India Today • April 21st, 2025

Nine arrested for stealing 940 engines from Andhra car manufacturing unit

In a major crackdown, police in Andhra Pradesh's Sathya Sai district arrested nine people in connection with the theft of 940 Kia car engines from a manufacturing unit in Erramanchi, Penugonda Mandal.The accused were produced before the Penugonda court and remanded to 14-day judicial custody. Police booked them under several relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.The main accused, Vinayakan Muthi, is a resident of Tamil Nadu, while his accomplice, Salim, hails...

India Today • April 21st, 2025

Rare star tortoises die in Andhra Pradesh temple fire, devotees demand justice

Several rare star tortoises were killed in a mysterious fire at the Sri Kurmanatha Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikurmam village. The tortoises are revered in the temple where Lord Vishnu is worshipped in his rare ‘Kurma’ (tortoise) avatar.The star tortoises at the temple are believed to embody divine presence. For devotees, their presence within the temple grounds is a living connection to Vishnu’s cosmic role in preserving balance and supporting creation. Their death under mysterious circ...

India Today • April 18th, 2025

ED attaches Jagan Reddy’s Rs 27.5 crore shares in 14-year-old laundering case

The Hyderabad unit of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) provisionally attached shares worth Rs 27.5 crore belonging to Andhra Pradesh former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in a money laundering case involving quid pro quo investments.As part of the ED's action, Jagan Reddy’s shares in three companies—Carmel Asia Holdings Limited, Saraswati Power and Industries Private Limited and Harsha Firm—were attached.Along with the YSR Congress party chief’s shares, the central agency also seized land w...

India Today • April 18th, 2025

Andhra student in Texas succumbs to accident injuries month before graduation

A road accident in Texas resulted in the death of Vangavolu Deepti, a 23-year-old student from Rajendranagar in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district. Deepti, who was pursuing her Master’s degree at the University of North Texas in Denton City, passed away on April 15 after sustaining serious injuries in an accident three days earlier.On April 12, Deepti was walking along the road with her friend Snigdha from Medikonduru when a speeding car struck them. Deepti suffered severe head injuries, while Sni...

India Today • April 17th, 2025

Tirumala Gaushala row: Jagan Reddy’s party, TDP clash over ‘entry denied’ claims

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders staged a protest on Thursday after the police allegedly denied them entry inside the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Gaushala (cowshed), alleging cow deaths due to neglect.Protesters argued that their leaders were unlawfully stopped from entering and inspecting the Gaushala, calling it a “cowardly act” and accused the TTD of mismanagement and neglect. Former TTD Chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, Tirupati MP M Gurumoorthy, and YSRCP leaders were also part of...

India Today • April 16th, 2025

26-year-old woman found dead in Andhra Pradesh, husband alleges honour killing

A 26-year-old Muslim woman, who recently married a Hindu man against her family's wishes, has been found dead under suspicious circumstances in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district, in what is suspected to be an honour killing, police said.The victim, Yasmin Banu, married Sai Teja in February this year after a four-year relationship that began while they were students -- she pursuing an MBA and he a B Tech. Yasmin's family was against their union.Concerned for their safety, they sought police prot...

India Today • April 16th, 2025

Rajasthan YouTuber held for flying drone in restricted area near Tirupati temple

A YouTuber from Rajasthan was detained by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) vigilance personnel on Tuesday evening for allegedly flying a drone in a restricted area near the temple.According to an official release from the TTD, the incident occurred at the Harinama Sankirtana Mandapam, located opposite to the main temple, which is the Srivari temple, in Tirumala.The man has been identified as Anshuman Tareja, a content creator who was reportedly using the drone to capture aerial footage o...

India Today • April 15th, 2025

CPIM, Congress just watched while Waqf grabbed Munambam land: Kerala BJP chief

Kerala BJP president and former Union Minister of State, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, launched a scathing attack on the state’s ruling Left government over its handling of the Munambam Waqf land dispute.“For years, while Munambam residents fought to protect their land from being taken over by the Waqf Board, the CPI(M) and Congress remained mere spectators. They did nothing,” Chandrasekhar said.Chandrasekhar and Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju were in Kochi to address the media ahead of Ri...

India Today • April 15th, 2025

Andhra man strangles wife day before she was due

A man allegedly strangled his pregnant wife to death at their home in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on Sunday night.Police said the victim, Anusha, was nine months pregnant and due to deliver on Monday. Earlier that day, the couple had visited the hospital for a prenatal check-up, where doctors advised immediate admission for delivery. They reportedly decided to delay it until the next day.Later that night, Jnaneshwar, the husband, called friends and relatives claiming Anusha was unwell and nee...

India Today • April 15th, 2025

Union Minister says new Waqf Act will not let Munambam-like issue to happen

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the recent amendments to the Waqf Act, arguing the changes were necessary to prevent arbitrary land grabs and address long-standing grievances.Speaking in Kerala on Tuesday, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said the move was vital to protecting people’s rights over their land. "Land is the most precious thing. Many countries go to war for it. We must protect every inch for its rightful owner,” he said.Rijiju criticised the past provisions of the Act for giving “un...

