News for 'Andhra Pradesh'

Mixed day for Ro-Ko: Rohit out for duck, Kohli hits 77

Mixed day for Ro-Ko: Rohit out for duck, Kohli hits 77

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Rohit Sharma falls for golden duck against Uttarakhand, while Virat Kohli scores brisk 77 against Gujarat.

Bandh in Andhra Pradesh over special status demand

Bandh in Andhra Pradesh over special status demand

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

In addition to CPI workers, activists of Congress, YSR Congress and other Opposition parties, who extended support to the bandh, held rallies and other forms of protest at different places in the state.

Delhi HC steps in to protect Sunil Gavaskar

Delhi HC steps in to protect Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Sunil Gavaskar approached the high court, seeking to prevent the unauthorised use of his name, images, persona and likeness by social media platforms and e-commerce websites, and to protect his personality rights.

Hyderabad top cop calls drunk drivers 'terrorists' after bus fire

Hyderabad top cop calls drunk drivers 'terrorists' after bus fire

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar condemns drunk driving as 'terrorism' following a bus fire in Andhra Pradesh that claimed 19 lives, vowing strict enforcement and zero tolerance.

Andhra Pradesh Year 1 & 2 Supplementary results on SMS

Andhra Pradesh Year 1 & 2 Supplementary results on SMS

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

The Andhra Pradesh Year 1, 2 Supplementary results will be announced soon. You can pre-register now to get your results on SMS.

63 red sanders smugglers arrested in Andhra Pradesh

63 red sanders smugglers arrested in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The Andhra Pradesh police have arrested 63 woodcutters smuggling red sanders trees from the state's Nellore district, on the border with Tamil Nadu.

No President's rule in Andhra Pradesh

No President's rule in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

"There will be no President's rule in Andhra Pradesh," said a senior All India Congress Committee functionary on condition of anonymity.

Andhra Pradesh gets new HC; to start functioning from Jan 1

Andhra Pradesh gets new HC; to start functioning from Jan 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

10 judges, who were part of the common high court, will now be the judges of the Telangana high court, the order said.

Andhra Pradesh govt hikes electricity rates

Andhra Pradesh govt hikes electricity rates

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

The Andhra Pradesh government, reeling under the political turmoil and churnings with in the ruling Congress party and facing a very tough situation in Telangana region due to the ongoing movement for a separate state, seems to be heading for even bigger trouble.

Biker death: Sub-contractor held for failing to report fall

Biker death: Sub-contractor held for failing to report fall

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Delhi government suspends officials suspected of negligence after a motorcyclist died falling into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri. An investigation is underway, and FIRs have been filed against the DJB and the contractor.

Google plans $15 bn AI hub in Visakhapatnam

Google plans $15 bn AI hub in Visakhapatnam

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Google plans to invest $15 billion over the next five years in setting an artificial intelligence hub in Visakhapatnam, a senior official of the company said on Tuesday.

Maduro's Link to Sathya Sai Baba...

Maduro's Link to Sathya Sai Baba...

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Long before he became Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro's life intersected with India in a profound personal way.

Cough, chest pain... AP student dies in US 5 days later

Cough, chest pain... AP student dies in US 5 days later

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A 23-year-old Indian student, Rajyalakshmi Yarlagadda, recently graduated and seeking employment in the US, has died after suffering from a severe cough and chest pain. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support her family.

Why Andhra Pradesh is India's top hiring destination

Why Andhra Pradesh is India's top hiring destination

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

According to India Skills Report 2019, Andhra Pradesh offers equal space to both male and female workers.

Andhra Pradesh to set up animation, gaming cities

Andhra Pradesh to set up animation, gaming cities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The Andhra Pradesh government plans to set up an animation and gaming city in Hyderabad to promote the industry.

Heat wave kills 500 in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Heat wave kills 500 in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Rediff.com25 May 2015

The death toll due to intense heatwave sweeping Telangana and Andhra Pradesh crossed the 500 figure on Monday, disaster management officials said in Hyderabad.

Gary Stead ready to transform Andhra cricket

Gary Stead ready to transform Andhra cricket

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Stead, who guided New Zealand to the WTC title, T20 World Cup final in 2021, 2019 ODI World Cup final and 2025 Champions Trophy title clash, is now entrusted with the task of giving a fillip to Andhra cricket.

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

From the USA to UAE, Canada to Italy, Indian-origin cricketers will represent associate nations at the T20 World Cup. Meet the Desis chasing global glory at a home away from home.

TRS' bandh cripples coastal Andhra Pradesh

TRS' bandh cripples coastal Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Telangana Rashtra Samithi's (TRS) 48-hour bandh has incurred a huge loss to the coastal areas of East Godavari, West Godvari and Viskhapatnam.

