Kavitha Defends SIT Probe, Raises Federal Concerns Over Centre’s Role in Telangana

Feb 05, 2026 | 501 Views

Telangana Jagruti President Kalvakuntla Kavitha questioned why summoning former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao for questioning in the alleged phone tapping case should be seen as inappropriate. Addressing the media in Hyderabad, she expressed concern that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe has remained inconclusive even after two years. Kavitha urged the government to complete the investigation swiftly and ensure accountability, stating that KCR would be able to clarify what occurred during the period under scrutiny. Kavitha said she suspects that her phone and her husband’s phone were tapped and made it clear that she would fully cooperate if the SIT calls her for questioning. She criticized remarks opposing the investigation and emphasized that everyone must respect the law. Separately, she accused the BJP-led central government of ignoring Telangana’s interests, citing delays in fulfilling commitments such as setting up educational institutions, industrial projects, Metro Phase-2, and granting national project status. She alleged that several provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act remain pending and described the Centre’s approach as contrary to the spirit of federalism, while also criticizing low budgetary allocations for education and healthcare.

Chandrababu Naidu Hails India–US Trade Pact as Historic Step for Global Growth

Feb 05, 2026 | 497 Views

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has described the newly concluded trade agreement between India and the United States as a historic milestone for global economic stability. In a post on X, he congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for securing the agreement and highlighted that the reduction of tariffs to 18 percent would significantly strengthen economic ties between the world’s two largest democracies. The Chief Minister noted that the decision reflects a forward-looking vision aimed at sustaining long-term global economic growth. Emphasizing India’s rising global stature, Chandrababu Naidu stated that under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, the country is steadily establishing itself as a major global economic force. He added that the agreement would enhance the competitiveness of Indian exports and unlock vast opportunities for youth and farmers across the nation, including Andhra Pradesh. According to him, the pact marks a decisive step toward inclusive growth and international economic cooperation.

CM Chandrababu Naidu Reviews Sanjeevani Project, Targets Healthy Andhra Pradesh

Feb 02, 2026 | 531 Views

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that comprehensive medical screenings will be conducted for over 7.2 million people across Andhra Pradesh to create detailed digital health profiles, with the objective of transforming the state into a “Healthy Andhra Pradesh.” During his visit to the Village Health Clinic at Thummisi village in the Kuppam constituency, the Chief Minister personally reviewed the digital health records of residents and interacted with beneficiaries to understand the implementation of the Sanjeevani Project. He stated that advanced technology is being leveraged to monitor public health, identify diseases early, and ensure timely treatment through expert medical consultations and essential medicines. The Chief Minister explained that the Sanjeevani initiative, launched as a pilot in Kuppam and later expanded to Chittoor district, will be scaled across the state within this year. With support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and TCS, the Digi-Nerve Center is enabling the creation and analysis of individual digital health records, including data from primary health centers and hospitals. He noted that health scoring will be introduced after conducting 42 types of medical tests, covering conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, anemia, and heart disease. The government also plans to introduce AI-based doctor services for medical guidance. During the visit, the Chief Minister interacted with residents facing health challenges and directed officials to ensure specialized treatment. He also announced financial assistance of ₹3 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to the family of a person who recently died due to cardiac arrest in Thummisi village.

Sri Govindarajaswamy Teppotsavam Concludes Grandly in Tirupati

Feb 02, 2026 | 365 Views

The seven-day annual Teppotsavam of Sri Govindarajaswamy concluded in a grand and devotional atmosphere at the temple pushkarini in Tirupati on Sunday. As part of the concluding rituals, special religious ceremonies were conducted at the temple, drawing large numbers of devotees. In the morning, Snapana Tirumanjanam was performed for the Lord and His consorts between 10:30 am and 11:30 am, marking an important highlight of the celebrations. Later in the evening, Sri Govindarajaswamy, accompanied by Sridevi and Bhudevi, graced devotees by taking seven rounds on the decorated floating platforms from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The procession was followed by a ceremonial temple street parade, allowing devotees to have darshan. Devotional programmes including bhajans, harikatha, and classical music were organised by the TTD Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad and Annamacharya Project. Senior religious heads, temple officials, and a large gathering of devotees participated in the celebrations, marking a spiritually enriching conclusion to the festival.

Lokesh Interacts with Students at JNTU Kakinada, Shares Vision for Youth-Driven Andhra Pradesh

Jan 31, 2026 | 512 Views

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education, IT, and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to making Andhra Pradesh a number one state across all sectors, with students playing a central role in shaping its future. Interacting with students under the “Hello Lokesh” programme at JNTU Kakinada, he said his Padayatra offered deep insights into public aspirations, especially those of youth, which are now guiding governance decisions. He highlighted that since the coalition government assumed office, nearly four lakh jobs have been created, with a strong emphasis on decentralised development, cluster-based industrial growth, and transforming students from job seekers into job creators through skills, innovation, and research. Addressing a wide range of student questions, the Minister spoke on sustainable development, green energy, industrial investments, education reforms, and social responsibility. He stressed the importance of moral values, continuous learning, research funding by industries on the lines of CSR, and reducing children’s exposure to harmful social media through age-appropriate digital regulations. Lokesh underlined that Andhra Pradesh is building strong ecosystems in sectors such as IT, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, aqua research, and green molecules, while strengthening public education, healthcare infrastructure, and employment pathways to ensure inclusive and balanced growth across all regions of the state.