News for 'Andhra Pradesh'

For ISRO, Friday Is Not About Putting Another Satellite Into Orbit

For ISRO, Friday Is Not About Putting Another Satellite Into Orbit

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

It is about proving that the agency can still deliver when the stakes are high.

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 tops divestment list

Andhra Pradesh tops divestment list

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

Major Maoist Arms Dump Unearthed In Odisha's Kandhamal

Major Maoist Arms Dump Unearthed In Odisha's Kandhamal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Security forces in Odisha's Kandhamal district seized a significant cache of arms and ammunition from a Maoist dump. The operation was launched based on information obtained from surrendered Maoists, leading to the recovery of a self-loading rifle, guns, detonators, and a grenade. This follows a similar seizure along the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border recently.

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.

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.

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

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.

'Sense of envy' says Pawan Kalyan in obvious reference to TN CM Vijay

'Sense of envy' says Pawan Kalyan in obvious reference to TN CM Vijay

Rediff.com26 May 2026

In an indirect reference to the meteoric rise of actor-politician C Joseph Vijay as chief minister in his maiden election in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has said he sometimes wonders how some political forces achieve success in a short span, admitting that their rapid progress leaves him with a "sense of envy".

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.

India Achieves Quantum Cooling Milestone

India Achieves Quantum Cooling Milestone

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

This is one of the coldest temperatures achieved in a research facility in India with more than 80 per cent domestically sourced components.

Junior Women's National Hockey Championship Begins In Pune

Junior Women's National Hockey Championship Begins In Pune

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

The 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026 is set to begin in Pune, featuring 30 teams across three divisions. The tournament, running until August 23, will determine national champions and facilitate promotion and relegation between divisions, offering a crucial platform for young talent.

IT set to boom in Andhra Pradesh

IT set to boom in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

Indian Grandfather And Grandson Achieve Rare Elbrus Summit Feat

Indian Grandfather And Grandson Achieve Rare Elbrus Summit Feat

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Lingam Ravindra Rao, 72, and his 17-year-old grandson, Anuraag Pokuri, have successfully scaled Mount Elbrus, Europe's highest peak. Rao is now the oldest Indian to achieve this feat, while Anuraag is the youngest Indian-origin person to climb both the West and East peaks back-to-back. This remarkable expedition highlights their shared passion for mountaineering and their ambition to complete the Seven Summits.

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 Police Uncovers Interstate Ganja Smuggling Operation

Delhi Police Uncovers Interstate Ganja Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate narcotics smuggling operation, seizing over 90 kg of ganja in Bawana and arresting one individual.

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.

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.

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.

Ex-Havildar nabbed for stealing AK-203 rifles, pistols from Army unit

Ex-Havildar nabbed for stealing AK-203 rifles, pistols from Army unit

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

An army personnel has been taken into custody in connection with the theft of service weapons and ammunition from an Army facility in Hyderabad. The theft, which included assault rifles, pistols, and night vision binoculars, was detected on August 31, prompting a joint investigation by Telangana Police and Army authorities.

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.

Jagan says no NRC in Andhra Pradesh

Jagan says no NRC in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

The chief minister asserted that his government was against the NRC.

How India's Indigenous Quantum Refrigerator Achieved A Major Milestone

How India's Indigenous Quantum Refrigerator Achieved A Major Milestone

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

India's indigenous Dilution Refrigerator, developed by AQV, has successfully reached four Kelvin (-269C) at the Quantum Reference Facility in Amaravati, marking a significant milestone in the country's quantum technology development and cryogenic engineering capabilities.

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.

N-plants save blushes for India's Q1 investment outlay

N-plants save blushes for India's Q1 investment outlay

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

India's fresh investment plans in Q1FY27 surged 71 per cent to 14.77 trillion, primarily driven by four large nuclear power projects worth 6.5 trillion, according to investment monitoring firm Projects Today. Excluding these nuclear projects, fresh investment plans actually declined 4.27 per cent quarter-on-quarter.

How Class 9-12 Students Can Get Rs 12,000 Scholarship

How Class 9-12 Students Can Get Rs 12,000 Scholarship

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Selected students will receive a grant of up to Rs 12,000 to cover their academic expenses.

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.

PV Sindhu Lays Foundation For World-Class Sports Centre

PV Sindhu Lays Foundation For World-Class Sports Centre

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has initiated the 'PV Sindhu Centre for Sports Excellence' in Visakhapatnam, with Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh performing the groundbreaking. This integrated sports and education ecosystem aims to provide world-class coaching, sports science, and academic support across seven disciplines, establishing Visakhapatnam as a national sports hub.

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.

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.

Why Women Remain Under-Represented In Cabinets

Why Women Remain Under-Represented In Cabinets

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Lack of women in Karnataka's new council of ministers has put the spotlight once again on women's under-representation in politics and policy.

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.

Hyderabad Police Uncover Drug Peddling And Consumption Network

Hyderabad Police Uncover Drug Peddling And Consumption Network

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Police in Hyderabad apprehended a 22-year-old man for drug peddling and discovered eight individuals consuming prohibited substances during a raid. The operation uncovered an illegal drug distribution network, with significant quantities of MDMA and ganja seized. Efforts are underway to trace the suppliers.

CRPF officer shoots colleagues, then himself in Assam camp

CRPF officer shoots colleagues, then himself in Assam camp

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

A CRPF Assistant Sub-Inspector in Assam's Nagaon district shot dead two colleagues and injured another before taking his own life at their camp. An inquiry has been ordered into the tragic incident.

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.