The State Government Gears Up for Implementation of Free Travel on MMTS in Hyderabad Starting June 2nd. CM Revanth Reddy Gives Green Signal for Free MMTS Travel. The initiative aims to Curb Traffic Congestion and Pollution. Government sought Approval from Railway Board and the State Government to Bear the Revenue Deficit Incurred by the Railways.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will be celebrating his 76th Birthday tomorrow. On the occasion of the CM's birthday, his better half Nara Bhuvaneswari donated ₹76 lakhs to the Anna Canteens. Funded by Bhuvaneswari's donation, free meals will be distributed to the poor tomorrow across 269 Anna Canteens throughout the state.

Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will be in Vizag on 27th of this month. He will be attending the valedictory function of Andhra University’s centenary celebrations. The valedictory function will be held at the AU Engineering College grounds from 4 pm, with around 25,000 people expected to attend.

Vishwambhara is waiting for the clarity on OTT so that they can announce their release date. The makers claim the talks are in advanced stage and the clarity may emerge in a week or so. The movie still have one day of Patch work left with the Megastar. It will be done once there is clarity on the release date.

Despite being Akshay Kumar’s son, Aarav Kumar is carving his own path. Rejecting films, he’s working for just ₹4500 while learning fashion in rural India. Akshay revealed Aarav prefers a simple life, focusing on design and skills, far from celebrity spotlight and expectations.

YSR Congress Party chief Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy extended his wishes to Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan after his surgery. Posting a heartfelt message, Jagan hoped for a speedy and complete recovery. The gesture comes amid political differences, drawing attention for its cordial tone.

PM Narendra Modi spoke to Ap deputy cm Pawan Kalyan following his recent surgery, enquiring about his health. Modi praised Kalyan’s courage and expressed confidence in his speedy recovery, while offering prayers for his good health.

Big concern for Chennai Super Kings as Ayush Mhatre, popularly known as “baby Rohit Sharma”, has suffered a suspected hamstring tear. Coach Michael Hussey said scans will confirm severity, but initial signs look worrying, making this a potential big setback for CSK.

Opposition parties are preparing a fresh notice in Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources said on April 18. The move comes after earlier notices, backed by 193 MPs, were rejected by presiding officers without detailed reasons. Leaders are now coordinating to gather wider support and reintroduce the motion.

Minister Nara Lokesh wrote a message on X wishing speedy recovery to DCM Pawan Kalyan. "I pray to God for the speedy recovery of Deputy Chief Minister @PawanKalyan, who has undergone surgery. Please take rest in accordance with the doctors' advice, Pawan-anna. I sincerely hope that you regain full health soon and rededicate yourself to public service," he wrote.

Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy conducted a review meeting regarding the construction of airports in Warangal, Adilabad, and Kothagudem. He stated that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Warangal airport would be held shortly. He directed officials to prepare a master plan for the Adilabad airport. The Aviation Department indicated that the land proposed for the Kothagudem airport was unsuitable.

A female employee of the TCS unit in Nashik, accused in a case related to alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment of some women colleagues at the office, on Saturday, moved an anticipatory bail application, citing her two-month-old pregnancy. TCS already clarified that she does not heads HR Department and is not involved in hiring.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan underwent surgery on Saturday evening after falling ill during official discussions. Doctors conducted tests, including MRI, before proceeding. He is advised 7–10 days of rest before resuming duties, with full recovery expected to take longer.

The Indian Railways has approved a major infrastructure boost for Andhra Pradesh with a new railway line project between Rajahmundry and Visakhapatnam, estimated to cost around ₹9,889 crore. The project aims to strengthen connectivity along the busy East Coast corridor, improve passenger travel, and reduce journey time.

Bollywood actor Tabu has added another luxury asset to her portfolio by purchasing a premium apartment worth over ₹10 crore in Mumbai’s Versova area, a favourite hub for many celebrities. The actress continues to balance cinema and investments smartly. Her upcoming Telugu film Black Dog is reportedly facing delays due to financial issues.

Iran has reportedly declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, demanding the US lift its blockade on Iranian ports before reopening the key oil route. The move escalates tensions in the Gulf, threatening global energy supplies as nearly one-fifth of world oil trade passes through the strait.

The Union government has approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners, aiming to ease the impact of rising inflation. The hike will raise DA from 58% to 60%, benefiting millions across the country. The decision is expected to provide financial relief amid increasing cost-of-living pressures.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8:30 PM tonight, coming a day after heated discussions over the Women’s Reservation Bill and delimitation-related concerns in the Lok Sabha, which failed to see passage. The address is expected to cover key national issues and political developments in detail further.

Chandrababu participated in a solidarity protest in East Godavari district, supporting women’s demand for the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill. The protest highlighted opposition obstruction, which critics say denies women their rightful political representation. The movement stressed that delaying the bill blocks a historic step toward equality and stronger participation of women in governance.

A TTD Board member, Bhanu Prakash Reddy, has reportedly filed a defamation case against actor Prakash Raj, alleging that he made intentional public comments on Lord Ram and Lakshman. The complaint claims the remarks hurt Hindu sentiments, demanding an immediate public apology from the actor for his statements and seeking legal action over the issue.