News for 'Andhra Pradesh Police'

Cops tow away vehicle with YSRTP's Sharmila inside during stir against KCR

Cops tow away vehicle with YSRTP's Sharmila inside during stir against KCR

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Condemning the alleged attack during the state-wide padayatra called praja prasthanam taken up by her in Warangal district on Monday, the YSR Telangana Party chief marched towards the chief minister's camp office.

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Ironically, rival Tamil Nadu governments expend the most on social welfare schemes, especially targeting women and youth and children, but that money comes only by selling more liquor. There is always the specious plea, which has been peddled very many times in the past, that without licensed liquor, drinkers would go after hooch and there could be more hooch tragedies and hooch deaths. No one is convinced, but no one can dispute it either, comments N Sathiya Moorthy.

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

He was permanently absorbed into the ED cadre in 2014 and has headed some high-profile investigations into the 2G spectrum allocation case, the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the money laundering cases against former Union finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, the Aircel Maxis and VVIP choppers case.

FM to hold review meet with Customs, Excise officials tomorrow

FM to hold review meet with Customs, Excise officials tomorrow

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

According to a senior official of the Customs Department, the Finance Minister will hold review meeting on Service Tax Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme.

AP: Red sandalwood worth Rs 2 cr seized, 63 from Tamil Nadu held

AP: Red sandalwood worth Rs 2 cr seized, 63 from Tamil Nadu held

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

As many as 63 woodcutters from neighbouring Tamil Nadu were on Sunday arrested in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh and 40 logs of red sanders wood worth Rs 2 crore were seized from their possession, police said.

Why Bihar police was reluctant to question Bhatkal

Why Bihar police was reluctant to question Bhatkal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The Bihar government has always been extremely touchy when it came to the subject of terrorism and in the past two years they have made it clear twice.

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.

Outfits to which arrested activists belong are Maoist fronts: Police

Outfits to which arrested activists belong are Maoist fronts: Police

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

According to a media report published on Saturday, only one of the outfits to which eight of the arrested activists belonged was declared as unlawful.

Two held for plot to kill ex-CM

Two held for plot to kill ex-CM

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

Alert sounded in AP after Kishenji's killing

Alert sounded in AP after Kishenji's killing

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

An alert has been sounded on the Andhra-Orissa border (AOB) and in some Telangana districts of Andhra Pradesh in the wake of the killing of top Maoist leader Kishenji in an encounter.

Hate speech: Owaisi petitions HC to quash FIRs against him

Hate speech: Owaisi petitions HC to quash FIRs against him

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi, who faces charges of making "hate speech", on Monday moved the Andhra Pradesh high court seeking quashing of FIRs filed against him, even as the Bharatiya Janata Party accused the Andhra Pradesh government of going soft on him.

'The barrage of rockets has quietened down'

'The barrage of rockets has quietened down'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Soma Ravi, an Indian caregiver in Ramat Gan, recounts the last 4 days in Israel and says the Indian embassy has been in constant touch.

US cop jokes after mowing down Indian student; New Delhi seeks action

US cop jokes after mowing down Indian student; New Delhi seeks action

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Jaahnavi Kandula was killed in January after she was struck by a police vehicle driven by officer Kevin Dave.

HC admits Owasi's petition to quash charges against him

HC admits Owasi's petition to quash charges against him

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The Andhra Pradesh high court has admitted a petition filed by All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Akbaruddin Owaisi seeking quashing of charges against him.

India's COVID-19 tally reaches 12,759; toll crosses 400

India's COVID-19 tally reaches 12,759; toll crosses 400

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Of the total 420 deaths, Maharashtra tops the tally with 187 fatalities, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 53, Gujarat 36, Delhi 32 and Telengana 18.

'Security breach' at Rahul's yatra as man hugs him

'Security breach' at Rahul's yatra as man hugs him

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

The Congress had last month written to Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging "security breaches" during the Yatra in the national capital and demanded immediate steps to ensure the security of Gandhi and others taking part in the yatra.

Suspension of MPs not related to security breach: Speaker

Suspension of MPs not related to security breach: Speaker

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday rejected suggestions that the suspension of 13 opposition members was linked to their protests over the recent security breach and recalled that the House had displayed exemplary solidarity and collective resolve when breaches had happened in the past.

Delete free-zone order before Aug 13: AP CM to PC

Delete free-zone order before Aug 13: AP CM to PC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Thursday requested Union Home Minister P Chidambaram to get the clause 14 (F) of the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order 1965 (Presidential Order) deleted before August 13 when the written test for recruitment of police sub-inspectors is scheduled. The clause makes Hyderabad a free zone for employment in police.

Cong releases 'black paper' on 'Modi govt's failures'

Cong releases 'black paper' on 'Modi govt's failures'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The 'black paper', titled '10 saal anyay kaal' also alleged that issues such as rising prices, unemployment, subversion of institutions and farmers' 'distress' had plagued the country.

Rajnath holds review meeting with intelligence, police over IS

Rajnath holds review meeting with intelligence, police over IS

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Singh held the day-long meeting to review the situation arising out of some Indian youths getting attracted towards the IS, also known as ISIL or DAESH, and how to deal with the emerging challenge.z

6 days after SC order for arrest of Karnan, police on wild goose chase

6 days after SC order for arrest of Karnan, police on wild goose chase

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The 61-year-old has proved to be as elusive as he has been brash, defying the Supreme Court and passing his own judgments against his peers.

