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Topic: Chandrababu Naidu

Beyond Krishna and Godavari, Andhra Pradesh plans river-linking project to plug water gaps

While the Godavari and the Krishna rivers were already linked in 2015, the current plan will also connect their tributaries as well as some major rivers in northern Andhra Pradesh.

A seat at the table—and beyond? Nara Lokesh’s dinner diplomacy earns praise, but also unsettles allies

CM Naidu’s son is said to be crafting an independent political identity, an effort that seems to have discomfited some alliance members. But he’s largely earning praise for ‘PR game’.

Andhra police arrest Bihar IG over 2021 ‘custodial torture’ of Deputy Speaker. Court orders release

A Patna court has refused Bihar IPS officer's transit remand, citing lack of arrest warrant, no intimation to competent court for transit remand pre-arrest, & failure to submit case diary.

2 neighbouring states allow Muslims to leave work early for Ramzan. 1 faces ‘anti-secularist’ barb

Islamic scholars in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh have decided that the 40-day festival will be observed starting 19 February.

A Hyderabad in every region—how Andhra shook off bifurcation blues & became an industrial powerhouse

In January 2026, citing a Bank of Baroda report based on CMIE data showing investment intentions across India, AP declared it netted 25.3% of India’s total proposed investments from April to December 2025.

Disease mapping, drone-aided farming & punugulu—Bill Gates’ day out with ‘friend’ Chandrababu

Although Bill Gates' visit to Andhra Pradesh is part of his trip to India for the AI Summit in New Delhi, this marks his third visit to the Telugu-speaking states since 2002.

Can public-private partnership eliminate poverty? Andhra Pradesh is experimenting with its P4 programme

Launched in March 2025, the Public-Private-People Partnership has mapped over 10 lakh poor families to affluent donors. But experts say questions remain on its long-term impact.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Naidu urges AP’s youth to take quantum leap, reminds them: Rs 100-cr reward for Nobel still stands

CM Naidu cited Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) project for which IBM is set to install its most powerful quantum computer in India; and TCS will provide hybrid computing solutions.

Naidu’s new appraisal ranks ministers on e-file clearance speed—CM 6th fastest, Lokesh 9th, Pawan 11th

The rankings prompted Naidu to note some ministers took an unacceptable average of 15 days to clear files as he offered to sit with any minister or officer to understand intricate files.

On Camera

Blue, bold, and brutal—the Verditer flycatcher kills its enemies with kindness

Classified as 'Least Concern' by the IUCN, the resilient Verditer flycatcher maintains a strong presence from the Himalayas to the southern reaches of India.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.