News for 'Andhra Pradesh'

OCTOPUS - Andhra Pradesh's terror response

OCTOPUS - Andhra Pradesh's terror response

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The personnel for Organization To Counter Terrorist Operations will be drawn from different wings of the police.

Did Mohan Bhagwat Sync With Gen Z?

Did Mohan Bhagwat Sync With Gen Z?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

All's well with the State; it's the citizens who have to really buck up, was the sum and substance of Mohan Bhagwat's message to Gen Z.

EC's SIR exercise marks 1 year; Nearly 6cr names deleted so far

EC's SIR exercise marks 1 year; Nearly 6cr names deleted so far

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has completed one year, leading to the deletion of nearly six crore voters across 19 states and Union territories. This exercise, which began in Bihar, has faced opposition criticism but was upheld by the Supreme Court. The purification drive has significant implications, including linking voter data to social security benefits in some states.

WEF 2019: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana take rivalry to Davos

WEF 2019: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana take rivalry to Davos

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Stronger the pitch of various states, the better for India as a country. The two states plan to showcase their improved 'ease of doing business rankings'.

Odisha Boy Critically Injured In Street Dog Attack

Odisha Boy Critically Injured In Street Dog Attack

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A nine-year-old boy was critically injured in a street dog attack in an Odisha village, sparking panic among residents who allege the dog menace has been increasing.

Andhra Pradesh flood toll 46

Andhra Pradesh flood toll 46

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

Telangana ministers boycott Andhra Pradesh cabinet meeting

Telangana ministers boycott Andhra Pradesh cabinet meeting

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Ministers from Telangana region on Monday stayed away from the Andhra Pradesh cabinet meeting which has been convened for approving the vote-on-account budget for 2014-15.

'Janaki Amma Is An All-Rounder'

'Janaki Amma Is An All-Rounder'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

'I could place her in any song situation, sad, happy, bhajan, cabaret, fun song... she took just a few minutes to catch the tune.'

Cong, BJP battle on streets across country as student agitation spirals

Cong, BJP battle on streets across country as student agitation spirals

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

The spiralling agitation over the NEET issue saw protests and counter-protests by Congress and BJP across the country on Wednesday, with clashes and tense face-offs at many places, a day after Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders were forcibly removed from a dharna outside the prime minister's residence.

Andhra Pradesh presents deficit budget

Andhra Pradesh presents deficit budget

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah on Saturday presented a tax-free budget for financial year 2010-11 with an outlay of Rs 1,13,675 crore (Rs 1.13 trillion) and a projected expenditure of Rs 1,13,660 crore.

15 Indian tourists killed as speedboat capsizes in Vietnam

15 Indian tourists killed as speedboat capsizes in Vietnam

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members.

Vietnam tragedy: 'Boat had gone barely 300 to 400 metres when it capsized'

Vietnam tragedy: 'Boat had gone barely 300 to 400 metres when it capsized'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

A boat carrying Indian tourists capsized off an island in south Vietnam, killing 15 people. An eyewitness described the incident, stating the boat overturned shortly after leaving the shore, and rescue efforts were launched, though medical teams were reportedly not immediately available.

Cyclone alert in Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone alert in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Andhra Pradesh rain toll 9

Andhra Pradesh rain toll 9

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

TRS stalls Andhra Pradesh assembly

TRS stalls Andhra Pradesh assembly

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

GST Fraud: Mastermind Arrested In Rs 410 Crore ITC Scam

GST Fraud: Mastermind Arrested In Rs 410 Crore ITC Scam

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Commercial Taxes Department has arrested Mohammed Tauqeer for his involvement in generating and routing fraudulent ITC across multiple states, unearthing a GST fraud worth Rs 410 crore.

Why Bill Gates Was in Amaravati

Why Bill Gates Was in Amaravati

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan met with Bill Gates in Amaravati on Monday.

Indian drugmakers in no rush to shift to US despite tariff threat

Indian drugmakers in no rush to shift to US despite tariff threat

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Indian pharmaceutical companies are not rushing to relocate manufacturing to the United States despite former President Donald Trump's renewed threat of tariffs up to 200 per cent on imported generic drugs. Instead, they are leveraging existing US plants, contract manufacturers, and making selective investments in complex products while maintaining India as their primary production hub.

Andhra Pradesh: Chiranjeevi entering politics?

Andhra Pradesh: Chiranjeevi entering politics?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

As the political atmosphere in Andhra Pradesh is hotting up ahead of assembly elections, one and a half year away, there is fresh speculation over Telugu matinee idol Chiranjeevi's entry into politics.

