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Cyclone to hit Odisha, AP coast tonight: IMD

Cyclone to hit Odisha, AP coast tonight: IMD

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The depression, which was initially over west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas, moved westward and intensified into a deep depression.

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

All equipment from the Army which were part of the Republic Day celebrations are made-in-India, Chief of Staff Delhi Area Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar had earlier said.

25 Muslim League workers sentenced to life in Kerala's double murder case

25 Muslim League workers sentenced to life in Kerala's double murder case

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Additional district and sessions judge Rajitha TH had on May 12 held the 25 accused guilty of the murder of Nooruddin and Hamsa, who were members of the AP Sunni party, a supporter of the Left front.

PM displayed arrogance of power: Naidu

PM displayed arrogance of power: Naidu

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

The chief minister wondered why the prime minister could not even say he would do justice to AP by rectifying the mistakes.

War memorial dedicated to 22 heroes of 1971 conflict in Jammu

War memorial dedicated to 22 heroes of 1971 conflict in Jammu

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The bravehearts belonged to 16th Battalion of the Punjab Regiment - an illustrious 'Infantry Paltan' whose name is etched in the history due to their courage and fearlessness, the spokesman said.

Liquor companies dizzy as prohibition looms large in Andhra Pradesh

Liquor companies dizzy as prohibition looms large in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

A phased roll-out of prohibition will hit revenues of companies, which get 5% of their volume sales from the state

Ambulance drivers force man to carry son's body on bike for 90 km in Andhra

Ambulance drivers force man to carry son's body on bike for 90 km in Andhra

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Not stopping at that, the ambulance drivers at the Ruia Hospital in Tirupati did not allow another ambulance sent by the man's relatives to carry the body.

At least 12 dead, around 30 missing in AP boat mishap

At least 12 dead, around 30 missing in AP boat mishap

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for bereaved families.

2 Dalit sisters raped, found hanging from tree in UP's Lakhimpur

2 Dalit sisters raped, found hanging from tree in UP's Lakhimpur

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The mother of the two girls alleged that they were murdered and accused three youths from the neighbouring village in Nighasan police station limits of abducting and killing them.

Bengal offered Pegasus spyware few years ago but we rejected it: Mamata

Bengal offered Pegasus spyware few years ago but we rejected it: Mamata

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Banerjee also alleged that instead of using the spyware for the security of the country, it was used by the central government which she claimed purchased it, for "political" reasons against Judges and officials.

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

2 BJP ministers in AP government submit resignation

2 BJP ministers in AP government submit resignation

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The action came hours after Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu asked the TDP ministers to resign from the Union Cabinet.

Andhra doctor says he won't leave Ukraine without his leopard, panther

Andhra doctor says he won't leave Ukraine without his leopard, panther

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Dr Kumar says it's not just the question of his safety or survival but that of 'my precious big cats'.

Maoists guns down TDP MLA, ex-legislator in AP

Maoists guns down TDP MLA, ex-legislator in AP

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

The incident occurred at Lippitiputta village under Dambriguda mandal when Araku (ST) MLA Kidari Sarveswara Rao and former MLA Siveri Soma went to take part in a 'grama darsini' (village visit) programme.

6 held for Dalit sisters' rape, murder in Lakhimpur Kheri

6 held for Dalit sisters' rape, murder in Lakhimpur Kheri

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The post-mortem reports of the two Dalit minor sisters who were found hanging from a tree in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district confirmed that they were raped and strangulated, the police said on Thursday.

Jagan to revamp Andhra cabinet, inducts 13 new faces

Jagan to revamp Andhra cabinet, inducts 13 new faces

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan on Sunday evening accepted the resignations submitted by the 24 ministers, a Raj Bhavan communique said.

India's fuel pricing mechanism is opaque and removed from reality

India's fuel pricing mechanism is opaque and removed from reality

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

What could be more uncertain than Virat Kohli's agonising wait for a century for over two years? Perhaps it's what you will pay tomorrow morning to fill your vehicle's tank. Pump prices have joined cricket scores as the country's favourite discussion topic. Steep increases invite widespread protests, while moderate additions make the government anti-reformist. The ongoing fuel price conundrum is no different.

Afghan Sikh among 2 dead in blasts at Kabul Gurdwara, 3 attackers killed

Afghan Sikh among 2 dead in blasts at Kabul Gurdwara, 3 attackers killed

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Several blasts tore through a gurdwara in Kabul on Saturday, killing two persons, including a Sikh, and injuring seven others, while Afghan security personnel thwarted a bigger tragedy by stopping an explosive-laden vehicle from reaching the place of worship of the minority community in the war-torn country.

Africa woos AP investors

Africa woos AP investors

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Africa is emerging as an investment hub for many Indian companies across sectors due to its friendly government polices, business and investment environment and favourable climatic conditions, said Susan Sikaneta, high commissioner of the Republic of Zambia.

