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Udhayanidhi Stalin And The Sound of Silence

Udhayanidhi Stalin And The Sound of Silence

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Tamil Nadu's Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has reacted to Andhra Pradesh counterpart Pawan Kalyan's out-of-turn taunts with a one-liner, 'Let's wait', and thereby hangs a tale, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Man Singh becomes second Indian man to win gold at Asian Marathon C'ships

Man Singh becomes second Indian man to win gold at Asian Marathon C'ships

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Man Singh became only the second Indian man to clinch a gold medal at the Asian Marathon Championships as he won the race with a personal best time in Hong Kong on Sunday.

From media to NBFCs, Ramoji Rao left his imprint in many industries

From media to NBFCs, Ramoji Rao left his imprint in many industries

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Ramoji Rao's rise to become the founder of Eenadu, the largest circulated Telugu daily, and a tycoon, from humble beginnings is legendary.

More BJP-ruled states roll out police quotas for ex-Agniveers

More BJP-ruled states roll out police quotas for ex-Agniveers

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

States like Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh had on Friday announced similar incentives.

COVID-19: Hundreds of people stranded at AP-Telangana checkpoints

COVID-19: Hundreds of people stranded at AP-Telangana checkpoints

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Local Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramana Murthy maintained that since the lockdown was in force and the inter-state borders have been sealed, no vehicle or person could be allowed into the state.

4 pro-YSRCP news channels off air in Andhra post polls; Oppn party moves TRAI

4 pro-YSRCP news channels off air in Andhra post polls; Oppn party moves TRAI

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

In a recent letter to TRAI, Reddy claimed the Andhra Pradesh Cable TV Operators Association took these four channels off air due to alleged coercion by the TDP-led government in the state.

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

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

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The arson in Amalapuram, headquarters of the new district, on Tuesday allegedly by those opposed to the name change is, thus, suspected by local political observers to be a result of 'political machinations' of 'vested interests.'

Modi 3.0: Allies' Pressure Will Differ

Modi 3.0: Allies' Pressure Will Differ

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

While the coalition will not be unstable because of pressures, the effort from partners will be to constantly remind the central government and the BJP how much it is dependent on them.

Chandrababu Naidu gets bail, walks out of jail after 53 days

Chandrababu Naidu gets bail, walks out of jail after 53 days

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Scores of TDP leaders and supporters burst into celebrations across the state on the release of their leader.

Andhra cops give details of case against Chandrababu

Andhra cops give details of case against Chandrababu

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

This case revolves around the establishment of clusters of Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in the state of Andhra Pradesh, with a total estimated project value of Rs 3,300 crores.

Jagan reverses Naidu's order, allows CBI into AP

Jagan reverses Naidu's order, allows CBI into AP

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

The CBI will now have all powers to take up corruption and other cases in AP.

21 Maoists killed in encounter on AP-Odisha border

21 Maoists killed in encounter on AP-Odisha border

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

2 senior commandos of Greyhounds were injured in the encounter that occurred during a routine combing operation.

Setback to Cong as party MLA from Kamal Nath's home turf joins BJP

Setback to Cong as party MLA from Kamal Nath's home turf joins BJP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The Congress' strength in the 230-member MP assembly came down to 65 after Shah's exit.

Chandrababu Naidu sent to jail for 14 days; TDP calls bandh on Monday

Chandrababu Naidu sent to jail for 14 days; TDP calls bandh on Monday

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

A local court in Vijayawada remanded Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu in judicial custody for 14 days in an alleged multi-crore corruption scam on Sunday.

New AP capital: Hyderabad hoteliers get a sinking feeling

New AP capital: Hyderabad hoteliers get a sinking feeling

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The new capital Amaravati has been divided into various zones.

Encounter: AP DGP denies cop's involvement

Encounter: AP DGP denies cop's involvement

Rediff.com8 May 2007

He said the Gujarat government has said that the CID investigations have to be carried out in four other states -- Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.

Like Salman's New Bald Look?

Like Salman's New Bald Look?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Salman Khan was recently spotted at a Mumbai restaurant showing off his new bald look.

'Money lending has become prudent and conservative'

'Money lending has become prudent and conservative'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

'We need to be far more careful given the fact that while this is group lending, it's essentially unsecured.'

12% of sitting Rajya Sabha MPs are billionaires, AP, T'gana top table: Report

12% of sitting Rajya Sabha MPs are billionaires, AP, T'gana top table: Report

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The total assets of seven Members of Parliament analysed from Telangana is Rs 5,596 crore, that of 11 MPs from Andhra Pradesh is Rs 3,823 crore, and 30 MPs analysed from Uttar Pradesh have total assets worth Rs 1,941 crore.

How Trai Plans To Scuttle Scams

How Trai Plans To Scuttle Scams

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Numbers could be classified further into (140) marketing and (160 or 161) for service calls to easily identify the purpose of the call in the future.

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.