Main rail, road routes cut off in Andhra Pradesh due to floods

Main rail, road routes cut off in Andhra Pradesh due to floods

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

The main rail and road routes in Andhra Pradesh, connecting the south and east, remained cut off as the Penna river in spate caused heavy destruction on Sunday.

Vikram-1, India's 1st private orbital-class rocket, successfully enters space

Vikram-1, India's 1st private orbital-class rocket, successfully enters space

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1, placing multiple technology demonstration payloads and commemorative items, including a postcard from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, into low Earth orbit, marking a significant entry into the global orbital launch market.

Andhra Pradesh flood toll 41

Andhra Pradesh flood toll 41

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

The death toll due to heavy rains and flash floods caused by a deep depression in Andhra Pradesh has risen to 41 on Saturday morning, according to the official count.

India climbs to 11th among top FDI destinations in 2025, UN report reveals

India climbs to 11th among top FDI destinations in 2025, UN report reveals

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

India has significantly improved its position as a global foreign direct investment (FDI) destination, climbing two places to 11th in 2025, with inflows surging by nearly 44 per cent to $38.89 billion, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) World Investment Report 2026.

Google's Internet bus to tour Andhra Pradesh

Google's Internet bus to tour Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Google India on Wednesday said its special bus will tour Andhra Pradesh to reach out to people with limited knowledge and exposure of the Internet.

Andhra Pradesh General, Vocational results on SMS

Andhra Pradesh General, Vocational results on SMS

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Get results for the Andhra Pradesh Year II General Results and Andhra Pradesh Year II Vocational Supplementary Results live on SMS today.

TDP fears President's rule in Andhra Pradesh

TDP fears President's rule in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The Telugu Desam Party has sought a clarification from Chief Minister K Rosaiah on the pro-active role being taken by new Governor E S L Narasimhan that was raising doubts about the possibility of the imposition of President's rule in Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh tops divestment list

Andhra Pradesh tops divestment list

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

No President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh: Shinde

No President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh: Shinde

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of imposing President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh in the wake of widespread protests in Seemandhra region against the decision to create Telangana.

New port to boost Andhra Pradesh's economy

New port to boost Andhra Pradesh's economy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The Central government plans to invest Rs 5,000 crore (Rs 50 billion) to develop Dugarajapatnam port in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore District.

TN CM Vijay carries forward DMK govt-initiated Rs 38,000-crore Hyundai project

TN CM Vijay carries forward DMK govt-initiated Rs 38,000-crore Hyundai project

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Tamil Nadu's new government, led by C Joseph Vijay, is committed to advancing the ~38,000 crore shipbuilding project with HD Hyundai in Thoothukudi, securing bipartisan support from the Opposition DMK, despite initial industry concerns about policy continuity after the change in leadership.

7 states account for 85% of India's installed solar capacity

7 states account for 85% of India's installed solar capacity

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Despite aggressive expansion, India's solar power sector faces significant hurdles from rising regional disparities in installed capacity and a looming manufacturing glut due to overcapacity in domestic solar equipment production, potentially leading to consolidation and pricing pressures.

India Under The Summer Sun

India Under The Summer Sun

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Summer, no matter how hot, cannot slow down life in India. The season's rhythms must go on. There is great beauty to an Indian summer and these 10 pics tell that story...

Andhra Pradesh to have polls as undivided unit

Andhra Pradesh to have polls as undivided unit

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Elections will be held in a united Andhra Pradesh, but on June 2, two separate governments will be formed at Telangana and Seema-Andhra. Vicky Nanjappa reports

SC upholds loss of SC status upon conversion to...

SC upholds loss of SC status upon conversion to...

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a review petition challenging its earlier verdict that a person from a Scheduled Caste (SC) community loses their SC status upon converting to a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism, effective from the moment of conversion.

The 2019 Andhra Pradesh assembly election sentiment meter

The 2019 Andhra Pradesh assembly election sentiment meter

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

This time the battle for the 175-member assembly will be between TDP and Jaganmohan Reddy-led YSR Congress.

N D Tiwari is Andhra Pradesh governor

N D Tiwari is Andhra Pradesh governor

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Chief Justice of AP High Court G S Singhvi administered the oath of office to the new governor at a simple ceremony at Raj Bhavan.

IT set to boom in Andhra Pradesh

IT set to boom in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

DRI Seizes Rs 2.61 Crore Ganja, Arrests Two In Major Bust

DRI Seizes Rs 2.61 Crore Ganja, Arrests Two In Major Bust

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled an inter-state drug trafficking syndicate in Nagpur, seizing 522 kg of ganja worth Rs 2.61 crore and arresting two individuals involved in supplying contraband across the Odisha-Central India corridor to Maharashtra.

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.

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.