Complex caste equation likely cause of AP arson; parties begin blame game

A race among three predominant castes in Amalapuram who pursued a game of one-upmanship, and its unintended political consequences, appear to be the trigger for the violence and arson in the......

AP House gives nod to 5% quota for Kapu community

The Andhra Pradesh Legislature on Saturday adopted a bill seeking to provide five per cent reservation for the Kapu community, including its three sub-castes, in educational institutions and public......

Kapu leader ends fast for quota after government's 'assurance'

Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham ended his indefinite fast on Monday, which he had begun on Friday to demand quota for the community, after ‘assurances’ from the Andhran Pradesh......

Kapu protest for backward status turns violent, train set afire in Andhra Pradesh

The stir by Kapu community members seeking reservation under backward class category turned violent on Sunday with agitators setting four coaches of Ratnachal Express on fire at Tuni railway......