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The Centre has introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to make Amravati the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh, ending the three-capital model.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has termed the Tirupati Devastanam laddu adulteration case as mahapapam (huge sin).

In this report, India Today reporter Apoorva Jayachandran details the vandalism of an ancient Shiva Lingam at the Bhimeswara Swamy temple in Andhra Pradesh's Draksharamam. The incident, occurring on Mukkoti Ekadashi, triggered 'massive outrage' among devotees. Apoorva Jayachandran explains that police investigations reveal the act stemmed from 'misguided anger' following an altercation between the accused and the temple priest. The reporter confirms the accused is in custody and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has ordered strict action to prevent such recurrences.

A Special Report on the tragic stampede at the private Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, where nine devotees, including eight women and a child, lost their lives. The YSRCP has slammed the incident, with a leader stating, 'This is a grave indictment of governments priorities and failures.' The tragedy unfolded on the auspicious day of Ekadashi, when a crowd of over 20,000 thronged the under-construction temple which had a single narrow entry and exit point and had not informed authorities about the event. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced an inquiry, while his son, Minister Nara Lokesh, visited the site and announced a compensation of ₹15,00,000 for the victims' kin. The incident has sparked a political firestorm, with the opposition YSRCP blaming the TDP government's negligence for the disaster.

At least ten devotees, including women and children, lost their lives and several others were injured in a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district on Saturday. The tragic incident occurred amid a massive rush of worshippers gathered for Ekadashi, an auspicious occasion for Hindus, officials confirmed.

This special report covers the tragic stampede at the Kashi Bugga Venkateshwara Swami temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, which has led to the deaths of nine devotees and left several others injured during Karthika Masa Ekadashi celebrations. The anchor, Priya, raises a critical question about accountability, asking, 'But then the question remains, what about crowd management by the authorities, by the temple authorities, by the security forces that are in fact, you know, deployed in these places, especially on such special days.' The incident, which occurred amid a massive rush of devotees, has prompted a large-scale rescue operation, with the injured being moved to nearby hospitals. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has expressed his shock and offered condolences to the families of the victims as the state grapples with the devastating loss of life.

This special report covers the aftermath of Cyclone Monta, which has battered the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu set to conduct an aerial survey of the damage. An official stated, 'there is no life loss because of that monitoring and there is some night wind was very high'. The cyclone made landfall near Amalapuram, causing widespread damage in districts like Kakinada, Konasima, and Guntur, leading to uprooted trees, power outages, and flooding. A search and rescue operation is currently active in Kakinada for one person who went missing after venturing out to save his boat. Authorities have issued red and orange warnings for several districts expecting continued heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, multi-agency teams, including the NDRF, are working around the clock to restore normalcy and clear debris from blocked highways.

Cyclone Montha has made a landfall with a wind speed of 110 kilometers per hour near Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada.

This special report details the impact of Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha on India's east coast, with live updates from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha. India Today reporters provide ground reports as Michaung approaches landfall near Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, with anticipated wind speeds up to 110 kmph. Mass evacuations are underway, supported by NDRF and SDRF teams. Chennai has experienced significant flooding due to torrential rains, drawing comparisons to the 2015 floods. The report also covers the impact of Cyclone Mandous across the region. Additionally, the bulletin addresses political opposition in Kerala and Tamil Nadu to the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has voiced objections, alleging a "conspiracy web" to remove marginalized voters. Political developments in Karnataka, including cabinet reshuffle speculation and a High Court stay on a government order concerning RSS activities, are also featured, alongside actor Vijay's criticism of Tamil Nadu's paddy procurement policy.

A road accident in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district claimed 20 lives early Friday morning after a private travel bus caught fire following a collision with a two-wheeler near Chinnatekur. Heart-wrenching visuals emerged from the spot as survivors recounted the horror.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, led a massive roadshow in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

A deadly fire broke out at a cracker factory in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, resulting in six deaths and eight injuries.

An India Today ground report from Kanchipuram exposes the manufacturer of Coldrif cough syrup linked to the deaths of 16 children. The investigation revealed over 350 violations, including rusted equipment and unhygienic conditions.

Heavy rains have lashed Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, leading to severe waterlogging and flooding of streets and low-lying areas. The downpour has prompted the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) to place its staff on high alert. In addition to the flooding, there is a reported risk of landslides in the region, compelling the government to brace for potential incidents. Visuals from Tirumala show the extent of the flooding, with water inundating several areas. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the heavy downfall continues to impact the region. Emergency measures are being prepared to address the effects of the flooding and the possibility of landslides.

Telugu actor Dimple Hayathi and her husband David have been booked by police in Hyderabad following a complaint from their domestic help.

A political controversy has erupted in Andhra Pradesh over an alleged Rs 100 crore scam at the Tirumala Tirupati Devastanam's hundi counting centre, the Parakamani.

BJP leader Bhanu Prakash Reddy, also a TTD member, alleged that over ₹100 crore was stolen from the Tirupati temple's donation box during YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSR Congress regime. He accused temple staffer Ravikumar of the theft and released CCTV footage to support his claim.

A shocking video from Andhra Pradesh's Prakasam district shows a man, identified as Gurunatham, violently assaulting his wife while neighbors attempt to intervene. He is seen tying her hands, whipping her with a belt, and kicking her as she cries in pain. The victim, a mother of four who works at a bakery to support her children, is regularly harassed by Gurunatham, who allegedly lives with another woman in Hyderabad but returns to the village to demand money and torment her.

 AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami has travelled to Delhi to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This visit comes amidst a growing chorus for unifying the party by re-inducting expelled leaders.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has confirmed that 200 Telugu-speaking people are stuck in Nepal.