News for '-anantpur'

Dubey to lead Vidarbha in Ranji tie against Andhra

Dubey to lead Vidarbha in Ranji tie against Andhra

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Dubey to lead Vidarbha in Ranji tie against Andhra, Faiz added to Vijay Hazare final squad

Riyan Parag's Epic Celebration

Riyan Parag's Epic Celebration

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Tilak Varma and Riyan Parag led the celebrations as India A won the Duleep Trophy 2024-25 with a thrilling win over India C on Sunday.

Mining baron Janardhana Reddy rejoins BJP ahead of LS polls

Mining baron Janardhana Reddy rejoins BJP ahead of LS polls

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

'BJP was always there in my blood, but due to some reasons I had gone out, but today I feel I have come back to my mother's lap. Looking at my brothers here, I don't feel like I'm coming back to the BJP office after 13 years'

A Spanish messiah passes away in Anantpur

A Spanish messiah passes away in Anantpur

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Lakhs of mourners turned out in Anantapur city of Andhra Pradesh to pay their respect to a Spanish man who worked for almost half a century to help the poor and the needy in this backward and drought prone district.

Mining baron's new party roils Karnataka polls

Mining baron's new party roils Karnataka polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The launch of a new party by former Karnataka minister and mining baron G Janardhana Reddy has spiced up the poll scene in parts of state.

Creation of Telangana may leave Rayalaseema divided

Creation of Telangana may leave Rayalaseema divided

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

If the government chooses bifurcation it is likely to add two Rayalaseema districts -- Anantpur and Kurnool -- to Telangana, and Kadapa and Chittoor to Andhra. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Direct cash transfer of LPG kicks off in 18 districts

Direct cash transfer of LPG kicks off in 18 districts

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

The seeding of LPG database with Aadhar numbers is above 55 per cent and overall Aadhar penetration is 90 per cent in these districts.

PHOTOS: 26 killed as fire breaks out in train in Andhra Pradesh

PHOTOS: 26 killed as fire breaks out in train in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

At least 23 people including two children have died after a fire broke out in an air-conditioned compartment of the Nanded Bangalore Express in Anantpur, Andhra Pradesh in the wee hours of Saturday. Ten others are have been injured in the mishap.

Andhra have Services reeling on rain-curtailed day

Andhra have Services reeling on rain-curtailed day

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Andhra Pradesh started the new domestic season on a positive note, reducing Services to 73 for 5 on a rain-curtailed opening day in the Ranji Trophy Group C match, in Anantpur, on Friday.

Will Puttaparthi's economy survive Sai Baba's death?

Will Puttaparthi's economy survive Sai Baba's death?

Rediff.com10 May 2011

Indulekha Aravind travels to Puttaparthi to find out the fate of an economy now bereft of the man it was centered on.

Are Sai Baba trustees hiding something?

Are Sai Baba trustees hiding something?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2011

The police have managed to make some inroads into the case in which Rs 35.5 lakh went missing from the Sathya Sai Baba Central Trust. Earlier during the day, the Anantpur police had claimed that the money was being taken from Puttaparthy to Bangalore to be handed over to an unknown person.

Horsley Hills, Patnitop and other monsoon getaways

Horsley Hills, Patnitop and other monsoon getaways

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

We invited readers to tell us all about the places they head to when the heavens open up. Tell us yours!

TDP moves in to counter Telangana fire

TDP moves in to counter Telangana fire

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

Around 50 Telugu Desam Party MLAs -- belonging to the coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema region -- met Andhra assembly Speaker N Kiran Kumar Reddy and requested him to accept their resignations.

India clears 9 SEZ proposals

India clears 9 SEZ proposals

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

The government on Tuesday cleared nine fresh proposals for setting up special economic zones, most of which are related to IT and ITES, followed by the bio-technology sector.

Poor can get a job within 15 days now

Poor can get a job within 15 days now

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday launched the 'historic' National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme aimed at providing right to legal livelihood to the rural poor.

Reddy helps Andhra draw with UP

Reddy helps Andhra draw with UP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2007

Prasad Reddy scored an unbeaten 103 as Andhra Pradesh ended their second innings at 213 for 5 and drew their Ranji Trophy Super League match against Uttar Pradesh in Anantpur on Sunday. Facing a target of 270 runs, Andhra lost the early wicket of Hemal Watekar, who made five. Reddy, who scored 132 runs in the first innings, showed his great form and hit another ton in 156-balls, with the help of 16 boundaries.

Karnataka salvage draw against AP

Karnataka salvage draw against AP

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

Karnataka fought to 204 for seven to draw against Andhra Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy.

Karnataka in trouble against AP

Karnataka in trouble against AP

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Karnataka were 35 for two in reply to Andhra Pradesh's 405 at the end of the third day.

Baroda reeling in rain-marred tie

Baroda reeling in rain-marred tie

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Baroda were 58 for four at close on the second day in the Elite 'B' Group Ranji Trophy match against Andhra.

