News for 'Andhra Pradesh Women'

Cyclone Hudhud: 10 dramatic moments

Cyclone Hudhud: 10 dramatic moments

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Cyclone Hudhud pounded the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha with heavy rain and winds of almost 200 kmph on Sunday killing four people and left a trail of destruction with Vishakapatnam where the very severe storm made landfall the worst hit.

Summer Journeys And Nannari Sherbat

Summer Journeys And Nannari Sherbat

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The prime ingredient in Nannari Sherbat is sarsaparilla syrup, made from a tropical root or vine,

BSF to train women in special commando skills

BSF to train women in special commando skills

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The Border Security Force, which has one of the biggest contingents of women personnel in its combat ranks, has decided to train them in special commando skills which are used to render difficult tasks.

Naidu as VP nominee balances north-south politics of NDA

Naidu as VP nominee balances north-south politics of NDA

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

He has served BJP in several capacities, will also be a saviour for the NDA in the Rajya Sabha, where they are still in minority.

MP Polls: Economic Issues Facing Shivraj Singh Chouhan

MP Polls: Economic Issues Facing Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Per capita income in the state has consistently been below the national average for at least 24 years. However, it has narrowed the gap with the all-India level in recent years.

Driver convicted for rape, murder of woman techie from AP

Driver convicted for rape, murder of woman techie from AP

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

A special women's court in Mumbai on Tuesday convicted a 29-year-old driver for the rape and murder of Esther Anuhya, an Andhra Pradesh-based woman software engineer in suburban Kurla here last year.

India's active Covid caseload drops below 8 lakh after 1.5 months

India's active Covid caseload drops below 8 lakh after 1.5 months

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The active caseload was below the 8 lakh mark (7,85,996) last on September 1, the ministry said.

'Rajni of Rajya Sabha' unlikely to make a return

'Rajni of Rajya Sabha' unlikely to make a return

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

It will be tough for the Congress leader to return to the Upper House from either Telangana or Andhra, where the party's presence has dwindled. But neither House will forget her.

Ahmedabad sizzles at 48 degrees, breaks 100-year record

Ahmedabad sizzles at 48 degrees, breaks 100-year record

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Palodhi in Rajasthan simmered at 51 degree Celsius and the maximum in Ahmedabad shattered a century-old record.

'Mummy Was Truly Our Universe'

'Mummy Was Truly Our Universe'

Rediff.com12 May 2024

To share your Mother's Day story with us, please mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: Mother's Day) along with your name, the place where you live, your mother's name and picture and your message about your mom.

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.

National Games: Jamwal steals limelight; Services top

National Games: Jamwal steals limelight; Services top

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Services added three gold to their collection and remain on top of the charts with 56 gold, 34 silver and 30 bronze medals for a total of 120.

Women's T20I West Indies complete series clean sweep vs India

Women's T20I West Indies complete series clean sweep vs India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Harmanpreet Kaur's half-century went in vain as West Indies women eked out a 15-run victory over India to complete a 3-0 sweep of the T20I series in Malapadu, Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday.

Budget focuses on jobs and skilling, keeping 2 allies happy

Budget focuses on jobs and skilling, keeping 2 allies happy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced income tax relief for the middle class, a Rs 2 lakh crore outlay for job creation schemes over the next five years and a spending splurge for states run by her party's new coalition partners as she unveiled the Modi 3.0 government's first budget after the general elections.

48 MP, MLAs have declared cases of crime against women

48 MP, MLAs have declared cases of crime against women

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The report by Association for Democratic Reforms has the highest number of such politicians at 12.

Telangana issue back in contention, LS proceedings paralysed

Telangana issue back in contention, LS proceedings paralysed

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The demand for removal of Justice A K Ganguly, accused of harassing a law intern, from the post of Chairman of West Bengal Human Rights Commission, along with Telangana issue paralysed the functioning of Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Vodafone awaits govt's clarity on net neutrality

Vodafone awaits govt's clarity on net neutrality

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The company has added over 1,300 sites across the two states.

YSR Telangana Party chief Sharmila gets bail in police assault case

YSR Telangana Party chief Sharmila gets bail in police assault case

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The court on Tuesday granted her conditional bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 30,000 and two sureties.

CJI Ramana's tenure saw putting sedition law on hold, probe into Pegasus

CJI Ramana's tenure saw putting sedition law on hold, probe into Pegasus

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Creating a record, the CJI headed apex court collegium meetings led to appointment of 11 Supreme Court judges with nine of them, including three women, appointed in one go.

67,708 new cases take India's Covid tally to 73,07,097

67,708 new cases take India's Covid tally to 73,07,097

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate has further declined to 1.52 per cent.

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from? Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.

