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Over 500 participants join awareness run organised by AWARA and Aravinda Schools to highlight dangers of plastic pollution in Vijayawada

Irrigation Minister vows to complete the Kalwakurthy, Nettempadu, Bhima and Koilsagar projects by March 2027 while reviewing the status of works on the projects; states that land acquisition has been given top priority

Farmers rush to harvest shrimp and sell at lower prices amid fears of shipping delays; officials say Israel-Iran conflict has little impact on marine exports from the State

Actress Trisha Krishnan has responded to filmmaker R. Parthiban's recent remarks, which were made following her appearance with actor-politician Vijay at a reception. Trisha, without naming anyone, criticized the "stupidity" and "crude words" used, stating a microphone amplifies ignorance. Parthiban had made comments referencing her role as Kundavai, suggesting she "should be kept at home."

Indian refiners have begun negotiating for additional crude cargoes from the U.S., Russia and West Africa to ensure supplies remain adequate; refineries, which convert crude oil into fuels like petrol and diesel, have deferred planned maintenance shutdowns and are maintaining normal processing rates to create buffers

After a 15% dip in U.S. shipments, Andhra Pradesh shifted 57% of exports to alternative markets, posting over US$2.5 billion in seafood exports in 2024-25

The historic rathotsava commemorates the death anniversary of 18th century saint and social reformer Sharanabasaveshwar and it continues to attract devotees cutting across caste, creed and communal lines

The initiative seeks to provide prompt police assistance and strengthen security arrangements for women commuting during later hours

In a virtual meeting, Sri Lankan officials discuss Scholar Connect initiative with KSHEC representatives, explore possibilities of integrating it with ‘Praja Shakthi’, a flagship development programme launched by the Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led administration.

A passenger was booked after allegedly smoking a beedi in a Delhi-Goa Akasa Air flight lavatory on Saturday. Authorities discovered the man, identified as Ashish from Delhi, with a lighter, posing a significant safety risk to the aircraft and its occupants. A case has been registered under relevant aviation safety laws, with further investigation ongoing.

57 students, mostly girls from a remote Government Degree College in Chintapalli, appear for the quantum computing examination in Visakhapatnam after the Principal pays the ₹500 fee for those who could not afford it on International Women’s Day

CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya claims development reflects the growing dominance of the BJP over its ally Janata Dal (United)

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge fiercely criticized Prime Minister Modi, calling him a "slave" to US President Trump. Kharge alleged Modi's foreign policy compromises India's interests, citing trade issues and the Middle East crisis. He questioned Modi's silence on perceived US injustices and accused the government of neglecting governance for election campaigning.