Search results for 'andhra-pradesh'

Pro-Telangana candidates sweep Andhra Pradesh by-polls

Pro-Telangana candidates sweep Andhra Pradesh by-polls

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

In a clear message that the people of Telangana want a separate state, both the Congress and Telugu Desam Party were rejected by the electorate in the region, reports Mohammed Siddique

Andhra Pradesh govt announces new liquor licence policy

Andhra Pradesh govt announces new liquor licence policy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Licence to liquor shops will be issued on a fixed licence fee and licences will be granted through the draw of lots. Mohammed Siddique reports

Centre to consider President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh?

Centre to consider President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Andhra Pradesh may go for a brief spell of President's rule with the Kiran Kumar Reddy government facing internal crisis with 25 to 30 MLAs planning to join YSR Congress headed by Jaganmohan Reddy.

EC notice to Andhra Pradesh CM over remarks

EC notice to Andhra Pradesh CM over remarks

Rediff.com29 May 2012

The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a notice to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy seeking an explanation on his remarks made at a Congress workers' meeting in Tirupati last week.

Andhra Pradesh asks IPM to examine colas

Andhra Pradesh asks IPM to examine colas

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

In the wake of reports of heavy pesticide residues in colas, the Andhra Pradesh government has asked the Institute of Preventive Medicine to analyse their contents with the assistance of Central Food Technology and Research Institute in Karnataka.

Govt nod for IIT in Andhra Pradesh

Govt nod for IIT in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

The union human resource development ministry has sanctioned an Indian Institute of Technology to Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhar Reddy said in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

22 killed in Andhra Pradesh road accident

22 killed in Andhra Pradesh road accident

Rediff.com14 May 2007

The victims belonged to a marriage party.

Retail tomato prices drop 22.4% on improved supplies

Retail tomato prices drop 22.4% on improved supplies

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Retail tomato prices declined 22.4 per cent month-on-month on improved supplies across the country, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said on Sunday. The all-India average retail price of tomatoes stood at Rs 52.35 per kg on November 14, down from Rs 67.50 per kg on October 14, according to an official statement. During the same period, modal wholesale prices at Delhi's Azadpur mandi witnessed a sharper decline of nearly 50 per cent to Rs 2,969 per quintal from Rs 5,883 per quintal, driven by increased arrivals.

Pak shelling: Last rites of fallen soldiers, district commissioner held

Pak shelling: Last rites of fallen soldiers, district commissioner held

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Emotional scenes were witnessed across the country as the last rites of those killed in shelling by Pakistan during the recent military conflict with India were performed on Sunday.

$114-mn Oracle grant for Andhra Pradesh

$114-mn Oracle grant for Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Oracle will provide software grants worth more than $114 million to 60 Jawahar Knowledge Centres (JKC) in Andhra Pradesh.

'I Adopted A Cat To Understand Motherhood'

'I Adopted A Cat To Understand Motherhood'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'I am not a mother and never had an abortion either, so I had to understand motherhood and child loss from anecdotal experiences of others.'

Hyderabad not prime contributor to Andhra Pradesh, GoM told

Hyderabad not prime contributor to Andhra Pradesh, GoM told

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Hyderabad has contributed only Rs 20,022 crore out of Andhra Pradesh's total revenue of Rs 1,27,866 crore. This information was part of a note circulated by the Union finance ministry to the Group of Ministers looking into issues leading up to the bifurcation of the state.

How a selfie with wife proved fatal for top Maoist

How a selfie with wife proved fatal for top Maoist

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Chalapathi, a top leader of the CPI(Maoist) and a key figure in the 2008 Nayagarh armoury attack in Odisha, was killed in a gunfight with security forces at the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. He was one of 14 Maoists killed in the encounter, which lasted for two days. Chalapathi, who had been a mystery to security agencies for decades, was eventually identified through a selfie with his wife, Aruna, found in an abandoned smartphone. He was considered an expert in military tactics and guerrilla warfare and had played a significant role in expanding the Maoist network in Odisha.

3 arrested for spying for Pakistan on Kochi, Karwar bases

3 arrested for spying for Pakistan on Kochi, Karwar bases

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three men for allegedly sharing sensitive information about Indian defence establishments with Pakistan-based intelligence operatives. The arrests come as part of an ongoing investigation into an espionage racket that has seen eight people arrested so far. The NIA has charged five persons, including two absconding Pakistani operatives, in connection with the case, which was originally registered by the Counter Intelligence Cell, Andhra Pradesh in January 2021.

BJP ally Naidu proposes face-to-face meeting with Cong's Revanth Reddy

BJP ally Naidu proposes face-to-face meeting with Cong's Revanth Reddy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Naidu proposed to meet at Reddy's place to address unresolved bifurcation issues.

Now, Andhra Pradesh CM is in a soup

Now, Andhra Pradesh CM is in a soup

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Ministers, legislators and Members of Legislative Council are understood to have raised a virtual rebellion against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, protesting his unilateral style of functioning.

