Andhra Pradesh News

A rifle-shooting coach has been arrested in Andhra Pradesh after three members of family died by suicide in Godavari River. Police say suicide notes accused Sheikh Sadiq Khan of harassment, threats, blackmail and pressuring Sowjanya to convert to Islam. Investigators are also examining allegations linking him to the death of Sowjanya's husband.

A man was killed after an APSRTC bus ran over him while he was crossing the road near Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. CCTV footage of the incident has gone viral, showing the pedestrian apparently looking at his mobile phone moments before the collision. Police have detained the bus driver.

Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming programme has won 2026 Food Planet Prize, one of world's biggest awards for sustainable food systems. Covering around 18 lakh farmers across 8,000 villages, the initiative promotes natural farming. 

Iraganaboyina Chandu, a 26-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh, has allegedly died by suicide in Chicago after struggling to find a job following his master's degree. Family members said he was deeply stressed by unemployment and financial worries. The Indian community has raised over $76,000 to help bring his body back home.

A 26-year-old woman, Rehana, allegedly died by suicide in Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa after her fiancé reportedly told her he was not attracted to her and had several girlfriends. The couple had been engaged in February and were due to marry in August. Police recovered a 12-page suicide note and registered a case.

A man posing as a CISF officer was arrested at Hyderabad airport after security staff found him taking photos in uniform. Police later uncovered a marriage fraud plan, where he used fake identities to cheat women. Already married, he allegedly tried to impress a woman’s family with false claims. His phone contained many chats with women.

A viral video from Guntur shows a man cleaning a large quantity of ginger with his bare feet before it is used for cooking biryani. The clip has sparked strong reactions online, with some raising hygiene concerns while others defended the method. The video comes amid recent arrests in Telangana over adulterated ginger-garlic paste.

A Telugu influencer from New York has made serious allegations about misconduct in the Tollywood casting process. In a viral video, she claimed she was asked to visit a resort after sharing her portfolio. She refused and reported the matter. Actor Jhansi has urged her to file a formal complaint. The video has triggered wide reactions online.

An LIC agent was attacked with acid outside his home in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday night. The incident, caught on CCTV, shows a masked man throwing acid and fleeing. The victim, Venkata Apparao, suffered burns on his face, neck and hands but is stable. Police have registered a case, collected evidence and are investigating possible motives.

Police in Vijayawada arrested doctor Alugupalli Amar Sahasya in connection with PG medical student Deepika's suicide. The final-year student died on February 5 after allegedly injecting herself at Government General Hospital. She had spoken to Amar shortly before the incident. Cops suspect emotional distress after he allegedly refused to marry her.