Chandrababu Naidu
India Advancing Global Trade Relations: Minister Goyal Announces Negotiations with US, EU and Other Nations
Nov 14, 2025 09:20 pm CST
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal reveals India's ongoing free trade negotiations with the US, EU, and several other countries while emphasizing reduced trade barriers and announcing collaboration with Andhra Pradesh for a world-class convention center and technological developments including Drone City and Space City projects.
Adani Group Announces Rs 1 Lakh Crore Investment Plan for Andhra Pradesh's Digital and Economic Transformation
Nov 14, 2025 01:46 pm CST
The Adani Group has unveiled plans to invest Rs 1,00,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh over the next decade, focusing on ports, cement, data centres, energy, and advanced manufacturing. This investment, supplementing their existing Rs 40,000 crore commitment, includes the ambitious Vizag Tech Park featuring green-powered hyperscale data centres in partnership with Google, and aims to significantly expand the one lakh jobs already created in the state.
From Vision to Reality: How Chandrababu Naidu's Historic Meeting with Bill Gates Transformed India's IT Landscape
Nov 13, 2025 11:34 pm CST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reveals how his persistence led to a pivotal 45-minute meeting with Microsoft's Bill Gates in the 1990s, resulting in India's first Microsoft development center and catalyzing the country's IT revolution. Now, with new partnerships including Google's $15 billion investment in Visakhapatnam, Naidu continues to position the state as a global technology hub focused on artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.
Tirupati Laddu Scandal: Rs 50 Lakh Money Trail Uncovered in Temple Ghee Adulteration Investigation
Nov 10, 2025 04:05 pm CST
A major investigation has revealed a Rs 50 lakh money trail connected to the Tirupati laddu adulteration scandal, involving cash transactions between hawala agents and political associates. The Supreme Court-ordered probe found that over 60 lakh kg of adulterated ghee worth Rs 240.8 crore was supplied to the sacred temple kitchen, raising serious concerns about food safety and regulatory oversight in one of India's most revered religious institutions.
Tirupati Temple Revolutionizes Pilgrim Experience: AI Technology to Reduce Wait Times to Just 2 Hours
Nov 06, 2025 12:58 am CST
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Board is implementing an ambitious AI-driven initiative to reduce pilgrim waiting times to just two hours. Under Chairman B R Naidu's leadership, the temple is embracing digital transformation with enhanced security measures, reclaiming sacred lands, and expanding its presence across India while improving devotee services including record-breaking laddu production and upgraded Annaprasadam facilities.
Hinduja Group Commits Rs 20,000 Crore Investment in Andhra Pradesh's Energy and EV Sectors
Nov 03, 2025 11:02 pm CST
The Hinduja Group has signed an agreement with the Andhra Pradesh government to invest Rs 20,000 crore across energy and electric vehicle sectors. The investment includes expanding Visakhapatnam power plant capacity by 1,600 MW, developing solar and wind energy projects in Rayalaseema, establishing an electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Krishna district, and creating a statewide network of charging stations to boost sustainable development in the state.
YSRCP Leader Arrested in Adulterated Liquor Case Amid Political Tensions in Andhra Pradesh
Nov 03, 2025 11:43 am CST
Former minister Jogi Ramesh of YSRCP was arrested in connection with an adulterated liquor case, triggering intense political conflict in Andhra Pradesh. While YSRCP claims political vendetta by Chandrababu Naidu's TDP government, authorities allege Ramesh's involvement in a spurious liquor network. This development adds to ongoing tensions between the rival political parties in the state.
Andhra Pradesh Stampede Tragedy: Elderly Priest Defends Not Informing Authorities Before Fatal Ekadashi Event
Nov 02, 2025 06:10 pm CST
A tragic stampede at the newly built 'Mini Tirupati' temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district resulted in nine deaths during Ekadashi celebrations. The 94-year-old temple founder, Hari Mukunda Panda, faces criticism for failing to alert authorities about the event, while multiple safety lapses have been identified at the overcrowded religious site that had only one entry-exit point.
Tragedy at Andhra Pradesh's 'Mini Tirupati': 9 Dead in Temple Stampede Due to Inadequate Crowd Management
Nov 01, 2025 07:27 pm CST
A deadly stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh claimed nine lives and injured 15 others during Ekadashi celebrations. The privately-owned temple, known as "Chinna Tirupati," opened just four months ago and lacked proper crowd management for the unexpected rush of 25,000 devotees to a facility designed to accommodate only 3,000 people. Officials cite the narrow single entry-exit point and lack of advance notification to authorities as key factors in the tragedy.
Nine Dead in Srikakulam Temple Stampede: Chief Minister Naidu Blames Temple Authorities for Tragedy
Nov 01, 2025 07:22 pm CST
Nine devotees died in a stampede at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh during Ekadashi celebrations. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu blamed temple authorities for failing to notify police about the expected crowd. The privately-owned temple, known as 'Mini Tirupati,' had ongoing construction with only one entry-exit point. Naidu promised a thorough investigation while opposition leader Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized the government's negligence.
