Andhra Pradesh: Quick Facts

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Andhra Pradesh local body polls: TDP-led NDA wrests 12 of 13 Mayor posts; Anantapur only solace for YSRCP • Nov. 4, 2026, 10:19 AM ET (The Hindu)

TDP candidate wins Tirupati Mayoral seat • Nov. 4, 2026, 8:09 AM ET (The Hindu)

TDP sweeps four Municipal Corporations across Rayalaseema • Nov. 4, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (The Hindu)

India news: Cyclone Murasu wreaks havoc after landfall • Nov. 3, 2026, 5:11 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)

The path of Cyclone Arnab went through India's plans for data centers and future growth • Oct. 28, 2026, 11:25 PM ET (AP)

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Map highlighting the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh in orange, located along the southeastern coast of India bordering the Bay of Bengal, with its capital Amaravati marked. Surrounding countries and major bodies of water are labeled for geographic context.

Coastline of Andhra Pradesh, India

Nallamala Range

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Venkateswara Temple

Aerial view of densely packed, multicolored buildings in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India, with scattered trees among the urban landscape.

Krishna River: Prakasam Barrage

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