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Why These 5 Shiva Temples Are Must-Visit This Maha Shivratri?

Maha Shivratri on 15 February 2026 is a sacred night of devotion, fasting, meditation, and prayer, celebrating the divine bond of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The cosmic Tandava dance of Shiva represents the victory of consciousness over ignorance, inspiring spiritual awakening. Beyond the famous Jyotirlingas, India is home to…

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Growing calls for under-16s ban in one of world’s largest markets for social media

Multiple states in India are looking at the example set by Australia in December, and wondering whether they can and should follow suit

The Independent UK

Are Phones Replacing Playgrounds? Goa’s Bold Plan Has India Talking

Social media has become a daily habit for many children, often before they fully understand its emotional and mental impact. In response to growing concerns, Goa is considering a bold step that could reshape how young minds interact online. The state is exploring a possible ban on social media use…

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Ratha Saptami 2026: Date, Timings, Rituals & Surya Dev's Blessings

Ratha Saptami is a spiritually and religiously significant festival that honours Lord Surya. This is the best opportunity for us to express our gratitude to the God who gifts the world its vitality, wisdom and effulgence. It is believed that Lord Surya was born on the highly auspicious day of…

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From health trackers to Puranas: Andhra CM Naidu’s pivot to alternative medicine

Three-and-a-half years ago, Telugu news channels dedicated sufficient time discussing the health tracker ring worn by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo, then opposition leader and incumbent Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. A simple, no-nonsense platinum band, it went well with his signature beige attire. At that point in July…

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Why Millions Visit Tirupati Balaji Every Year, The Real Reason

Perched atop the sacred Tirumala hills in Andhra Pradesh, the Tirupati Balaji Temple is not just one of India’s most visited pilgrimage sites, but also among the richest and most spiritually significant temples in the world. Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Lord Vishnu, the temple attracts millions of…

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South Central 57: Chandrababu Naidu’s RSS shift and the Kochi Biennale controversy

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the recent political developments in Andhra Pradesh, including CM Chandrababu Naidu’s growing affiliation with the BJP. They are joined by Professor K Nageshwar, a politician, academic, and political analyst.

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Was Odisha prepared for Cyclone Montha?

Cyclone Montha, which formed over the Bay of Bengal, made landfall along the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on Tuesday evening, lashing the region for about three hours. Its impact was felt across eight districts of Odisha – Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur.

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Cyclone Montha weakens after battering India's eastern coast with rain and wind

Cyclone Montha is weakening after battering India’s eastern cost with torrential rains and gusty winds as relief teams raced to restore power and clear debris across southern Andhra Pradesh and neighboring Odisha state

The Independent UK

India closes schools and evacuates thousands as Cyclone Montha approaches

Indian authorities have shut schools and evacuated tens of thousands of people as Cyclone Montha approaches the eastern coast

The Independent UK

Cyclone Montha mapped: 50,000 evacuated as severe cyclonic storm nears landfall in India

Red alert for heavy rains issued for Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu as Cyclone Montha lashes India’s eastern coast

The Independent UK

South Central 48: Kerala hijab row, Andhra Pradesh-Karnataka fight over Google centre

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Anisha Sheth are joined by journalists Shahina KK and Indulekha Aravind, and TNM’s executive editor Sudipto Mondal.

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Inside Google's $15 Billion Gamble: Why India Is Becoming the Next Global AI Superpower

Google is investing $15 billion in a massive AI and data centre hub in Andhra Pradesh, India, marking its biggest project outside the US. Here's why the company believes India is the future of artificial intelligence.

International Business Times UK

How farmers are finding greener ways to produce food, from East Anglia to Andhra Pradesh in India

An innovative sustainable farming method which avoids fertilisers and pesticides in favour of natural soil regeneration has helped farmers in India increase profits while also benefiting wild birds. Our new research shows how “zero budget natural farming” has more than doubled farmer profits.

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Margins shrunk, farmers forced to switch: Trump tariffs sinking Odisha’s shrimp industry

The US has slapped a 50 percent tariff on Indian goods – from textiles and jewellery to shrimp and carpets – leaving exporters scrambling. This week, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu pegged the losses for his state’s shrimp farmers at around Rs 25,000 crore.

Benzinga

Google Plans $6 Billion Data Center In India, Its Largest In Asia, With Massive Renewable Energy Investment: Report

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google is reportedly making its biggest data center investment in Asia with a $6 billion project in India's Andhra Pradesh state.

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How a summer camp in Tamil Nadu is helping reclaim childhoods lost to police violence

This story is part of our series on Police Impunity in India.

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Sakshi TV journalist arrested over remarks on Amaravati on his show

The Andhra Pradesh police arrested Sakshi TV anchor Kommineni Srinivasa Rao from his home in Hyderabad on Monday over alleged derogatory remarks against women on his debate show.

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Political row in AP after journalist calls Amaravati a ‘capital of sex workers’ on Sakshi TV

A political row has flared in Andhra Pradesh after a journalist described Amaravati as a “capital of sex workers” during a programme on Sakshi TV, owned by YSR Congress Party president and former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. The remarks in question were made by journalist and political commentator…

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Anthony Poola, India’s first Dalit Cardinal, to be part of election of next Pope

The College of Cardinals that will elect the next head of the Roman Catholic Church will include four Cardinals from India, including a Dalit. Archbishop of Hyderabad Anthony Poola, a 62-year-old who hails from Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, is among 138 cardinals eligible to vote for the next Pope.

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Climate change puts India’s pulse production at risk

J Venkat Narayana, a 45-year-old farmer from Marreddipalli village in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, has cultivated tur (pigeon pea) for over seven years. But changing weather patterns and unpredictable rainfall are playing havoc.

Dynamite News

Kerala: Five nabbed for illegal possession of sand boa in Kannur

The snake was brought from Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh to Kannur for sale. A must read on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

India reports first H5N1 death since 2021: 2-year-old girl dies in Andhra Pradesh

A 2 year-old girl from Narasaraopet town in Palnadu district in Andhra Pradesh has died due to the H5N1 bird flu virus. Health officials have told the media that the child had eaten chunks of raw chicken on February 26, which is the likely source of infection.

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SC directs petitioners to approach High Courts in control of Hindu temple cases

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed petitioners challenging the constitutional validity of various Hindu Religious Endowments laws in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and the Union Territory of Puducherry to approach the respective High Courts. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Happy Ugadi 2025: Telugu New Year +75 Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Greetings, Images, Facebook & WhatsApp status

Ugadi, or Yugadi, is celebrated mainly in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka and is their new year. It is the start of the Hindu lunisolar calendar's Chaitra month, typically in March or April. The festival represents renewal, prosperity, and the onset of spring. People go to temples, hear Panchanga Sravanam…

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