News for 'Andhra'

Woman Tied To Tree In Naidu's Kuppam

Woman Tied To Tree In Naidu's Kuppam

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Sirisha was tied to a tree and allegedly beaten by moneylender Munikannappa and others after her husband failed to repay a loan of Rs 80,000 taken three years ago.

Vihari finally gets NOC from Andhra Cricket

Vihari finally gets NOC from Andhra Cricket

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

In domestic cricket, a player needs an NOC from his home association to play for other states.

Could The Kurnool Bus Tragedy Have Been Avoided?

Could The Kurnool Bus Tragedy Have Been Avoided?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'This tragedy will not be the last -- you shall witness another tomorrow, perhaps another the day after, and increasingly more.'

After Andhra rout, Jagan bats for paper ballots over EVM

After Andhra rout, Jagan bats for paper ballots over EVM

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The former chief minister claimed that almost every advanced democracy uses paper ballots.

Forced changes in South Zone squad for Duleep semis

Forced changes in South Zone squad for Duleep semis

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Azharuddeen was the vice-captain of the side, and now that role has been handed to Tamil Nadu's N Jagadeesan.

'Gen Zs Are Not Interested In Farming'

'Gen Zs Are Not Interested In Farming'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'They are totally disconnected with farm activities which their families have been involved in for years.'

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Government officials use Gmail and ordinary phones without basic security consciousness.' 'Interoperability, especially in joint exercises with countries like the US, worries me.' 'It often means we open our systems to them, but they don't reciprocate.' 'They could have kill switches in their systems and might even be able to affect ours.'

BlackBuck exits Bengaluru, invited to relocate to Vizag

BlackBuck exits Bengaluru, invited to relocate to Vizag

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Online trucking platform BlackBuck co-founder & CEO Rajesh Yabaji on Tuesday said that the company has decided to move out of its current location at Bellandur on Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road (ORR), citing commuting and road infrastructure issues. The ORR, which is one of the IT corridors in the city, often witnesses traffic congestion.

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Karun dazzle with big hundreds

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Karun dazzle with big hundreds

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Ajinkya Rahane hits 159 in Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh

MBA student killed, another hurt in Noida hostel shooting

MBA student killed, another hurt in Noida hostel shooting

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The incident took place in the Vidya Vihar hostel at Knowledge Park 3, where both students of the private college BIMTECH lived. However, the police said that the firing was not linked to any clash between student groups.

Andhra govt appoints SIT to probe alleged animal fat in Tirupati laddus

Andhra govt appoints SIT to probe alleged animal fat in Tirupati laddus

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The allegations sparked a massive controversy across the country, hurting the sentiments of crores of Hindus.

2nd Test: Eyes on Reddy as India might stick with same XI vs WI

2nd Test: Eyes on Reddy as India might stick with same XI vs WI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

India set to remain unchanged as team wants Reddy to settle in all-round role

Andhra CM compares Jagan to 'drug lord Pablo Escobar'

Andhra CM compares Jagan to 'drug lord Pablo Escobar'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Naidu claimed that he never saw such a situation like how it was when Reddy, the YSRCP chief, ruled during the past five years.

Karun Nair, Arjun Tendulkar shine in Ranji clash

Karun Nair, Arjun Tendulkar shine in Ranji clash

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Underdogs Nagaland showed they are made of sterner stuff as their batters fought tooth and nail all day to score 365/5 and frustrate Tamil Nadu who would be fancying their chances of enforcing a follow-on after a mammoth 512-run first-innings total in a Ranji Trophy Group A match in Bengaluru on Monday.

Freebies Dominate Andhra Assembly Polls

Freebies Dominate Andhra Assembly Polls

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The state's economic health is in focus as it has consistently breached the fiscal deficit in eight of the last 10 years since Telangana's formation.

US tariff shock to hit Bengal's labour-intensive industries

US tariff shock to hit Bengal's labour-intensive industries

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on India is set to deliver a major blow to West Bengal's export-driven economy, with the state's labour-intensive leather, engineering and marine sectors expecting losses ahead of the festive season, stakeholders said. The increased levies on Indian products for the country's purchases of Russian oil came into effect on Wednesday, bringing the total amount of tariff imposed on New Delhi to 50 per cent.

So close! Jagadeesan falls agonisingly short of 200

So close! Jagadeesan falls agonisingly short of 200

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Narayan Jagadeesan missed out on a well deserved double hundred by three runs as South Zone reached an imposing first innings score of 536

Why Anushka Signed Up For Ghaati

Why Anushka Signed Up For Ghaati

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'She only chooses roles that push her as an actor, and this was one of them.'

