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APPCB Moves to Divert Heavy Vehicles From Vizag Port and Steel Plant to Curb Pollution

The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board is preparing a traffic diversion plan aimed at rerouting heavy vehicles serving the Visakhapatnam port and steel plant, in a bid to reduce worsening air pollution in the industrial city. The move signals a sharper regulatory push on freight movement, with officials seeking to ease emissions, congestion and dust exposure in densely populated corridors.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read
National Governance & Policy4h ago

Andhra Pradesh food safety drive shuts 25 eateries after surprise inspections expose hygiene lapses

The Food Safety department shut down 25 eateries across Andhra Pradesh after surprise inspections uncovered serious violations ranging from unhygienic kitchens and improper food storage to the use of unauthorised colours and flavour enhancers. Officials said more than 100 kg of cooked food was seized and destroyed, while 30 legal cases were filed and 15 establishments were served notices to correct deficiencies.

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Energy, Power & CleanTech5h ago

Andhra Pradesh Mandates 70% Renewable Power for Data Centres as Visakhapatnam Push Accelerates

Andhra Pradesh will require at least 70% of the electricity used by data centres to come from renewable sources as part of a broader push to turn Visakhapatnam into a major digital infrastructure hub, IT Minister Nara Lokesh said. The state is also addressing water demand through the Polavaram Left Bank Canal and desalination plants, reflecting a sustainability-first strategy for attracting large technology investments.

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National Governance & Policy10h ago

Teenagers Saishiva and Bhuvan extend winning streaks as Viswas leads DTS Racing sweep in Chennai

Teenagers Saishiva Sankaran and Bhuvan Bonu continued their dominant runs in the MRF Indian National Racing Challenge 4W-2026, winning the Formula 2000 and Formula 1600 races respectively at the Madras International Circuit on Saturday. Nellore's Viswas Vijayaraj also stayed unbeaten this season, steering a DTS Racing podium sweep in the Formula LGB 1300 Open class.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility2h ago

F2000, F1600 title duel set to drive MRF Challenge weekend at Madras International Circuit

The second round of the MRF Indian National Racing Challenge will bring eight races to the Madras International Circuit this weekend, with the two MRF Formula classes — F2000 and F1600 — expected to anchor the action. A 51-car entry list, a strong saloon-car contingent and a rematch between teenage champions Saishiva Sankaran and Ishaan Madesh add depth to a compact but competitive programme.

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India Entertainment & Culture8h ago

Araku workshops revive tribal craft traditions, blending heritage with new design ideas

A series of six-day skill development workshops in and around Araku Valley has brought tribal artisans together with master craftspersons from Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Chhattisgarh to refine traditional skills and explore new forms. The programme, jointly organised by tribal welfare institutions and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, also focused on documenting rare knowledge such as Buddu painting, now preserved by one surviving practitioner.

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National Governance & Policy5m ago

Amit Shah Joins Amma's 73rd Birthday Celebrations in Kerala, Underscoring Spiritual Outreach and National Visibility

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah attended the 73rd birthday celebrations of spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi in Kollam, Kerala, as chief guest, placing a major national political figure at one of the state's most prominent religious and social gatherings. The appearance highlights the continuing public influence of Amma's movement and the political significance of high-profile engagement with spiritual institutions that command deep social reach across India and abroad.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rejects Iranian Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict and Energy Shock

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, dismissing Tehran's offer as unacceptable despite mounting economic pressure from the waterway's effective closure. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has already disrupted one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, rattled oil and gas markets, and increased the likelihood of renewed military escalation.

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Legal, Courts & Regulatory3h ago

Palaniswami Accuses Vijay of 'Utter Lie' Over Gem Veeramani Arrest, Questions TVK Government's Delay

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Saturday accused Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay of misleading the public over the arrest of industrialist R. Veeramani of Gem Granites under the POCSO Act. Campaigning in Madurantakam constituency ahead of the bypoll, he alleged the TVK-led government delayed action despite a special court's insistence and was now trying to shift blame to others.

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Startups & Venture Capital3h ago

IIT Madras-backed Unicorn India Ventures raises Rs 450 crore in first close, targets Rs 1,000 crore deep-tech fund by December

IIT Madras, its Research Park and Unicorn India Ventures have announced a first close of Rs 450 crore for a Rs 1,000 crore fund aimed at advanced technology startups, with the final close expected by December 2026. The fund has already deployed nearly Rs 55 crore across four deep-tech startups as it sharpens its focus on sectors seen as strategically important to India's industrial and national security ambitions.

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National Governance & Policy4h ago

Election Commission Halts Physical Hearings for Disputed Voters, Launches Fresh Enrolment Drive

The Election Commission of India has moved to ease concerns over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls by stopping routine physical hearings for voters flagged for unmapped records or logical discrepancies. It also announced an immediate enrolment drive for those left out of the rolls, including young and first-time voters, while setting up a review of the ECINet portal amid internal friction over its functioning.

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Co-Occurring Entities

Entities frequently referenced alongside Visakhapatnam Port:

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant(1)Visakhapatnam(1)Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board(1)Andhra Pradesh(1)