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April 7, 2026 10:12 AM

Amaravati Secures Sole Capital Status as Centre Notifies Amendment Act

The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026, was published in the Gazette on Tuesday following the President’s assent, formally declaring Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh. Sharing the development on X, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu stated, “The capital of Andhra Pradesh is Amaravati.” Welcoming the move, Naidu expressed gratitude to Droupadi Murmu and Narendra Modi for their support. In a post, he said, “On behalf of the people of Andhra Pradesh, I expr...

April 1, 2026 5:31 PM

Lok Sabha passes bill to make Amaravati sole capital of Andhra Pradesh

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, paving the way for Amaravati to be established as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh. Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar described the passage of the Bill as a “watershed moment” for the state, stating that it would bring long-awaited clarity and stability to governance and development. The Minister said absence of a clearly designated capit...

February 16, 2026 11:30 AM

Bill Gates arrives in Amaravati ahead of AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrived in Amaravati on Monday ahead of attending the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Gates, who is Founder Chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is scheduled to hold detailed discussions with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and IT Minister Nara Lokesh. The discussions are expected to focus on expanding cooperation in key sectors such as education, health and agriculture. According to the...

January 8, 2026 9:24 AM

Chandrababu Naidu meets Amit Shah, seeks statutory status for Amaravati

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Wednesday and urged the Centre to accord statutory status to Amaravati as the permanent capital of the state. The Chief Minister requested that the Centre grant statutory status to Amaravati by introducing a Bill in Parliament, terming it vital for the state’s long-term development and stability. Naidu reached Delhi after visiting the Polavaram project site earlier in the day. During the mee...