News for 'Andhra Pradesh Women'

Women protest against Ramu's film

Women protest against Ramu's film

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu arrested in graft case

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu arrested in graft case

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu was arrested in Nandyala, Andhra Pradesh on Saturday morning in a case of alleged corruption, the Andhra Pradesh Police said.

The inspiring story of Medak's women farmers

The inspiring story of Medak's women farmers

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Meet the women who are now an inspiration to millions of farmers across India.

Cyclone Jawad to weaken, spares India's east coast havoc

Cyclone Jawad to weaken, spares India's east coast havoc

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The entire coastal region of Odisha has been experiencing rainfall since Friday night.

At 120 kmph, cyclonic storm may hit Odisha-WB coasts by Oct 24: IMD

At 120 kmph, cyclonic storm may hit Odisha-WB coasts by Oct 24: IMD

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

According to weather officials, wind speeds along and off the Odisha-West Bengal coasts are anticipated to reach 60 km/h from October 23, increasing to 120 km/h from October 24 night to October 25 morning.

Heavy rush of pilgrims in Sabarimala, 2 women sent back

Heavy rush of pilgrims in Sabarimala, 2 women sent back

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Travancore Devaswom Board, which manages the shrine, said revenue collection on the opening day registered a growth of Rs 1.28 crore compared to last year.

Our identity is...: TVK leader Vijay slams DMK in maiden speech; flays NEET

Our identity is...: TVK leader Vijay slams DMK in maiden speech; flays NEET

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

In his maiden public speech eight months after announcing the launch of TVK, Vijay said the late veterans MG Ramachandran and NT Ramarao were ridiculed as mere cinema actors when they made their political plunge "but they continue to remain in the hearts of the people" of the respective states, i.e Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

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.

'Jai Shri Ram, NEET-NEET': Slogans fly in Lok Sabha on Day 1

'Jai Shri Ram, NEET-NEET': Slogans fly in Lok Sabha on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Lok Sabha witnessed a display of linguistic diversity on Monday, with the newly-elected MPs taking their oaths in English and Indian languages, including Sanskrit, Hindi, Dogri, Bengali, Assamese and Odia.

Manipur win women's football gold

Manipur win women's football gold

Rediff.com21 Dec 2002

Shanti Devi's goal gave the defending champions a 1-0 victory over Bengal in the final at the National Games.

Red hot chillies spice up poll battle in Guntur

Red hot chillies spice up poll battle in Guntur

Rediff.com13 May 2024

'It is a fiercely fought battle, like our fiery chillies in Guntur.'

Death toll in Andhra boat tragedy rises to 21

Death toll in Andhra boat tragedy rises to 21

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

An overloaded boat carrying 38 people capsized on Sunday close to the 'Pavitra Sangamam'.

AP plans to turn 10 mn women into millionaires

AP plans to turn 10 mn women into millionaires

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

The United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday launched an interesting scheme of the Andhra Pradesh government to make 1 crore (10 million) women in the state a millionaire in next five years.

Modi turns 74; leaders across party lines extend wishes

Modi turns 74; leaders across party lines extend wishes

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Modi was born on September 17, 1950 in a small town in Gujarat.

Sonakshi Feels 'Bus Ho Gaya'

Sonakshi Feels 'Bus Ho Gaya'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Athiya has a question... Preity is in Machu Picchu... Dia at a global summit...

Will Assembly Polls Give BJP Simple Majority In Rajya Sabha?

Will Assembly Polls Give BJP Simple Majority In Rajya Sabha?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

The BJP holds 28 of the 59 Rajya Sabha seats that will soon face election.

Tamil Nadu women spikers bag gold

Tamil Nadu women spikers bag gold

Rediff.com16 Dec 2002

They beat hosts Andhra Pradesh in the final of the women's volleyball tournament at the National Games. Maharashtra won the bronze medal.

AP CM tells women's commission chairperson to quit

AP CM tells women's commission chairperson to quit

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

The chairperson and a member are at loggerheads and the chief minister sacks the chairperson.

Modi focuses on 'clean sweeps', skips mention of reduced tally

Modi focuses on 'clean sweeps', skips mention of reduced tally

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Preparing to take office for a record third consecutive term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pledged to work with all states, regardless of the party in power, to build a developed India.

Jagan Reddy set to become YSR Congress's president for life

Jagan Reddy set to become YSR Congress's president for life

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

This will be the third plenary of the decade-old party, and the first since it came to power in Andhra Pradesh three years ago.

