RINL-VSP gets Rs 2,400-cr power dues converted into equity; TDP hails historic relief

In a move described as historic, the State government has converted ₹2,400 crore of pending power dues of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited-Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (RINL-VSP) into equity. Telugu Desam Party … Read More

City Police to Crack Down on Illegal Firecrackers Ahead of Diwali

With Diwali just five days away, the Visakhapatnam City Police have launched a strict crackdown on illegal firecrackers. Commissioner Dr. Shankhabrata Bagchi said police will carry out intensive inspections at … Read More

Collector Commends FAI’s Role in Promoting Safety in Fertilizer Industry

District Collector MN Harendhira Prasad praised the Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) for its leadership in advancing national initiatives on process safety and risk management in the fertilizer sector. Speaking … Read More

Strengthening India’s Naval Innovation through Indigenous Design

Dr. RV Hara Prasad, Distinguished Scientist and Director General of Naval Systems & Materials at DRDO, emphasized the importance of indigenous innovation in enhancing India’s naval capabilities at the “Ship … Read More

Legal Recognition Alone Cannot End Social Prejudice, Experts Say

Legal recognition of queer identities cannot, by itself, erase centuries of social prejudice, experts said at a panel discussion on “Indian Queer Realities” organised by GITAM Student Life on Thursday. … Read More

Google to Build India’s Largest AI Data Centre in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam will soon host India’s largest AI data centre. Google announced a partnership with Adani Enterprises and Airtel. The project will unfold from 2026 to 2030. It will feature a … Read More

Rushikonda Hills redevelopment draws sharp public criticism

The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority’s call for suggestions on redeveloped buildings at Rushikonda Hills has triggered widespread criticism. Citizens, political leaders, and civil groups have raised concerns over transparency, environmental … Read More

Tribal school deaths spark panic in Parvathipuram Manyam

Fear is spreading among parents and students in tribal welfare schools after a series of sudden student deaths in Parvathipuram Manyam district. In just the past three days, two students … Read More

Visakhapatnam Police Issue Record 8.5 Lakh E-Challans

Visakhapatnam police issue record 8.5 lakh e-challans over the past 15 months, collecting fines totalling Rs. 46.4 crore, the highest in Andhra Pradesh. The initiative is part of stricter traffic … Read More

India, Indonesia Launch Fifth Edition of ‘Samudra Shakti 2025’ Naval Exercise

The Indian Navy has begun the fifth edition of the Indo-Indonesian Joint Bilateral Maritime Exercise, ‘Samudra Shakti – 2025,’ which will continue until October 17. The exercise strengthens bilateral cooperation, … Read More