Mysterious disease: Centre rushes 3-member team to Andhra Pradesh

Mysterious disease: Centre rushes 3-member team to Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, who hails from Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, on Monday spoke with Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan after scores of people including children were hospitalised with an undiagnosed illness.

Amit Shah had set Nov 30 deadline to eliminate Hidma

Amit Shah had set Nov 30 deadline to eliminate Hidma

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Madavi Hidma, the dreaded Maoists 'commander,' was killed by security forces 12 days before the November 30 deadline set by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to eliminate the most wanted Naxalite, sources said on Tuesday.

Peugeot eyes sites in Andhra Pradesh

Peugeot eyes sites in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

A state government official said Peugeot officials surveyed two sites -one near Sri City in Chittoor district and another near Sitarampet in Ranga Reddy district.

Ranji Trophy: Shami's fiery spell drives Bengal toward innings win

Ranji Trophy: Shami's fiery spell drives Bengal toward innings win

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

India pacer Mohammed Shami's five-wicket burst put Bengal on the verge of an outright victory with bonus point against Services on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match in Kalyani, West Bengal on Saturday.

Mild tremor felt in parts of Andhra Pradesh

Mild tremor felt in parts of Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

A mild intensity earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8 on the Richter Scale jolted parts of Andhra Pradesh on Monday.

In-form Sarfaraz notches up his 17th first-class century

In-form Sarfaraz notches up his 17th first-class century

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Sarfaraz Khan and Siddhesh Lad compiled superlative hundreds to power table-toppers Mumbai to a commanding 332 for 4 on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match against hosts Hyderabad on Thursday.

'India Has More Job Opportunities Than Skilled People'

'India Has More Job Opportunities Than Skilled People'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

'Given that the population is almost evenly split, the Indian economy cannot grow without women participating in the workforce.' 'While women's participation has increased, it is still well below 40 per cent,' says Kartik Narayan, CEO of the professional networking and jobs platform, Apna.

Andhra Pradesh to hike NREGS wages

Andhra Pradesh to hike NREGS wages

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Andhra Pradesh Rural Development Minister V Vasant Kumar on Tuesday said the daily wages paid to workers under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) in the state will be enhanced from May 1.

Chandrababu Naidu hardsells Andhra Pradesh to foreign investors

Chandrababu Naidu hardsells Andhra Pradesh to foreign investors

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Making a strong pitch before foreign investors at the World Economic Forum, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said the state offers great opportunities in areas ranging from technology to tourism to infrastructure to oil refineries.

States Have Thrown A Spanner In RBI's Easy-Money Machine

States Have Thrown A Spanner In RBI's Easy-Money Machine

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

State debt is rising because revenues are disappointingly weak. Ten states have debt ratios exceeding 30 per cent. In 2023-2024, states were borrowing simply to meet day-to-day expenses, points out Debashis Basu.

Andhra Pradesh CM postpones cabinet meeting

Andhra Pradesh CM postpones cabinet meeting

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

In the face of a virtual boycott by 13 ministers from Telangana region, a meeting of the Andhra Pradesh cabinet, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad on Wednesday, has been postponed."We have postponed the meeting in view of the bandh call given by the Telangana Joint Action Committee," Chief Minister K Rosaiah told reporters on Tuesday night. He, however, did not agree with the suggestion that the meeting was postponed because of the announcement by 13 ministers.

Kerry all praise for Andhra Pradesh

Kerry all praise for Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Populist schemes galore in Andhra Pradesh

Populist schemes galore in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

As the assembly elections loom large over Andhra Pradesh, a race of sorts has already begun among the political parties to offer sops and make populist promises.

Andhra Pradesh plans 300 concept schools

Andhra Pradesh plans 300 concept schools

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

These schools, to be known as public schools, will be established in the Public-Private Partnership mode.

6 Maoists killed in Andhra Pradesh

6 Maoists killed in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com16 Sep 2006

Andhra Pradesh: 8 labourers buried alive

Andhra Pradesh: 8 labourers buried alive

Rediff.com13 Apr 2008

The labourers, who were using heavy equipment, had no time to escape when a 50-feet-high mound of soil caved in. Villagers rushed to the spot to pull out the trapped labourers from under the debris. Revenue and police personnel also joined in the rescue operations. Eight bodies were retrieved after a three-hour operation. Five injured persons were shifted to the government hospital at Korutla. Relatives of the deceased alleged that adequate safety measures had not been taken

Andhra firecracker unit blaze kills 8; CM Chandrababu orders probe

Andhra firecracker unit blaze kills 8; CM Chandrababu orders probe

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

A fire at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli district on Sunday killed eight people, including two women, and injured seven others. Officials are currently focused on recovering the bodies and shifting the injured to hospitals. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the incident and ordered an inquiry. YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy also expressed shock and urged the government to support the victims.