Saudi Arabia, US executions hit record high in 2025
Amnesty International reports a sharp global rise in executions in 2025, led by Saudi Arabia and the US reaching record numbers. China remains the world's top executioner.
Amnesty International reports a sharp global rise in executions in 2025, led by Saudi Arabia and the US reaching record numbers. China remains the world's top executioner.
Vodafone Idea receives a massive GST penalty order of Rs 638 crore from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence. The telecom giant plans to appeal. Details inside.
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.
IndiGo faces a massive Rs 458 crore GST penalty from authorities. The airline vows to contest the order, claiming compliance with all regulations. Read the full details.
A Hyderabad court sentences a man to death for the 2011 murder of his stepsister. The brutal crime near Bharat Nagar flyover was driven by a rejected sexual advance. Read the full details of the verdict and investigation.
A Hyderabad court sentences a man to death for the 2011 murder of his stepsister. The brutal crime near Bharat Nagar flyover was solved using forensic evidence and a confession. Read the full details of the case and the verdict.
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.
Punjab & Haryana HC commutes a convict's death sentence to life without remission for the 2018 rape and murder of a 5-year-old. The court acquitted his mother, citing her 'blind love' for her 'Raja beta'. Read the full verdict details.
Punjab & Haryana HC commutes a convict's death penalty to life without remission for the 2018 rape & murder of a 5-year-old. The court acquitted his mother, citing her 'blind love' for her 'Raja beta'.
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.
IndiGo faces a GST penalty of over ₹13 lakh for FY 2021-22. The airline disputes the ruling and plans legal action, stating no major financial impact. Read details.
Punjab's tax department imposes a penalty of over Rs 13 lakh on IndiGo for GST-related discrepancies for FY 2021-22. Details on the penalty and airline's response inside.
A special POCSO court in Tirunelveli sentenced a 49-year-old man to death for repeatedly raping his 14-year-old daughter. The court also ordered Rs 10 lakh compensation for the survivor. Read the shocking details of the case.
A Tirunelveli court sentences a 49-year-old man to death for sexually assaulting his 14-year-old daughter under POCSO Act. The case highlights familial abuse and judicial resolve.
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.
Luigi Mangione's attorneys argue AG Pam Bondi's push for death penalty is compromised by her past lobbying work for UnitedHealth. Hearing set for Jan 9. Read the full story.
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.
West Godavari district leads Andhra Pradesh in public satisfaction, scoring 71.0 in the latest District Satisfaction Tracking. CM Naidu praised Collector Nagarani's governance. Discover the key factors behind this success.
CM N Chandrababu Naidu outlines 10 principles for Swarnandhra 2047, directs officials to resolve land issues, digitise records, and adopt zero-tolerance towards crime. Read about the key directives from the collectors' conference.
Parts of Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district grapple with severe cold wave, with temperatures plunging to as low as 5.4°C. Dense fog blankets the region, disrupting daily routines. IMD forecasts continued dry weather.
Arrests under NDPS Act in Andhra Pradesh skyrocketed over 250% from 2018 to 2024. State ranks 2nd in ganja seizures, with Sheelavathi strain from AOB region dominating the illicit market. Read the full investigation.
Gujarat High Court commuted a death sentence to life imprisonment for a man convicted of raping a minor, noting the trial court failed to consider reformation. Read the full legal analysis.
AP Minister Nara Lokesh met Union Ministers in Delhi, requesting a National Skill Training Institute in Visakhapatnam and detailing global tech giants' investment interest. He also outlined state education initiatives.
New education bill introduces graded penalties up to Rs 75 lakh for violations, Rs 2 crore for illegal institutions, and mandates transparency to protect students. Read the key reforms.