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Andhra man kills 19-year-old daughter over disapproved relationship, arrested

A man allegedly murdered his 19-year-old daughter for being in a relationship against his wishes, in what is believed to be a case of honour killing in Andhra Pradesh.According to police, the victim, Bharti, was the youngest of four daughters of Tupakula Rama Anjaneyulu, a resident of Tilak Nagar in Guntakal town of Anantpur district. Bharti had fallen in love with a man her father disapproved of, leading to frequent conflicts within the family.In a fit of rage, Anjaneyulu allegedly strangled Bh...
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Jagan Mohan Reddy’s wish to be Leader of Opposition unreasonable: Andhra Speaker

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu ruled against recognising former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief Jagan Mohan Reddy as the Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly. Citing procedural norms and past precedents, Speaker Patrudu dismissed Reddy’s demands, calling his arguments “speculative assertions, threats, and fallacious arguments.”In his ruling, the Speaker emphasised that Reddy’s communication lacked any formal request for recognition. He further highl...
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Caught on cam: 2 men pour petrol, set fire to Telangana hospital official's chamber

In a turn of events that raised questions on Telangana medical facilities' safety and security, two unidentified individuals attempted to set the Bhadrachalam Area Hospital's Superintendent's chamber on fire by pouring petrol at its entrance, police said.The act was caught on CCTV cameras installed at the hospital. The police have seized the footage and have launched a manhunt to track down the culprits. This incident raises serious concerns about the negligence of the hospital’s security person...
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Child trafficking ring busted in Andhra, 3 children rescued, mastermind arrested

The NTR district police in Andhra Pradesh have busted a child trafficking racket and arrested five women, including the mastermind. Police also rescued three children, who were being sold to childless couples for lakhs of rupees.Police Commissioner SV Rajashekhar Babu said Bagalam Sarojini, a 31-year-old woman from Vijayawada, was the mastermind behind the trafficking ring. She would target childless couples and sell them children, procured from Delhi and Ahmedabad, for lakhs of rupees, he said....
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Andhra Pradesh sets aside Rs 10 crore in budget for development of Telugu

To promote and give prominence to Telugu, Andhra Pradesh government, in its state budget, allocated Rs 10 crore for the development of the language. The budget allocation was significant as the move came at a time when there is a debate regarding the National Education Policy’s three-language formula across the country. Making the announcement in the Assembly, Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav said Telugu was one of the oldest languages known, and the allocation was done to preserve and protect...
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Andhra budget announces major welfare pushes for farmers, students, fishermen

The Andhra Pradesh budget for 2025-26 was tabled on Friday by the TDP-led NDA government, with a strong emphasis on welfare schemes. The key announcements included annual aid of Rs 20,000 per farmer, a doubling of financial relief for fishermen during the fishing ban period, and Rs 15,000 per year per child for school-going children up to the intermediate level under the “Talliki Vandanam” scheme. The Talliki Vandanam scheme is one of the Super Six promises made by the ruling bloc during the 20...
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Telugu actor-politician Posani Krishna Murali arrested in Hyderabad

Veteran Telugu actor and YSR Congress Party member Posani Krishna Murali was arrested by the Andhra Pradesh police at around 8.45 pm on February 26. A case was registered against him at the Obulavaripalli police station under sections 196, 353(2), and 111, read with section 3(5) of the SC/ST Act. The actor has been taken into custody and will be produced before the Additional Magistrate in Rajampet. The case was filed against him for allegedly making derogatory comments against a particular comm...
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Jagan Mohan Reddy slams actor’s arrest, calls Andhra government ‘authoritarian’

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) President YS Jaganmohan Reddy has strongly condemned the arrest of veteran Telugu actor and party member Posani Krishna Murali.Murali was taken into custody by the Andhra Pradesh police at around 8.45 pm on February 26. He was arrested based on a case registered at the Obulavaripalli police station. The charges stem from alleged derogatory comments against a particular community, which reportedly led to social discord.Following...
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ED attaches assets worth Rs 8 crore in Hyderabad illegal drug export case

The Enforcement Directorate has attached 22 immovable and 8 movable properties worth Rs 7.98 crore in a money laundering case related to the illegal export of psychotropic substances by the promoter of a Hyderabad-based company, officials said on Wednesday.The attached immovable properties, in the form of land parcels in the name of promoter Aashish Jain and his family members, are located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and valued at Rs 6.52 crore, the central agency said.The movable properties, in...
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Five drown in Godavari river during Maha Shivaratri celebrations in Andhra

A tragic incident marred the Maha Shivaratri celebrations in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district, as five young men drowned in River Godavari while taking a holy dip on Wednesday morning. The incident took place at Tadipudi village in Tallapudi mandal of the district.According to the police, a group of 12 men entered the river for a bath around 8.30 am before heading to a nearby temple for the festival. However, five of them were swept away by the strong currents, while the remaining seven m...
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Four labourers die after electrocution at Goshala in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur

Four labourers lost their lives after being electrocuted at the Sri Kali Vanashramam Goshala in Pedakakani, Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh.According to eyewitnesses, the labourers were cleaning a sump when one of them received an electric shock while trying to repair a motor. Seeing him, three others rushed to help but got electrocuted as well.The victims have been identified as Gandala Manikyala Rao (28), Tajesh (35), Balaiah (45) and Kali Babu (50). Out of which, three hailed from Tenali an...
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Andhra Pradesh priests’ breakdance during temple fest goes viral, sparks debate

A temple procession in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district has ignited a debate on tradition and modernity after a video of priests breakdancing during the event went viral.The incident took place at the Sri Vasudeva Perumal Temple in Srikakulam distric’s Mandasa village during the 16th annual Brahmotsavam, which was held from February 17 to 23. While temple rituals are usually accompanied by traditional hymns and devotional music, this year’s Rathotsavam (chariot festival) took an unexpected t...
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Voting for Congress like voting for Pakistan, says Union Minister Bandi Sanjay

Senior BJP leader and Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay stirred controversy by likening Congress to Pakistan while campaigning in Karimnagar for the upcoming MLC elections in Telangana.Sanjay drew a comparison between the electoral battle and an India-Pakistan cricket match.

