Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, August 1, 2026. During the visit, he will also launch infrastructure, energy, road and semiconductor projects worth more than ₹17,900 crore.   Bhogapuram, August 1, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inspect the passenger terminal at around 11 a.m. before formally inaugurati

TTD posting controversy has triggered questions after a report alleged that an employee who celebrated Chandrababu Naidu’s 2023 arrest received an AEE-level assignment. With no official order or response publicly verified, the claims require an impartial review. TTD Posting Controversy Over Alleged Anti-Naidu Remarks A controversy has emerged around an alleged personnel decision at Tirumala Tirupat

Over 1.8 lakh teachers across India are under pressure to clear the Teacher Eligibility Test by August 2028 after the Supreme Court retained the mandatory qualification rule. TET Deadline Creates Fresh Concern Among Teachers A fresh Teacher Eligibility Test notification has triggered anxiety among many in-service teachers, especially those who have not yet cleared the qualification exam. The application deadline has been fixed as July 5,

Vijayawada, May 24, 2026: Andhra Pradesh has stepped up Ebola screening at Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Vijayawada airports as a precautionary public health measure. Travellers from high-risk countries are being monitored, and anyone showing suspected symptoms will be shifted to quarantine and given medical support. AP Steps Up Ebola Screening At Airports The Andhra Prad

Political tensions in Andhra Pradesh intensified after Andhra Pradesh Congress president YS Sharmila made strong remarks about former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. During a recent media interaction, Sharmila criticized Jagan’s political approach and accused him of ignoring public issues in the state while focusing mainly on matters related to his party leaders and cadres. According to Sharmila, Jagan’s recent visits to Andhra Pradesh appear to be limited to occasions rela

A 23-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh, identified as Rajyalakshmi (Raji) Yarlagadda, was found dead in her apartment in the United States earlier this week. The young woman, who had recently completed her master’s degree in computer science at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, had been actively searching for job opportunities following her graduation. Her death has sent shockwaves through her family and friends, both in India and abroad. According to details shared by

Mohan Babu University (MBU) in Tirupati is under scrutiny after the Andhra Pradesh Higher Education Commission uncovered a significant fee scandal, where the university collected ₹26.17 crore in excess fees from students. The Commission has recommended withdrawing the university's recognition due to violations in fee structures and irregularities in the collection process. The university has been directed to refun

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has embarked on a significant six-day visit to Singapore, departing from Hyderabad airport at around 11 PM today and scheduled to arrive in Singapore by 6 AM tomorrow. This visit is expected to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties between Andhra Pradesh and Singapore, as well as attract foreign investment to the state. Joining the Chief Minister are IT Minister Nara Lokesh, Industries Minister TG Bharath, and several top officials a

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has sparked a nationwide conversation by advocating for the increased acceptance and use of the Hindi language in South India. In a recent speech, he emphasized the importance of Hindi as a unifying linguistic force and criticized the reluctance to learn the language as a form of ignorance. Kalyan passionately stated that while Telugu should be treated as our mother tongue, Hindi could serve as a national bridge

The Andhra Pradesh government has taken a decisive stand against derogatory and defamatory narratives in the media, especially those that target women and public perception. In a bold move, senior journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao was arrested in Hyderabad after moderating a controversial debate on Sakshi TV, where a guest made an outrageous claim suggesting that Amaravati was filled with female sex workers. The segment triggered widespread public outrage and

In another significant gesture towards Andhra Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a major infrastructure project transforming the Badvel-Nellore road into a 4-lane national highway. The decision was taken during a recent Union Cabinet meeting chaired by PM Modi and has been hailed as a strategic development for the region. The announcement was formally made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and shortly after, PM Modi took to his social media accounts to share the ne

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is taking a firm stance on improving the cinema-going experience in the state. In a strong statement released to the public, he criticized the Telugu film industry’s associations for not engaging with the state government even a year after its formation. His concerns were voiced during a review meeting with Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh and officials, where he addressed several long-standing issues including theatre maintenance

The liquor policy implemented by the previous YSR Congress government in Andhra Pradesh has been mired in controversy, with allegations of financial fraud and mismanagement that impacted the state’s excise revenue. YCP MP Peddireddy Midhun Reddy has come under the scrutiny of the Andhra Pradesh CID for his possible involvement in this scam. Earlier, Midhun Reddy sought anticipatory bail from the Andhra Pradesh High Court, but the court rejected his petition, citing that h