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Radhakrishnan vs Reddy: NDA holds edge in Tuesday's V-P poll

Radhakrishnan vs Reddy: NDA holds edge in Tuesday's V-P poll

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The stage is set for a direct contest between NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy for the vice-presidential election. The BJP-led alliance has a clear edge in the poll necessitated due to the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.

63 red sanders smugglers arrested in Andhra Pradesh

63 red sanders smugglers arrested in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The Andhra Pradesh police have arrested 63 woodcutters smuggling red sanders trees from the state's Nellore district, on the border with Tamil Nadu.

Maha passes bill to curb urban Naxalism; won't misuse, assures CM

Maha passes bill to curb urban Naxalism; won't misuse, assures CM

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The Maharashtra legislative assembly passed the 'Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill' aimed at preventing unlawful activities of Left Wing Extremist organizations, focusing on urban Naxalism and passive militancy.

No President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh: Shinde

No President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh: Shinde

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of imposing President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh in the wake of widespread protests in Seemandhra region against the decision to create Telangana.

Space Milestones For India On Ganesh Chaturthi

Space Milestones For India On Ganesh Chaturthi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

India took another leap in space infrastructure with the foundation stone laid for a new launch pad at the country's second rocket port in Kulasekarapattinam.

Andhra Pradesh plans tech university

Andhra Pradesh plans tech university

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to establish Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies to take up integrated educational programmes with broad-based professional education, including soft skills, at par with the best universities of the world.

Andhra Pradesh presents deficit budget

Andhra Pradesh presents deficit budget

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah on Saturday presented a tax-free budget for financial year 2010-11 with an outlay of Rs 1,13,675 crore (Rs 1.13 trillion) and a projected expenditure of Rs 1,13,660 crore.

Young Indian Leaders Shine at WEF 2025

Young Indian Leaders Shine at WEF 2025

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Barring a few, such as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu (74), Union Minister C R Patil (69) and Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna (71), most other ministers attending the WEF represent the next generation of India's politicians.

Andhra Pradesh floods claim 18

Andhra Pradesh floods claim 18

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Eighteen people were killed in flash floods and heavy rains that lashed four south coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh during the last five days, official sources said on Tuesday.

Radicalised by Zakir Naik, Siddique lone wolf with IED skills: Andhra cop

Radicalised by Zakir Naik, Siddique lone wolf with IED skills: Andhra cop

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Andhra Pradesh police identified one of the terror suspects arrested by Tamil Nadu police as a 'big fish' with advanced bomb-making skills. The suspect, Abubacker Siddique, is believed to be a lone wolf influenced by radical preacher Zakir Naik and an expert in making IEDs.

OCTOPUS - Andhra Pradesh's terror response

OCTOPUS - Andhra Pradesh's terror response

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The personnel for Organization To Counter Terrorist Operations will be drawn from different wings of the police.

Monsoon sets in over Andhra Pradesh

Monsoon sets in over Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

Andhra Pradesh to have polls as undivided unit

Andhra Pradesh to have polls as undivided unit

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Elections will be held in a united Andhra Pradesh, but on June 2, two separate governments will be formed at Telangana and Seema-Andhra. Vicky Nanjappa reports

7 killed as rain-soaked wall collapses at Andhra temple

7 killed as rain-soaked wall collapses at Andhra temple

Rediff.com1 May 2025

The wall collapsed on the Rs 300 ticket queue line near the shopping complex on the ghat road from Simhagiri Bus Stand at around 3 am. Heavy overnight rains and strong winds are suspected to have loosened the soil, causing the structure to fall, Anitha told reporters.

Modi Courts Japan Inc With Make In India

Modi Courts Japan Inc With Make In India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Japan is expected to increase its investment target in India from the earlier 5 trillion yen ($34 billion) to almost 10 trillion yen.

Top 18 states' revenues to grow 7-9% in FY26: Crisil

Top 18 states' revenues to grow 7-9% in FY26: Crisil

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

India's 18 largest states, accounting for over 90 per cent of the country's gross state domestic product (GSDP), are likely to record a marginal uptick in revenue growth to 7-9 per cent this year, from 6.6 per cent clocked in 2024-25 (FY25), rating agency Crisil said in a report on Tuesday. This growth, slower than the decadal average of about 10 per cent, would lift these states' cumulative revenue to around Rs 40 trillion in FY26 from Rs 37.26 trillion in FY25.

Heat wave kills 500 in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Heat wave kills 500 in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Rediff.com25 May 2015

The death toll due to intense heatwave sweeping Telangana and Andhra Pradesh crossed the 500 figure on Monday, disaster management officials said in Hyderabad.

