Andhra Pradesh
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Day after Madvi Hidma's elimination, seven Naxals killed in fresh Andhra Pradesh encounter
India | Nov 19, 2025, 10:54 AM ISTPolice said three women Maoists were among the dead even as the identification process is going on and one person was identified as Meturi Jokha Rao alias Shankar.
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Madavi Hidma killed: Who was he and why is his death a major breakthrough? All you need to know
India | Nov 18, 2025, 01:06 PM ISTHis death is considered a major breakthrough in India's fight against Naxal insurgency, significantly weakening the PLGA network in Bastar and adjoining regions and disrupting decades of organised armed violence.
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Madavi Hidma, top naxal commander behind 26 armed attacks, killed in Andhra Pradesh encounter
India | Nov 18, 2025, 02:11 PM ISTHidma, a key figure in the CPI (Maoist) central committee and mastermind behind over 26 deadly attacks, including the 2013 Darbha Valley massacre and 2021 Sukma-Bejapur ambush, had a bounty of Rs1 crore on his head.
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YSRCP leader accused of encroaching 76.74 acres of forest land; Pawan Kalyan orders probe
India | Nov 13, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTThe state government had set up a high-level three-member committee comprising the district collector, superintendent of police, and conservator of forests to carry out a joint inspection. Joint surveys conducted by the Forest, Revenue, and Land Records departments have revealed several violations.
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Mukesh Ambani to build state-of-the-art kitchen at Tirumala for Sri Venkateswara Anna Prasadam Trust
India | Nov 09, 2025, 02:36 PM ISTTirumala symbolises unwavering faith, compassion, and dedicated selfless service. Through this initiative, Mukesh Ambani supports the enduring vision of expanding the Anna Seva tradition across all Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams temples.
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Speed News: 10 Dead In Stampede At Venkateswara Temple in Srikakulam; PM Announces Ex-Gratia
Originals | Nov 01, 2025, 05:48 PM ISTIn Andhra Pradesh, 10 people died in stampede at Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, following which PM Modi announced ex-gratia. Meanwhile, India called out Pakistan's 'Hypocrisy,' and demanded end to rights abuses in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
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Srikakulam stampede: Ekadashi rush and a broken railing - What caused the tragedy at Andhra temple
India | Nov 01, 2025, 02:22 PM ISTAt least 10 people were killed in a stampede at the Swamy Venkateswara Temple in Kasibugga town of Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district. The incident occurred as a large crowd of devotees thronged the temple to offers prayers on Ekadashi.
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Andhra Pradesh: 10 dead in stampede at Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam; ex gratia announced
India | Nov 01, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTAndhra Pradesh stampede: The incident occurred when a huge crowd gathered at the Venkateswara Swamy Temple on the occasion of Ekadashi, which led to overcrowding inside the complex and ultimately resulted in a stampede.
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November 1: The day that shaped India's map and when 8 states and 5 Union Territories were born
India | Nov 03, 2025, 11:44 AM ISTFollowing India’s independence in 1947, a strong movement emerged nationwide demanding the creation of states based on linguistic identities. The administrative map left behind by the British failed to represent the linguistic and cultural diversity of the new republic.
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Cyclone Montha: 300 electric poles uprooted, 20,000 acres of paddy crops damaged in Andhra Pradesh
India | Oct 29, 2025, 04:56 PM ISTCyclone Montha: In Konaseema district, over 300 electric poles were uprooted, with 80 per cent of restoration work completed. The remaining repairs will be finished within hours to restore power supply.
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In pictures | Cyclone Montha leaves behind heavy rains, damage to Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
India | Oct 29, 2025, 10:54 AM ISTCyclone Montha weakened into a cyclonic storm after making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and widespread crop damage. One person died in Konaseema district, and over 38,000 hectares of farmland were destroyed.
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Cyclone Montha weakens into a storm after hitting Andhra coast, will turn into deep depression
India | Oct 29, 2025, 07:03 AM ISTCyclone Montha latest update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Cyclone Montha weakened into a cyclonic storm after crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing heavy rain and strong winds before gradually losing intensity over land.
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Cyclone Montha makes landfall: One dead in Andhra, rain causes landslides in Odisha | Key points
India | Oct 28, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTCyclone Montha makes landfall: Due to the impact of the cyclone, standing crops in as many as 38,000 hectares in Andhra Pradesh were destroyed and also horticulture crops in 1.38 lakh hectares.
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Cyclone Montha: Andhra Pradesh imposes night curfew, bans vehicle movement in 7 coastal districts
India | Oct 28, 2025, 07:49 PM ISTMoving at 15 kmph, the cyclone is expected to bring wind speeds up to 110 kmph and heavy rain across coastal Andhra, Odisha, and northern Tamil Nadu. The Andhra Pradesh government has imposed a night curfew and banned vehicle movement in seven coastal districts.
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Vijayawada Airport fire: Blaze engulfs Customs room in Andhra Pradesh's Gannavaram Airport
India | Oct 28, 2025, 01:44 PM ISTThe blaze destroyed software equipment, a split air conditioner in the immigration room and luggage bags belonging to Customs officials.
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Cyclone Montha: What will be the affected places as cyclonic storm makes landfall today? Check list
India | Oct 28, 2025, 11:31 AM ISTCyclone Montha live tracker: Evacuations and alerts have been issued in parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha - the states that are most likely to be affected at the time of cyclone Montha's landfall on Tuesday evening.
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Cyclone Montha: Evacuations on as Andhra Pradesh, Odisha remain on alert; landfall today | Updates
India | Oct 28, 2025, 07:27 AM ISTThe India Meteorological Department has issued an orange warning, forecasting that the storm will strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm before making landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada.
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CM Naidu orders immediate evacuation as Cyclone Montha to make landfall near Andhra coast
India | Oct 28, 2025, 06:20 AM ISTCM Naidu directed officials to ensure zero loss of life, expedite relocation from vulnerable zones, and maintain continuous coordination among departments for rescue, relief, and restoration efforts.
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Andhra Pradesh School Holiday: Schools to remain shut in THESE districts due to Cyclone Montha
Education | Oct 28, 2025, 06:17 AM ISTAndhra Pradesh School Holiday: According to the IMD, Cyclone Montha will intensify further and will reach a maximum speed of 110 kmph. Because of this, heavy rains are expected in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvatipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitaramaraju, Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts.
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Cyclone Montha: Landfall process underway; nearly 76,000 people shifted to relief camps
India | Oct 28, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTThe IMD confirmed that the landfall process of Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha began on Tuesday evening and will continue for the next three to four hours. The IMD has issued red and orange alerts across 23 districts in the state warning of winds up to 110 km/h and very heavy rainfall.