Andhra Pradesh Politics & State News

Jan 8, 2026

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Residents allowed to return home as ONGC gas well fire in Andhra Pradesh is substantially contained

In a significant development, authorities have declared that the evacuated residents of Irusumanda and Mori villages can return to their homes following three days of intensive firefighting and blowout control operations at the Mori-5 Well owned by state-run oil giant ONGC in Andhra Pradesh’s Dr. BR Ambedkar Konaseema district. The massive blaze, which erupted on […]

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Jan 8, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Andhra Pradesh Braces for Light to Moderate Rainfall According to IMD Forecast

In the early hours of January 8, 2026, officials from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a forecast predicting light to moderate rainfall across the state of Andhra Pradesh over the next three days. The anticipated precipitation is expected to be the result of a low-pressure system forming in the southeastern Bay of Bengal, approximately […]

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Jan 8, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Urges Centre for Statutory Status to Amaravati as State Capital

New Delhi, January 8 – In a bid to secure long-term development and stability for Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi yesterday. The meeting, held at Shah’s residence, focused on the need for Parliament to grant statutory status to Amaravati as the state’s capital. Naidu expressed […]

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Jan 7, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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ONGC Deploys Specialised Teams as Konaseema Gas Well Blowout Burns for Fourth Day

Specialised teams from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) have been deployed from Delhi and Mumbai to contain a massive gas well blowout that has been burning since January 5 in Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district of Andhra Pradesh. The blaze, which erupted at the Mori-5 gas well near Mori and Irusumanda villages, shot flames […]

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Jan 7, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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National Highways Authority of India Breaks Guinness Records in Andhra Pradesh

In a notable achievement, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has set two Guinness World Records during the construction of the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor in Andhra Pradesh. A private firm managed to lay an impressive 28.95 lane-kilometres and 10,675 metric tons of Bituminous Concrete continuously within a 24-hour period. The feat is significant as […]

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Jan 7, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Tata Power Renewable Energy Announces Plans for Largest Greenfield 10 GW Ingot and Wafer Manufacturing Plant in India

In a significant development, Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL) has announced plans to establish a 10 Gigawatt (GW) greenfield ingot and wafer manufacturing plant at Nellore in Andhra Pradesh. The project, with an investment of approximately INR 6,675 crore, will be the largest of its kind in India. Ingots and wafers are crucial components used […]

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Jan 3, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Orders Fresh Assessment of Goods and Services Tax on Public Road Works

In a significant judicial move, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has set aside an adjudication order that imposed 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on public road works. The court’s decision mandates a fresh assessment based on certificates issued by the Executive Officer of the Industrial Area Local Authority (IALA). The petitioner in question, RK […]

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Jan 3, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Andhra Pradesh Advances Greenfield Port and National Shipbuilding Hub Project in Tirupati District

In a significant step towards bolstering its maritime and industrial sector, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has given the green light for the development of a greenfield port and a National Mega Shipbuilding Cluster at Dugarajapatnam in the Tirupati district. The decision was formalized through an order issued by the state authorities on Friday. The […]

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Jan 2, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Energy Minister Accuses YSRCP Government of Affecting Power Sector Five Years Later

In a stark revelation, Andhra Pradesh’s Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has accused the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government led by Jagan Mohan Reddy of causing long-term damage to the power sector in the state. The Minister released a statement on Thursday detailing the alleged misdeeds during the previous regime, which he claimed continue to […]

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Jan 2, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Andhra Pradesh Expands Administrative Map with New Districts Polavaram and Markapuram

Andhra Pradesh, the southern Indian state, has announced the creation of two new districts – Polavaram and Markapuram – effective from December 31st, 2025. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government, which leads the regional administration, aims to enhance governance efficiency, service delivery, and address regional development needs more effectively with this administrative restructuring. The newly […]

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