Amarnath yatra pilgrim from Raj dies, toll at 3; 60K pray at cave shrine

Amarnath yatra pilgrim from Raj dies, toll at 3; 60K pray at cave shrine

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Roshan Lal Suthar, a resident of Pansal Dhileara area of Rajasthan, was missing since Tuesday and his body was found near the lower Holy Cave, they said.

AP to cover 1 crore women under pension scehme

AP to cover 1 crore women under pension scehme

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

The ambitious scheme "Abhay Hastam" (Hand of Reassurance), providing pension to every member of women's self help group after crossing the age of 60, will be launched by Andhra Pradesh government from November 1, the Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy said on Thursday.

Shakti Act: Death penalty for crime against women, children in Maha

Shakti Act: Death penalty for crime against women, children in Maha

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The draft bill seeks to amend relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for the proposed law's application in the state.

Meet the Congress women yatris of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Meet the Congress women yatris of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The toast of the Congress for their tenacity and the difficult choices they made to fulfil a five-month political commitment, their stories are many.

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Keeping up his tradition of celebrating the festival with soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sir Creek near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat's Kutch district and offered sweets to jawans.

25% women aged 18-29, 15% men aged 21-29 married before legal age: Survey

25% women aged 18-29, 15% men aged 21-29 married before legal age: Survey

Rediff.com6 May 2022

But the report also said that early marriage has been declining over time.

Judiciary needs to begin 'difficult conversations', says CJI

Judiciary needs to begin 'difficult conversations', says CJI

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The CJI said there is an urgent need to emerge from the adjournment culture to a culture of professionalism.

Consider weather, climate while planning 'one nation, one poll': IMD

Consider weather, climate while planning 'one nation, one poll': IMD

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Some India states are likely to record a significantly higher number of heatwave days, according to the national weather body.

JD-U-BJP-TDP alliance held together by....: Minister Rajiv Ranjan

JD-U-BJP-TDP alliance held together by....: Minister Rajiv Ranjan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Singh targeted the Congress using a 'snakes and ladders' analogy, saying the party will fall to zero from 99 after being bitten by a snake -- referring to the grand old party winning 99 seats in the Lok Sabha polls.

The women who tried to make history at Sabarimala Temple

The women who tried to make history at Sabarimala Temple

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Since the temple opened at least 13 women have attempted to enter the shrine, but fallen short despite their valiant attempts.

Modi, Kangana in fray as India votes in final phase

Modi, Kangana in fray as India votes in final phase

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Other prominent candidates among the 904 in the fray are Union minister Anurag Thakur, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad's daughter Misa Bharti.

Jyothi smashes own 100m hurdles national record in UK

Jyothi smashes own 100m hurdles national record in UK

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Jyothi Yarraji smashed the women's 100m hurdle national record for the second time in less than two weeks while winning the event at the Loughborough International Athletics Meet in the UK.

Rahul wants Amarinder to pass resolution in support of women's quota

Rahul wants Amarinder to pass resolution in support of women's quota

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Gandhi has written the letter, seeking passage of a resolution urging the central government to pass the bill, to the chief ministers of those states where the Congress is in power.

What Are Usha And Anurag Discussing?

What Are Usha And Anurag Discussing?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Is it about how to end the wrestlers' stand-off?

Abha Khatua smashes national record in shot put

Abha Khatua smashes national record in shot put

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Khatua was the joint record holder of 18.06m with Manpreet Kaur before this event. But with her fifth round hurl of 18.41m at the Kalinga Stadium, she became the sole national record holder.

27 dead in Andhra stampede where lakhs gathered for holy dip

27 dead in Andhra stampede where lakhs gathered for holy dip

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The mishap occurred as large number of people tried to rush into the Puskhar ghat to take a holy dip.

All-women battalion to be formed in J&K to deal with women stone pelters

All-women battalion to be formed in J&K to deal with women stone pelters

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The move comes days after girl students were seen fighting pitched battles with security forces at Lal Chowk in the heart of Srinagar on April 24

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Independence Day was celebrated across states and Union territories on Thursday, as several chief ministers announced job schemes while some others vowed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

'They are protecting the police'

'They are protecting the police'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

'The Tamil Nadu government should ask Andhra Pradesh to speed up the investigation.'

How states battled biggest cyclone in 20 years

How states battled biggest cyclone in 20 years

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Even as cyclone Fani made landfall on Friday morning near Puri in Odisha, various states took measures on a war footing to mitigate the suffering caused to the common man. Here's a photo essay on how states tackled the most powerful cyclone to hit India in 20 years.