Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Montha: Severe Storm to Make Landfall Near Kakinada with 100 kmph Winds | Latest Updates
Oct 28, 2025 01:22 pm CST
Cyclone Montha is intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm and expected to make landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday evening with wind speeds of 90-100 kmph. The government has deployed 22 NDRF teams across five states, cancelled over 100 trains, and evacuated coastal areas. Heavy rainfall is forecast for Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Tamil Nadu through October 30.
Understanding Cyclone Montha: Origin, Naming Process and Expected Impact on Indian Coastal Regions
Oct 27, 2025 02:07 pm CST
Cyclone Montha, named by Thailand meaning "fragrant flower," is forming over the Arabian Sea and expected to hit Andhra Pradesh by October 28. The IMD has issued red and orange alerts for 23 districts, predicting landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam. Heavy rainfall warnings are in effect for multiple states including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, and Odisha as the cyclonic system intensifies.
20 Injured in Telangana Bus Accident: Second Major Transport Incident in Two Days After Fatal Kurnool Fire
Oct 25, 2025 07:32 pm CST
A private bus traveling from Hyderabad to Guntur overturned on Telangana's Outer Ring Road, injuring all 20 passengers aboard. This incident occurred just one day after a deadly bus fire in Kurnool claimed 20 lives, highlighting growing concerns about transportation safety in the region.
Deadly Bus Fire in Andhra Pradesh Claims 19 Lives: Survivors Recount Harrowing Escape
Oct 24, 2025 02:06 pm CST
A luxury bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire after colliding with a two-wheeler on National Highway 44 in Andhra Pradesh, killing 19 passengers. Survivors describe breaking windows and jumping from the vehicle as flames rapidly engulfed the bus. Prime Minister Modi has announced financial aid for victims' families and the injured.
Fatal Hyderabad-Bengaluru Bus Fire: 19 Dead as History Repeats 2013 Safety Concerns
Oct 24, 2025 01:31 pm CST
A devastating fire engulfed a private luxury bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru after colliding with a motorcycle in Kurnool, killing at least 19 people. The accident echoes the deadly 2013 Mahbubnagar bus fire on the same route that killed 45 passengers, raising serious questions about whether critical design flaws identified a decade ago were ever properly addressed in India's bus transportation safety standards.
POCSO Case Suspect Dies By Suicide In Police Custody After Jumping Into Lake In Andhra Pradesh
Oct 23, 2025 02:54 pm CST
A 62-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl died by suicide while in police custody in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada district. The incident has triggered political controversy between ruling TDP and opposition YSRCP, while authorities investigate both the alleged assault and the subsequent custodial death.
World Bank to Release Second USD 200 Million Tranche for Amaravati Capital Development by December
Oct 23, 2025 02:29 pm CST
The World Bank is set to disburse a second tranche of USD 200 million by December for the Amaravati Capital Development Project in Andhra Pradesh, having already released USD 207 million with 50% utilization. The project receives total funding of USD 1600 million from World Bank and Asian Development Bank, with regular monitoring showing satisfactory implementation progress according to senior officials.
Enforcement Directorate Intensifies Investigation into Hyderabad's Rs 40 Lakh Baby Selling and Surrogacy Racket
Oct 22, 2025 08:57 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has launched a comprehensive investigation into Universal Srushti Fertility Centre in Hyderabad for alleged money laundering connected to a decade-long illegal operation involving fraudulent surrogacy, baby-selling, and deception of childless couples. The investigation has uncovered a network spanning multiple states where babies were allegedly purchased from vulnerable women and sold to couples for up to Rs 40 lakh through falsified medical procedures and documentation.
Fatal Building Collapse in Tamil Nadu as Heavy Rainfall Threatens Southern India
Oct 22, 2025 05:20 pm CST
Two women have died in Cuddalore after a building collapsed during heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu. The state and neighboring Andhra Pradesh face red alerts for extremely heavy rainfall as a low pressure system approaches from the Bay of Bengal. Government officials have implemented extensive preparedness measures including school closures, evacuation plans, and deployment of disaster response teams across affected regions.
Andhra Pradesh Announces Comprehensive Diwali Benefits Package: Dearness Allowance and Financial Relief for Government Employees
Oct 19, 2025 03:06 pm CST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a substantial Diwali benefits package for government employees, featuring Dearness Allowance implementation from November 1, earned leave payments for police personnel, property tax waivers, and health insurance reforms. Despite financial challenges, the government has prioritized employee welfare while addressing substantial expenditure allocation differences compared to neighboring states.