India Today • March 13th, 2025

Chandrababu Naidu urges women to have two children, jokes about monitoring homes

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu sparked debate in the Assembly on Wednesday with his comments on population management. Urging people to have more children, he said, “Every woman should have at least two children. It’s about time we start talking about this.”He encouraged discussions at all levels, villages, constituencies, and even jokingly added, "We’ll monitor your homes if needed in the upcoming days."This is not the first time Naidu has made comments on the need for pop...

India Today • March 12th, 2025

Exclusive first look inside Jagan Reddy's Rushikonda 'Sheeshmahal'

A grand architectural marvel, once speculated to serve as the office-cum-residence of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, now stands at the centre of a political storm. The opulent estate, estimated to be worth Rs 500 crore, remains inaccessible to the public while facing allegations of environmental violations.India Today has exclusively accessed visuals from inside the massive complex, revealing extravagant interiors, including gold embellishments, Italian marble floorin...

India Today • March 12th, 2025

Telugu veteran named in complaint 22 years after actor Soundarya's plane crash

A complaint has been filed against Telugu veteran actor Mohan Babu, 22 years after the tragic death of Kannada actor Soundarya in a plane crash. The complaint was lodged by a social activist who alleged that Babu was responsible for the accident. Soundarya, a popular actor in the South Indian film industry, died in a plane crash on April 17, 2004, which also killed then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, YS Rajasekhara Reddy.The activist, a resident of Satyanarayanapuram village in Khammam Rural...

India Today • March 11th, 2025

Telugu actor-politician Posani Krishna Murali granted bail in all cases

Actor and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) member Posani Krishna Murali has been granted bail in all cases filed against him. Courts in Vijayawada and Adoni (Kurnool district) issued favourable orders on Tuesday, following an earlier bail granted by the Narsaraopet court (Guntur district) on Monday and a prior order from the Rajampet court (Annamayya district) in Andhra Pradesh.The YSRCP has alleged that Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu-led government registered 17 cases against Posani as part of a po...

India Today • March 10th, 2025

2018 Telangana honour killing: hired killer gets death, others jailed for life

A Telangana court on Monday pronounced the sentence in the 2018 Miryalaguda honour killing case. The hired killer, Subhash Sharma, was given the death penalty, while all others accused were sentenced to life imprisonment. The verdict was pronounced by the SC/ST Sessions Second Additional Court.The accused were convicted under IPC Sections 302 (murder), 120B (criminal conspiracy), 109 (abetment), 1989 (SC/ST Act), and provisions of the Indian Arms Act, 1959.The case dates back to September 14, wh...

India Today • March 10th, 2025

Andhra MP promises Rs 50,000 for women who have third girl child, cow for boy

Telugu Desam Party's Vizianagaram MP Kalisetty Appalanaidu announced incentives for women having a third child: Rs 50,000 for a girl child, and a cow if it's a boy. The offer by Appalanaidu has gained attention across the state, with many praising the decision.The announcement follows statements by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on steps to encourage population growth. Naidu announced at a programme in Markapur, Prakasam district, that ma...

India Today • March 7th, 2025

Sixth key witness in murder case of Jagan Reddy's uncle dies, raises doubts

An 85-year-old man, a retired private security guard identified as Ranganna was found dead at his residence in Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, March 5. His death raised suspicions as Ranganna was a key witness in the 2019 murder of Andhra Pradesh minister YS Vivekananda Reddy. Based on the complaint of Ranganna’s wife, Susheelamma, the police registered a case and initiated a comprehensive investigation. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was also formed to look into the case, wi...

India Today • March 6th, 2025

Venkaiah Naidu wants Telugu compulsory in Andhra government affairs, schools

Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has appealed to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to promote and implement Telugu at the government level, emphasising the need to strengthen its use in official duties and education.Speaking in Visakhapatnam, Venkaiah Naidu expressed confidence that the chief minister would take steps to make Telugu mandatory in government notices, question papers, and responses."Until Class 10, or be it official government communications, Telugu should be...

India Today • March 6th, 2025

Tirupati temple body to serve 35,000 ‘vada prasadam’ to devotees every day

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) launched a Vada Prasadam programme for devotees at the Tarigonda Vengamamba Anna Prasadam Bhavan in Tirumala on Thursday. Speaking at the event, TTD Chairman BR Naidu stated that Devasthanams already serves high-quality Anna Prasadam to devotees, ensuring both taste and nutritional value. He detailed the ingredients used in the preparation of the vadas, which include lentils, green chillies, ginger, curry leaves, coriander, coriander seeds, and anise....

India Today • March 5th, 2025

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...

India Today • March 5th, 2025

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...

India Today • March 5th, 2025

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...

India Today • March 3rd, 2025

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....

India Today • February 28th, 2025

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...