Andhra Pradesh
One killed in fire on Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express in Andhra Pradesh
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A fire broke out in two coaches of the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express train near Yelamanchili in Andhra Pradesh early on December 29, 2025, killing one person. The deceased was identified as Chandrsekhar Sundaram. Emergency services responded quickly, detaching the damaged coaches and allowing the train to proceed.
A private bus traveling from Nellore to Hyderabad collided with a lorry on the Allagadda-Nandyal National Highway near Sirivella Meta, igniting a fire that killed three people. The drivers of both vehicles and the lorry cleaner perished in the blaze. All 36 passengers escaped the bus, with some sustaining injuries.
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The Supreme Court has set aside the Andhra Pradesh High Court's order quashing 13 FIRs filed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau against public servants. It directed the ACB to complete investigations within six months and barred further challenges on technical grounds.
Cyclone Montha is intensifying in the Bay of Bengal and is set to make landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh by Tuesday night, prompting evacuations and alerts across coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu. Officials have moved thousands to relief camps and cancelled trains amid expectations of winds up to 110 kmph. Preparations include stocked shelters and warnings for fishermen to stay off the sea.
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Cyclone Montha is set to make landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday evening as a severe cyclonic storm with winds up to 110 kmph. Coastal districts experienced strong winds and heavy rainfall on Monday, prompting evacuations and high alerts across the region. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is overseeing preparations and has directed officials to ensure safety in vulnerable areas.