AP train fire: Forensic experts begin investigations

AP train fire: Forensic experts begin investigations

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

Forensic experts on Sunday began examination and collecting evidence from the ill-fated AC coach of the Bangalore-Nanded Express that caught fire on Saturday killing 26 people in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur.

Train derails in AP; 20 dead, 100 injured

Train derails in AP; 20 dead, 100 injured

Rediff.com21 Dec 2002

Sixteen bodies were retrieved from one of the nine derailed bogies of the Bangalore Express (No 7685), which left Hyderabad on Friday.

'I didn't expect much from Family Man'

'I didn't expect much from Family Man'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'They wanted a character, who could speak both Tamil and Hindi. That's how I got on board.'

Dhoni in trouble over 'Vishnu avatar'

Dhoni in trouble over 'Vishnu avatar'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

A local court in Anantpur on Tuesday issued a warrant of appearance against Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in connection with a private complaint accusing him of hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus.

Nadal refuses to partner Leander Paes 'anytime soon'

Nadal refuses to partner Leander Paes 'anytime soon'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

World No 5 Rafael Nadal has ruled out joining forces with Indian tennis great Leander Paes 'anytime soon', insisting that he is focusing entirely on the singles event.

Court order against Dhoni erroneous, claims lawyer

Court order against Dhoni erroneous, claims lawyer

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni hasn't received any summons from a local court in Andhra Pradesh that he has been accused of ignoring, his lawyer Rajneesh Chopra said on Friday, insisting that the non-bailable warrant issued against India's cricket team captain is "erroneous".

IndiGo, Air India suspend Kunal Kamra from flying

IndiGo, Air India suspend Kunal Kamra from flying

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Kamra allegedly heckled Goswami, the editor of Republic TV, on IndiGo's Mumbai-Lucknow (6E5317) flight on Tuesday.

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Air India and IndiGo have already suspended Kamra from flying until further notice and six months, respectively.

Why Cong's Rayala Telangana move is likely to flop

Why Cong's Rayala Telangana move is likely to flop

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Is the proposal by the GoM to form a new state -- Rayala Telangana -- with two more districts a political strategy? Vicky Nanjappa finds out

Will UPA clear Telangana statehood at critical meet tomorrow?

Will UPA clear Telangana statehood at critical meet tomorrow?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Veering towards conceding the demand for a separate Telangana, the Congress has convened a meeting of its working committee, the party's highest policy-making body, on Tuesday after deliberations on the issue in the United Progressive Alliance coordination committee.

Govt to kickstart its 100,000-MW solar energy plan soon

Govt to kickstart its 100,000-MW solar energy plan soon

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The plan includes close to 6,000-Mw capacity to be set up by NTPC alone.

Rafael Nadal shares his success mantra

Rafael Nadal shares his success mantra

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

"When I was a kid, I just dreamt about playing at Roland Garros, at Wimbledon, professional tournaments. I am no different than many kids. My motivation and passion to try to reach that dream was the key to our success. "We worked hard with motivation. Kids can do it, if I did it," the Spanish legend said ahead of the opening IPTL match. "The only thing I can advise is that try to have right people around you, who know about the sport, who really support you and try to help you reach your best level, practice everyday with motivation and passion. "I had good people around me. Without (coach and uncle) Tony, nothing was possible. I am lucky that someone from my family is my coach forever. We work hard. "We work with passion, with love for what we are doing and just trying to do right things to improve every year. That's the only secret."

At 7, he's the youngest to scale Kilimanjaro

At 7, he's the youngest to scale Kilimanjaro

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

He just wanted to see some snow. But he got much more than that. Samanyu, all of 7, scaled Africa's loftiest peak and proved that no dream is impossible. And that age is just a number.

Modi's 1st problem: A below-normal monsoon

Modi's 1st problem: A below-normal monsoon

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'The first two months of monsoon are not looking good.' 'In case both the halves fail, it is going to be misery.'

10 years on, Modi govt hails MGNREGA as 'national pride'

10 years on, Modi govt hails MGNREGA as 'national pride'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The praise comes a year after Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed it a 'monument of UPA's failures'.

Spl status to Telangana, residuary AP under Article 371-D

Spl status to Telangana, residuary AP under Article 371-D

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The Group of Minister, set up to look into the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, is all set to recommend special status to both the states under Article 371-D of the Constitution and examining a proposal to include two districts of Rayalseema in Telangana.

Gandhi's 'Sarvodaya' philosophy can revive the Indian economy

Gandhi's 'Sarvodaya' philosophy can revive the Indian economy

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

At present there is virtually no dialog between votaries of different various versions of economic democracy.

Ranji Trophy: Zaheer five-for gives Mumbai upper hand

Ranji Trophy: Zaheer five-for gives Mumbai upper hand

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country.