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‘Even Lord Ram was in exile for only 14 years’: Renu Desai asks why she is still identified through Pawan Kalyan

‘Even Lord Ram was in exile for only 14 years’: Renu Desai asks why she is still identified through Pawan Kalyan

In a season when the Ramayana is once again dominating public conversations, actor, filmmaker and animal welfare activist Renu Desai has drawn a parallel between Lord Ram’s 14-year exile and her own experience of being defined by her past marriage, even 14 years after her divorce.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 6, 2026
Muddada Ravichandra takes charge as TTD Specified Authority Chairman after B.R. Naidu’s term ends
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Muddada Ravichandra takes charge as TTD Specified Authority Chairman after B.R. Naidu’s term ends

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Executive Officer Muddada Ravichandra took oath as the Chairman of the TTD Specified Authority, marking an important administrative transition in the management of the renowned temple body. The development comes following the completion of the tenure of the B.R. Naidu-led TTD Board.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 6, 2026
Y S Jagan's treatment forced me out of YSRCP, says former MP Vijayasai Reddy
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Y S Jagan's treatment forced me out of YSRCP, says former MP Vijayasai Reddy

Former Rajya Sabha MP V. Vijayasai Reddy has alleged that he was forced to leave the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) after facing repeated humiliation during the tenure of former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 6, 2026
Congress emerges as principal Opposition force in Chirala under Amanchi Krishna Mohan’s leadership
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Congress emerges as principal Opposition force in Chirala under Amanchi Krishna Mohan’s leadership

The Congress has made a significant political comeback in Chirala, emerging as the principal Opposition force in the municipality, with former MLA Amanchi Krishna Mohan playing a key role in the party’s performance.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 6, 2026
Two hovercrafts travelling from Goa to West Bengal make brief stop at Visakhapatnam’s Rushikonda Beach

Two hovercrafts travelling from Goa to West Bengal make brief stop at Visakhapatnam’s Rushikonda Beach

Rushikonda Beach witnessed an unusual spectacle as two massive hovercrafts travelling from Goa towards West Bengal made a brief stop along the coastline.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 6, 2026
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu inspects cyclone-hit areas, reviews damage to drains and paddy fields
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Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu inspects cyclone-hit areas, reviews damage to drains and paddy fields

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday conducted another aerial survey of cyclone-affected areas to assess the damage caused by the severe weather conditions across the state.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 6, 2026
Vangaveeti Radha to be back on Vijayawada Mayor’s post after 25 years gap
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Vangaveeti Radha to be back on Vijayawada Mayor’s post after 25 years gap

Vangaveeti Radha Krishna is reportedly being considered for the post of Vijayawada Mayor, nearly 25 years after his family’s political prominence in the city. Preparations are said to be under way for his swearing-in ceremony, generating considerable political interest in Vijayawada.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 6, 2026
Bhogapuram International Airport set to strengthen Andhra’s connectivity and economic prospects
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Bhogapuram International Airport set to strengthen Andhra’s connectivity and economic prospects

Andhra Pradesh is positioning Bhogapuram International Airport as a major infrastructure project that could strengthen the state’s global connectivity, boost tourism and trade, and attract fresh investments to the North Andhra region.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 6, 2026
TTD steps up preparations for Vaikunta Ekadasi, reviews arrangements for smooth darshan at Tirumala

TTD steps up preparations for Vaikunta Ekadasi, reviews arrangements for smooth darshan at Tirumala

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is making extensive arrangements to facilitate convenient and speedy darshan for devotees visiting Tirumala on the occasion of Vaikunta Ekadasi.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 5, 2026
VIT donates ₹1 crore to Andhra Pradesh CM Relief Fund for Cyclone Arnab and Murasu victims
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VIT donates ₹1 crore to Andhra Pradesh CM Relief Fund for Cyclone Arnab and Murasu victims

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has donated ₹1 crore to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support people affected by Cyclones Arnab and Murasu, which caused extensive damage in several parts of the state.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 5, 2026
Nandan Nilekani meets Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati to study Andhra Pradesh’s examination reforms
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Nandan Nilekani meets Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati to study Andhra Pradesh’s examination reforms

Nandan Nilekani, Chairman of the High-Powered Task Force on Examination Reforms, met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the Secretariat in Amaravati on Thursday to study the state's examination management systems and explore technology-driven reforms for academic and competitive examinations.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 5, 2026
Sivaramakrishnan Committee report identified Krishna-Guntur as a suitable cluster, but did not recommend a specific location
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Sivaramakrishnan Committee report identified Krishna-Guntur as a suitable cluster, but did not recommend a specific location

The Sivaramakrishnan Committee report on the location of Andhra Pradesh’s capital identified the Krishna-Guntur region as one of three highly suitable clusters in its assessment of potential locations. The findings challenge claims that the region did not figure among the areas considered suitable by the committee. However, the distinction between identifying a suitable cluster and formally recommending a capital location is important.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 5, 2026
Binoy Kumar takes oath as Chairman, Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission
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Binoy Kumar takes oath as Chairman, Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission

