10 Andhra Pradesh Items
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to make maximum use of rising reservoir inflows for irrigation and drinking water needs. Heavy rains linked to a deep depression reduced the state’s overall rainfall deficit. The administration remains on alert for further weather impacts.
Crop inundation affected more than 69,000 farmers across Andhra Pradesh following recent heavy rains and floods. Officials are assessing damage in north coastal districts. Relief measures and compensation processes have been activated. Agricultural departments are coordinating with local administrations.
Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan are scheduled to launch rural development works under Palle Panduga 3.0 worth over ₹11,000 crore in Nellore district. The programme focuses on village infrastructure and livelihoods. Preparations for the launch are underway.
The state government will distribute house regularisation pattas to more than 24,000 families in Vijayawada. The land involved is valued at several thousand crore. The move aims to provide tenure security to eligible households. Distribution is planned in the coming days.
Andhra Pradesh mandated that data centres source at least 70 percent of their energy from renewable sources, IT Minister Nara Lokesh announced. The policy supports the state’s push for sustainable digital infrastructure. Industry stakeholders are assessing compliance pathways.
A foundation stone was laid for a four-lane road over bridge between Guntur and Nambur railway stations. The ₹108-crore project will replace a level crossing and ease traffic congestion. Construction timelines have been set with an emphasis on early completion.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders is expected to develop a greenfield shipyard at Dugarajapatnam with an investment of around ₹15,000 crore. The project aims for significant annual capacity and job creation. Officials described it as a major boost to coastal industrialisation.
Naidu announced that the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams will provide insurance cover of ₹2 lakh for every devotee in partnership with LIC. The scheme covers accidental death. TTD officials are finalising operational details.
The Centre approved one-time interest-free working capital assistance of ₹50,000 per barn for FCV tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh. Around 44,000 growers are expected to benefit. The support addresses prevailing market conditions in the sector.
Deep depression-related rains damaged more than 600 km of roads across the state, with Srikakulam accounting for the largest share. Repair works have been prioritised. NDRF and SDRF teams assisted in affected coastal districts.
10 Telangana Items
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is expected to raise concerns over voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision at the Congress Working Committee meeting. The TPCC has called for statewide protests demanding the CEC’s resignation. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy dismissed allegations of central interference in the Election Commission’s functioning.
BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao inspected drought-hit and rain-damaged crops in Nagarkurnool. He later commented on cultural aspects of a recent film. Farmers in several districts continue to face challenges from unseasonal weather.
The state government issued a memo to fast-track pending Urban Land Ceiling applications under relevant government orders. The move aims to regularise eligible colonies. Revenue officials have been directed to accelerate processing.
Godavari water levels at Bhadrachalam rose to around 40 feet after heavy inflows. Authorities issued flood warnings for higher levels. Similar rises were reported in other river systems linked to recent rains.
Hyderabad’s Ganesh idol immersion concluded peacefully with large police deployment. Over 20,000 personnel were on duty. Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar confirmed the smooth conduct of the 48-hour processions.
IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu said Telangana is targeting 5 GW of hyperscale data centre capacity by 2029 and substantial related investment. Microsoft’s India South Central datacenter region has already opened in the state. The push aligns with broader AI infrastructure goals.
A major fire broke out at a waste management facility in Pashamylaram industrial area. No injuries were reported. Fire services controlled the blaze. Industrial safety protocols are under review following the incident.
Telangana began the Junior National Girls’ Football Championship with a emphatic 17-0 victory over Puducherry. Several players scored multiple goals. The result set a strong tone for the team’s campaign.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall continued across northern Telangana districts. Mancherial recorded some of the highest amounts. Hyderabad saw lighter spells. The IMD attributed the weather to systems over central India.
The Telangana Employees Joint Action Committee clarified that its agitation over demands has only been paused and will resume in phases. Part-time Gurukul teachers separately sought an immediate pay hike. Discussions with the government continue.
