Huge rice scam in Telangana: 29,188 tons of paddy worth Rs 73 crore missing from Vajra Rice Corporation. Cases registered against party leader Vatte Janaiah Yadav and two others for illegally diverting CMR stocks meant for FCI.
AP Congress chief YS Sharmila faces internal crisis as she remains unreachable with phone switched off, skipping student protests and clashes with BJP. Leaders question her absence during violent egg-and-stone attack on party office, fueling debate over leadership.
A heartbreaking sacrifice in Andhra Pradesh, where a 27-year-old nurse, Sai Chandana Priya, ended her life to use her ₹60 lakh insurance money for her father’s cancer treatment. Her chilling suicide note reveals profound love, sparking outrage and sorrow across Nellore district.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan warns red sanders smugglers of strict action after a major seizure worth ₹1.5 crore near Kadapa. Officials arrested two interstate smugglers and a forest officer aiding the illegal trade. Operation Aranya will intensify to dismantle smuggling networks.
Former MLA Marri Janardhan Reddy slammed the central government for the NEET paper leak, calling its response a total failure. He demanded Dharmendra Pradhan resign, comparing the crisis to farmer deaths. Reddy warned the state government to act or face voter backlash in upcoming elections.
India approves ₹1,264 crore railway expansion for Rayalaseema, adding lines between Guntakal and Ballari. The project boosts freight capacity, eases congestion, and generates 3.1 million job days, enhancing trade and connectivity across Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns over NEET exam irregularities, citing student agitations and national unity concerns. He took full responsibility, ensuring a CBI probe and re-examination. The resignation reshapes focus on student issues ahead of a new appointment.
Jana Sena Party leader Nadendla Manohar urges grassroots strengthening ahead of local body elections. At a Vijayawada review meeting, he praised workers’ past courage, stressed unity under Pawan Kalyan, and outlined plans for booth-level expansion to secure future electoral success.
In a Hebbal-to-Manyata Tech Park bus, a young woman bravely fought back after being molested, crushing the harasser with her slippers. With the driver’s help, she handed him over to police. Her viral act sparks renewed calls for women’s safety in Karnataka.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan reaffirms commitment to mangrove conservation, calling them a vital shield against climate change. With 7,000 acres restored, the state targets 4,000 more by 2027, boosting coastal defense and ecological resilience.