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  Vizag steel plant blast: Eight workers killed after molten iron spills, PM Modi announces ex-gratia

  India | June 08, 2026 23:47 IST

  A devastating industrial accident at the Vizag Steel Plant claimed at least eight lives after a crane-operated bucket carrying molten iron collapsed, spilling metal heated to nearly 1,600 degrees Celsius. Several workers suffered serious burn injuries, while rescue operations remain underway.

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  IND vs NZ 4th T20I pitch report: How will surface at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam play?

  Cricket | January 28, 2026 16:01 IST

  The fourth T20I between India and New Zealand will take place at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The hosts currently lead the series 3-0. The focus will be on Sanju Samson and giving more time to the middle order batters.

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  IND vs AUS weather report: Will rain affect the crucial Women's World Cup match in Visakhapatnam?

  Cricket | October 12, 2025 9:48 IST

  India will be up against Australia in a crunch Women's World Cup 2025 match on Sunday in Visakhapatnam, which produced probably the best game of the tournament. India are coming into the game after a blip and will face the toughest challenge of the competition.

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  All about INS Himgiri, INS Udaygiri: India's indigenous stealth frigates commissioned to Navy

  Explainers | August 26, 2025 15:05 IST

  INS Udaygiri, INS Himgiri launch: In a landmark moment, the Navy commissioned two indigenously-built stealth frigates to its fleet today at the Visakhapatnam Naval Base, namely the INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri. Read on to know all about these warships.

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  Indian Navy to commission stealth frigates INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri in Visakhapatnam today

  World | August 26, 2025 0:00 IST

  The Indian Navy is set to commission two Project 17A stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, at Visakhapatnam Naval Base on August 26. Built by MDL and GRSE respectively, these advanced warships showcase India's shipbuilding strength and align with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

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  Andhra: 7 killed in temple wall collapse in Visakhapatnam, ex-gratia announced to kin of deceased

  India | April 30, 2025 11:58 IST

  Rescue efforts were immediately launched, with teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) reaching at the site.

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  DC vs SRH IPL 2025 pitch report: How will surface at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam play?

  Cricket | March 29, 2025 23:10 IST

  DC vs SRH IPL 2025 pitch report: Delhi Capitals host Sunrisers Hyderabad in match 10 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Ahead of the fixture, here is all you need to know about the pitch of the Vizag-based venue.

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  Railways renames Waltair as Visakhapatnam division in jurisdiction rejig of South Coast Railway zone

  India | February 06, 2025 21:20 IST

  On February 28, 2019, the Cabinet had decided to create a new railway zone, SCoR, with Vijayawada (re-organised), Guntur, and Guntakal as divisions. The SCoR has been proposed to be created by modifying the jurisdiction of several divisions under these two zones.

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  PM Modi holds roadshow with CM Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan in Vishakhapatnam

  India | January 08, 2025 17:32 IST

  PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of the drug park which will create thousands of jobs while helping accelerate economic growth due to its proximity to the Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor and the Visakhapatnam-Kakinada Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Region.

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  VIDEO: Deity at Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Temple decked up with gold, currency in Visakhapatnam

  Trending | October 11, 2024 17:15 IST

  Navratri 2024: Navratri is an annual festival celebrated to worship Goddess Durga, with the celebrations lasting for nine days.

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  3 coaches of Korba Express train catch fire at Visakhapatnam railway station | VIDEO

  India | August 04, 2024 13:05 IST

  According to the railway officials, all passengers were evacuated without harm, and the fire was doused timely. A probe was initiated to ascertain the cause of the fire.

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  Visakhapatnam: 59-year-old man, his son die of suspected rabies following pet dog bite

  India | June 26, 2024 15:55 IST

  Visakhapatnam: After the dog’s death, Narsinga Rao and his son had taken anti-rabies vaccine but apparently, the delay led to both of them developing symptoms of rabies and ultimately led to their tragic death.

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  Carnage at Vizag as KKR smash their highest total in IPL history vs Delhi, break RCB's record a week

  Cricket | April 03, 2024 22:06 IST

  Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell led a monstrous show with the bat for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as the two-time champions smashed their highest total in IPL history and fell just five runs short of the highest score, piled on by Sunrisers Hyderabad a week ago.

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  Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha Election: Constituency profile, past winners, margin, party-wise candidates

  India | May 29, 2024 23:49 IST

  Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha Election 2024: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the constituency only once in 2014 when Kambhampati Hari Babu defeated YSRCP candidate and Jagan Mohan Reddy's mother YS Vijayamma.

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  IND vs ENG 2nd Test weather report: Will rain spoil India's bid for comeback in Visakhapatnam?

  Cricket | February 01, 2024 20:40 IST

  IND vs ENG 2nd Test weather report: India are aiming to make a comeback in the Test series against England after losing the first game in Hyderabad. The second Test between the two sides is set to kick off on February 2 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.

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  'We won't be afraid': Brendon McCullum hints at playing all-spin attack for Vizag Test

  Cricket | January 30, 2024 17:51 IST

  "Bashir comes into calculations for the next Test match. If the wickets continue to spin as much as what we saw in the first Test as the series goes on, look, we won't be afraid to play all spinners or a balance of what we've got," McCullum said.

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  Indian Navy warship INS Visakhapatnam assists US-owned ship under drone attack in Gulf of Aden

  World | January 18, 2024 13:32 IST

  The Marshall Islands-flagged US-owned ship MV Genco Picardy had 22 crew members, including nine Indians. It came under attack by Houthis, who have been involved in a series of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, in the Gulf of Aden as the Israel-Hamas war threatens to expand regionally.

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  Fire breaks out at Indus Hospitals in Visakhapatnam, all patients evacuated safely

  India | December 14, 2023 12:57 IST

  Soon after the flames were spotted on the second floor of the hospital, the fire brigade vehicles were called. The fire officials controlled the fire.

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  Indian Navy to induct INS Tarmugli in Vishakhapatnam today

  India | December 14, 2023 16:13 IST

  INS Tarmugli: The Ministry of Defence said that after a detailed examination of the returned ship, a decision was taken to refurbish, repair, and re-induct her into the force levels of the Indian Navy.

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  India vs Australia 1st T20I Weather Forecast: Rain threat looms large over series opener in Vizag

  Cricket | November 23, 2023 2:40 IST

  The Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam has only hosted three T20Is thus far. India has won two games at the venue in the shortest format and their solitary loss has come against the Aussies.