The catastrophic reactor blast at Escientia Pharma in Atchyuthapuram SEZ, Anakapalle, has claimed the lives of 18 workers, marking one of the most devastating pharma accidents in Andhra Pradesh this decade. The explosion has left 20 others injured, and the incident has raised serious concerns about the safety protocols at the plant. In response to the tragedy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has announced a substantial ex-gratia payment of Rs 1 crore to each victim's famil

In a significant political move, Thalapathy Vijay, a major figure in the Tamil film industry, has officially launched the flag and symbol of his newly established party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The unveiling event showcased a flag featuring a red and yellow color scheme with flower and elephant symbols. This marks a crucial step in Vijay's transition from cinema to politics. During the e

The ongoing controversy surrounding Andhra Pradesh's capital city continues as YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's government persists with the contentious plan to establish Visakhapatnam as the executive capital. This move came immediately after Reddy's administration took office in 2019 and has faced significant opposition and legal challenges. The original idea to decentralize governance by having three capitals was met with strong resistance from various regions, especially from Vizag, and

A catastrophic fire erupted at Escientia Advanced Sciences Private Ltd. in the Special Economic Zone at Atchutapuram, Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 18 workers and leaving 20 others seriously injured. The blaze, reportedly triggered by a reactor explosion, has shocked the region and prompted an immediate response from the Andhra Pradesh government. Chief Minister

In a tragic incident in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, three children have died from suspected food poisoning at an orphanage. The children, identified as Joshua, a first-grader, and Bhavani and Shraddha, both in third grade, fell ill after eating samosas on Sunday. The situation escalated quickly, leading to their deaths on Monday while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Anakapalli. The outbreak of illness affected 27 inmates from the orphanage located in Kailasa town unde

Today, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu embarked on a significant trip to Delhi, where he engaged in a high-profile meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence. Accompanied by TDP MPs Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, Rammohan Naidu, Lavu Krishna Devarayulu, and BJP’s Srinivasa Varma, Naidu's visit is centered on a critical appeal to accelerate the disbursement of Rs 15,00

Healthcare services across India have been severely impacted as doctors adhere to the Indian Medical Association's (IMA) call for a 24-hour strike, starting from 6 am on Saturday. This protest is in response to the gruesome rape-murder of a trainee doctor at a Kolkata hospital. During the strike, routine outpatient department (OPD) services and elective surgeries have been halted, but emergency services are continuing to operate. The Health Ministry has urged the striking doctor

Koratala Siva, a renowned filmmaker in the Telugu film industry, recently drew attention with his remarks about taxpayer privileges during a podcast hosted by former IAS officer Jayaprakash Narayanan. Known for his successful directorial career, Siva shared a personal anecdote about an incident at the airport where he felt entitled to special treatment due to his high tax contributions. During the podcast, Siva recounted an experience where, due to a tight schedule,

India celebrated Independence Day on the 15th of this month with traditional festivities, including the Governor of Andhra Pradesh hosting an “At Home” event at his residence. This event featured flag hoisting, a parade, and high tea, and is a customary celebration on both Independence Day and Republic Day. Despite receiving an invitation, Jagan Mohan Reddy, the leader of the Yuvajana Sramik

The recent rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at a Kolkata government hospital has led to intense scrutiny and a high-profile investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The victim’s parents have petitioned the Calcutta High Court, alleging that the autopsy revealed a significant amount of semen in their daughter's body—150 mg—suggesting gang-rape. The postmortem report confirmed strangulation as the cause of death, along with numerous injury marks i

The newly appointed Home Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Anitha Vangalapudi, addressed a critical issue concerning the AP Police while engaging with senior police officials. During her interaction, she issued a stern warning to those who had previously supported the YCP during their tenure. Anitha highlighted that some police officers had acted under YCP's directives and engaged in various anti-social activities in the previous administration. She emphasized the severity of these ac

Virat Kohli credits Anushka Sharma after paps thank him for gifts following son Akaay’s birth: 'Ma’am ne diya hai bhai' Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have always been mindful of their children's privacy. Following the birth of their second child, a son named Akaay, in London this February, the couple has continued their efforts to keep their family life away from the public eye. Upon their return to India, where Virat participated in

Hardik Pandya, a famous Indian cricketer known for his powerful batting and all-round skills, is married to Natasa Stankovic, a Serbian dancer and actress featured in Bollywood films and reality shows. The couple has been in the spotlight since their surprise engagement in 2020. Their quick romance led to a wedding during the COVID-19 lockdown, and they welcomed their son later that year. In 2023, they strengthened their relationship with a big vow renewal ceremony. While everyo

Growing up in the spotlight as the daughter of renowned Bollywood figures Boney Kapoor and Sridevi, Janhvi Kapoor has experienced the constant scrutiny of the paparazzi from a young age. In a conversation with Newslaundry last year, the actress shed light on the challenges of navigating the intrusive paparazzi culture, especially during her school years alongside her sister Khushi Kapoor. Janhvi Kapoor shared a troubling incident from her childhood when she stumbled upon papa

Saif Ali Khan's son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, made his social media debut, charming fans. Paparazzi captured him introducing his trainer, aiming to make him famous. The playful interaction with paparazzi is trending on social media. Saif Ali Khan's son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, recently made his social media debut, and fans were celebrating his pictures and charm. There is no doubt that paparazzi like to get a glimpse of the star kid wherever he goes. Now, he has introduced his trainer to th

It has been six months since Revanth Reddy took charge as the CM of Telangana and he has now started the drive to redesign Telangana emblem and also compose an exclusive song for Telangana. Coming to the Telangana oriented song, it has been titled Jaya Jaya He and it is to be composed by MM Keeravani. But this hasn't sat well with BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar and he asked Revanth Reddy to go to AP if he wants to continue AP-born Keeravani to compose Telangana's song.

AP Polls: What Does Record Turn Out Indicate? The long awaited polling process has been wrapped in Andhra Pradesh with the state having gone through what has been an intense polling season.  Now that the polls are done, here’s a look at the interesting numbers associated with the elections.  Final figures of Andhra Pradesh’s election campaign:  Poll percentage of 2024 as compared to 2019 and 2014 election. 

Andhra Pradesh elections are closer now than ever and this brings us to an important discussion about the electoral surveys that are trending big time in the AP political space.  According to the latest survey from Partha Das, a renowned psephologist who works with the ever reliable Chanakyya survey, this election is going to be a close one. According to the survey done by Partha, AP is still with YSR Congress and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. YSRCP - 98 TDP

Though the BJP has zero presence in Andhra Pradesh, there is widespread talk that Telugu Desam approved the alliance with the party in order to ensure a fair and square election, amidst the suspicion that the central BJP helped YCP with electioneering in 2019. But after looking at the latest trends, several TDP leaders are questioning the use of the NDA alliance in AP. Adding weight to their argument something very provocative happened at the TDP office in Mangalagiri the other day

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is usually a very confident and composed man. But that isn't even remotely the case if we look at the latest public speech delivered by the YCP chief.  In his latest public meeting today, Jagan Mohan Reddy said he has lost hope that the elections are being held in a fair and square manner as he suspected the opposition leader Chandrababu Naidu. "The belief that elections will be held properly in AP is eroding day by day.