Andhra Pradesh adds Polavaram and Markapuram as new districts, raising the total to 28 for better local governance and development. The change took effect on January 1, 2026.
Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge are likely to visit Bandlapalli in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district on February 2, ahead of Congress's nationwide MGNREGA Bachao Andolan launch on February 5. The symbolic site marks 20 years since the rural jobs scheme began there.
Delhi High Court finds prima facie violation of Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan's personality rights by unauthorized use of his name, image, voice, and likeness. Interim injunction blocks e-commerce sales and AI exploitation without consent.
Jana Sena Party leaders met the Election Commission in New Delhi on January 1, urging swift Special Intensive Revision of Andhra Pradesh's electoral rolls to ensure accuracy and inclusivity.
Amaravati and Visakhapatnam gear up for accelerated development in 2026, with key infrastructure deadlines, massive investments, and tech hubs driving Andhra Pradesh's economic surge.
A van driver died in a blaze after his vehicle collided with a fleeing vehicle on the Amaravati–Anantapur highway in Andhra Pradesh. One other occupant suffered burn injuries.
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan has fulfilled his promise by announcing a dedicated blood bank at Araku's government hospital. The facility targets sickle cell anaemia support for tribal communities in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitarama Raju district.
Andhra Pradesh's flagship Polavaram irrigation project hits 87% overall progress, with the coalition government completing 13% in just 18 months. Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu targets full completion by end-2027.
Andhra Pradesh's power sector is shifting toward sustainability, efficiency, and affordability, Chief Secretary K Vijayanand said, targeting net zero emissions under the Swarna Andhra–2047 vision.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed key Principal Secretaries to file detailed counters in a PIL challenging a law and GO that allow regularization of unauthorized constructions, adjourning the case by four weeks.
Under Minister Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh's IT sector marked a transformative 2025 with quantum initiatives, major investments, and digital upgrades, positioning the state as a rising tech hub.