Sharmila Denounces Brother, Cousin

Sharmila Denounces Brother, Cousin

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Y S Sharmila's message to voters in Kadapa is brief: 'I am YSR's daughter, my brother Jagan has ruined Andhra, vote for me, vote for Congress.' A Ganesh Nadar listens in.

AP ministers from Seemandhra, including CM, may resign en masse

AP ministers from Seemandhra, including CM, may resign en masse

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Ministers from coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions, including Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, of Andhra Pradesh are likely to resign from their posts en masse as soon as the ongoing debate on the draft AP Reorganisation Bill-2013 concludes.

Internet services restored in Haldwani with a warning

Internet services restored in Haldwani with a warning

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Lifting the suspension of internet services in violence affected Haldwani, Nainital police on Sunday warned of stringent action against miscreants who try to disrupt communal harmony by posting any provocative photo, comment, etc., on social media.

Plane that crashed in Afghanistan wasn't Indian: Officials

Plane that crashed in Afghanistan wasn't Indian: Officials

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Indian officials on Sunday said that an Indian plane was not involved in a crash in Afghanistan amid reports that an aircraft from India met with an accident there on Saturday night.

Oppenheimer: Film-Making At Its Exhilarating Best

Oppenheimer: Film-Making At Its Exhilarating Best

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The narrative is faithful to the source, American Prometheus, but what makes it absolutely spell-binding is Christopher Nolan's technique, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Abdul Karim Tunda acquitted in 1993 serial blasts case

Abdul Karim Tunda acquitted in 1993 serial blasts case

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The 81-year-old Tunda, a close aide of wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim, was accused of carrying out blasts in five trains in different cities in December 1993 to mark the first anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition.

Rameshwaram caf blast mastermind, bomber arrested in Bengal

Rameshwaram caf blast mastermind, bomber arrested in Bengal

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Mussavir Hussain Shazib and Adbul Matheen Ahmed Taahaa were traced to their hideout near Kolkata and apprehended by an NIA team, they said.

AP CM, cabinet members submit 'affidavits' opposing Telangana formation

AP CM, cabinet members submit 'affidavits' opposing Telangana formation

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and his cabinet colleagues, barring two, from coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions on Wednesday submitted "affidavits" stating their opposition to the proposed bifurcation of the state and rejecting the AP Reorganisation Bill-2013.

Cong slams BJP as Ambedkar portrait replaces Nehru's in MP assembly

Cong slams BJP as Ambedkar portrait replaces Nehru's in MP assembly

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Congress on Tuesday said it welcomes displaying the portrait of the Father of the Constitution in the House, but it could have been placed along with the photos of Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru.

AP passes Bill to establish 3 capitals; Naidu, TDP MLAs held

AP passes Bill to establish 3 capitals; Naidu, TDP MLAs held

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

17 MLAs of the TDP were suspended from the assembly for disrupting CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's address on the Andhra Pradesh Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Bill, 2020.

AP govt bans meetings, rallies on roads after 2 stampedes

AP govt bans meetings, rallies on roads after 2 stampedes

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The government noted in its order that "the right to conduct a public meeting on public roads and streets is a subject matter of regulation as Section 30 of the Police Act, 1861 itself mandates."

AP minister Sridhar Babu resigns over portfolio rejig

AP minister Sridhar Babu resigns over portfolio rejig

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister D Sridhar Babu resigned from the Cabinet on Thursday night protesting the divesting of legislative affairs portfolio that he had been holding for over three years now.

Kodela elected AP assembly Speaker

Kodela elected AP assembly Speaker

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Veteran legislator Kodela Sivaprasada Rao has been unanimously elected as the first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh post bifurcation of the state.

K'taka, AP police bicker as hunt for ATM attacker loses steam

K'taka, AP police bicker as hunt for ATM attacker loses steam

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

It appears as though the police have given up their search for the assailant who brutally attacked a woman bank official with a lethal weapon in a Bengaluru ATM kiosk in November.

No merger with Cong, Sharmila to go it alone in Telangana

No merger with Cong, Sharmila to go it alone in Telangana

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Speaking at a party meeting, Sharmila said she waited for four months for a response from the Congress leadership on her proposal to merge her party or work with the grand old party.

AP, Karnataka in war of words over IISc campus

AP, Karnataka in war of words over IISc campus

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

While AP Chief Minister Ken Rosaiah has thanked the central government for the move to set up the IISc's second campus in the backward district of Anantapur in AP, his Karnataka counterpart B S Yeddyurappa has made it clear that the second IISc campus would come up in Chitradurga district of Karnataka.

AP chief secy briefs Chandrababu about bifurcation process

AP chief secy briefs Chandrababu about bifurcation process

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary Prasanna Kumar Mohanty on Thursday briefed new chief minister-to-be, N Chandrababu Naidu, about the ongoing process related to the bifurcation of the state.

Something For All Ages on OTT This Week

Something For All Ages on OTT This Week

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Sukanya Verma shares her OTT recommendations.