The Andhra Pradesh government filed a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court after the High Court quashed executive orders providing 34% Backward Class reservations in local bodies. State legal counsel is preparing an urgent mentioning request before a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant. The state argues that empirical survey material justifies exceeding the 50% reservation cap for rural local elections. The Andhra Pradesh...

YS Sharmila has reiterated her demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, intensifying the Congress campaign over the voter-roll revision controversy. The Andhra Pradesh Congress chief alleged that the Election Commission had compromised its independence and claimed around 13 crore voters were affected by deletions nationwide. She demanded restoration of eligible voters’ names, an inquiry into the allegations and accountability if wrongdoing is established. Her...

The Reliance data centre at Bhogapuram is expected to create direct and indirect employment while accelerating economic activity in Vizianagaram district, Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy said following protests by farmers over proposed land acquisition.The project requires nearly 855 acres across Polipalli, Bhogapuram East and Bhogapuram West. According to the Collector, the government currently has only 25 acres and needs to acquire about 830 acres from...

Andhra Pradesh housing programme advanced as Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid the foundation for three lakh houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin 2.0 at Burripalem in Guntur district.Chouhan announced that the Centre would sanction another six lakh houses for Andhra Pradesh. He said three lakh additional houses would be approved as the ongoing batch nears completion,...

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has launched a rural housing drive across the state, initiating construction of three lakh permanent houses for economically weaker families in rural regions. The initiative comes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin 2.0 scheme and aims to provide secure housing while improving living conditions and supporting welfare delivery across rural Andhra Pradesh for eligible families overall. Chief Minister...

Amaravati quantum computing is scheduled to begin on February 3, 2027, according to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, as the State advances its ambitious Quantum Valley initiative in the capital region.The project is designed to build an ecosystem connecting quantum computing infrastructure with research, industry, academic institutions, startups and skilled professionals. Andhra Pradesh has partnered with technology companies including IBM and Tata Consultancy...

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued alert warnings as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal readies to intensify into a depression, bringing widespread downpours across Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana today. Weather forecasters confirm that shifting wind patterns and atmospheric pressure drops will trigger persistent heavy rainfall across the southern peninsula. The state disaster management teams issued precautionary guidelines for administrative departments in vulnerable...

The state administration is moving the supreme court as Andhra Pradesh (AP) will file petition on BC quota today to challenge the state High Court order that struck down government orders providing 34% reservation for Backward Classes in upcoming local body elections. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu instructed legal teams to complete the filing processes swiftly. The coalition government remains resolute in defending its policy decision...

Andhra Pradesh monsoon rainfall remained significantly below normal this season, with the State recording rain on only 46 of the 122 days of the Southwest Monsoon. Weather experts say districts usually experience between 75 and 90 rainy days during the season. Data compiled by the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority showed that only one day qualified as a “very heavy rain” day. It was...

The Rayalaseema Horticulture Hub has taken a major step forward after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the foundation ceremony at Madanapalle. The project is designed to strengthen horticulture, agricultural infrastructure and farmers’ market opportunities across the region. The horticulture hub envisages an investment of about ₹1 lakh crore across three phases. According to project details reported...

The Andhra Pradesh DA hike has raised dearness allowance for State government employees and dearness relief for pensioners to 41.86%, following approval of two pending instalments carrying a combined increase of 4.55 percentage points.The first revision provides a 2.73% increase effective from July 1, 2024, raising the DA rate from 37.31% to 40.04%. The second adds another 1.82% from January 1, 2025, taking the total...

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) issues notices to YCP MP Avinash Reddy in connection with financial laundering investigations linked to the high-profile Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy murder case. Investigating officers served summons directing the Kadapa Member of Parliament to appear at their regional office for questioning on October 14. The development marks a major expansion in federal financial agency scrutiny into alleged money trails and illicit fund...

The NDA government in Andhra Pradesh is initiating the Global Horticulture Hub launch in Madanapalle today, marking a landmark move to transform the drought-prone Rayalaseema region into India's premier agricultural corridor. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan are jointly launching the ambitious project. The flagship scheme aims to support regional farmers comprehensively from seed selection...

The Meteorological Department (IMD) today forecasts that rains likely in AP and Telangana will offer relief despite strange, sultry weather conditions sweeping the Telugu states. Following heavy rainfall caused by a recent depression, high humidity and morning heat dominate the region. However, active atmospheric systems continue to bring light to moderate rainfall, sudden thunderstorms, and lightning activities to multiple districts across both states over the...

Araku Coffee global market expansion has become a key focus for the Andhra Pradesh government, with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directing officials to develop a comprehensive strategy to promote the premium coffee internationally.During a review meeting, Naidu emphasised that Araku Coffee should be positioned as a globally recognised brand while protecting its distinctive identity and connection with tribal farmers. He asked officials to explore...

Andhra Pradesh BC quota of 34 per cent in local body elections has been struck down by the Andhra Pradesh High Court, which held that the reservation would push the overall quota beyond the 50 per cent ceiling laid down under Supreme Court guidelines.The High Court set aside two government orders providing enhanced reservation for Backward Classes in local bodies. The state had proposed 34...

Vizag Airport recruitment fraud has prompted GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited to issue a strong warning to job seekers after fraudulent employment communications were circulated using the names of the airport, GVIAL and GMR Group.The airport operator urged candidates to remain cautious when receiving job offers, interview messages or recruitment communications claiming association with the organisation. Applicants should independently verify the authenticity of such messages...

Cheepurupalli YSRCP leaders are planning to join TDP following a wave of mass resignations that severely impacted the opposition party's organizational structure in Vizianagaram district. The sudden departure of key local leaders from the home constituency of senior leader and former minister Botsa Satyanarayana has created widespread discussion across regional political circles. Former sarpanches, ward members, and former directors of the Rural Electric Co-operative Society from...

AP High Court strikes down 34% BC reservation government orders issued by the Andhra Pradesh state government for upcoming local body elections. In a landmark judgment delivered today, the division bench quashed executive orders promulgated by the Panchayati Raj and Municipal Administration departments. The court determined that extending thirty-four percent quota to Backward Classes breached established legal guidelines regarding total reservation limits in local governance. The...

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan praises Captain Smit Machchhar for displaying incredible courage and selfless devotion during a life-threatening mid-air crisis. Pawan Kalyan hailed the veteran aviator as a true hero and a proud son of Bharat after Machchhar successfully protected passengers and crew on board a flydubai flight. In his official statement, Pawan Kalyan expressed deep appreciation for Captain Machchhar's swift action during...

Chittoor horticulture development plan is set for a significant boost, with ₹1,529.69 crore earmarked for the district under the broader Rayalaseema horticulture development initiative.The programme is designed to strengthen horticulture through coordinated investments in crop development, irrigation, infrastructure and improved market connectivity. Chittoor, already known for its horticultural activity, is expected to benefit from measures aimed at improving productivity and supporting farmers across the value...