Twenty ministers in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh have resigned in protest at the federal government's decision to create a new state in its north. Dozens of members of the state assembly have already stepped down, while there have been violent demonstrations and a strike in southern and coastal areas.

An estimated 35 million people will live in the new state, Telangana...more

QUARRYING SUSPENDED IN ANDHRA PRADESH

Many quarries remain closed and truck movements are at a very low level. The Warrangal Absolute Black and Ongole Black Galaxy quarries are particularly hit hard by these closures.