NDA Finalises Andhra Rajya Sabha Seat Deal

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2026

National Politics

The NDA has finalised its Rajya Sabha seat-sharing arrangement in Andhra Pradesh, with the Telugu Desam Party set to contest three seats and the Jana Sena Party getting one seat. Andhra Pradesh Rajya Sabha Seat Sharing Four Rajya Sabha seats from Andhra Pradesh are set to fall vacant, and the

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India’s First Ethanol-To-Jet Fuel Plant Launched

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2026

India’s first ethanol-to-jet fuel plant has been launched in Andhra Pradesh, marking a major step in the country’s push for sustainable aviation fuel and cleaner transport energy. The project is expected to support India’s long-term aviation decarbonisation goals. Ethanol-To-Jet Fuel Plant In Andhra Pradesh The plant will be developed near Visakhapatnam as part of NTPC

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Savukku Shankar Arrested In Andhra Pradesh

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

YouTuber Savukku Shankar was arrested in Andhra Pradesh by a special team of the Greater Chennai Police after he allegedly failed to surrender once his interim bail expired. He was later brought back to Chennai and is expected to be produced before a magistrate in connection with pending criminal cases. Savukku Shankar Arrested In Andhra […]

South India State News

Markapuram Bus Crash Kills 13 In Andhra

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

A major road accident in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram area left at least 13 people dead and 22 others injured after a private travel bus collided with a tipper lorry and caught fire early on March 26. Officials said the bus was carrying 35 passengers and several victims were trapped after the impact triggered a fast-moving […]

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Bill Gates Backs Andhra Pradesh Tech Vision

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has praised Andhra Pradesh development roadmap centred on emerging technologies during his interaction with state leadership, highlighting collaboration opportunities in health, agriculture and digital governance. Bill Gates Praises Andhra Pradesh Tech Roadmap During discussions with the state government, Gates noted the emphasis on

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Supreme Court Revives Andhra Graft Cases

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

The Supreme Court has set aside an earlier order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court that had quashed multiple corruption cases, thereby reviving stalled investigations. The apex court held that serious allegations of corruption should not be terminated at a preliminary stage on procedural grounds without examining the merits of the cases. High Court Order […]

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Bus Plunges Into Gorge in Andhra Pradesh

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

At least nine people were killed and more than 20 others injured after a private bus fell into a deep gorge on the Chinturu–Maredumilli ghat road in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitarama Raju district. The accident occurred early on Friday near Rajugarimetta, a stretch known for sharp curves and difficult terrain. Dense Fog Linked to the […]

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Andhra Pradesh Seeks Lower Interest Rates from Banks

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has instructed senior officials to negotiate with banks and financial institutions to reduce the interest rates being charged on loans taken by the state government. Naidu said lowering borrowing costs is essential for improving the state’s financial stability and easing long-term repayment burdens. Savings Expected

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Andhra Govt Allots 480 Acres For Adani–Google AI Hub

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the allocation of 480 acres of land in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts for a large-scale AI data centre project led by Adani Infra (India) Pvt Ltd in partnership with Raiden Infotech, a firm associated with Google. The cabinet cleared the proposal on November 28, enabling work to begin on […]

Law & Order National

SC Exempts Three In ₹3,500 Crore AP Liquor Scam

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

The Supreme Court has granted temporary protection from surrender to three accused in the alleged ₹3,500 crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. The order pauses the High Court’s earlier directive that required the accused to surrender by November 26 after their default bail was cancelled. Background Of The Case The Andhra Pradesh High Court had earlier […]