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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.

7-yr-old girl raped, murdered by neighbour; body found in drum

7-yr-old girl raped, murdered by neighbour; body found in drum

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The accused, who resides opposite the victim's house, was identified after CCTV footage confirmed the murder, prompting police to launch a special investigation.

Pawar To Rupani: Leaders Who Died In Air Crashes

Pawar To Rupani: Leaders Who Died In Air Crashes

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed after their aircraft crashed in Baramati on January 28, 2026. Here are 11 other prominent Indians who died in air crashes.

West Asia conflict: Modi urges states to guard supply chains, curb panic

West Asia conflict: Modi urges states to guard supply chains, curb panic

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting with chief ministers to review preparedness and plans in light of the West Asia conflict, emphasising the importance of national unity and enhanced security measures.

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.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai rout Hyderabad; Bengal enter quarters, MP, Andhra post big wins

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai rout Hyderabad; Bengal enter quarters, MP, Andhra post big wins

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Mumbai sealed a bonus-point victory with a nine-wicket thrashing of Hyderabad in their Group D Ranji Trophy match, in Hyderabad, on Sunday.

Chandrababu Naidu's arrest marks a few firsts in Andhra Pradesh

Chandrababu Naidu's arrest marks a few firsts in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

This is also the first time that Naidu has been arrested on corruption charges in his political career spanning over 40 years.

IT set to boom in Andhra Pradesh

IT set to boom in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

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.

Rice exporters seek urgent relief as Iran crisis disrupts exports, shipping

Rice exporters seek urgent relief as Iran crisis disrupts exports, shipping

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Indian rice exporters are seeking urgent government support to mitigate the impact of shipping disruptions caused by the Iran crisis and instability in key maritime routes. The disruptions have led to increased freight rates, insurance premiums, and fuel costs, impacting domestic prices and exporter profitability.

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.

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.

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.

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Andhra's Bellam Undrallu

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Andhra's Bellam Undrallu

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana do a different kind of rice-jaggery-coconut sweet for Ganesh Puja -- steamed balls that taste just as delightful.

Guess Which State's Sweepers Earn Rs 2 Lakh Salary?

Guess Which State's Sweepers Earn Rs 2 Lakh Salary?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Telangana government's salary structure reveals surprising figures, with senior sweepers earning up to 2 lakh and chief engineers drawing 7 lakh monthly.

Father of Indian girl killed in US dies just before $29mn settlement

Father of Indian girl killed in US dies just before $29mn settlement

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The family of Jaahnavi Kandula, an Indian student killed in a US police crash, faces another tragedy as her father dies just before a USD 29 million compensation deal is announced.

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.

Hashish oil worth Rs 225 cr seized in Odisha's Koraput

Hashish oil worth Rs 225 cr seized in Odisha's Koraput

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Police in Odisha's Koraput district seized hashish oil worth approximately 225 crore from a forest manufacturing unit. Over 1,800 litres of hashish oil were recovered, and equipment was confiscated. In a separate operation, 1,143 kg of ganja worth 5 crore was seized, leading to four arrests.

10K surrender in 10 yrs: Are Maoists in their last mile?

10K surrender in 10 yrs: Are Maoists in their last mile?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A combination of security pressure and rehabilitation efforts has significantly weakened Naxalism in India, leading to numerous surrenders and the elimination of key leaders.

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.

Centre to evacuate Indians from Gulf; IndiGo to operate 10 Jeddah flights

Centre to evacuate Indians from Gulf; IndiGo to operate 10 Jeddah flights

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi assures that the Indian government is prepared to bring back Indians stranded in the Gulf region due to the Iran-Israel conflict and disruptions in Dubai, emphasizing citizen safety as the top priority.

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.

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.

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.

TDP MP, ex-BRS MLA test +ve for drugs after raid at Hyderabad farmhouse

TDP MP, ex-BRS MLA test +ve for drugs after raid at Hyderabad farmhouse

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A drug raid at a Hyderabad farmhouse led to the detention of a TDP MP and a former BRS MLA, sparking a police investigation into drug consumption and illegal activities.

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.

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.

TDP MP and Ex-MLA Detained After Hyderabad Farmhouse Drug Raid

TDP MP and Ex-MLA Detained After Hyderabad Farmhouse Drug Raid

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

A TDP MP and former BRS MLA were among those detained after a drug raid at a farmhouse in Moinabad, Hyderabad. Some individuals tested positive for drug consumption, and a businessman was detained for allegedly firing a weapon.

TDP MP and Former MLA Detained After Drug Bust at Hyderabad Farmhouse

TDP MP and Former MLA Detained After Drug Bust at Hyderabad Farmhouse

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

A TDP MP and former BRS MLA were among those detained following a drug bust at a farmhouse in Moinabad near Hyderabad. Some individuals tested positive for drug consumption, and a businessman was arrested for allegedly firing a weapon.

She Wore Purple! 9 Times Nirmala Sitharaman Wowed Us!

She Wore Purple! 9 Times Nirmala Sitharaman Wowed Us!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is well-known for donning saris that speak as powerfully as her budget speech. Each Budget Day, she selects a drape that pays tribute to India's amazing textile heritage and the mastery of its artisans.

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.

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.

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.

Reliance gets US licence to directly buy Venezuela oil

Reliance gets US licence to directly buy Venezuela oil

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Private-sector oil refiner Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) last week received a general licence from the United States (US) government to buy Venezuelan oil, an industry executive said.