Retired IAS officer Sri Binoy Kumar was sworn in as the Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) on Thursday. Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad administered the oath of office at Amaravati.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 5, 2026
KTR, Jagan Mohan Reddy and Tamil Nadu CM Vijay attend Y.S. Anil’s daughter’s wedding in Chennai
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KTR, Jagan Mohan Reddy and Tamil Nadu CM Vijay attend Y.S. Anil’s daughter’s wedding in Chennai

A wedding celebration in Chennai brought together prominent political leaders from three southern states, with BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), YSR Congress Party president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay attending the wedding of Y.S. Anil’s daughter.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 5, 2026
Byreddy Siddharth Reddy gains prominence after YSRCP victory in Nandikotkur municipal polls
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Byreddy Siddharth Reddy gains prominence after YSRCP victory in Nandikotkur municipal polls

Byreddy Siddharth Reddy has emerged as a prominent political figure within the YSR Congress Party following the party's victory in the Nandikotkur municipal elections in Andhra Pradesh.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 5, 2026
Cyclone Murasu leaves trail of destruction across central Andhra Pradesh; bridge washed away in Eluru
Environment

Cyclone Murasu leaves trail of destruction across central Andhra Pradesh; bridge washed away in Eluru

Heavy rainfall and widespread flooding triggered by Cyclone Murasu have caused significant disruption across central Andhra Pradesh, with Eluru district among the worst-affected regions.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 5, 2026
Godavari inflows at Dowaleswaram Barrage rise to 50,000 cusecs amid Cyclone Murasu rains
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Godavari inflows at Dowaleswaram Barrage rise to 50,000 cusecs amid Cyclone Murasu rains

Inflows into the Godavari River at the Dowaleswaram Barrage in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari region have increased from 30,000 cusecs to 50,000 cusecs on Thursday, following continued rainfall associated with Cyclone Murasu.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 5, 2026
Floodwaters inundate Gopalapuram in Eluru district as heavy rain lashes region
Environment

Floodwaters inundate Gopalapuram in Eluru district as heavy rain lashes region

Gopalapuram in Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru district witnessed severe flooding on Thursday as intense rainfall associated with Cyclone Murasu triggered a surge of muddy water through local streets, inundating roads and commercial areas.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 5, 2026
Sandeep Reddy Vanga hits back at critics blaming cinema over Raptadu chainsaw assault

Sandeep Reddy Vanga hits back at critics blaming cinema over Raptadu chainsaw assault

Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga, known for films such as Arjun Reddy and Animal, has strongly reacted to criticism linking violent cinema to the alleged chainsaw assault on a Class 10 girl by a young adult in Raptadu, Andhra Pradesh.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 5, 2026
Cyclone-triggered flooding raises questions over Amaravati’s ‘world-class’ capital vision
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Cyclone-triggered flooding raises questions over Amaravati’s ‘world-class’ capital vision

The heavy rainfall and flooding triggered by Cyclone Murasu have brought renewed scrutiny to the planning and infrastructure of Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh’s proposed capital city. Videos showing waterlogged roads and inundated areas have been widely shared on social media, prompting questions about the region’s preparedness to function as a modern administrative and urban centre.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 5, 2026
Tamil Nadu denies losing ₹1,614-crore Korean auto component investment to Andhra Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu denies losing ₹1,614-crore Korean auto component investment to Andhra Pradesh

The Tamil Nadu government has rejected reports that the State lost a proposed ₹1,614-crore investment by three South Korean automobile component manufacturers to neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, describing the claims as misleading and lacking context.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 4, 2026
Former IAS Praveen Prakash meets senior Congress leader Raghuveera Reddy, seeks guidance for ‘Career 2.0’
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Former IAS Praveen Prakash meets senior Congress leader Raghuveera Reddy, seeks guidance for ‘Career 2.0’

Former IAS officer and Congress leader Praveen Prakash met senior Congress leader and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member N. Raghuveera Reddy and sought his guidance as he embarks on a new professional journey.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 3, 2026
Kadapa Collector warns public against fake WhatsApp account seeking money in his name

Kadapa Collector warns public against fake WhatsApp account seeking money in his name

Kadapa District Collector Dr. Sreedhar Cherukuri has cautioned the public against fraudulent social media accounts impersonating him and soliciting money from people.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 3, 2026
Andhra Pradesh civic polls reflect dramatic political reversal, but questions over power and pressure remain
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Andhra Pradesh civic polls reflect dramatic political reversal, but questions over power and pressure remain

Andhra Pradesh’s municipal corporation politics appears to be witnessing a dramatic reversal, with early counting trends pointing to a major shift from the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) sweep of 2021 to an apparent advantage for the ruling NDA in the 2026 civic elections.

By Dakshin Bureau·November 3, 2026