Vicky Nanjappa &Amp; Agencies

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Telangana crisis: More political turmoil expected in AP

Telangana crisis: More political turmoil expected in AP

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2013

Andhra Pradesh, which has lately been a hotbed of activity following the decision on Telangana will continue to see more drama in the days to come. Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy appears to have made his peace with the decision to bifurcate the state, but is weighing his options heavily in order to launch a new party. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

13/7 Mumbai bombers PARTIED in Goa

13/7 Mumbai bombers PARTIED in Goa

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2013

Believe it or not, but terror outfit Indian Mujahideen sent the operatives who successfully carried out the July 2011 blasts in Mumbai on a vacation to Goa!

Relief in Seema-Andhra region as power employees call off strike

Relief in Seema-Andhra region as power employees call off strike

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2013

The five-day long electricity crisis in the Seema-Andhra region would come to an end, after the employee's union agreed to call off their strike on Thursday.

Is Andhra looking at President's rule?

Is Andhra looking at President's rule?

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2013

With several leaders from the Seema-Andhra region waiting to defeat the Telangana resolution in the assembly, the Congress is exploring the possibility of imposing the President's rule in the state.

Police consider forcibly ending Jagan Reddy's indefinite fast

Police consider forcibly ending Jagan Reddy's indefinite fast

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2013

The police have decided to forcibly move YSR Congress leader Jaganmohan Reddy from the Lotus Pond office in Hyderabad where he has been on an indefinite fast against the Centre's decision to divide Andhra Pradesh.

Kiran Kumar Reddy wanted me to help stall Telangana: Ex-DGP

Kiran Kumar Reddy wanted me to help stall Telangana: Ex-DGP

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2013

Once the blue eyed boy of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy, the ex Director General of Police Dinesh Reddy is up in arms against the CM today.

Narendra Modi tops Lashkar, Indian Mujahideen's HIT LIST

Narendra Modi tops Lashkar, Indian Mujahideen's HIT LIST

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is the top-most target for all four major terror outfits in India, according to Indian Mujahideen's recently-arrested chief Yasin Bhatkal.

Power restored partially in parts of Andhra Pradesh

Power restored partially in parts of Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2013

There was some respite for the people of the Seema-Andhra regions after power was restored at the west and east Godavari districts of Vishakapatanam and Viziangaram.

'Blackout to continue in Andhra, even hospitals won't be spared'

'Blackout to continue in Andhra, even hospitals won't be spared'

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2013

The strike by power sector employees has crippled life, badly hitting hospitals and water supply in Andhra Pradesh.

Seemandhra protests: Power shortage chokes hospitals, morgues

Seemandhra protests: Power shortage chokes hospitals, morgues

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2013

The turbulent political scenario and overall chaos over the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh has hit several essential services across the state, but the medical sector has been the worst hit.

Al-Ummah wanted to eliminate BJP leaders in the south

Al-Ummah wanted to eliminate BJP leaders in the south

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2013

The Al-Ummah operatives who were arrested on Saturday after a major encounter on the Andhra Pradesh border on Saturday are providing the police with a mine of information regarding their plans. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

13 pc of candidates in upcoming polls have criminal cases

13 pc of candidates in upcoming polls have criminal cases

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2013

Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram will go to polls with 879 candidates with pending criminal cases.

We will defeat the Telangana bill in the assembly: AP Cong chief

We will defeat the Telangana bill in the assembly: AP Cong chief

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2013

In a candid chat with Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Botsa declares that he has stood by the people and he would ensure that Andhra Pradesh remains united.

Kerala, terror's own country, says NIA

Kerala, terror's own country, says NIA

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2013

There have been no major blasts in the state, but most terror operatives are trained in camps in the state. Extremely volatile, Kerala has been declared a Red Zone by the NIA.

Hyderabad under Centre's control? No way, say Telangana activists

Hyderabad under Centre's control? No way, say Telangana activists

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2013

The deteriorating law and order situation in Hyderabad has prompted a worried Union government to consider temporarily bringing the city under its control.

Puttur encounter: Homegrown terror group Al-Ummah busted

Puttur encounter: Homegrown terror group Al-Ummah busted

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2013

Police teams from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu on Saturday busted a major group of terror outfit Al-Ummah in a 11-hour operation. What is unique about the Al-Ummah is that it is in all respects a homegrown terror outfit born in the early 1990s, with no Pakistan link.

Jaipal Reddy front-runner for Telangana CM's post

Jaipal Reddy front-runner for Telangana CM's post

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2013

While Seemandhra simmers with pent-up rage over the division of Andhra Pradesh, supporters of Telangana have started celebrating the fulfilment of their long-cherished dream.

Seemandhra leaders WILL NOT give up without a fight

Seemandhra leaders WILL NOT give up without a fight

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2013

In a bid to stall the formation of Telangana, leaders from Seemandhra region have decided to move the Supreme Court. This decision comes in the wake of a public interest litigation filed by the group on Friday which was admitted by the Andhra Pradesh high court.

Can Andhra Pradesh still stall Telangana formation?

Can Andhra Pradesh still stall Telangana formation?

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2013

Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa spoke to several legal and constitutional experts on the issue.

December 9 likely to be Telangana's birthday

December 9 likely to be Telangana's birthday

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2013

The Union Cabinet, which recently cleared the note on the formation of Telangana and paved the way for the creation of the new state, will do its best to ensure that the process is completed by December 9, when the chief minister of the state is likely to be sworn in.