News for 'Andhra Pradesh'

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.

FTA to boost marine products; concerns over farm exports' non-tariff barriers

FTA to boost marine products; concerns over farm exports' non-tariff barriers

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

India's marine product exports facing rough weather from punitive US tariffs are expected to get a big boost following the reduction of 26 per cent tariff as part of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), but concerns over non-tariff barriers, which are a dominant aspect of marine trade to the EU, still remain.

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

Two more sentenced in Pak-linked Visakhapatnam espionage case

Two more sentenced in Pak-linked Visakhapatnam espionage case

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

With this, a total of six accused persons have been convicted and sentenced in the case so far, relating to spying at vital installations and Indian Navy establishments by foreign spies and agents with the intent to threaten its unity, integrity, security and sovereignty.

20 burnt alive as Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire

20 burnt alive as Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

A Bengaluru-bound private bus from Hyderabad caught fire in this district on Friday after colliding with a two-wheeler, leaving 20 people dead, most of them charred to death, a senior police official said.

Andhra Pradesh: 11 TDP MLAs suspended

Andhra Pradesh: 11 TDP MLAs suspended

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

24 TDP members were suspended for two days on Thursday for stalling the Question Hour.

Modi assures Naidu all possible help for Andhra Pradesh

Modi assures Naidu all possible help for Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

As N Chandrababu Naidu begins his new innings on Sunday as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him "all possible help" and hoped that his administrative experience will be great asset to the state.

Ranji Trophy: MP trounce Maharashtra, enter quarters

Ranji Trophy: MP trounce Maharashtra, enter quarters

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Ranji Trophy: MP enter quarterfinals; Saurashtra on brink of qualification

Andhra Pradesh plans mini pharma cities

Andhra Pradesh plans mini pharma cities

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

With a view to boost the vibrant pharma industry in the state, Andhra Pradesh government plans to set up mini-pharma cities

Family targeted: Ex-CJI reveals attempts to 'coerce' him

Family targeted: Ex-CJI reveals attempts to 'coerce' him

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Former Chief Justice of India N V Ramana has said that cases were filed against his family members to 'coerce' him.

8 killed, 44 injured as bus falls into gorge in Andhra Pradesh

8 killed, 44 injured as bus falls into gorge in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The victims, all relatives, belonged to Anantapuramu district and were on their way to Tirupati from Dharmavaram to attend a wedding engagement ceremony scheduled for Sunday morning.

SMAT: Rahane, Sarfaraz fire Mumbai to victory; Iyer's 50 in vain

SMAT: Rahane, Sarfaraz fire Mumbai to victory; Iyer's 50 in vain

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Sarfaraz fell to Manav Suthar (4-0-23-3) after a whirlwind knock laden with powerful hits down the ground which saw Mumbai stutter as they lost wickets in heaps.

Andhra Pradesh: Union minister's son kidnapped

Andhra Pradesh: Union minister's son kidnapped

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

The armed men barged into the hotel room in Seshapuram area, where Prabhu had put up, and took him away at gunpoint at 1900 hours, his wife Susheela said in a written complaint to the police.

How C-60 Broke The Back of Naxalism In Gadchiroli

How C-60 Broke The Back of Naxalism In Gadchiroli

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Once the might of the Indian establishment turned completely against the Maoists, there was no way they could survive -- either in Gadchiroli or anywhere else, points out M R Narayan Swamy.

Andhra Pradesh declares war on mosquitoes

Andhra Pradesh declares war on mosquitoes

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy has said that the government was releasing an additional amount of Rs 40 lakh to each of the 23 districts to kill mosquitoes and create awareness among people.

Andhra Pradesh sanctions land to private B-schools

Andhra Pradesh sanctions land to private B-schools

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

IMT, which already has a centre in Nagpur other than Ghaziabad, is planning to open its third centre in India. It has been allotted 30 acres of land near the new international airport in Shamshadabad.

Volkswagen restarts talks with Andhra Pradesh

Volkswagen restarts talks with Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com27 Jul 2005

German carmaker Volkswagen has deputed Frank Elbe, former German ambassador to India, as a special envoy to represent its interests in the country. \n\n

Jagan to go on indefinite fast against Andhra Pradesh bifurcation

Jagan to go on indefinite fast against Andhra Pradesh bifurcation

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

YSR Congress President Y S Jaganmohan Reddy said that he would undertake an indefinite fast in Hyderabad from on Saturday against the Centre's decision to divide Andhra Pradesh.

Global slowdown hits IT scene in Andhra Pradesh

Global slowdown hits IT scene in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Rs 22 crore (Rs 220 million). That was the total value of exports of IT software from Andhra Pradesh in 1994-95. IT exports in the state have now crossed Rs 32,500 crore (Rs 325 billion) during 2008-09 and poised to grow up by another 20% during the current financial year.

Woman raped, robbed at knife point on train in AP

Woman raped, robbed at knife point on train in AP

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The incident occurred on October 13 when the woman, belonging to Rajamahendravaram, boarded the Santragachi Special Express to travel to Charlapally in Hyderabad.

31 die in Andhra Pradesh cyclone

31 die in Andhra Pradesh cyclone

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

Krishna district, which accounted for 24 deaths in house collapses and heavy rains, was the worst affected.

Ranji Trophy: Shami, Akash Deep give Bengal upper hand

Ranji Trophy: Shami, Akash Deep give Bengal upper hand

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Nitish Reddy fails with bat as Vidarbha take first-innings lead against Andhra

Can Andhra Pradesh still stall Telangana formation?

Can Andhra Pradesh still stall Telangana formation?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa spoke to several legal and constitutional experts on the issue.

Reddy's 36 reasons why Andhra Pradesh should not be bifurcated

Reddy's 36 reasons why Andhra Pradesh should not be bifurcated

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

In an 85-page note to the Group of Ministers set up to look into the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Kiran Reddy on Monday raised 36 crucial points why a separate state of Telangana is not desirable.

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.

Auqib Nabi Puts J&K On Cusp Of Historic Ranji Trophy Final After Bengal Collapse

Auqib Nabi Puts J&K On Cusp Of Historic Ranji Trophy Final After Bengal Collapse

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Auqib Nabi's all-round performance puts Jammu and Kashmir on the brink of their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, after they bowled out Bengal for a mere 99 runs in their second innings.

Volkswagen to pay Andhra Pradesh $2.4 million

Volkswagen to pay Andhra Pradesh $2.4 million

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

Volkswagen said in a statement that the payments were compensation for losses incurred by Andhra Pradesh, following the 'allegedly illegal actions' of former Skoda board member Helmuth Schuster, who resigned on June 15.

Medals and glory for Andhra Pradesh

Medals and glory for Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com23 Dec 2002

Telangana: Andhra Pradesh CM Reddy meets Sonia

Telangana: Andhra Pradesh CM Reddy meets Sonia

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Ahead of the crucial Congress meeting on Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kirankumar Reddy on Friday met Congress President Sonia Gandhi and briefed her about the political situation in the state.

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.

The Reason Why Parasakthi Released Now

The Reason Why Parasakthi Released Now

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Throughout Parasakthi, Sivakarthikeyan mentions he is not against Hindi but the imposition of Hindi, notes A Ganesh Nadar.

Rahul slams fighting fifty but Karnataka on shaky ground vs Punjab

Rahul slams fighting fifty but Karnataka on shaky ground vs Punjab

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Karnataka on shaky ground against Punjab despite Rahul's fifty; Desai puts Saurashtra on cusp of win