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5-min lag in reloading oxygen cylinder kills 11 at AP govt hospital

5-min lag in reloading oxygen cylinder kills 11 at AP govt hospital

Rediff.com11 May 2021

At least 11 COVID-19 patients died due to a problem in oxygen supply inside the intensive care unit (ICU) in the government-run Ruia Hospital in Tirupati late on Monday night, Chittoor district Collector M Hari Narayanan said.

'No work', says AP labourer in suicide video

'No work', says AP labourer in suicide video

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Venkateswarlu, in the video, hoped his elder brother and sister-in-law would look after his son. He wanted his wife to re-marry and live a happy life.

Ukraine fired missiles that hit Poland: US officials, citing initial probe

Ukraine fired missiles that hit Poland: US officials, citing initial probe

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

US officials have said that the initial findings have suggested that the missile that hit Poland was fired by Ukrainian forces at an incoming Russian missile.

Pak SC grills Imran in 2014 Army School massacre case

Pak SC grills Imran in 2014 Army School massacre case

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The apex court gave a month-long deadline to the government to determine the responsibility for security failure in the horrific attack in which 147 people, 132 of them children, were killed when Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants stormed the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar.

Kiran Reddy harps on 'comprehensive' T-Bill as AP seeks more time

Kiran Reddy harps on 'comprehensive' T-Bill as AP seeks more time

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Tuesday refused to get drawn into the debate of the "original and final" AP Reorganisation Bill-2013 even as he wrote to the President seeking extension of deadline for discussing and returning it.

Azad hopes AP House will stick to time frame on Telangana bill

Azad hopes AP House will stick to time frame on Telangana bill

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday expressed hope the Andhra Pradesh legislative Assembly will send its decision on draft Telangana bill before the timeframe set by the President for the process to be carried forward by the Centre subsequently.

Why Is Chandrababu Crying?

Why Is Chandrababu Crying?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Telugu Desam Party President Nara Chandrababu Naidu walked out of the Andhra Pradesh assembly after allegedly abusive comments were made about his wife by Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress supporters in Guntur.

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Villa manager Gerrard to sit out two games after positive COVID test.

At least 61 killed, 150 injured in suicide blast at Pak mosque

At least 61 killed, 150 injured in suicide blast at Pak mosque

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The blast occurred in the mosque in the Police Lines area around 1.40 pm when a suicide bomber present in the front row during the Zuhr (afternoon) prayers blew himself up, security officials said.

Punjab AG quits, makes way for 5th incumbent in 10 months

Punjab AG quits, makes way for 5th incumbent in 10 months

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Senior advocate Anmol Rattan Sidhu has resigned from the post of advocate general of Punjab citing personal reasons, while criminal lawyer Vinod Ghai is set to succeed him.

TDP will support no-trust motion against Modi govt in the interest of AP: CM

TDP will support no-trust motion against Modi govt in the interest of AP: CM

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

His announcement came amid indications that the TDP, which recently pulled out its ministers from the Narendra Modi government, was toying with the idea of quitting the NDA.

Has Jagan Reddy really shelved Andhra's 3 capitals plan?

Has Jagan Reddy really shelved Andhra's 3 capitals plan?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Power and money are at the heart of the sordid story -- and it isn't over yet.

At 96.2%, Kerala tops literacy rate chart; AP worst performer

At 96.2%, Kerala tops literacy rate chart; AP worst performer

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The report on 'Household Social Consumption: Education in India as part of 75th round of National Sample Survey -- from July 2017 to June 2018' provides for state-wise detail of literacy rate among the persons aged seven years and above.

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 watchable cop shows.

They went to SC, but it gave them a shock: PM mocks Opposition

They went to SC, but it gave them a shock: PM mocks Opposition

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Modi, who addressed a public meeting in Hyderabad after laying foundation stone and inaugurating several development projects, also said the lack of cooperation from the state government is leading to delay in the completion of several central projects in Telangana.

Flight ops resume in US after major system failure

Flight ops resume in US after major system failure

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

According to FlightAware, a flight tracking company, more than 9,500 flights within, into or out of the United States were delayed and more than 1,300 were cancelled due to the system failure.

Telangana, AP high courts come into being

Telangana, AP high courts come into being

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Since Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh on June 2, 2014, the high court in Hyderabad was functioning as the common high court for the two states.

WPL PIX: Mumbai Indians crush Gujarat Giants in opener

WPL PIX: Mumbai Indians crush Gujarat Giants in opener

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Images from the WPL match between Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday

Cong workers held for releasing black balloons as PM's copter takes off

Cong workers held for releasing black balloons as PM's copter takes off

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

State police, however, denied there was any breach of security but said one Congress worker has been apprehended in this connection, while three other party workers were arrested for trying to enter the airport with black balloons.

CJI Lalit recuses from hearing Andhra's appeal against 3 capitals verdict

CJI Lalit recuses from hearing Andhra's appeal against 3 capitals verdict

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit Tuesday recused himself from hearing an appeal of the Andhra Pradesh government against the high court verdict that held the state legislature "lacked competence" to make any legislation for shifting, bifurcating or trifurcating the capital.

Modi flags off Secunderabad-Vizag Vande Bharat Express, 8th train so far

Modi flags off Secunderabad-Vizag Vande Bharat Express, 8th train so far

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Noting that the new trains will connect the culture of Telangana and AP, Modi said Vande Bharat symbolises new India's resolution and capabilities.

