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KURNOOL, India -- A pre-dawn blaze on a highway near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh has killed at least 20 people and left several others injured after a private sleeper coach caught fire. The incident occurred at around 3 am on Friday and has raised urgent questions about bus safety, with early findings pointing to a jammed main door that blocked escape for many sleeping passengers. The overnight coach, run by a private operator on the Hyderabad to Bengaluru route, erupted in flames after a serious crash. Investigators said the bus struck a motorcycle, which became lodged beneath it and was dragged along the road. The resulting friction and impact ruptured the bike's fuel tank, triggering a fire that quickly spread through the bus. More than 40 people were on board. Eighteen passengers survived, not through working emergency exits, but through their own actions in a moment of chaos. With the main door stuck shut, survivors broke side windows and jumped onto the road in the dark. Many suffered burns, cuts, and fractures while escaping. Accounts from the scene describe smoke filling the cabin within moments. Several survivors said the primary exit would not open, which turned a desperate situation into a fight for life. Most of those who died were asleep when the crash happened and the fire took hold. Soft furnishings and other combustible fittings fed the flames, leaving little time to react. Thick smoke, heat, narrow walkways, and the darkness inside the coach made movement difficult, especially for passengers waking in panic. While the collision and fuel ignition sparked the disaster, investigators are concentrating on the jammed door that appears to have trapped many victims. Kurnool District Collector Dr A. Siri said the failure of the main exit in an emergency created a deadly bottleneck. Many bodies were found near the front and middle sections, pointing to an attempt to reach the blocked door. Police have filed a case against the two bus drivers for alleged negligence and speeding. Both drivers survived. Forensic teams are conducting DNA tests to identify the victims due to the severity of the fire. This is the second major bus fire in India this month, prompting calls for a nationwide review of private coach safety. Specialists are highlighting non-functional emergency exits, flammable interiors, and missing or faulty safety systems as repeated failings. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has expressed condolences and ordered a full inquiry. He has directed immediate technical inspections of private coaches across the state. The government has announced ex gratia support for families of the dead and injured. The incident is a stark warning about road safety in India, where a routine crash can turn deadly when basic safety measures fail. The recent string of sleeper coach fires in India has exposed serious safety gaps.
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday instructed officials to formulate proposals for constructing an iconic Deep-Technology building in the capital city of Amaravati. "I had built Hi-Tech City structure in Hyderabad to promote information technology. Now, it is time to embrace Deep-Tech and Artificial Intelligence to take advantage of the opportunities arising out of the latest technology," he underlined while reviewing the New IT Policy at the state secretariat. The Chief Minister announced that the state government will provide Rs 25 lakh as seed fundin ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The death toll from the massive explosion at a multi-storey chemical plant in Telangana's Medak district climbed to 35 by Tuesday morning, with several workers injured and many still unaccounted for.Rescue operations are ongoing, and officials fear the toll may rise further as teams continue to sift through the rubble in search of those possibly trapped beneath the collapsed building.The government area hospital in Patancheru, where post-mortem examinations are being conducted, confirmed 35 deaths so far.The workers at the plant hail from multiple states, including Telangana, Andhra ...Read More >
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 22 (ANI): Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the current TDP-led government in the State, accusing Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of failing to deliver on pre-election promises and engaging in financial mismanagement. The former chief minister also took aim at what he called the "yellow media" for biased reporting in favour of the ruling party. "I am not only fighting against Chandrababu Naidu but also against the 'yellow media'," Reddy said in a press conference. ...Read More >
Kuppam (Andhra Pradesh): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday reiterated that YSRCP leaders are 'attempting to manipulate' the widow of C Singayya, who recently allegedly fell under the wheel of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's convoy and died. Naidu's remarks come in the wake of Singayya's widow, Mary, expressing serious suspicion over the death of her husband and alleging that something would have happened in the ambulance. ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N. Chandrababu Naidu have expressed grief over passing away of veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao. The Telangana Chief Minister condoled the demise of the renowned film actor. He stated that Rao, who captivated audiences with his unique acting style, leaves behind an irreplaceable void in the film industry. The Chief Minister conveyed his deep sympathies to the family members of Kota Srinivasa Rao. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said that the demise of Kota Srin ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences to the family of veteran Telugu actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao, who passed away on Sunday morning in Hyderabad. He was 83. PM Modi remembered the actor for his "riveting" performances and social service throughout his over four-decade-long career. While paying tribute to the late Telugu actor, PM Modi wrote on X, " Anguished by the passing of Shri Kota Srinivas Rao Garu. He will be remembered for his cinematic brilliance and versatility. He enthralled audiences across generations with his riveting performances. He was ...Read More >
