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Lights, action, music: Telangana celebrates turning 1

Lights, action, music: Telangana celebrates turning 1

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The Telangana government will be embarking on a week long celebration from Tuesday to observe its Formation Day.

Maha govt tables joint panel report on Shakti Bill

Maha govt tables joint panel report on Shakti Bill

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The draft bill provides for capital punishment for crimes against women and children, specifies deadline of 30 days to complete the probe since the day the complaint in such cases is lodged and puts the onus on social media platforms as well as internet provider companies to share the data for police investigation.

Modi flags off 9 Vande Bharat trains with new features

Modi flags off 9 Vande Bharat trains with new features

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The railways also rolled out its first orange coloured Vande Bharat Express from Kasargod to Thiruvananthapuram, a high demand route which now operates two such trains, a senior Indian Railways official said.

Shobha sets Nat. heptathlon mark

Shobha sets Nat. heptathlon mark

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

The Andhra lass scored 6211 points to clinch the gold at the Federation Cup athletics and qualify for the Athens Olympics.

Mining scam: IAS officer released on bail within 24 hours

Mining scam: IAS officer released on bail within 24 hours

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

The sob story of suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Y Srilakshmi on Friday took a turn for good for her as the Central Bureau of Investigation court in Hyderabad granted her conditional bail, and after completing the formalities, she was out of the jail by the evening.

28 Indians killed in stampede during Haj

28 Indians killed in stampede during Haj

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Special efforts are on to trace the pilgrims reported as missing.

PV Sindhu, Lovlina Borgohain and Saikhom Mirabai Chanu featured on Vogue cover

PV Sindhu, Lovlina Borgohain and Saikhom Mirabai Chanu featured on Vogue cover

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

While weightlifter Mirabai Chanu bagged silver, badminton star PV Sindhu and boxing legend Lovlina won bronze in the Tokyo Olympics. The trio graced the cover of the latest edition of the leading fashion magazine.

Kruttika shocks Aarthie

Kruttika shocks Aarthie

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

The less-fancied Maharashtra girl beat the defending champion in the ninth round of the National Women's chess championship.

No-trust vote against Modi govt defeated 325-126

No-trust vote against Modi govt defeated 325-126

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

Biju Janata Dal members had staged a walk-out while NDA ally Shiv Sena did not participate in the voting.

MSP, hiking 50% quota, VVPAT, no Agnipath: Congress rolls out manifesto

MSP, hiking 50% quota, VVPAT, no Agnipath: Congress rolls out manifesto

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Right to apprenticeship, legal guarantee for MSP, passing a constitutional amendment to raise the 50 per cent cap on reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs, a nation-wide caste census and scrapping of Agnipath scheme are among the promises made by the Congress in its Lok Sabha polls manifesto released on Friday.

Maoists trying to malign police, says AP top cop

Maoists trying to malign police, says AP top cop

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

The claims of the activists have evoked a strong reaction from the state police chief RR Girish Kumar who insisted that there was no truth in these allegations. These are false baseless allegations against the police, he said adding that the vested interest at the behest of CPI Maoist were misquoting the contents of the post mortem.

200 'witches' killed every year in India

200 'witches' killed every year in India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

Nearly 150 to 200 women are killed every year in India after being tagged as 'witches', a Dehra Dun based non-governmental organisation has said, citing National Crime Bureau's statistics. Jharkhand tops the list with 50-60 witchcraft-related murders every year followed by Andhra Pradesh, where the number is approximately 30, Haryana recorded 25-30 cases and Orissa 24-28 such murders, Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra Chairman Avdhash Kaushal claimed.

Hyderabad's fish prasadam attracts millions

Hyderabad's fish prasadam attracts millions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

Hyderabad's famous Goud family started distributing "fish-prasadam" on Tuesday evening coinciding with the onset of Mirgasirkarti or monsoon season in Andhra Pradesh.

NCW chief raises issue of 'Love Jihad' with Maha guv

NCW chief raises issue of 'Love Jihad' with Maha guv

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

She also spoke about the need to appoint a full-time head for the state commission for women.

YSR Congress plenary: Jagan turns his attention to farmers

YSR Congress plenary: Jagan turns his attention to farmers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

A special budget for farmers and interest-free loans for farmers and women are among the welfare programmes announced by Kadapa member of Parliament Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, which he said his YSR Congress Party would implement if it comes to power.

Vizag gas leak: Residents asked to stay indoors, use wet mask

Vizag gas leak: Residents asked to stay indoors, use wet mask

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Over 100 hospitalised due to the gas leak which took place at LG Polymers chemical plant in Gopalapatnam.

The Ban Baaja Baraat

The Ban Baaja Baraat

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship.

AP: Pallam Raju's convoy hits rickshaw, 5 dead

AP: Pallam Raju's convoy hits rickshaw, 5 dead

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Five people in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district were killed after a jeep that was part of a convoy of Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju hit an autorickshaw on Thursday afternoon.

