AP Civic Poll Schedule Revised for 100 Urban Local Bodies The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has revised the election schedule for 100 urban local bodies, setting November 1 as the polling date. Voting will take place from 7 am to 5 pm. Following the Supreme Court’s October 21 order, the commission scheduled publi

Haier India is reportedly planning a ₹7,000 crore home appliance manufacturing facility in Tirupati district, with operations targeted from 2028 and up to 21,000 jobs projected by 2032. Haier Proposes Major Investment in Tirupati Chinese home appliance maker Haier is preparing to expand its Indian manufacturing footprint with a proposed plant in Satyavedu mandal of Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati district. According to a report by The Economic Times, the sta

A video shared by tech enthusiast Tech by Pawan has prompted questions about how far an AI agent can go while using a public booking website. According to a Gulte report published on September 29, Pawan asked the agent to seek a Tirumala room for December 21. The video reportedly shows it signing in with details supplied by the user, navigating the TTD website and selecting options before reaching the payment stage. The d

APFDC Chairman Bharat Bhushan held discussions with representatives of Telugu television’s 24 crafts on the upcoming Nandi Awards, shooting facilities, industry incentives, welfare measures and greater television production activity in Andhra Pradesh. Nandi Awards from 2017 to 2024 to Be Presented Soon The Andhra Pradesh Film Development Corporation recently announced plans to conduct the Nandi Awards for the cinema

The long wait for Lord Venkateswara’s darshan at Tirumala is set to become more spiritually engaging as the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams introduces artificial intelligence, virtual reality and immersive visual storytelling at the Vaikuntam Queue Complex. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Rs 4 crore Devotional Experience Centre at Vaikuntam Queue Complex 1 on Wednesday. The facility has been launched on a pilot basis to engage devotees duri

Inaugurated during the chief minister’s two-day visit, Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh | The new centre uses 3D and virtual-reality technology to explain temple rituals and Tirumala’s spiritual significance. Chandrababu Naidu Opens 3D Pilgrim Centre at Tirumala Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday inaugurated the Pilgrim Experience Centre at the Vaikuntham Queue Complex in Tirumala, introducing a

R.P. Patnaik met SVBC Chairman B. Sridhar Varma in Tirupati to discuss possible collaboration on devotional music series, spiritual programmes and projects based on Hindu scriptures. R.P. Patnaik meets newly appointed SVBC Chairman Renowned Telugu singer, music director, actor and producer R.P. Patnaik met Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel Chairman B. Sridhar Varma at the SVBC office in

TTD cancelled Slotted Sarva Darshan token issuance at three Tirupati centres on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, inconveniencing several pilgrims. Officials said tokens for Friday’s darshan would be issued on Thursday as Tirumala prepares for the upcoming Srivari Brahmotsavams. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams cancelled the issuance of Slotted Sarva Darshan tokens at three centres in Tirupati on Wednesday, affecting devotees planning to visit the Sri Venkatesw

The civil aviation ministry has proposed leasing 11 Airports Authority of India airports to private concessionaires under a public-private partnership model. The airports, including Varanasi and Tirupati, would be grouped into five bundles and offered for 50-year concession periods. The proposal has received in-principle approval from the Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee. The estimated investment by selected concessionaires is pegged at Rs 8,622 crore.

India e-visa access expansion has increased authorised arrival points to 88. Attari border entry and new e-visa airports at Bhopal and Tirupati join eight other land ports, offering eligible foreign visitors more routes into India.   India Expands E-Visa Access via Attari and 10 More Ports New Delhi, August 11, 2026: International travellers holding

Rayalaseema gains focus in Andhra’s industrial growth plan Rayalaseema is moving into the spotlight as Andhra Pradesh pushes a wider industrial development strategy aimed at taking investment beyond traditional growth centres. The region has attracted proposed investments of more than Rs 4.58 lakh crore across over 275 projects, according to reported government-linked figures. The pipeline includes 172 SIPB-approved projects and 103 proposals connected to the CI

Naidu pushes district growth mapping in Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to prepare district economic profiles within two months to identify growth opportunities across the State. The move is aimed at mapping sector-wise strengths and creating focused development plans for each district.

VB-G RAM G Launched In Andhra Pradesh To Boost Rural Jobs And Village Infrastructure Tirupati: Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday launched the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission-Gramin, known as VB-G RAM G, from Mukkavaripalli village in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district. The nationwide rollout of the rural employment and livelihood programme was held in the presence of Chief Min

CM Naidu Pushes Data-Driven Governance For Swarna Andhra @2047 Tirupati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said data-driven governance, economic intelligence, and effective welfare delivery will be key to achieving the State’s Swarna Andhra @2047 Vision. He said the government’s focus is not just on economic growth, but on improving the quality of life of every family in Andhra Pradesh. Addressing a two-day State-level wor

Trisha’s Tirupati Visit on Birthday Sparks Buzz Amid Vijay Link on Results Day Actor Trisha Krishnan drew widespread attention after visiting the Tirupati Temple ahead of her 43rd birthday, coincidin