News for '-andhra-pradesh'

What Centre Will Shell Out For AP, Bihar

What Centre Will Shell Out For AP, Bihar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

While Andhra Pradesh is expected to receive Rs 15,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore, Bihar is likely to get Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 10,000 crore in FY25.

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.

Can Andhra Pradesh still stall Telangana formation?

Can Andhra Pradesh still stall Telangana formation?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

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

Telangana: Andhra Pradesh CM Reddy meets Sonia

Telangana: Andhra Pradesh CM Reddy meets Sonia

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Ahead of the crucial Congress meeting on Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kirankumar Reddy on Friday met Congress President Sonia Gandhi and briefed her about the political situation in the state.

Andhra, Telangana rain toll at 33; flood waters recede in both states

Andhra, Telangana rain toll at 33; flood waters recede in both states

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and his Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy visited some inundated areas in their respective territories.

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.

Populist schemes galore in Andhra Pradesh

Populist schemes galore in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

As the assembly elections loom large over Andhra Pradesh, a race of sorts has already begun among the political parties to offer sops and make populist promises.

R-Day parade: UP's Maha Kumbh tableau wins 1st prize

R-Day parade: UP's Maha Kumbh tableau wins 1st prize

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The best marching contingent among the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and other auxiliary forces was the Delhi Police team.

Andhra Pradesh: 8 labourers buried alive

Andhra Pradesh: 8 labourers buried alive

Rediff.com13 Apr 2008

The labourers, who were using heavy equipment, had no time to escape when a 50-feet-high mound of soil caved in. Villagers rushed to the spot to pull out the trapped labourers from under the debris. Revenue and police personnel also joined in the rescue operations. Eight bodies were retrieved after a three-hour operation. Five injured persons were shifted to the government hospital at Korutla. Relatives of the deceased alleged that adequate safety measures had not been taken

Global slowdown hits IT scene in Andhra Pradesh

Global slowdown hits IT scene in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Rs 22 crore (Rs 220 million). That was the total value of exports of IT software from Andhra Pradesh in 1994-95. IT exports in the state have now crossed Rs 32,500 crore (Rs 325 billion) during 2008-09 and poised to grow up by another 20% during the current financial year.

Andhra Pradesh plans 300 concept schools

Andhra Pradesh plans 300 concept schools

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

These schools, to be known as public schools, will be established in the Public-Private Partnership mode.

Kerry all praise for Andhra Pradesh

Kerry all praise for Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Six train passengers injured in Andhra Pradesh

Six train passengers injured in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Six persons received injuries after they jumped off a running train fearing their compartment had caught fire, Railway officials said.

Maharashtra angle to gangster killed in encounter in Chennai

Maharashtra angle to gangster killed in encounter in Chennai

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have increased security at the Irani locality following the killing of a robber from an Irani gang based there in an encounter with police in Chennai. Jaffer Gulam Hussein Irani was shot dead by police after allegedly opening fire on them in Chennai. The Irani Basti has been known as a base for chain-snatchers and motorbike thieves. Police have stepped up security in the locality to prevent any law and order issues. The incident comes after a series of chain-snatching incidents in Chennai, which led to the arrest of two other members of the Irani gang. The gang is known for its involvement in crimes across India, including chain snatching and "attention diversion crimes."

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.

Andhra Pradesh sanctions land to private B-schools

Andhra Pradesh sanctions land to private B-schools

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

IMT, which already has a centre in Nagpur other than Ghaziabad, is planning to open its third centre in India. It has been allotted 30 acres of land near the new international airport in Shamshadabad.

Andhra Pradesh: Union minister's son kidnapped

Andhra Pradesh: Union minister's son kidnapped

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

The armed men barged into the hotel room in Seshapuram area, where Prabhu had put up, and took him away at gunpoint at 1900 hours, his wife Susheela said in a written complaint to the police.

Live: Get your Andhra Pradesh Class X Result here

Live: Get your Andhra Pradesh Class X Result here

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Andhra Pradesh Class X 2012 results are out and are now available on Rediff.com.

Chandrababu's Grandson Sets World Record

Chandrababu's Grandson Sets World Record

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Nara Devaansh has been recognised by the World Book of Records for achieving the title of 'Fastest Checkmate Solver - 175 Puzzles.'

Andhra Pradesh: 11 TDP MLAs suspended

Andhra Pradesh: 11 TDP MLAs suspended

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

24 TDP members were suspended for two days on Thursday for stalling the Question Hour.

6 Maoists killed in Andhra Pradesh

6 Maoists killed in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com16 Sep 2006

Karun Nair sets new List A world record

Karun Nair sets new List A world record

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Karun Nair created a new world record for the most runs in List A cricket without being dismissed while guiding Vidarbha to an eight-wicket victory over Uttar Pradesh.

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

For Bengal violence, Mamata blames Centre, BJP, BSF

For Bengal violence, Mamata blames Centre, BJP, BSF

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Border Security Force (BSF), central agencies, and the BJP of fanning tension in Murshidabad by allegedly facilitating cross-border influx from Bangladesh. She also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to keep the Union Home Ministry under control. Banerjee has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of three people killed during the violence and directed the state chief secretary to initiate a probe into the role of the BSF.

Andhra Pradesh terror accused remanded in judicial custody

Andhra Pradesh terror accused remanded in judicial custody

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Mohammad Ejaz Ahmed, an alleged operative of the Indian Muslim Mohammadi Mujahideen, was on Friday produced before a Hyderabad court and remanded in judicial custody.

Counting begins for Andhra Pradesh by-polls

Counting begins for Andhra Pradesh by-polls

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Counting of votes in the crucial by-polls held in Andhra Pradesh for one Lok Sabha constituency and 18 Assembly seats began today amid tight security arrangements.

Pre-register: Andhra Pradesh Class X Supplementary Results 2012

Pre-register: Andhra Pradesh Class X Supplementary Results 2012

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Students can pre-register to get their results on mobile by messaging AP10 followed by their roll number to 57333.

Andhra Pradesh plans mini pharma cities

Andhra Pradesh plans mini pharma cities

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

With a view to boost the vibrant pharma industry in the state, Andhra Pradesh government plans to set up mini-pharma cities

Majority Of Police Support Use Of Force And Torture

Majority Of Police Support Use Of Force And Torture

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The Kerala police were the most sensitised to the rights of those arrested while that of Jharkhand and Gujarat the least.

Congress wants Andhra Pradesh by-poll postponed

Congress wants Andhra Pradesh by-poll postponed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The Congress, which had initially wanted the by-elections to be conducted first, now feels that the local body polls should be held first, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Andhra Pradesh declares war on mosquitoes

Andhra Pradesh declares war on mosquitoes

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy has said that the government was releasing an additional amount of Rs 40 lakh to each of the 23 districts to kill mosquitoes and create awareness among people.

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.

'Band-aid for bullet wounds': Oppn slams Budget, says poll-centric

'Band-aid for bullet wounds': Oppn slams Budget, says poll-centric

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

India's opposition parties have sharply criticized the Union Budget, calling it inadequate to address the country's economic woes and accusing the BJP-led government of using it to woo voters in Bihar and Delhi ahead of upcoming elections. Leaders from the Congress, TMC, DMK, SP, and CPI(M) voiced their disapproval, highlighting concerns over inflation, unemployment, and the lack of substantial measures to support the agricultural sector and the poor. They also criticized the tax cuts for the middle class as insufficient and coming too late after years of high taxes and rising prices.