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An·dhra Pra·desh

(än′drə prə-dāsh′, -dĕsh′)

A state of south-central India on the Bay of Bengal. The northwestern portion of Andhra Pradesh was detached to form the state of Telangana in 2014. Hyderabad, located within Telangana, is the interim capital of Andhra Pradesh and the permanent capital of Telangana.

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Andhra Pradesh

(ˈændrə prɑːˈdɛʃ)

(Placename) a state of SE India, on the Bay of Bengal: formed in 1953 from parts of Tamil Nadu (then called Madras) and Hyderabad states. Capital: Hyderabad. Pop: 75 727 541 (2001). Area: about 275 068 sq km (106 204 sq miles)

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An•dhra Pra•desh

(ˈɑn drə prəˈdeɪʃ)
n.

a state in SE India, formed from portions of Madras and Hyderabad states 1956. 66,508,008; 106,204 sq. mi. (275,068 sq. km). Cap.: Hyderabad.

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Andhra Pradesh - a state of southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal

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Summary: Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Jun 13 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to Governor ESL Narasimhan, who was in Vijayawada.

Andhra CM meets Governor ESL Narasimhan in Vijayawada

Summary: Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 11 (ANI): Political bigwigs from Andhra Pradesh visited Lord Balaji temple here on Tuesday to offer prayers for sufficient rainfall, among other things.

Tirupati: Political bigwigs pray for rainfall at Lord Balaji temple

Summary: Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 10 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy chaired the first meeting of his cabinet on Monday with all 25 ministers, including five deputy Chief Ministers.

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy holds his first cabinet meeting

Summary: Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he had come to Tirupati to seek blessings of Lord Venkateswara after forming the new government.

The country saw our dedication and gave us a second chance: PM Modi in Tirupati

Summary: Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 8 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Saturday assumed charge of his office at state secretariat post his resounding victory in the state elections.

Andhra: Jagan Reddy assumes charge of his office

Summary: Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 7 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy-led state Cabinet will have five Deputy Chief Ministers, confirmed YSRCP MLA Mohammed Mustafa Shaik.

Andhra Cabinet to have 5 Deputy CMs: YSRCP's Mohammed Mustafa Shaik

Summary: Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 4 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday visited Sarada Peetham here and sought the blessings of Swami Swaroopananda Saraswati.

Jagan Reddy seeks blessings of Swami Swaroopananda Saraswati

Summary: Mangalagiri (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Jun 1 (ANI): IPS officer D Gautam Sawang on Saturday took charge as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Andhra Pradesh.

Gautam Sawang takes charges as new Andhra DGP

Summary: Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 29 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Governor ESL Narasimhan reached Vijayawada on Wednesday, where he is scheduled to administer oath-taking ceremony of YS Jaganmohan Reddy as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh tomorrow.