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Andhra to host G-20 meet from March 28, Rs 157 crore spent for beautification

Visakhapatnam, the City of Destiny is getting decked up for the G20 Summit which will be held from March 28.... read..

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Andhra: Mock G20 conclave organised in Visakhapatnam

Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) organised Mock G20 Conclave at Andhra University on Friday.... read..

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Boat riding, kite festival inaugurated in Visakhapatnam as part of G-20 summit awareness events

District Magistrate and Collector Annam Mallikharjuna and GVMC Commissioner P Rajababu of Visakhapatnam inaugurated a Boat Riding and Kite Festival as part of the G-20 Summit Awareness program here on Thursday.... read..

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3 dead, 6 injured in Vishakapatnam building collapse

At least three persons, including two children were killed and six people were injured after a three-storey building collapsed in Ramajogi Peta near the Collectorate in Visakhapatnam in the early.... read..

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Visakhapatnam: Waltair Division surpasses best-ever record freight loading

In the current financial year 2022-23, Waltair Division has achieved best ever freight loading of 67 Million Tons (MT) in 11 days ahead of the financial year closing, said Indian Railways.... read..

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Chandrababu Naidu "transferred Rs 371 crore" in skill development scam, claims AP minister

Andhra Pradesh state Industries Minister Gudivada Amarnath hit out at Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu over the skill development "scam", claiming that the former CM "transferred Rs 371 crore" to shell companies.... read..

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Suryakumar has shown potential in white-ball cricket, will be given longer run: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said that the team management will continue to back batter Suryakumar Yadav, who is under scrutiny after a string of low scores in ODIs despite experiencing one of the best peaks in T20I cricket.... read..

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With World Cup in sight, Starc warns batters about his reliance on swing

Mitchell Starc played a key role in orchestrating India's worst defeat in the second ODI match at YS Raja Reddy Cricket Stadium.... read..

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2nd ODI: We didn't apply ourselves and it wasn't a pitch to get out for 117, admits Rohit Sharma

India captain Rohit Sharma admitted that his players did not apply themselves well during the first innings of the second ODI against Australia, where they were bowled out for a paltry 117 in just 26 overs. He added that the nature of the pitch wasn't the... read..

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2nd ODI: My role is to be slightly fuller and attacking than other guys, says Starc after a five-fer against India

In Australia's ten-wicket drubbing of India in the second ODI, left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc emerged as the wrecker in chief. On a pitch which was under covers due to rain threat, Starc scythed through the Indian top-order and then castled Mohammed ... read..

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"We didn't put enough runs on board:" Rohit Sharma's honest assessment after India's 10-wicket loss against Australia

Mitchell Starc's fiery spell didn't allow India to even surpass the average first innings ODI score of 241. The way Australian openers Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head chased the target of 118 with 39 overs to spare showcased the flaws in Indian batting.... read..

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Australia win toss, opt to field first in second ODI match against India

Australian skipper Steve Smith won the toss and decided to field first in the second ODI match at YS Raja Reddy Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam on Sunday.... read..

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Mitchell Starc's fiery spell helps Australia bundle out India for 117 in 26 overs in 2nd ODI

Mitchell Starc produced one of the best bowling spells as he dismantled the Indian batting line-up, bundling Men in Blue for 117 in the second ODI match of three-match series at YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam on Sunday.... read..

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Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head's carnage guide Australia to 10-wicket win over India in 2nd ODI

Mitchell Starc's fifer followed by Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head's brutal hitting guided Australia to 10 wickets victory with 234 balls to spare against India in the second ODI of the three-match series at YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, V... read..

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I can be bit more expensive but that brings in dismissals more: Mitchell Starc after win against India

Australia's Mitchell Starc ran through the India batting lineup in Visakhapatnam with a five-four as Men in Blue were reduced to 117 in 26 overs.... read..

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Our bowlers were outstanding, Mitchell Starc in particular: Steve Smith

After registering a thumping 10-wicket victory over India, captain Steve Smith lauded Australia's "outstanding" bowlers and said Mitchell Starc in particular with the new ball put Men in Blue under pressure.... read..

