Anantapur

Andhra Pradesh likely victim of BJP-TDP tussle as NDA allies indulge in selfish politics

While TDP is painting the Narendra Modi government in negative light for not providing for Andhra Pradesh in the Union Budget 2018, BJP wants to show that TDP has done precious little for Rayalaseema in successive state budgets

With loss of spiritual charm and economic focus after Sathya Sai Baba's demise, Puttaparthi awaits a miracle

Even six years since the death of Sathya Sai Baba, hailed by his devotees as a living god or bhagwan, the once small arid hamlet of Puttaparthi in Anantapur district is still mourning.

TDP MP Diwakar Reddy offers to resign, says he 'failed' to deliver on his promises

Telegu Desam Party MP JC Diwakar Reddy, who is miffed over "unfulfilled promises" for his drought-hit Anantapur constituency, ton Friday resigned stating that he had "failed" to serve his people

Boat capsizes in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district: 13 members of family drown in lake, locals rescue 4

At least 13 members of a family were killed when a boat capsized in a lake in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district, police said.

Anantapur train accident: Andhra CM expresses shock, orders probe

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu ordered a probe into the train disaster in Anantapur district which claimed six lives and left 20 injured in the early hours of Monday.

Hundreds flood Andhra villages after farmer finds diamond worth Rs 17 lakh

Every year after the rains, people flock Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district looking, not for work, but diamonds in the fields. And this year, bus driver Ponnaiah was in luck.

NTPC to invest $10 bn for building renewable projects over next 5 years

Country's largest power producer NTPC will invest close to $10 billion for executing green energy projects in the next five years as part of government's plans to provide thrust to clean electricity generation.

Hyderabad shooting: Constable who tried to kidnap top pharma director, arrested

In an incident where the man had opened fire at the director of Aurobindo Pharma with a stolen AK-47 has been arrested near Hyderabad, police said.

Over 80% voters exercise franchise in Andhra rural local polls

Over 80% of voters exercised their franchise in the first phase of polling held for rural local body polls in Andhra Pradesh today.

Fourth major train disaster in Andhra Pradesh in two years

At least 26 passengers were killed and 15 injured as a coach of the Bangalore-Nanded Express caught fire near Kothacheruvu railway station in Anantapur district, bordering Karnataka, in the early hours of Saturday.