, highlighted India's global contributions, technological edge, and demographic dividend as key advantages. He..IndiaTimes - Published | AP to vie with Dubai, Singapore as investment destination: LokeshNara Lokesh, IT and HRD minister of Andhra Pradesh, highlights the state's achievement in securing Rs 4 lakh crore investments in just seven months by maintaining consistent policies and governance. He..IndiaTimes - Published |
In a first, SC collegium meets judge aspirants outside DelhiThe Supreme Court collegium held its first-ever offsite meeting in Visakhapatnam with HC judge candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, assessing their personality and suitability directly. This..IndiaTimes - Published | On Makar Sankranti, SUV & bikes as prizes at cockfights in AndhraCockfight organisers in Andhra Pradesh have upped the ante this Sankranti by offering high-value prizes like Mahindra Thar, Royal Enfield bullets, and home appliances. These lucrative rewards have..IndiaTimes - Published |
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PM Modi launches Andhra projects worth Rs 2 lakh crorePrime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Andhra Pradesh, laid foundation stones and inaugurated projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crore in Visakhapatnam, highlighting the goal of making the state..IndiaTimes - Published | Andhra Pradesh: 4 killed, several injured in stampede at Tirupati during distribution of tokensCM N Chandrababu Naidu spoke to officials over the phone about the treatment being provided to the injured in the incident.DNA - Published |
