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Bandh in Andhra; bus services suspended, schools shut

Bandh in Andhra; bus services suspended, schools shut

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Parallel to this, the ruling Telugu Desam has been organising rallies across the state in solidarity with its MPs.

ASK ANU: 'I like a guy who's married...'

ASK ANU: 'I like a guy who's married...'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Swamy made Agusta charges with no proof: Congress

Swamy made Agusta charges with no proof: Congress

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Congress MP Shantaram Naik on Tuesday gave a notice for breach of privilege against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy in Rajya Sabha.

NPCIL, Westinghouse agree to begin engineering work on 6 N-reactors

NPCIL, Westinghouse agree to begin engineering work on 6 N-reactors

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

These reactors would bring clean energy to India and generate thousands of jobs in the US

Ramkey Group plans first pharma SEZ

Ramkey Group plans first pharma SEZ

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Andhra Pradesh is to house the country's first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The first phase of the project, meant to house about 60 SME pharmaceutical manufacturing units in 200 acres of land is to be ready by mid-2008.

Vizag: Maoists blast main hydel power control room

Vizag: Maoists blast main hydel power control room

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The power house, commissioned in 1983, has an installed capacity of 25 megawatts and generates half a million units of power every day. The damage to the power station due to the Maoist blast is being assessed.

'Andhra Pradesh is Gujarat of the East coast'

'Andhra Pradesh is Gujarat of the East coast'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Andhra Pradesh now comes third in ease of doing business.

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.

Parliament washed out for 3rd day due to Opposition's uproar

Parliament washed out for 3rd day due to Opposition's uproar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The opposition has been protesting over various issues, including the Punjab National Bank scam, since Monday when Parliament had reconvened after a month-long recess in the Budget session.

Anil Ambani welcomes counter audit of top cos

Anil Ambani welcomes counter audit of top cos

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Welcoming Sebi's initiative on establishing and certifying quality of audit, Ambani said: "We are confident that as part of its supervision, Sebi will ensure compliance with the highest standards applicable to the process and will also ensure that the selection of reviewers takes into account their merit, as also issues relating to confidentiality of commercial information.

Ruckus in Lok Sabha as Cong MPs argue on Telangana

Ruckus in Lok Sabha as Cong MPs argue on Telangana

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

The fissures in the Congress over the Telangana issue came to the fore in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday when Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, along with some other party Members of Parliament, joined a Telugu Desam Party protest against the decision to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh. Jaganmohan, son of late Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, even stormed the well of the House, joining the TDP members. The TDP members were carrying placards saying 'We want united Andhra Pradesh'.

Hudhud strikes! 4 killed in coastal Andhra and Odisha

Hudhud strikes! 4 killed in coastal Andhra and Odisha

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Cyclone Hudhud pounded the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha with heavy rain and winds of almost 200 kmph on Sunday killing four people and left a trail of destruction with Vishakapatnam where the very severe storm made landfall the worst hit.

Clinton campaign dismisses reports about quitting

Clinton campaign dismisses reports about quitting

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton's campaign on Tuesday denied a report that she has decided to concede defeat to rival Barack Obama in the bitter nomination race for the White House.The AP, quoting campaign officials, earlier reported that Clinton will concede tonight that front-runner Obama has the delegates to secure the nomination, effectively ending her bid to be the United States' first female president.

How plus-size model Ashley Graham stays fit!

How plus-size model Ashley Graham stays fit!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

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Heavy rains disrupt normal life in AP; 17 killed so far

Heavy rains disrupt normal life in AP; 17 killed so far

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Heavy rains triggered by northeast monsoon and a low pressure area over Bay of Bengal lashed several parts of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate thousands of people from low-lying areas.

Stir for special status hits normal life in Andhra

Stir for special status hits normal life in Andhra

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Scores of opposition workers were taken into custody by police in several areas across the state.

2nd year running, brands take a backseat for Ganeshotsav amid curbs

2nd year running, brands take a backseat for Ganeshotsav amid curbs

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

It is Mumbai's favourite festival and is celebrated each year with fervour and frenzy. But when the city welcomes "Ganpati Bappa" this Friday, the celebrations will be low key. With a cap on the size of idols, ban on processions and restrictions on devotees visiting pandals, celebrations are toned down for the second year in a row. Festival budgets have shrunk and as a result, corporate sponsorships have dried out.

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.

CPI(Maoist) emissary arrested

CPI(Maoist) emissary arrested

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

PM Modi the 'most tweeted about world leader' after Trump

PM Modi the 'most tweeted about world leader' after Trump

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Other world leaders to figure in the top 10 list are Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela, Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, Emmanuel Macron from France, Enrique Pena Nieto from Mexico, Mauricip Macri of Argentina, Britain's Theresa May, Columbia's Juan Manuel Santos and Akun resmi Joko Widodo of Indonesia.

Has south India been given a raw deal in Modi 2.0?

