Pawan Kalyan Sends Strong Warning Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has issued a firm warning against the misuse of social media for personal attacks, vulgar abuse and organized defamation campaigns. His remarks came after Andhra Pradesh police made two arrests in the last 24 hours over alleged abusive and derogatory comments targeting Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan. While opposi

Jagan Turns MAVIGUN Vs Amaravati Into 2029 Poll Agenda Andhra Pradesh politics is heading toward another major capital-centric debate as former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has sharpened his stand on MAVIGUN as an alternative to Amaravati. With the ruling NDA government firmly backing Amaravati, Jagan’s latest comments suggest that the capital issue may once again become one of the central political themes in the 2

Pawan Kalyan has reportedly been advised to undergo immediate shoulder surgery after a recent medical examination found that his injury was more serious than earlier believed. The Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister visited Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on Monday, June 29, 2026, for medical tests after dealing with shoulder pain and related discomfort for some time. According to reports, doctors found severe rotator cuff d

An Andhra Pradesh student died in Kansas floodwaters near Wellington after his vehicle reportedly entered a flooded roadway during a trip from Houston, according to an account shared by a friend. Doppalapudi Venkatesh was identified as an Indian student from Andhra Pradesh. The information provided did not include the date or time of the incident. Andhra Pradesh Student Dies in Kansas Floodwaters The friend’s account said Venkatesh selected a

Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao has launched a sharp political attack on Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, questioning his claim of a “historic agreement” on Tungabhadra river water sharing with Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. He alleged that Telangana’s irrigation interests were being compromised and demanded clarity on the outcomes of recent high-level meetings involving the two neighbouring states and the Union water resources mi

Kapu Vote Strategy and the Core Assumption Problem The current political discussion in Andhra Pradesh is increasingly centered around how parties are attempting to realign caste-based voter blocs ahead of the 2029 elections. One of the most debated narratives is whether the YSRCP can rebuild influence among Kapu voters after the shifts seen in recent elections. The as

The Saudi Arabia Telugu Association has called for stronger Telugu NRI voter registration support in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including online verification services and outreach in the Telugu language. The Hyderabad-based association, known as SATA, said Telugu citizens living overseas may be unsure whether they need to register, update their information or respond to requests connected to electoral-roll revisions. The association’s statement listed

Andhra Pushes Jonnagiri Goldfield Under SGF Vision The Andhra Pradesh government has officially accelerated its push into large-scale gold mining with the inauguration of the Jonnagiri goldfield project. The development has quickly triggered comparisons with the historically famous Kolar Gold Fields, though such parallels remain more symbolic than operational. The narr

Two workers killed in factory fire At least two workers were killed after a major fire broke out at a chemical manufacturing unit in Paravada Pharma City near Visakhapatnam early on Tuesday, Jun 23, 2026. The accident took place at Dakshin Energy Chemical Factory in Anakapalle district, triggering panic in the industrial area as flames spread through the premises. The deceased workers have been identified as Trinadh and Venkatesh, both reportedly from Ac

Andhra Pradesh’s Jonnagiri Gold Mine Emerges As A Major Mining Milestone Andhra Pradesh’s Jonnagiri gold mine in Kurnool district has become a major focus after officials estimated nearly 50 tonnes of gold reserves in the area. With commercial production already underway, the state is aiming to emerge as one of India’s leading gold suppliers in the coming years.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has once again reviewed the case of missing girl Gnaneswari from Ch. Agraharam village in Tuni Rural mandal of Kakinada district. The child has been missing for nearly a week, triggering serious concern among her family, local residents and officials. Pawan Kalyan spoke to the Kakinada district SP over the phone and sought a detailed update on the search operation. He asked officials to speed up the investigation and ensure that ever

The NDA government in Andhra Pradesh is marking two years in power with a major Bahiranga Sabha in Tirupati, bringing Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and alliance leaders into the spotlight. The public meeting is expected to highlight the government’s welfare schemes, development programmes, job creation efforts and investment push since taking office. The Tirupati Sabha is likely to become a key political platform for the ruling alliance to

Isro and Andhra University work on AI beach safety system India’s beach safety network may soon get a major technology upgrade as the Space Applications Centre of Isro and Andhra University work together on an AI-based system to detect rip currents and warn visitors in real time. The project, named Project Bharati, is aimed at reducing drowning risks along Indian beaches by combining satellite data, weather inputs, oceanographic information

Hyderabad Police Denies Pawan Kalyan Event Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, faced a setback last week as the Hyderabad Police rejected permission for his planned meeting on Telangana formation Day. The denial was explained by authorities as a law and order precaution rather than a political maneuver. Nevertheless, the decision appears to have aggravated Pawan Kalyan, who believes the Congress administration i

AP Liquor Scam Investigation Gains Momentum The Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam, which appeared to slow down in recent months with several accused released on bail, has suddenly intensified. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has ramped up its investigations, raising concerns within the YSR Congress Party and particularly for former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy. Former Rajya Sabha MP Vijayasai Reddy was recent

Pawan Kalyan Announces Relief After Vizag Steel Plant Blast Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday expressed deep grief over the deadly explosion at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, which claimed eight lives and left several workers injured. The tragic incident took place on Monday evening after a large quantity of molten steel reportedly leaked from the SMS-2 and STC-3 heat facility in

Tragic Explosion at Vizag Steel Plant A devastating accident occurred at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant on June 8, 2026, when a ladle carrying molten steel exploded at the SMS-2 and STC-3 heat facilities. The explosion resulted in the immediate deaths of eight workers and caused injuries to several others, while also triggering a major fire and panic among employees. Workers scrambled for safety as molten st

Jagan Mohan Reddy’s Historic Padayatra YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is gearing up for a landmark Padayatra starting in 2027. The route is yet to be finalized, but he has pledged to stay with the public until the 2029 assembly elections. Jagan’s previous yatra in 2019 created significant public engagement, and his team hopes to replicate or surpass that impact in the coming term. The move is a key strategy to rec

A RINL molten steel ladle accident in Vizag killed eight workers and injured six others at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant in Andhra Pradesh, officials said. The accident occurred at about 4:15 PM IST on Monday, June 8, 2026, during operations at the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd facility, also known as Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Molten Steel Ladle Accident Triggers Fire Officials said a ladle carrying hot

The Southwest Monsoon has moved further into Andhra Pradesh, bringing rain alerts, thunderstorms and heat wave warnings across different parts of the state. Monsoon Moves Further Into Andhra Pradesh The Southwest Monsoon has advanced into more parts of Andhra Pradesh, bringing changing weather conditions across the state. Several areas in Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema are likely to witness scattered to fairly widespread rainfall