Former Union civil aviation minister Raju, who belongs to the erstwhile Vizianagaram royal family, joined hands with N T Rama Rao when he launched TDP in 1982-8 Former Union minister Pusapati Ashok Gajapati Raju, who has been appointed as the Governor of Goa Monday, is one of the senior-most leaders of N Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP, a key ally of the BJP-led NDA. Raju, 74, is a scion of the erstwhile Pusapati royal family of Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh. He started his political innings in 1977 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 26: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to introduce ballot paper in place of EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines). A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and P.B. Varale rejected the prayer to return to the ballot system due to the alleged manipulability of EVMs. "When you lose, EVMs are tampered with; when you win, EVMs are fine," remarked the apex court, when the petitioner referred to the statements made by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and his predecessor Jagan Mohan ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh government launched a massive greening campaign on World Environment Day, initiating "Vana Mahotsav" and an "End Plastic Pollution" drive. The goal is to increase the state's green cover from 29 to 50 percent by planting one crore saplings statewide. The initiative includes advanced monitoring and aims to achieve 37 percent green cover by 2029.The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday launched a massive greening campaign to mark World Environment Day, aiming to increase the state's ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Jun 28 (PTI) The office of Telugu news channel Mahaa News was attacked by BRS activists on Saturday afternoon for hiring a debate against party working president K T Rama Rao, police claimed. About 20 workers of BRS damaged cars, computer systems and others on the office premises and a staffer of the channel suffered minor injuries in the incident, they said. A case on charges of trespass, damage to property and others was registered, they said. BRS MLC Sravan Dasoju said the law would take its course in the matter. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy condemned the attack o ...Read More >
Hyderabad, June 28: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy called the house of the late Congress leader P. Janardhan Reddy the 'Janata garage', given the number of people who would be found there at all times. He recalled that whenever he used to cross Janardhan Reddy's residence as a college student, there was always a crowd. Calling the late Congress leader mass leader, Revanth Reddy said that Janardhan Reddy always stood for the poor and those who came to the city from elsewhere. Speaking at the inaugural of a flyover named after Janardhan Reddy, the Chief Minister he said that the late leader p ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: BRS MLA T Harish Rao on Tuesday alleged that CM A Revanth Reddy was "silently" helping Andhra Pradesh on the Banakacherla project. Responding to comments made by the CM during a PowerPoint presentation on the project earlier in the day, Harish said that it was the BRS that woke up the Congress from its deep slumber. He claimed that the ToR for Banakacherla had been rejected because of the fight of the BRS. He said the BRS had to remind Revanth that Telangana had a rightful share even in surplus waters of the Godavari and Krishna. But Revanth said that he would be satisfied with 1, ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao has formally accepted Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's challenge to a public debate on what the governments of the pink party and the Congress did for the welfare of farmers in Telangana. Addressing a press conference at the BRS party office on Saturday, the former IT minister accepted the challenge, saying that he is ready for the debate 'anywhere, anytime' be it the Assembly, Ambedkar statue, Kondareddypalle, Chintamadaka or Kodangal, and asked Revanth to fix the date, time, and place for the same. "If none of these suits you, I'll be at the Som ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The state government on Monday urged the Union jal shakti ministry to direct Andhra Pradesh to take up the required repairs to the Srisailam dam to ensure safety, and that AP be asked to not open the dam gates until the reservoir reached its full reservoir level at 885 feet. The Telangana government said water was being released through the two hydel power stations on both banks of the dam. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to perform special prayers and initiate the opening of some of the 12 crest gates on Tuesday morning at the dam, where the water l ...Read More >
New Delhi: Veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, a towering figure in Telugu cinema known for his magnetic screen presence and unmatched versatility, passed away on Saturday at the age of 83. His death marks the end of an era for Indian cinema, particularly Telugu films, where he made an indelible mark across four prolific decades. News of Rao's passing emerged early Sunday morning, triggering an outpouring of grief across social media and film circles. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, who posted a condolence message on X. "Heartbreaking to hear about the passing of Kota Sri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended his condolences to the family of veteran Telugu actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao, who passed away on Sunday morning in Hyderabad. He was 83. Home Minister Shah expressed his sorrow at the unfortunate demise of Kota Srinivasa Rao. He remembered the late artist for his 'acting talent' and 'devotion' for the upliftment of the poor people. While paying tribute to Rao, Amit Shah wrote on X, 'Deeply saddened by the demise of illustrious film personality Shri Kota Srinivasa Rao Garu. Admired for his phenomenal acting ta ...Read More >
Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), June 26 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said declared a crackdown on drug peddling, warning that the state will seize the assets of those involved in the illegal trade. Marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking here, Naidu said, "I am issuing an ultimatum to people growing and shipping ganja (marijuana). Whether you grow it or bring it from outside, I will not spare." The CM said he will use the seized assets of drug peddlers in anti-drug campaigns. He unveiled a toll-free number and a WhatsApp number ...Read More >
Amaravati, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Asserting that population is not a burden but an asset, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday announced that the state government will soon introduce a robust policy on population growth, offering incentives to those with more children. He called for a rise in the fertility rate in the state to avoid a human resource crisis in the future. Addressing the Amaravati Summit on World Population Day, he said that population is the nation's strongest economic asset. He noted that joint families were once common but are now disappearing. "E ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Nov 26 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed the officials to formulate proposals for constructing an iconic Deep technology building in the capital city of Amaravati. Bengaluru, Nov 26 (UNI) Congress MLA HR Gaviyappa's call to reconsider some election guarantees has sparked a political storm in Karnataka, drawing sharp criticism from Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and exposing potential fissures within the ruling party. Gaviyappa, representing Vijayanagara, suggested that certain guarantees were straining state finances and hindering th ...Read More >