Has south India been given a raw deal in Modi 2.0?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Tamil Nadu, which boasted of as many as nine ministers in the UPA-II government in 2009, did not get any representation in Modi 2.0 government.

SC orders medical test after Andhra MP's torture charge

SC orders medical test after Andhra MP's torture charge

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The top court said that the medical examination of Raju be videographed and report be sent in sealed cover to the top court.

VVIP chopper deal: Cong demands SC-monitored probe

VVIP chopper deal: Cong demands SC-monitored probe

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Congress sought to put the onus on the ruling NDA government about the irregularities in AgustaWestland helicopter deal.

BJP undecided on backing no-trust move by Andhra MPs

BJP undecided on backing no-trust move by Andhra MPs

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party is undecided on supporting the no-confidence motion moved by Andhra Pradesh MPs of Congress and TDP against the UPA government, said senior party leader L K Advani.

Setback for Chandrababu Naidu as 4 TDP MPs join BJP

Setback for Chandrababu Naidu as 4 TDP MPs join BJP

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Reacting to the development, Naidu said such crises were not new to the party.

Court allows Ansals to get Uphaar

Court allows Ansals to get Uphaar

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

The cinema hall will be given within one month of the conclusion of defence evidence in the criminal case pending trial at Patiala House.

After a year's lull, cement prices finally pick up

After a year's lull, cement prices finally pick up

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Traders said the current demand is backed by government-funded projects which usually come up in the months before the election and the pace may slow down after the election, pushing the growth back to the previous levels.

Several killed after major blast at GAIL pipeline in Andhra Pradesh

Several killed after major blast at GAIL pipeline in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

At least 8 people have died after a blast ripped through the Gas Authority of India Limited site at Nagaram village in Andhra Pradesh.

Of skyscrapers and the Rs 1-lakh-crore Budget

Of skyscrapers and the Rs 1-lakh-crore Budget

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

All is not well with Telengana and its Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao

All commitments to Andhra will be fulfilled: Jaitley

All commitments to Andhra will be fulfilled: Jaitley

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday assured Rajya Sabha that the Centre will fulfill all commitments made towards Andhra Pradesh in 'letter and spirit', following protests by some Congress members.

Fierce debate in Rajya Sabha over AgustaWestland issue

Fierce debate in Rajya Sabha over AgustaWestland issue

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The AgustaWestland issue was fiercely debated in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with members of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress blaming each other.

Will quit public life if any wrongdoing proved: Ahmed Patel on AgustaWestland row

Will quit public life if any wrongdoing proved: Ahmed Patel on AgustaWestland row

Rediff.com4 May 2016

I will quit Rajya Sabha as well as public life if any allegation against me is proved in AgustaWestland controversy, said Congress leader Ahmed Patel.

17 die in NE flood; situation grim in Assam

17 die in NE flood; situation grim in Assam

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

The situation has improved marginally in Tripura and Mizoram in the past 24 hours.

'NDA has misused its mandate; they aren't bothered about people's problems'

'NDA has misused its mandate; they aren't bothered about people's problems'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

After snapping his political alliance with the ruling National Democratic Alliance at the Centre, N Chandrababu Naidu, chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, speaks to B Dasarath Reddy on what he now has in mind.

Chidambaram, MJ Akbar, Prabhu in the fray for RS nominations

Chidambaram, MJ Akbar, Prabhu in the fray for RS nominations

Rediff.com31 May 2016

As nominations for Rajya Sabha biennial polls closed on Tuesday, a contest is on the cards in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana even as Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram are among those set to be elected to the Upper House.

Why infra firms in Andhra are staring at a bleak future

Why infra firms in Andhra are staring at a bleak future

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Bhogapuram international airport, Ramayapatnam and Bandar ports, the Muktyala lift irrigation scheme and a bridge across the Krishna river are some of the projects likely to be hit.

Trying to stop formation of Telangana is useless: TRS

Trying to stop formation of Telangana is useless: TRS

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Hitting out at Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy for rejecting the AP Reorganisation Bill, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi on Thursday said the move cannot stop formation of Telangana.

Visakhapatnam ODI: 'Playing India-WI match will hurt feelings of Telangana protestors'

Visakhapatnam ODI: 'Playing India-WI match will hurt feelings of Telangana protestors'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

The Seemandhra Lawyers Joint Action Committee has requested the Andhra Cricket Association to cancel the November 24 India-West Indies ODI scheduled at Visakhapatnam, as it will "hurt feelings of crores of Samaikyandhra agitators fighting for a united AP."

Fear looms large as cyclone Hudhud heads for Odisha

Fear looms large as cyclone Hudhud heads for Odisha

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Cyclone Hudhud has moved closer to the cost of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh and will turn into a severe cyclonic storm in next 12 hours, the India Meteorological Department said.

14 senior officers found 'absent' during CM's surprise check

14 senior officers found 'absent' during CM's surprise check

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Fourteen senior IAS officers were found "absent" during a surprise check conducted by Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal at the state government's Mini Secretariat in Chandigarh on Monday.