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I went hard early to push the envelope: Travis Head on Australia's performance in 2nd ODI against India

Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh made batting look like a piece of cake when the entire Indian batting line-up seemed to be stuck in an endless struggle. The destructive Australian duo chased the target of 118 in 11 overs with 39 overs to spare.... read..

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Team India register their third lowest ODI total against Australia

Mitchell Starc ran through the India batting lineup in Visakhapatnam with a five-for as India were reduced to one of their lowest ODI totals at home.... read..

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Rain likely to play spoilsport during second ODI between India and Australia

Rain is likely to play a role in the second ODI between India and Australia at Visakhapatnam.... read..

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Representatives from 40 countries to participate in G-20 event in Visakhapatnam: District Collector Dr A Mallikharjuna

Collector and District Magistrate of Visakhapatnam Dr Annam Mallikarjuna has said that representatives from around 40 countries will participate in a G-20 conference which is scheduled to be organised here from March 28 to 30.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh MLC polls: Voting begins amid tight security arrangements

The elections for the Member of Legislative Council (MLC) seats in Andhra Pradesh started in Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam on Monday morning.... read..

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Vizag: GVMC gearing up to host G20 summit meeting on March 28-29

The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is gearing up to host the G20 summit meetings on March 28 and 29.... read..

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India's ability to withstand global economic challenges behind its booming prospects: Sonowal

Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that the innate ability of the Indian economy to withstand the global economic challenges gave the country a booming prospect as it remains one of the brightest spots of growth and development. Delivering the keynote... read..

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Andhra govt signs 260 MoUs worth Rs 1.17 lakh crore on Day 2 of GIS summit

The Andhra Pradesh government, under the leadership Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, on Saturday said it signed 352 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth an investment of Rs 13.05 lakh crore during the two-day Global Investors Summit being held in V... read..

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"Development of Andhra key to making India 5-trn dollar economy: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highway, Nitin Gadkari, on Friday said the government was working on mission-mode to make India 'Atma Nirbhar' (self reliant).... read..

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Reliance Industries among first corporates to believe in stupendous economic potential of Andhra Pradesh: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Industries (RIL) chairman Mukesh Ambani on Friday said the firm has been among "the first corporates to believe in the stupendous economic potential of Andhra Pradesh".During the ongoing 'Andhra Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023', the chairman... read..

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"Ready to accommodate all types of investors: Andhra Minister ahead of GIS 2023

Andhra Pradesh IT and Industries Minister Gudivada Amarnath said that the state government is ready to give all the permit licenses and required lands to the business investors in the southern state.... read..

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Andhra received 340 investment proposals worth Rs 13L cr: CM Jagan Reddy

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Reddy on Friday said the state received 340 investment proposals worth Rs 13 lakh crore that will provide employment to 6 lakh people across 20 sectors in the state.... read..

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Visakhapatnam civic body plants 200 coconut trees at Sagarnagar beach

In line with the Andhra Pradesh government's efforts to boost tourism, Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is planting 15-year-old 200 coconut trees at the offshore sandy beach area in Sagarnagar beach.... read..

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Chemical emergency mock drill organised in Andhra factories

A chemical emergency mock exercise was on Thursday conducted in off-site factories in 11 districts of the state and on-site factories in six districts in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and Andhra Pradesh State Disaster M... read..

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Indian Navy undertakes coastal clean-up drive in Visakhapatnam

As part of 'Puneet Sagar Abhiyaan' the Eastern Naval Command has dedicated one day each month to undertake coastal cleanup activity including rivers and lakes.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh artist carves sculpture of Lord Shiva on pencil for Maha Shivaratri

An artist from Andhra Pradesh carved the sculpture of Lord Shiva on a pencil on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.... read..

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Denied ambulance, couple forced to carry child's body for 120 km on two-wheeler in Andhra Pradesh

In a tragic incident in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, a couple carried the body of their 14-days-old child on a two-wheeler for 120 km after they were allegedly denied an ambulance facility by the KG government hospital.... read..

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2 dead, 1 injured after two bikes collide in Visakhapatnam

In a tragic accident, two men were killed and one seriously injured after two bikes collided head-on at Gnanapuram in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, police said.... read..