How Indian women are helping Walmart grow

How Indian women are helping Walmart grow

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

In conversation with Walmart India president and CEO Krish Iyer.

Sabarimala temple opens, 10 women sent back by police

Sabarimala temple opens, 10 women sent back by police

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

The Kerala government has made it clear that it would not provide security to any woman of menstruating age visiting the shrine, as per Devaswom Board Minister K Surendran.

At all-party meet, Oppn seeks discussion on Adani group in Parliament

At all-party meet, Oppn seeks discussion on Adani group in Parliament

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The government on Monday said it was willing to discuss every issue under rules during the Budget session of Parliament and sought the support of the Opposition in running the proceedings smoothly.

Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

As Shyam Benegal turns 89 on December 14, Subhash K Jha takes a look at 10 of his best films and tells you where you can watch them.

Sabarimala: 2 women return after reaching hilltop amid protests

Sabarimala: 2 women return after reaching hilltop amid protests

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The devotees, including senior citizens and children, protested against the entry of women of menstrual age group into the hill shrine.

Kerala likely to witness all-time high liquor sales this Onam

Kerala likely to witness all-time high liquor sales this Onam

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Kerala is likely to witness all-time high liquor sales this Onam, the harvest festival, with the season already reporting a 30 per cent hike. According to the Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BevCo), the first few days of this Onam season have set the tone for record sales. "During last year's Onam season, our sales were around Rs 561 crore. This year, we expect it to be over Rs 700 crore," said Yogesh Gupta, chairman and managing director, BevCo.

Woman fatally hit by car carrying G V L Narasimha Rao

Woman fatally hit by car carrying G V L Narasimha Rao

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Another woman, who was injured, has been hospitalised. Her condition was said to be stable.

Parliament washed out for sixth straight day due to protests

Parliament washed out for sixth straight day due to protests

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

NDA ally, the TDP continued to disrupt the both Houses of the Parliament over demand for special status to Andhra Pradesh.

SC collegium names Justice Kureshi among 33 judges for transfer

SC collegium names Justice Kureshi among 33 judges for transfer

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court collegium headed by CJI N V Ramana has learnt to have recommended eight names of judges, including acting chief justice of Calcutta High Court Justice Rajesh Bindal, for their elevation as chief justices of different high courts.

Can KCR Score A Hat-Trick?

Can KCR Score A Hat-Trick?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Experts foresee possible scenarios: A BRS government with less majority, a BRS government with BJP and AIMIM support, or a Congress government.

Few women, none from 'banned' age group enter Sabarimala after protests

Few women, none from 'banned' age group enter Sabarimala after protests

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Earlier, two women devotees could not proceed to the shrine after protesters forced them to return. Protesters pelted police with stones and the latter hit right back with vengeance wielding batons with telling effect, leaving many fallen and writhing in pain on the road.

PIX: After two years, India celebrates Holi with traditional fervour

PIX: After two years, India celebrates Holi with traditional fervour

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020 and the subsequent restrictions due to the virus spread had cast a grim shadow on the festive mood of all the festivals across the country for the past two years.

India records over 22K COVID cases in 24 hrs for 1st time

India records over 22K COVID cases in 24 hrs for 1st time

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 6,48,315 on Saturday, while the death toll rose to 18,655 with 442 new fatalities.

Onion prices, Telangana issue, coal-gate stall Lok Sabha

Onion prices, Telangana issue, coal-gate stall Lok Sabha

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Three bills were introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday amid uproar with members from Left parties trooping into the Well to protest against rising prices of onion while other members raised the Telangana issue.

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.

National Shooting: Olympian Vijay Kumar wins gold

National Shooting: Olympian Vijay Kumar wins gold

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

London Olympics silver medalist shooter Vijay Kumar of Army shot gold in men's 25m rapid fire pistol event at the 57th National Shooting Championship in New Delhi on Saturday.

With spike of 76,472 cases, India's COVID-19 tally tops 34 lakh

With spike of 76,472 cases, India's COVID-19 tally tops 34 lakh

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

The total number of COVID-19 cases rose to 34,63,972, while the death toll due to the disease climbed to 62,550 with 1,021 people succumbing to it in a span of 24 hours, the ministry's data updated at 8 am showed.

AP governor Tiwari resigns over 'health reasons'

AP governor Tiwari resigns over 'health reasons'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2009

The Centre has sought a detailed report from the Andhra Pradesh government in the wake of a sting operation purportedly showing state Governor N D Tiwari in a compromising position with three women. Home ministry sources said that state Chief Secretary Ramakant Reddy has been asked to send a detailed report about the allegations made against the governor. The sting operation was telecast on Friday by the ABN Andhra Jyothi channel.