Mumbai-based travel writer Rishad Saam Mehta reveals how assignments become excuses for self-funded pilgrimages to sites from books and films, from Lawrence of Arabia's crash to The Great Escape camp.
The US State Department warns citizens against travel to over two dozen nations due to extreme risks like war, terrorism, and crime. Check the full list and safety tips here.
NTR district administration warns of strict action, including criminal charges, against illegal cockfights during Sankranti. Collector Dr G Lakshmisha directs committees to enforce ban.
Chintapalle in Andhra Pradesh's ASR district shivers at 5°C, 4 degrees below normal. Dense fog disrupts traffic, with colder days predicted for Sankranti. Read the full weather report.
Andhra Pradesh government approves a temporary ticket price hike for Prabhas' horror-comedy 'The Raja Saab'. Single-screen tickets up by Rs 150, multiplex by Rs 200. Read full details.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu requests urgent financial assistance from the Centre to implement the G-RAM-G scheme, highlighting the strain of the revised 60:40 funding ratio. Read the full story.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan orders officials to expedite the Great Green Wall and 50% green cover projects to protect the 974-km coastline. A detailed plan is due by January end.
A major gas leak at an ONGC site in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema continues unabated. While flames have reduced slightly, emergency crews are battling the situation. Latest updates here.
Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy laid the foundation for Dr APJ Abdul Kalam International School, a Rs 20 crore project by the Waqf Board. This initiative aims to provide quality education to underprivileged children in Andhra Pradesh. Read more.
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Minimum temperatures rise in Andhra Pradesh as dense morning fog blankets coastal areas and tribal pockets, disrupting daily life and transport. IMD forecasts continued foggy conditions.
A 1,300-km anti-drug cycle yatra concludes in Andhra Pradesh. Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu vows a drug-free state, as police report massive cannabis destruction and asset seizures.
Indian Railways introduces modern sleeping pods at Guntur Station, offering safe & hygienic rest for ₹150. A game-changer for budget travellers with long waits.
APSRTC announces 1,500 special bus services from Visakhapatnam for Sankranti, connecting major cities and rural areas to curb private operator overcharging. Services run from Jan 12.
Visakhapatnam Range Police's multi-pronged 2025 strategy against narcotics led to massive seizures, convictions, and community rehab programs. Read about the comprehensive crackdown.
Police data reveals a 21% surge in murders in North Andhra Pradesh for 2025, with extra-marital affairs being the primary motive in 40% of cases. Read the shocking details and district-wise breakdown.
Andhra Pradesh's education sector transformed in 2025 with massive teacher recruitment, digital integration, and student-centric reforms. Discover the key initiatives that reshaped learning.
A man in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district vandalized a Shiva Lingam due to a long-standing dispute with temple staff over an irrigation canal. Police confirm no political links. Read the full report.
ixigo's Great Indian Travel Index 2025 reveals key trends: spiritual hubs like Ayodhya surged, OTT series boosted Northeast tourism, and East Asia gained popularity. Discover the year's travel shifts.
The India Habit Index 2025 reveals a major shift: Indian travellers now seek emotional balance & authentic experiences over social media bragging. Discover the data-driven insights.
Andhra Pradesh sees a 6.17% decline in overall crime in 2025. Rioting plunges 54%, cyber fraud losses drop 16%, and conviction rates rise. Explore the full data breakdown here.
Indian travellers are pivoting from Thailand & Cambodia to Vietnam, Sri Lanka & Japan for New Year trips amid border tensions. Bookings dip 10-35%, but spending stays strong. Explore the new travel trends.
VMRDA plot auctions in Visakhapatnam witness massive price jumps, driven by ₹2.5 lakh crore investments from Google, IT giants. Discover how infrastructure is reshaping real estate.
BCY Party president Bode Ramachandra Yadav alleges complete collapse of law & order in Andhra Pradesh, crimes against women daily. Demands CBI probe into drug mafia, claims minister wields unconstitutional power over police.
Former CBI head alleges non-Muslim boys in Andhra Pradesh underwent circumcision to push a communal agenda. He demands a review of medical records from the past decade.
Ram Pothineni's film Andhra King Taluka is set for its OTT premiere on Netflix on December 25. The Telugu movie, which had a modest box office run, will stream in five languages.
CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu accuses opponents of misinformation, outlines ambitious plans for a plastic-free Andhra by June 2026 and industrial growth in Anakapalli. Read his full vision.
Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu launches the 'Mustabu' program from Anakapalli to boost hygiene & confidence for 75 lakh students. Read about the state's new educational initiative.
AP Minister Nara Lokesh alleges YSRCP is filing PILs to block major IT investments like TCS & Raheja, threatening over 100,000 jobs for the state's youth. Read more.
Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema face colder mornings as minimum temperatures drop 2-3°C below normal. Key locations like Dumbriguda record 4.4°C. IMD forecasts continued dry weather.