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Customs officials seize foreign cigarettes worth Rs 38.90 lakh near Visakhapatnam railway station

Customs officials seized about 3,90,000 cigarette sticks of 'Paris & Midland Black' brands (foreign cigarettes) worth nearly Rs 38.90 lakh while being transported unauthorisedly near Visakhapatnam railway station here on Saturday.... read..

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Vizag steel plant explosion: Andhra Minister Amarnath visits accident victims at hospital

Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister Gudivada Amarnath on Saturday visited the local Seven Hills Hospital in Visakhapatnam to meet the victims who were injured at the Vizag Steel Plant explosion.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh: 10 injured in explosion at Visakhapatnam steel plant

At least ten people were injured after an explosion occurred at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant on Saturday afternoon, the police said.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh: 3 students injured after school ceiling plaster falls in Visakhapatnam

At least three school students were injured after the ceiling plaster of their classroom fell on them in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam on Tuesday, police said.... read..

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Union Budget laid foundation to make India developed nation in next 25 yr: GVL Narasimha Rao

Rajya Sabha member G.V.L. Narasimha Rao on Sunday said that the Union Budget laid the foundation to make India a developed nation in the next 25 years.... read..

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Budget 2023: Waltair Railway Division of East Coast gets Rs 2857 Crores

Waltair Railway Division under the East Coast Railway Zone has received Rs. 2857 crores as funds allocated under the Union Budget for the financial year 2023-24.... read..

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Global Investors Conference will change future of Andhra Pradesh: Minister Gudivada Amarnath

Several entrepreneurs have shown interest in investing in Andhra Pradesh after the meeting organized by the government, Andhra Pradesh minister Gudivada Amarnath said on Wednesday.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh: 2 drug peddlers arrested in Visakhapatnam, contraband seized

In a Joint operation with City Task Force, Visakhapatnam Special Enforcement Bureau seized 380 ampoules of Pentazocine Lysine Lactate Injections and arrested two drug peddlers during a raid in Andhra Pradesh's Vizag, officials said on Wednesday.... read..

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Political rallies provide platform to interact with people, says CPI (M) after Andhra govt bans public meetings on roads

Communist Party of India (M) politburo member B V Raghavulu on Saturday said the government orderbrought by the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress (YSRC) government is an attempt to thwart opposition parties.... read..

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Tollywood actor Sudheer Varma dies by suicide

Young Tollywood actor Sudheer Varma, who featured in films like "Kundanapu Bomma" and "Second Hand", died by suicide on Monday.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh: Navy conducts clean coastal drive at Visakhapatnam

The Indian Navy on Saturday conducted a clean coastal drive at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.... read..

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Don't be bitter, stop litter: Railways appeals to passengers after trash found in new Vande Bharat train

After the newly-operational Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat express was found filled with thrash, Railways has appealed to the passengers to keep the 'prestigious' train clean and use dustbins meant for throwing garbage.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh: Train derails in Visakhapatnam, no casualties

The wheels of a general coach of the Visakhapatnam-Kirandul train derailed at Sivalingapuram station in the Kottavalasa - Araku Section on Tuesday, the railways said.... read..

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Upgradation of the Vishakhapatnam railway station of East Coast Railway is in full swing: Railway officials

Vishakhapatnam is one of the major stations that will undergo redevelopment, as the Indian Railway is working towards upgrading several stations across the country, for providing world-class facilities to its passengers.... read..

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Over two dozen vehicles parked in police station premises catch fire in Vizag

Several vehicles, two-wheelers, one auto rickshaw, and one four-wheeler, parked on the premises of Kancharapalem Police Station in Andhra Pradesh caught fire accidentally on Sunday.... read..

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Sankranti celebrations kick off with 'Bhogi' in Andhra Pradesh

Sankranti celebrations began across Andhra Pradesh on Saturday with 'Bhogi' or burning of old and unwanted items like old clothes, mats and broomsticks in the belief that new things will usher into their lives.... read..

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Visakhapatnam: Three arrested for pelting stones at Vande Bharat Express train

Three persons have been arrested in connection to the alleged stone pelting incident on the new Vande Bharat Express train, the police said.... read..

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