Cash-for-vote: Case against Telangana CM transferred to CID

Cash-for-vote: Case against Telangana CM transferred to CID

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Andhra Pradesh government transferred a criminal case lodged earlier against Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao by one of the accused in the cash-for-vote scam

Priyanka Gandhi, family to join Rahul's yatra in MP on Wednesday

Priyanka Gandhi, family to join Rahul's yatra in MP on Wednesday

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Nath said the foot march will enter the central Indian state from Burhanpur district on Wednesday morning.

Cong stakes claim to form 1st non-BRS govt in Telangana

Cong stakes claim to form 1st non-BRS govt in Telangana

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Extending its winning run in the south, the Congress on Sunday won 64 assembly seats to form government in the Bharat Rashtra Samiti-dominated Telangana, with the southern solace coming in the midst of a saffron sweep of the Hindi heartland where the Bharatiya Janata Party wrested two states from the grand old party and retained one.

103 deaths, 3,390 cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 toll 1,886

103 deaths, 3,390 cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 toll 1,886

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The total of 103 deaths reported since Thursday morning include 43 in Maharashtra; 29 in Gujarat; eight in Madhya Pradesh; seven in West Bengal; five in Rajasthan; two each in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh; and one each in Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.

Hate speech: Akbaruddin's voice recorded, remand extended

Hate speech: Akbaruddin's voice recorded, remand extended

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

The voice of jailed Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi, facing charges of sedition and waging war against the nation for his alleged "hate speech," was on Tuesday recorded in Nizamabad town of Andhra Pradesh even as a court extended his judicial remand till February 26.

Army warns of possible terror attack in south India

Army warns of possible terror attack in south India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Some abandoned boats have been recovered in the Sir Creek area, Lt Gen S K Saini, GOC-in-C of the Army's Southern Command, told reporters at an event near Pune.

Anti-Telangana protests continue in AP for the seventh day

Anti-Telangana protests continue in AP for the seventh day

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Anti-Telangana protests continued in Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra regions of Andhra Pradesh for the seventh consecutive day on Tuesday even as mild tension prevailed at two government offices in Hyderabad over the separate Telangana statehood issue.

Cyclone Mandous brings rainfall before hitting TN coast

Cyclone Mandous brings rainfall before hitting TN coast

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Severe cyclonic storm Mandous will cross the coast between north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh around December 9 night and early next day, the regional weather office said on Friday.

CBI sends team to collect asset records from AP top cop

CBI sends team to collect asset records from AP top cop

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has sent a team to collect documents related to alleged disproportionate assets amassed by Andhra Pradesh police chief V Dinesh Reddy against whom an enquiry has been initiated by the agency on the directions of the Supreme Court.

Shinde, PC cheated Telangana, book them: AP court

Shinde, PC cheated Telangana, book them: AP court

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

In a major embarrassment to the Congress government at the centre, a court in Andhra Pradesh on Monday directed the state police to register a case against two UPA ministers for giving false assurances to the people of Telangana on the issue of its statehood.

Students JAC calls for strike on Monday

Students JAC calls for strike on Monday

Rediff.com7 Feb 2010

The Andhra Students Joint Action Committee, which is opposing the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh has called for a day's strike in all the educational institutions in Andhra and Rayala Seema region on Monday. The call was given in protest against the police stopping Guntur to Hyderabad Padyatra (walk) by a group of students of Acharya Nagarjuna University in supported of a united Andhra Pradesh.

Curfew, shoot-at-sight orders in Vizianagaram in Seemandhra

Curfew, shoot-at-sight orders in Vizianagaram in Seemandhra

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Curfew has been imposed in Vizianagaram town with police given the orders to shoot at sight in the wake of large-scale violence by anti-bifurcation agitators, police said.

Kerala adoption row: Baby's DNA matches with mother

Kerala adoption row: Baby's DNA matches with mother

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

After being informed about the test result, the couple went to the Nirmala Sishu Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram under the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) to see the baby whom Anupama had last seen when he was just 3 days old.

Telangana faces shutdown over passage of Polavaram Bill

Telangana faces shutdown over passage of Polavaram Bill

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Telangana is facing a day-long bandh on Saturday called in protest against the passage in Lok Sabha of a Bill to transfer some villages of the newly-created state to Andhra Pradesh to aid the construction of the Polavaram project.

100 deaths in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 tally at 81,970

100 deaths in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 tally at 81,970

Rediff.com15 May 2020

According to the health ministry, Maharashtra is the worst-hit state with regard to the number of COVID-19 cases with 27,524 cases of which, 6,059 patients have been cured/discharged and 1,019 succumbing to the virus.

Telangana backers set to protest AP foundation day

Telangana backers set to protest AP foundation day

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

With just one day to go for the Andhra Pradesh Formation Day celebrations, regional tensions have heightened with some unidentified persons burning the statue of Potti Sriramulu, the architect of an integrated Andhra Pradesh.

Satyam scam: CBI arm played crucial role in building case

Satyam scam: CBI arm played crucial role in building case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

This is one of the major corporate frauds in the country.

5 terror suspects who fled from Odisha detained in Vizag

5 terror suspects who fled from Odisha detained in Vizag

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

After being alerted by Odisha, its Andhra Pradesh counterpart intercepted a vehicle with Delhi registration number and nabbed the five persons, including two women.