'Country needs to show...': Rahul on why he started Bharat Jodo Yatra

'Country needs to show...': Rahul on why he started Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Gandhi rued that the fourth estate was showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's face round-the-clock and not raising issues like unemployment or inflation.

India sees 22,752 new COVID-19 cases, 482 deaths in one day

India sees 22,752 new COVID-19 cases, 482 deaths in one day

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The death toll climbed to 20,642, the updated data at 8 am showed. Amid surging cases, the health ministry said it has roped in specialist doctors from the AIIMS here to provide expert guidance and knowledge support on COVID-19 to doctors manning ICUs in state hospitals, in an effort to reduce the fatality rate.

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Rediff.com13 May 2024

It's just not a date. It's just not about selecting a candidate. It's not about helping some candidate win. It's about expressing emotion, after ten years, that could reach out in India and beyond it, notes Sheela Bhatt.

In 1st visit to Telangana after state formation, Sonia takes on KCR

In 1st visit to Telangana after state formation, Sonia takes on KCR

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

She said despite being aware of adverse political consequences, the Congress went ahead and created Telangana, and paid the price in the elections that followed.

It's time to deliver on women's bill, say female MPs

It's time to deliver on women's bill, say female MPs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

While the Rajya Sabha had exactly six years ago passed the Women's Reservation Bill, the legislation has since been pending in Lok Sabha.

More trouble brewing for N D Tiwari

More trouble brewing for N D Tiwari

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Even after tendering his resignation for his alleged involvement in a sex-scandal, troubles for former Andhra Pradesh Governor N D Tiwari may not be over.

Western Rly, AP eves causes upsets

Western Rly, AP eves causes upsets

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

They beat Delhi and Chattisgarh respectively to enter the final in the Federation Cup.

Success story of AP's mid-day meal scheme

Success story of AP's mid-day meal scheme

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Self-help groups have taken over the responsibility of supplying meals to 70 per cent of the schools.

Interview with Konda Surekha who resigned as AP minister over the Jaganmohan Reddy issue

Interview with Konda Surekha who resigned as AP minister over the Jaganmohan Reddy issue

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

AP Minister Konda Surekha recently resigned to protest the Congress leadership's reluctance to appoint Y S Jaganmohan Reddy as Y S Rajasekhara Reddy's successor.

Venkatesh completes 25 years Telugu cinema

Venkatesh completes 25 years Telugu cinema

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the Telugu film industry, right here!

Sania, Manisha guide AP to tennis gold

Sania, Manisha guide AP to tennis gold

Rediff.com17 Dec 2002

Sania Mirza easily beat Archana Venkatraman, while Manisha Malhotra had to struggle against Sheetal Goutham as Andhra Pradesh beat Karnataka in the final of the women's tennis team event at the National Games

Sania guides AP to tennis gold

Sania guides AP to tennis gold

Rediff.com17 Dec 2002

National Games: Aldrin qualifies for World C'ships; Rosy breaks national record

National Games: Aldrin qualifies for World C'ships; Rosy breaks national record

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Meanwhile, Amlan Borgohain of Assam and Jyothi Yarraji of Andhra Pradesh clinched gold in the 100m events.

AP struggles to stay afloat after Laila's fury

AP struggles to stay afloat after Laila's fury

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Cyclone Laila batters Andhra Pradesh. Images.

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

Hyderabad welcomes Pratibha Patil

Hyderabad welcomes Pratibha Patil

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

An image of Pratibha Patil in Hyderabad as part of her campaign.

Two national records in Junior National Weightlifting

Two national records in Junior National Weightlifting

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Two new junior national records were created on the opening day of the 50th Men and 26th Women Junior National Weightlifting Championships Guwahati.

Amritpal, Shobha best

Amritpal, Shobha best

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

Punjab Police emerged overall champions in the 10th Federation Cup athletics championships, which concluded on Thursday.

'Modi government will favour caste census if...'

'Modi government will favour caste census if...'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'...it gets a survey report that they are going to lose elections.' 'The fear of losing elections will make them immediately conduct a caste census.'

Sradhanjali Samantarai 'tricks' in Orissa's big wi

Sradhanjali Samantarai 'tricks' in Orissa's big wi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2002

Samantarai's hat-trick enabled Orissa trounce Kerala and join Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Manipur in the semi-finals of the National Games women's football tournament.

I will become CM sooner or later: Jagan Reddy

I will become CM sooner or later: Jagan Reddy

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Congress MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday expressed confidence that he would become the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh "sometime in future".

Sea of mourners at YSR's final resting place

Sea of mourners at YSR's final resting place

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Apart from private vehicles, many crammed buses too have brought in the crowds. Plus, many have come by private taxis. Large stickers of YSR and a Congress flag are a common sight on the vehicles. Naturally, the surge of humanity means that traffic crawls around the venue, but really, no one is in a mood to mind