Former TDP MP Sivaprasad passes away

Former TDP MP Sivaprasad passes away

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

"I lost my close friend. Sivaprasad fought relentlessly for the rights of AP. His death is loss not only to Chittoor district but also the entire state," Chandrababu said.

PICS: Anti-Olympic protests take centre stage in Tokyo

PICS: Anti-Olympic protests take centre stage in Tokyo

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

According to AP, minor scuffles broke out after the police stopped the protesters along their march around 20 meters away from the venue of the IOC's meeting.

GMR to spend Rs 20k cr on airports' development

GMR to spend Rs 20k cr on airports' development

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

GMR Group is currently investing Rs 20,000 crore to expand the existing airports and developing new aerodromes, GM Rao, chairman of the infra major has said. "Airport Development and Construction: GMR Group has set benchmarks for development of world class Airport infrastructure... Your company is currently investing approximately Rs 20,000 crore to expand the existing airports and develop new Aairports," he said in the group's latest annual report. GMR's airport business comprises four operating airports - Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, Bidar Airport at Karnataka and Mactan Cebu International Airport in the Philippines.

Andhra CM Jagan Reddy set to rejig cabinet as all ministers resign

Andhra CM Jagan Reddy set to rejig cabinet as all ministers resign

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The incumbent ministers put in their papers at the meeting of the cabinet, which was their last, at the secretariat in Amaravati.

Jagan's uncle, ex-AP minister, found dead, YSRC seeks CBI probe

Jagan's uncle, ex-AP minister, found dead, YSRC seeks CBI probe

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

After post-mortem in the local government hospital, police confirmed the case was altered to Section 302 Indian Penal Code that relates to murder.

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The raids, taking place mainly in South India, was termed by the NIA as the 'largest ever' investigation process 'till date'.

AP: Pregnant woman carried on pole to hospital, delivers midway

AP: Pregnant woman carried on pole to hospital, delivers midway

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

A youth shot the video of the trek of the pregnant woman on his mobile phone and posted it on social media, saying he wanted to highlight the misery suffered by people of the tribal villages.

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

LA mayor could be next US envoy to India: Reports

LA mayor could be next US envoy to India: Reports

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Garcetti, 50, who served as the co-chair of Biden's presidential campaign, was initially considered for the Cabinet.

No-trust vote a 'prestige issue' for AP, says Naidu

No-trust vote a 'prestige issue' for AP, says Naidu

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister also wrote fresh letters to the Lok Sabha members of other opposition parties seeking their support for the no-trust vote.

Modi Unveils RRR's Alluri Sitarama Raju Statue

Modi Unveils RRR's Alluri Sitarama Raju Statue

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'I bow to the great freedom fighters born in Andhra Pradesh. We have not forgotten our freedom fighters, we will not forget and we will move forward by taking inspiration from them,' the prime minister said

Cash crunch: Deposits drop, money movement totters

Cash crunch: Deposits drop, money movement totters

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Many PSBs are in the process of rationalisation of ATMs

Violence in Andhra town over renaming of district, minister's house torched

Violence in Andhra town over renaming of district, minister's house torched

Rediff.com25 May 2022

While the ruling party blamed unnamed forces behind the arson, all opposition parties hit out at the Jagan Mohan Reddy government over its "gross failure" in controlling the situation.

Modi sarkaar gave Andhra stale 'laddoos': Pawan Kalyan

Modi sarkaar gave Andhra stale 'laddoos': Pawan Kalyan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Telugu film star and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan has launched a vitriolic attack on the Centre for denying special category state status to Andhra Pradesh.

Soon, BJP will be rejected by entire country: Naidu

Soon, BJP will be rejected by entire country: Naidu

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Andhra Pradech CM asked party MPs to meet the President after Parliament is adjourned sine die.

'BJP means Break Janta Promise'

'BJP means Break Janta Promise'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Here are some of the political reactions.

What did Boris Johnson do in Gujarat?

What did Boris Johnson do in Gujarat?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

He is the first British prime minister to visit Gujarat.

World Bank decides not to fund project to build AP's new capital Amaravati

World Bank decides not to fund project to build AP's new capital Amaravati

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

N Chandrababu Naidu, when he was chief minister of the state, had sought funding for the project in 2015, but the Bank had deferred its decision in the light of the alleged government excesses.

Negligence obliterated GAIL pipeline in AP

Negligence obliterated GAIL pipeline in AP

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

The petroleum ministry has blamed negligence for causing the devastating fire at state-owned gas transporter GAIL India Ltd's gas pipeline in Andhra Pradesh that killed 22 people.

PNB scam, demand for special status for AP stall Parliament

PNB scam, demand for special status for AP stall Parliament

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Noisy protests disrupted the both houses of the Parliament on the first day of the second part of the budget session

Kerala frustrate AP

Kerala frustrate AP

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

Kerala reached 210 for 3 in reply to Andhra Pradesh's first innings score of 458 for 7 declared.