Andhra Pradesh

Jagan Reddy flags 'massive corruption' in power sector; Chandrababu Naidu to be probed

"We have identified as many as 30 agreements signed with various companies by the previous government involving massive corruption," says Jagan.

Jun 27, 2019

Watch| JCBs demolish Chandrababu Naidu's 'illegal' Praja Vedika on Jagan Reddy's orders

Chandrababu Naidu had written to the state government on June 5 to seek permission for using the Praja Vedika so he could work from there as the Leader of Opposition in the state assembly.

Jun 26, 2019

A dozen TDP MLAs plan to join BJP; more such defections on the way?

The state in-charge of Andhra Pradesh and National Secretary of BJP, Sunil Deodhar, said TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu and his immediate family are facing serious charges of corruption and the party's citadel seems to be crashing down.

Jun 26, 2019

Andhra Pradesh horror: 6 accused arrested for raping 16-year-old girl for 5 days

An incident of a deadly rape case has shocked and shamed Andhra Pradesh. A 16-year-old teenager was not only raped but also locked up for five days.

Jun 24, 2019

Jaganmohan Reddy takes charge as Andhra Pradesh CM, 25 cabinet ministers sworn in

YS Jaganmohan Reddy's cabinet consists of six ministers who had previously served in his father YS Rajasekhara Reddy's cabinet.

Jun 8, 2019

Andhra CM Jagan Reddy meets a campaign promise, hikes Asha workers' pay to Rs 10,000

Reddy says the new government is determined to improve health facilities in government hospitals.

Jun 4, 2019

Look out Chandrababu, says YSRCP as Jagan Reddy revokes ban on CBI in Andhra Pradesh

Chandrababu Naidu had said the central government was misusing CBI, I-T and Enforcement Directorate to target the BJP's political rivals. ting

Jun 3, 2019

Andhra CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy swearing: Giantkiller takes oath as the new chief minister

The swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium at Vijayawada city at around 12 pm. The stadium has been arranged with a seating facility provided for nearly 11,000 people in front of the dais.

May 30, 2019

Political clashes and EVM malfunctions - 1st day of polling in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Andhra Pradesh CM and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu has written to the EC claiming that nearly 30 per cent of the EVMs were not working properly till 10 am.

Apr 11, 2019

'NaMo Foods' packets distributed outside Lok Sabha polling booth; is it model code violation?

The food packets were distributed just before Union minister Dr Mahesh Sharma arrived at a polling booth in Noida Sector 15A. The BJP leader is contesting from Gautam Buddh Nagar.

Apr 11, 2019

Will Deve Gowda's choice of Chandrababu Naidu as next PM impact Karnataka's coalition partners?

HD Deve Gowda said that Chandrababu Naidu can replace Narendra Modi as the next prime minister of India and that the country is looking forward to TDP leadership while addressing election rallies at Andhra Pradesh.

Apr 9, 2019

Chandrababu Naidu has 'eliminated' my uncle, claims Jagan Mohan Reddy

Jagan Mohan Reddy stated that the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief eliminated his uncle YS Vivekananda Reddy to demoralise him.

Mar 19, 2019

Lok Sabha elections 2019: TRS leads in campaigns in Telangana

In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the TRS had bagged 11 seats while Congress had secured two. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), YSR Congress, BJP and MIM had won a seat each.

Mar 10, 2019

Kia Motors India gifts Niro EV, Niro Hybrid, and Niro Plug-in Hybrid to Andhra Pradesh government

Kia Motors India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state of Andhra Pradesh to collaborate on the 'Partnership for Future Eco Mobility,' the carmaker gifted the Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid and a Niro EV as part of the agreement.

Dec 7, 2018

Autodriver stabbed to death in front of police in Hyderabad

The incident happened on Wednesday following an argument between the victim, S Qureshi, and accused MA Khaja (30), a police official said, adding the accused has been taken into custody.

Nov 29, 2018

Chandrababu Naidu plans to build structure taller than Statue of Unity for new assembly in Amaravati

It is to be noted that the announcement has come at a time when other states are also announcing their plans of constructing huge structures after the unveiling of the Statue of Unity.

Nov 23, 2018

Chandrababu Naidu bars CBI from entering Andhra Pradesh, carrying out operations without permission

The state has withdrawn "General Consent" given to the central investigative agencies, which allow them to conduct raids or searches, under corruption charges against the state or central government officials.

Nov 16, 2018

Notification for Telangana assembly polls to be announced on Monday

The 119-member Assembly was dissolved on September 6 on the recommendation of the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led government, more than eight months ahead of the expiry of its term, paving the way for early elections.

Nov 12, 2018

Andhra Pradesh: Temple priest beaten to death over use of loudspeaker

Satyanarayana Sharma was allegedly assaulted by Sadiq Hussain, a 32-year-old unemployed man, after he "refused" to turn off or reduce the volume of the loudspeakers at the temple.

Nov 3, 2018

IT dept conducts searches on VV Minerals; raids 4 sand mining firms in Tamil Nadu

The raid is taking place at four mining business groups in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, the companies being searched are involved in mining, processing and export of the minerals illegally.

Oct 25, 2018