AP HC asks CBI to probe anti-judiciary remarks by YSRC leaders

AP HC asks CBI to probe anti-judiciary remarks by YSRC leaders

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

A bench, comprising Justices Rakesh Kumar and J Uma Devi, directed the CBI to register a first information report and submit a report in eight weeks.

Pak mosque suicide attack toll rises to 100; probe looks into security lapses

Pak mosque suicide attack toll rises to 100; probe looks into security lapses

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Asim said 53 injured were currently being treated while seven had been admitted to the intensive care unit.

Andhra BJP promises booze at Rs 50 per bottle if voted to power

Andhra BJP promises booze at Rs 50 per bottle if voted to power

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

"I am telling you that one crore people are drinking ( alcohol) in the state. All of you people vote for BJP, we will offer you cheap liquor at Rs 75. If the revenues are good we will even supply at just Rs 50, (not bad liquor), definitely a good one," Veerraju said indirectly pointing to high prices of liquor in the state.

RS polls: Digvijaya, Scindia sail through, YSRC's clean sweep in AP

RS polls: Digvijaya, Scindia sail through, YSRC's clean sweep in AP

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh and Bharatiya Janata Party candidates Jyotiraditya Scindia and Sumer Singh Solanki on Friday won Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh.

Pro-AP staffers hold rally amid attack by Telangana supporters

Pro-AP staffers hold rally amid attack by Telangana supporters

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Braving attacks by pro-Telangana elements, nearly one lakh employees from coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions congregated in Hyderabad on Saturday for a rally, which gave the call to keep the state united.

Pakistan hostage crisis ends; all 33 Taliban terrorists killed

Pakistan hostage crisis ends; all 33 Taliban terrorists killed

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Two commandos of the special forces were also killed in the rescue operation that was launched after negotiations between the government and the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants to end the hostage crisis failed.

AP student raped, filmed, blackmailed for money

AP student raped, filmed, blackmailed for money

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Two youths were arrested on Saturday for allegedly raping an engineering student in Krishna district.

'We are exploring setting up an aerotropolis'

'We are exploring setting up an aerotropolis'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'We would like to develop Andhra Pradesh into a logistics hub not only for India, but also for South Asia.'

AP parties want state bifurcation stalled until 2014 polls

AP parties want state bifurcation stalled until 2014 polls

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Though the people of Andhra Pradesh seem to have more or less reconciled to the fact that bifurcation of the state is inevitable, political parties in Seemandhra are leaving no stone unturned to stall the proposed division process, at least till the 2014 elections.

Andhra 'invaded' our territory, changed names of villages, Odisha tells SC

Andhra 'invaded' our territory, changed names of villages, Odisha tells SC

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

During the pendency of suit filed by Odisha, the top court had on December 2, 1968 directed both the states to maintain status quo till the disposal of suit and said, "there shall be no further ingress or egress on the territories in dispute, on the part of either party".

8 killed, 44 injured as bus falls into gorge in Andhra Pradesh

8 killed, 44 injured as bus falls into gorge in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The victims, all relatives, belonged to Anantapuramu district and were on their way to Tirupati from Dharmavaram to attend a wedding engagement ceremony scheduled for Sunday morning.

Former judges write to CJI Ramana: Mockery of Constitution, rule of law

Former judges write to CJI Ramana: Mockery of Constitution, rule of law

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Former judges of the Supreme Court and high courts and some senior advocates have written a letter to the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana requesting the top court to take suo motu cognisance of the detention of protestors and demolition of their houses by the Uttar Pradesh authorities following protests against objectionable remarks made by BJP spokespersons.

Another storm brewing off Chennai coast, city lashed by rains

Another storm brewing off Chennai coast, city lashed by rains

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

A depression has formed over the Bay of Bengal and it will cross the coast between Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh by early November 19, the India meteorological department said on Thursday, as rains lashed Chennai and its neighbouring districts, with forecast of more spells.

Sushma, AP Governor? Minister's deleted tweet sparks off buzz

Sushma, AP Governor? Minister's deleted tweet sparks off buzz

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A home ministry spokesperson also denied the reports about Swaraj being appointed as the Governor.

New AP cabinet on Wednesday, says AP CM

New AP cabinet on Wednesday, says AP CM

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy held meetings with Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Sunday.

Flight ops to resume from Monday across India, except AP and Bengal

Flight ops to resume from Monday across India, except AP and Bengal

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Many states like Maharashtra, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu were opposed to opening up of their airports in view of rising cases of the coronavirus infection.

2 reporters jailed, editor booked over AP top cop's godman visit

2 reporters jailed, editor booked over AP top cop's godman visit

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

What initially appeared to be an innocuous visit by the state Director General of Police V Dinesh Reddy to the residence of a controversial Muslim religious figure, has now turned into a full-blown confrontation between the cops and the media

AP CM assures land for Sindhu to set up academy

AP CM assures land for Sindhu to set up academy

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Friday promised to allot five acres of land in the port city of Visakhapatnam to ace shuttler P V Sindhu for setting up a badminton academy for girls.

Compensation to Muslim youth: AP govt to challenge HC order

Compensation to Muslim youth: AP govt to challenge HC order

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

More than six years after the Hyderabad Mecca Masjid blast and local police falsely implicating dozens of local Muslim youngsters, the case continues to haunt both the minority community as well as the Andhra Pradesh government.