A tragic firecracker incident in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, resulted in the death of one person and injuries to at least six others. The accident occurred when a scooter carrying ‘onion bombs’ – a highly explosive type of firework – collided with a pothole, causing the crackers to detonate. The blast, which resembled an improvised explosive device (IED), left the area covered in smoke and debris, while the driver was killed instantly. Authorities are investigating the incident.
The ISKCON temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, received its fourth bomb threat in three days on Sunday, prompting authorities to increase security measures. While the threats turned out to be hoaxes, police are actively investigating the origins of these alarming emails, which have also targeted hotels and the airport in the city.
The Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education has released the final answer key for the AP TET July exam 2024. Candidates can download the answer key from the official website and use it to estimate their scores before the official results are declared on November 2, 2024.
The Narendra Modi government has given the green light to two significant railway projects spanning eight districts across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Bihar. These projects, with a combined investment of over ₹2,245 crore, include a new railway line connecting Amravati, the new capital of Andhra Pradesh, and are expected to be completed within five years.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has sparked controversy by advocating for a higher birth rate and proposing a law that would restrict candidacy in local body elections to individuals with at least two children. This policy shift, announced during a recent speech, aims to address concerns about the state’s growth rate but has drawn criticism from those concerned about population control and its potential impact on social and economic development.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for a cyclonic storm forming over the Bay of Bengal. The storm is expected to intensify and bring heavy rainfall to coastal areas of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal later this week. The IMD has also issued advisories for fishermen and warnings for coastal areas in several states.
The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) 2024 answer keys are now available for download. Candidates who appeared for the exam can access their respective answer keys from the official website. This article provides a step-by-step guide to downloading the answer keys.
Andhra Pradesh is implementing a new excise policy that promises affordable liquor prices for consumers, a significant revenue increase for the state, and empowerment for the ‘Geetha Kulalu’ community. The policy will introduce a fixed price for 180ml of any liquor brand, license private shops to sell liquor, and reserve a certain number of shops for the ‘Geetha Kulalu’ community.
The Supreme Court of India expressed its displeasure over Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s public statements about alleged contaminated ghee used in Tirupati laddu, questioning the need for such pronouncements while an investigation was underway. The court is now considering whether an independent agency should be brought in to conduct the probe instead of the state’s SIT.
The Supreme Court has reprimanded the Andhra Pradesh government for rushing to the press with accusations about adulterated ghee in Tirupati laddus, while investigations were still ongoing. The Court raised concerns about politicizing religious sentiments and the potential for misrepresentation, suggesting an independent agency handle the investigation.