"On February 27, a match is happening. BJP is Team India. Congress is Team Pakistan. The voters should think about this. If you vote for us, Team India, we will win. If you want Team Pakistan to win, vot...
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Andhra Poultry Association hosts mela to dispel bird flu fears, draws huge crowds

In an initiative to dispel news surrounding bird flu, the Poultry Association of Andhra Pradesh organised a Chicken and Egg Mela on February 24, 2025, at the Rajahmundry Arts College premises in East Godavari district. The event aimed to reassure the public about the safety of consuming poultry products and to support the local poultry industry, which has been adversely affected by recent bird flu scares in the Telugu states.The mela featured an array of delectable dishes, with attendees treated...
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Will choose Dharma over winning votes, says Andhra Pradesh Deputy Pawan Kalyan

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan stated that he would rather prioritise protecting his “Dharma over electoral gains”, expressing disappointment over the way Hinduism is often treated in public discourse. Speaking about the criticism and mockery directed at Hinduism, Kalyan said, “It is our history. Seeing each and everyone comment on it, talk jovially about it, criticise it, it makes me feel bad. Sometimes I feel, even if I don't get any votes, I'd rather save my Dharma. That i...
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Jagan Reddy’s party walks out of Andhra assembly over Opposition status

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) members staged a walkout from the Andhra Pradesh Assembly in protest against the government’s refusal to recognise them as the main Opposition party. The walkout took place during the Governor’s address, with YSRCP members raising slogans demanding recognition and chanting “save democracy”. The protest comes amid a political tussle over YSRCP’s status in the Assembly following the recent elections. The party has accused the ruling coalition of denying them their r...
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Andhra Pradesh Governor calls Chief Minister Narendra Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Governor Abdul Nazeer made an embarrassing gaffe during his address in the Assembly, referring to Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu as “Narendra Chandrababu Naidu”. 

The slip of the tongue did not go unnoticed, members of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) were quick to seize on the blunder, using it to criticise what they described as a lack of attention to democratic procedures. 

The Governor’s address was already marked by disruptions, as YSRCP MLAs and MLCs interrupted proce...
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Andhra Chief Minister assures relief for chilli farmers, seeks Centre’s help

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday assured chilli farmers of necessary assistance and urged them not to be alarmed by the recent decline in prices.Addressing the media in New Delhi, Naidu stated that he had discussed the sharp drop in chilli prices with the Centre, pointing to reduced global demand as the main factor. He explained that while farmers previously secured better rates due to high international demand, the current market downturn has led to a significant pr...
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Andhra Pradesh High Court rejects bail plea of ex-MLA from Jagan Reddy’s party

The Andhra Pradesh High Court rejected the anticipatory bail application of former MLA and YSR Congress Party leader Vallabhaneni Vamsi in the Gannavaram Telugu Desam Party (TDP) office attack case. The court advised Vamsi to file the bail petition in the Special Court for SC/ST cases. He was recently arrested in a kidnapping case and was sent to Vijayawada district jail.Meanwhile, Vamsi’s lawyers expressed objections to the police seeking additional time to file a counter affidavit to the bail...
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Tirupati temple board member caught on video abusing staff at Tirumala

A video of a Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board member from Karnataka, S Naresh Kumar, verbally abusing a TTD Seva staff member was widely circulated social media, sparking outrage among devotees. The incident occurred as Naresh Kumar, after completing his darshan, was attempting to exit through the Maha Dvaram (main door). At the time, the door was temporarily closed for VIPs, and an attender nearby informed him of the same. He was given instructions that no VIP was allowed through tha...
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Two students use Fortuner, BMW to do ‘donuts’ on Hyderabad road, arrested

Two students were arrested by the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Airport police on February 17, for performing dangerous stunts with luxury cars on the Outer Ring Road (ORR), near Shamshabad in Telangana, in the early hours of February 9.The accused, both 25 years old, removed the number plates from their BMW and Fortuner vehicles before engaging in the stunts. However, their reckless act was captured on CCTV cameras installed along the ORR stretch, allowing the RGI Airport police to trace t...
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Andhra student dies by suicide over fee harassment, family stages protests

A first-year intermediate student was found dead by suicide near SR Junior College in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh. The student’s lifeless body was discovered hanging from a tree. Family members of the deceased have claimed that the student was driven to take this drastic step due to harassment over college fees. As the exams drew near, the college allegedly subjected the family to immense pressure regarding the payment of fees, which they argue may have contributed to the student’s distre...
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Telugu actor Manoj Manchu taken into police custody

Telugu actor Manoj Manchu was taken into custody by Tirupati police during the late hours of Monday. While the reason is still unclear, he was taken to Bakaraopet police station. Videos of Manoj Manchu conversing with police officials have emerged on social media. The actor was recently in the news for his public fall-out with his father, Mohan Babu.

In another video, Manoj Manchu was seen in conversation with an unknown person over the phone where he was asking important questions about him...
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Jagan Mohan Reddy blames TDP for political vendetta in party MLA’s arrest

Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YRSCP) president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday condemned the arrest of Vallabhaneni Vamsi, the former Gannavaram MLA, calling it a clear reflection of the deteriorating law and order situation in Andhra Pradesh. Speaking after visiting Vamsi at the sub-jail in NTR district, Jagan accused the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government of using fabricated evidence and political manipulation to target Vamsi and others.The case stems from an incident in Febru...
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