Andhra Pradesh has scrapped the 15% non-local quota for higher education admissions, reserving all seats for state students starting 2025-26. This ends the decade-long joint admission process with Telangana. The decision follows representations to prioritize Andhra Pradesh students and avoid legal issues.
M Murali Naik, a soldier from Andhra Pradesh, has died in cross-border firing at the LoC. He was injured and died while being shifted to hospital. Murali joined the army in 2022. Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu and others expressed their condolences. His last rites will be performed with state and military honors.