Vice-Presidential election: Stage set for 'south versus south' battle

Vice-Presidential election: Stage set for 'south versus south' battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The stage is set for a direct contest between NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy for the September 9 vice-presidential election. Nominations have been scrutinized and accepted.

Andhra Pradesh General, Vocational results on SMS

Andhra Pradesh General, Vocational results on SMS

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Get results for the Andhra Pradesh Year II General Results and Andhra Pradesh Year II Vocational Supplementary Results live on SMS today.

What's Naidu Doing in A Barber Shop?

What's Naidu Doing in A Barber Shop?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu visited Vadlamanu village in Agiripalli Mandal, Eluru to commemorate Mahatma Jyotirao Phule's birth anniversary.

Andhra Pradesh flood toll 46

Andhra Pradesh flood toll 46

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

Trump's Tariffs: Exporters To Take Big Hit

Trump's Tariffs: Exporters To Take Big Hit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'The biggest point of contention is market access for US agricultural and dairy products.'

Andhra Pradesh: Chiranjeevi entering politics?

Andhra Pradesh: Chiranjeevi entering politics?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

As the political atmosphere in Andhra Pradesh is hotting up ahead of assembly elections, one and a half year away, there is fresh speculation over Telugu matinee idol Chiranjeevi's entry into politics.

TDP fears President's rule in Andhra Pradesh

TDP fears President's rule in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The Telugu Desam Party has sought a clarification from Chief Minister K Rosaiah on the pro-active role being taken by new Governor E S L Narasimhan that was raising doubts about the possibility of the imposition of President's rule in Andhra Pradesh.

Will Nirmalaji Be Generous To Bihar?

Will Nirmalaji Be Generous To Bihar?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

If it was Andhra Pradesh last Budget, it's poll-bound Bihar that has now turned to Centre with a list of demands. How the NDA government is delivering on promises.

X'mas toys may get costly for US kids

X'mas toys may get costly for US kids

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

For kids in the United States, the tariff imposed by the Donald Trump administration on countries like China may no longer be a child's play, as toy prices are predicted to touch record highs this Christmas season. However, for India's toy export industry, which was ready to take giant strides in the sector by bagging heavy orders from the US retail giants like Walmart, Amazon, and Target Corporation, gaining from the China-Plus-One policy, the US tariffs came as a heavy jolt.

Andhra Pradesh rain toll 9

Andhra Pradesh rain toll 9

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

A Salute To The Brave Who Gave Us Their All

A Salute To The Brave Who Gave Us Their All

Rediff.com16 May 2025

With respect and gratitude we honour the memory of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in Operation Sindoor.

Google's Internet bus to tour Andhra Pradesh

Google's Internet bus to tour Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Google India on Wednesday said its special bus will tour Andhra Pradesh to reach out to people with limited knowledge and exposure of the Internet.

Chandrababu Naidu hardsells Andhra Pradesh to foreign investors

Chandrababu Naidu hardsells Andhra Pradesh to foreign investors

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Making a strong pitch before foreign investors at the World Economic Forum, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said the state offers great opportunities in areas ranging from technology to tourism to infrastructure to oil refineries.

TRS stalls Andhra Pradesh assembly

TRS stalls Andhra Pradesh assembly

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Andhra Pradesh: Flood toll 100

Andhra Pradesh: Flood toll 100

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Andhra Pradesh flood toll 41

Andhra Pradesh flood toll 41

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

The death toll due to heavy rains and flash floods caused by a deep depression in Andhra Pradesh has risen to 41 on Saturday morning, according to the official count.

Andhra Pradesh to set up animation, gaming cities

Andhra Pradesh to set up animation, gaming cities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The Andhra Pradesh government plans to set up an animation and gaming city in Hyderabad to promote the industry.

Andhra Pradesh Year 1 & 2 Supplementary results on SMS

Andhra Pradesh Year 1 & 2 Supplementary results on SMS

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

The Andhra Pradesh Year 1, 2 Supplementary results will be announced soon. You can pre-register now to get your results on SMS.

Cyclone alert in Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone alert in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

'Vijay Just Fled The Scene'

'Vijay Just Fled The Scene'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

'Vijay should have stayed there for the night and in the morning he should have met the people.'

Tribals Fear New Threats As Naxalism Fades

Tribals Fear New Threats As Naxalism Fades

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

If the threat from the 'Maovadis' (Maoists) is fading, the danger now lies with the 'MoUvadis' -- those who might exploit the resource-rich Abujhmad region through corporate or State-backed projects.

Why UP Expects 1.3 Billion Tourists This Year

Why UP Expects 1.3 Billion Tourists This Year

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

This would be a 100 per cent jump over 2024, when the state had logged tourist inflow of 650 million