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Hans India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Vijayawada to host embarkation centre for AP Haj pilgrims
Amaravati: The Union Government has approved the establishment of an embarkation centre in Vijayawada for Haj pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh for the 2026 pilgrimage. This significant decision follows a special request from the newly formed coalition government in the state, as announced by NMD Farooq, Minister for Law and Minority Welfare. In a statement released here on Wednesday, Minister Farooq expressed gratitude to the Central Government for its positive response. He highlighted that the coalition government, led by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, along with the State Minority Welfare Ministry, collectively brought the need for an embarkation centre in Vijayawada to the attention of Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu. Minister Farooq welcomed the Central Government's official announcement of the Vijayawada centre, which will be an addition to the 17 existing embarkation points across the country. He noted that currently, Haj pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh often travel from embarkation centres in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and other cities. The state government has been coordinating with those respective state governments to facilitate arrangements for AP pilgrims. The minister emphasised that having a dedicated centre in Vijayawada will allow the Andhra Pradesh government to provide better facilities and services for its pilgrims. Recognising the additional financial burden of up to Rs 68,000 in airfare for pilgrims departing from Vijayawada, Minister Farooq announced that the coalition government will provide a subsidy of Rs 1 lakh to each pilgrim choosing to depart from the Vijayawada centre. He also informed that the application process for Haj 2026 has already commenced. He urged all pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh to prioritise choosing the Vijayawada embarkation centre to avail themselves of the improved facilities and the Rs 1 lakh subsidy offered by the State government. Andhra Pradesh Waqf Committee chairman Abdul Azeez thanked Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Minister for Minorities Farooq and the Central government for sanctioning an embarkation centre in Vijayawada for Haj pilgrims.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Singapore-based firm to foray into Andhra
Kolkata: Singapore-based Universal Success Enterprises Ltd (USEL) plans to build multiple projects in Andhra Pradesh. Chairman of the company, Bengali NRI industrialist Prasoon Mukherjee, met Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu during the latter's visit to Singapore, and expressed USEL's interest in setting up logistics parks, data centres, business parks and renewable energy for captive and non-captive use in the state. "The CM welcomed our desire to invest in the state, and we are also looking forward to the same," he said. USEL is developing industrial parks on a pan-India basis and will also develop sustainable projects focused on India's target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. Mukherjee said the group was building a 500MW solar park in Gujarat, and logistics parks in UP, Bengal and Assam. The group is also developing a data centre in Bengal.
Hans India
20 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
CM Chandrababu's Singapore Visit concludes, to return Amaravati
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's four-day visit to Singapore has come to an end, with the Telugu community there giving him a warm farewell. CM Naidu is scheduled to arrive in Amaravati via Hyderabad at midnight tonight. During his time in Singapore, Naidu engaged with representatives from various prominent organisations, inviting them to invest in the state of Andhra Pradesh. He assured them that the state government would provide all necessary facilities to facilitate investment. Accompanying CM Naidu were ministers Nara Lokesh, Narayana, TG Bharat, as well as numerous high-ranking officials from various state departments. The visit aimed to strengthen ties and attract foreign investment to Andhra Pradesh.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Fake ₹22,000 Investment Video of Chandrababu Naidu Goes Viral: AP Cybercrime Issues Warning
Cybercriminals, who are constantly devising new types of fraud targeting the common man, have now chosen Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu as their latest target. Chandrababu, known for encouraging youth by saying they can create miracles with technology, has given several interviews to various channels in the past. However, cybercriminals have distorted his words from one such interview and created a fake video. In the video, it falsely appears as though Chandrababu is saying, "Invest ₹22,000 and earn a regular income through your phone." This fake video is being circulated widely on social media. TDP members have made it clear that Chandrababu has no connection whatsoever with this fabricated content. In the past, similar scams were attempted by cybercriminals who used the names of public figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming, "Invest ₹500 and get ₹5,000 profit," or falsely alleging that Ratan Tata was giving away ₹10,000 for free. They even created fake videos featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan to lure people into Bitcoin scams. Andhra Pradesh Cyber Crime Department IG A.K. Ravi Krishna has advised the public not to fall for such fake advertisements. He assured that those involved in these cyber frauds will be caught and brought to justice.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
AP, Singapore eye deeper ties in green energy, data centres
Singapore: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday met Singapore's minister for manpower and minister-in-charge of energy and science and technology in the ministry of trade and industry, Dr Tan See Leng, to discuss enhanced collaboration in key sectors including green energy, data centres, logistics, and housing. During the meeting, held as part of his second-day visit to Singapore, Chandrababu Naidu highlighted Andhra Pradesh's significant initiatives in the green energy sector. He called for greater cooperation from Singaporean firms in projects related to green hydrogen, transmission corridors, and port development. The Chief Minister also emphasised the need for Singapore's participation in establishing data centres and elaborated on the state's rapid expansion of its port infrastructure. Recognising Singapore's global strength in logistics, Chief Minister Naidu sought its support in implementing best practices across Andhra Pradesh's ports and logistics sectors. He also underscored the importance of Singapore's involvement in human resources, science and technology, and trade collaboration. Addressing concerns faced by Singaporean companies during the previous administration, the Chief Minister assured Minister Tan that measures are being taken to resolve those issues, emphasising that his visit reflects a commitment to transparency and rectification. He affirmed that his government is investment-friendly and deeply values its relationship with Singapore. Recalling past successful collaborations, Chandrababu Naidu cited the development of Singapore Township in Hyderabad during his earlier tenure as a symbol of admiration for Singapore's planning and efficiency. He also noted that Hyderabad once adopted nighttime street-cleaning practices inspired by observations in Singapore. To further solidify the partnership, the Chief Minister extended a formal invitation to Minister Tan to attend the upcoming Global Investors Summit scheduled for November in Visakhapatnam. In response, Minister Tan See Leng expressed Singapore's keen interest in working with Andhra Pradesh in the fields of housing and subsea cables, affirming that both sides could jointly pursue initiatives in these areas. The Minister also mentioned Singapore's ongoing collaboration with the World Bank on green energy and housing-related programmes. Reminiscing about his previous visit to Hyderabad and his earlier meeting with Chandrababu Naidu, minister Tan expressed optimism about deepening bilateral cooperation. The meeting was attended by Andhra Pradesh Ministers Nara Lokesh, P. Narayana, and TG Bharat along with senior officials from the State government.