The Andhra Pradesh government inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google. The tech giant will launch its operations from Visakhapatnam in the State. Making the announcement at the district collectors' conference on Wednesday, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said HRD Minister Nara Lokesh's efforts have paved the way for this. The MoU was a significant development and would be a game changer. Visakhapatnam is poised for transformative growth, Mr. Naidu said. The chief minister, in ...Read More >
Kuppam (Andhra Pradesh), Jul 3 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday urged mango farmers and pulp companies to work together, especially as farmers face a major crisis. At a meeting with mango farmers from the undivided Chittoor district and representatives of pulp companies and processing units at his residence in Kuppam, Naidu directed companies to immediately purchase mangoes from farmers. "The government will also support the pulp industry and processing units," Naidu said in an official release. He assured farmers that the government will formulate an acti ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 13 (ANI): The Telugu film industry and fans across the country were left heartbroken on Sunday morning with the news of veteran actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao death. He was 83. Soon after the news of his death broke, several political leaders, film stars, and close friends began arriving at his residence to pay their last respects. From Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, many were seen offering condolences to Rao family. Actor Prakash Raj also visited Rao residence to pay his tribute to the late ac ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to meet several Union ministers, including Home Minister Amit Shah, during his two-day visit to the city beginning Tuesday. On the first day of his visit, Naidu will meet Shah, Union Information and Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Delhi Metro Managing Director Vikas Kumar and NITI Aayog member V K Saraswat, according to the CM's office. ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday took strong action against the police officers allegedly responsible for the Bengaluru stampede, suspending several high-ranking officials, including the city's police commissioner. Addressing a press conference, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also announced a one-man commission to probe the lapses that triggered the deadly stampede. "Cubbon Park Police Station police inspector, station house master, station house officer, ACP, Central Division DCP, cricket stadium in-charge, additional commissioner of police, commissioner of police have been susp ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 3 (PTI) The annual Amarnath Yatra began on Thursday with the first batches of pilgrims setting off from the twin base camps in Baltal and Nunwan towards the 3880-metre-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas, which houses a naturally formed ice-lingam, officials said. The yatra started early morning from the twin tracks -- the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route and the 14-km Baltal route. The batches of pilgrims, including men, women and sadhus, left from the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam, in south Kashmir's Anantnag, and Baltal base camp in Sonamarg area of central ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday reviewed the status of the major construction projects undertaken in the capital city of Amaravati, warning the institutions, which have been alllotted land, that delays would no longer be tolerated. Addressing a high-level review meeting on the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) on Tuesday, Mr. Naidu met the heads of educational institutions, tech companies, healthcare providers, hotel chains, religious bodies, and governmen ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 13 (ANI): Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Sunday condoled the demise of veteran Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao. He said that the actor death has left the entire cine industry in a state of mourning. Kota Srinivasa Rao (83) died in Hyderabad on Sunday. The veteran actor was undergoing treatment for a prolonged illness. Making his debut with Pranam Khareedu in 1978, he acted in over 750 films in various languages. He also received the Padma Shri in 2015, India fourth highest civilian honour, for his contribution to Indian cinema. Kota Srinivasa ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Excitement filled the air at Sandhya Theatre on the night of December 4 as eager fans flocked to watch the much-anticipated film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'. The atmosphere outside the theatre was electric, with fans waiting eagerly in long queues, all ready to witness the action-packed sequel. Speaking to ANI, one excited fan, after watching the film, shared his thoughts, saying, "The climax was awesome!" The premiere event, held on Wednesday also turned into a grand celebration as actor Allu Arjun, along with co-star Rashmika Mandanna, graced the occasion, adding to the buzz surrounding ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jun 5 (UNI) A First Information Report (FIR) was registered against IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the event management firm DNA Entertainment, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Thursday in connection with the stampede that left 11 dead and over 30 injured outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium here. The incident occurred during RCB's victory parade and public felicitation ceremony on Wednesday following their maiden IPL title win. According to police, over two lakh fans had gathered outside the stadium, far exceeding its 35,000-seat capacity. Chaos ...Read More >
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday released the autobiography of Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, titled 'Prajala Kathe-Naa Atma Katha', at Shilpakala Vedika in Hyderabad. The event witnessed the participation of several prominent leaders, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.Chandrababu Naidu, former President Ramnath Kovind and former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu who heaped praise on Dattatreya's public life and legacy. Speaking at the book launch, the Chief Min ...Read More >