'Our Children Loved PM Modi': Usha Vance

'Our Children Loved PM Modi': Usha Vance

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

'When we were able to visit his home, they just sort of ran up. They were hugging him.' 'He was just incredibly kind and generous to them.'

Why Lalu Prasad Expelled His Elder Son Over FB post

Why Lalu Prasad Expelled His Elder Son Over FB post

Rediff.com28 May 2025

'It was really difficult for Laluji to expel his son from the party and sever family ties with him.'

Jagan warns of Congress fall in Andhra Pradesh

Jagan warns of Congress fall in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Saturday warned that the days of the Congress government in Andhra Pradesh were numbered as it was neglecting the farmers in distress.

Tirupati temple board removes 18 non-Hindu employees

Tirupati temple board removes 18 non-Hindu employees

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the custodian of Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple, has barred 18 employees from participating in all religious activities for allegedly partaking in non-Hindu activities. The decision has been defended by the Andhra Pradesh government, citing the need to protect the religious sentiments of Hindu devotees. The move has sparked debate, with some supporting the TTD's stance and others criticizing it as discriminatory.

Andhra Pradesh MP arrested for slapping Air India official

Andhra Pradesh MP arrested for slapping Air India official

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

P Mithun Reddy was detained by the immigration officers at the Chennai airport after he returned from Bangkok around 1 am.

Hyderabad is no more capital of Andhra from today

Hyderabad is no more capital of Andhra from today

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Hyderabad was made the capital city of the two states for 10 years when the bifurcation of undivided Andhra Pradesh was carried out in 2014.

'When Your Tapasya Is Successful, You Feel Very Good'

'When Your Tapasya Is Successful, You Feel Very Good'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

It was a beautiful Monday for many film folk, as they were conferred with Padma Awards at the Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu.

Azad killing: Andhra Pradesh ready for CBI probe

Azad killing: Andhra Pradesh ready for CBI probe

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Azad, a senior member of banned Communist Party of India-Maoist Central Committee, and Pandey, who was dubbed by the police as a Maoist, were killed in an alleged fake encounter on the intervening night of July 1-2, 2010, in Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh all set to enter 'Info Age'

Andhra Pradesh all set to enter 'Info Age'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

From a 'SMART' (Simple, Moral, Accountable, Responsive and Transparent) administration, Andhra Pradesh will soon transform into an 'INFO-AGE' (Inclusive, Networked, Fast, Open, Accountable, Globally benchmarked and Efficient) government.

From Tesla to Mercedes, luxury carmakers head South

From Tesla to Mercedes, luxury carmakers head South

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

In 2024 alone, South India saw the highest rise in sales in the luxury segment, with Tamil Nadu reportedly registering a 19.3 per cent increase in premium car registrations from 2022-23

Govt to set up two ports in Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal

Govt to set up two ports in Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

At present there are 12 major ports in India.

Son decides to marry transgender, parents end life

Son decides to marry transgender, parents end life

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

A middle-aged couple allegedly died by suicide in Nandyal district of Andhra Pradesh after their 24-year-old son expressed his desire to marry a transgender person.

How Telangana stir has hit business in Andhra Pradesh

How Telangana stir has hit business in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The region remained powerless for a second day, as employees of the state's power generation, transmission and distribution companies stayed away from work, in protest.

Singapore wants to make Andhra Pradesh capital a smart city

Singapore wants to make Andhra Pradesh capital a smart city

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The new capital of Andhra Pradesh is expected to be in the Vijayawada-Guntur region.

Yarraji, Shirse smash National Games hurdles records

Yarraji, Shirse smash National Games hurdles records

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Andhra Pradesh's Jyothi Yarraji and Tejas Shirse of Maharashtra won their third successive gold medals in the women's 110m hurdles and men's 100m hurdles respectively at the National Games in Dehradun.

TDP bandh hits normal life across Andhra Pradesh

TDP bandh hits normal life across Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Normal life was hit in most parts of Andhra Pradesh as the day-long strike called by the key Opposition Telugu Desam -- in protest against the arrest of its president N Chandrababu Naidu and other party leaders by the Maharashtra police -- evoked a mixed response.

Two tainted Andhra Pradesh ministers quit, more in trouble

Two tainted Andhra Pradesh ministers quit, more in trouble

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Two Andhra Pradesh ministers charge sheeted by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Jaganmohan Reddy's disproportionate assets case are out of the cabinet. After much delay Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy forwarded the resignation letters to the governor ESL Narasimhan, who immediately accepted it.

Another baby swapping case in Andhra Pradesh

Another baby swapping case in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com11 May 2003

A complaint has been lodged in Godavarikhani in Karimnagar district.

India enters elite group with Star Wars-style laser weapon for drones

India enters elite group with Star Wars-style laser weapon for drones

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Success has put India in the exclusive and limited club of nations that possess the high-power Laser-DEW.