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October 17, 2025 12:12 PM

PM Modi dedicates Advanced Night Vision factory in Nimmaluru, Andhra Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation an Advanced Night Vision factory in Nimmaluru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, on Thursday, marking a key step towards Aatmanirbharta in defence. The facility, established by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) at an investment of around Rs 360 crore, is part of multiple development projects worth approximately Rs 13,430 crore in Kurnool, for which the Prime Minister also laid foundation stones and inaugurated other initiatives. Speaking at t...

October 16, 2025 11:16 PM

PM Modi launches development projects worth Rs 13,430 crore in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched development projects worth around ₹13,430 crore in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The initiatives span key sectors including infrastructure, energy, defence manufacturing, railways, and industry, marking a major push for the state’s economic growth and connectivity. Addressing a large gathering, the Prime Minister invoked blessings from Lord Narasimha Swamy of Ahobilam and Shri Mahanandishwara Swamy of Mahanandi, as well as revered saints and free...

October 16, 2025 9:21 AM

PM Modi to launch, inaugurate projects worth Rs 13,430 crore in Andhra Pradesh today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh today to inaugurate, lay the foundation stone, and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth around ₹13,430 crore. His visit will begin with a spiritual stop in Srisailam, followed by a major public programme in Kurnool. The Prime Minister will arrive in Srisailam at around 11:15 AM, where he will perform Pooja and Darshan at Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam in Nandyal district. This temple, one of the...

October 14, 2025 1:07 PM

India emerging as global AI leader with visionary policies: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said India’s visionary leadership and progressive policymaking have created a strong foundation for innovation, positioning the country as a global leader in technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at AI Bharat Shakti, the official pre-summit event of the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026, FM Sitharaman noted that India is witnessing a historic phase where governance and policy decisions are moving faster than ever before. “Se...

October 14, 2025 2:55 PM

Google says to invest $15 billion in AI data centre capacity in Andhra Pradesh

Google will invest $15 billion over the next five years to set up data centre capacity for an artificial intelligence hub in India's Andhra Pradesh, the company said on Tuesday, marking one of its biggest ever investments in the country. "It's the largest AI hub that we are going to be investing in anywhere in the world outside of the U.S.," Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian said at a New Delhi event. The 1-gigawatt data centre campus by the Alphabet Inc unit will be based in the port city of...

October 8, 2025 6:15 PM

PM Modi expresses grief over firecracker factory blast in Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a blaze at a firecracker factory in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema district. The blast, which occurred in the afternoon, claimed six lives and left several others injured. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “The loss of lives due to a mishap in Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time." He also prayed for the speedy ...

September 25, 2025 9:23 PM

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan concludes two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan concluded his two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, marking his first official state tour since assuming office. The Vice President’s visit was marked by cultural, spiritual, and public engagements in Vijayawada and Tirumala, where he participated in major events and inaugurated key pilgrim facilities. On September 24, the Vice President began his tour with darshan at the Kanak Durga Temple in Vijayawada, offering prayers for the well-being and prosperit...

September 19, 2025 4:46 PM

Korean Embassy DCM congratulates launch of LG CSR Foundation in Vizag

LG Polymers, the Indian manufacturing subsidiary of LG Chem, today inaugurated the LG India CSR Foundation in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant step forward in its commitment to social responsibility and sustainable community development. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Deputy Chief of Mission Sang-Woo Lim of the Korean Embassy, Indian Member of Parliament Sribharat, Andhra Pradesh MLA Ganababu, Visakhapatnam Police Commissioner Shankar Bhagchi, Consul General Chang-Nyun Ki...

August 25, 2025 10:02 PM

Farmer suicides reduced by 50 pc during NDA rule compared to UPA era: RTI

In a country where the slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” echoes through political speeches and patriotic songs, a grim reality persists in the fields—farmers continue to take their own lives in staggering numbers. A recent Right to Information (RTI) query filed by Pune-based businessman Praful Sarda has exposed the scale of India’s agrarian distress, revealing that 2.58 lakh farmers died by suicide between 2004 and 2022. The data draws a stark contrast between two political regimes. During...

August 3, 2025 10:55 AM

Nitin Gadkari unveils 29 National Highway projects worth Rs 5,233 crore in Andhra Pradesh

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, along with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 29 National Highway projects in Mangalagiri on Saturday. The projects, worth over ₹5,233 crore, cover a total length of 272 km and aim to significantly boost connectivity and infrastructure across the state. Addressing the gathering, Gadkari said, “Aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, these projects are...