EC summons Andhra chief secy, DGP over poll violence

EC summons Andhra chief secy, DGP over poll violence

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Taking cognisance of post-poll violence in Andhra Pradesh, the Election Commission of India has summoned the state's chief secretary and the Director General of Police (DGP) on Thursday to 'personally explain' the administration's failure to contain the incidents, sources said.

'This Reshuffle Is Classic Modi-Shah Showmanship'

'This Reshuffle Is Classic Modi-Shah Showmanship'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'If the BJP seriously addresses employment, examination integrity and systemic corruption, they might salvage their position. Otherwise, they are heading toward serious trouble in 2027.'

Recipes: Sarafath's Gongura Pappu, Sumitra's Tomato Pappu

Recipes: Sarafath's Gongura Pappu, Sumitra's Tomato Pappu

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Andhra recipes for palate-pleasing pappu or dal.

Why States Miss Monthly Spending Ceilings

Why States Miss Monthly Spending Ceilings

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

CAG warns most states of fiscal imprudence as March spending overshoots limits, with key departments exhausting large portions of budgets in the last month of FY24.

Bank OTS scheme not a borrower's right without upfront payment: SC

Bank OTS scheme not a borrower's right without upfront payment: SC

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has ruled that a bank's one-time settlement (OTS) scheme cannot be invoked as a matter of right and that borrowers must strictly comply with its mandatory conditions, including upfront payment of a specified portion of dues, to avail themselves of the benefits of the scheme.

Why Is Karnataka Sending Elephants To AP?

Why Is Karnataka Sending Elephants To AP?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Kumki elephants, specially trained to manage wild herds, will be deployed in regions where rogue elephants invade farmlands and threaten human safety.

'Money Alone Does Not Buy Trust Or Votes'

'Money Alone Does Not Buy Trust Or Votes'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'Bihar's voters' electoral memory is long, and their evaluations are relational; who came to the village, who followed up, who resolved a problem.'

Jagan Races Ahead In Andhra Poll Race

Jagan Races Ahead In Andhra Poll Race

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Scenes from the election campaign in New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Amritsar, Ranchi and Guwahati.

No Blind World Cup matches in crisis-hit Nepal

No Blind World Cup matches in crisis-hit Nepal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Nepal turmoil: Kathmandu dropped as neutral venue for Blind T20 CWC for women

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Mumbai were bowled out for 181 in their second innings, setting J&K 243 runs to win the season-opening match.

Chandrababu Naidu sworn in as Andhra CM, Pawan Kalyan as minister

Chandrababu Naidu sworn in as Andhra CM, Pawan Kalyan as minister

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his cabinet colleagues Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, J P Nadda and several other leaders and prominent personalities were present at the ceremony.

'Biggest Problem Industrialists Face Is From Politicians'

'Biggest Problem Industrialists Face Is From Politicians'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'If you don't fulfil whatever they ask, you are in trouble.'

'ISRO Will Ensure Security Of Every Citizen Of Bharat'

'ISRO Will Ensure Security Of Every Citizen Of Bharat'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

'You can observe a lot of things from space.' 'Another thing is communication, in real time, especially in war-like situations.' 'During Operation Sindoor, we could play our part well.'

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Round up of all the Ranji Trophy action on Thursday

Crime against children records 9.2% rise in 2023: NCRB

Crime against children records 9.2% rise in 2023: NCRB

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The data compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau showed that the crime rate in 2023 stood at 39.9 per one-lakh child population, in comparison to 36.6 in 2022.

C P Radhakrishnan sworn-in as Vice President, Dhankhar attends ceremony

C P Radhakrishnan sworn-in as Vice President, Dhankhar attends ceremony

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India, succeeding Jagdeep Dhankhar.

VP election: Opposition MPs to practise with 'mock poll' on Monday

VP election: Opposition MPs to practise with 'mock poll' on Monday

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

They said a 'mock poll' would be conducted in the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan at around 2:30 PM on Monday after the briefing on the procedure to vote in the vice presidential polls.

Net GST kitty rises 10.7% to Rs 1.67 trn in Aug

Net GST kitty rises 10.7% to Rs 1.67 trn in Aug

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

India's net revenues from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rose at a three-month high pace of 10.7 per cent in August even as growth in gross collections slowed to 6.5 per cent from 7.5 per cent in the previous month, thanks to a nearly 20 per cent decline in refunds to taxpayers during the month.

TDP's Raju is new Goa guv, J-K ex-deputy CM Gupta named Ladakh LG

TDP's Raju is new Goa guv, J-K ex-deputy CM Gupta named Ladakh LG

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Former Union Minister Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju appointed as the Governor of Goa, Kavinder Gupta named as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, and Ashim Kumar Ghosh will be the new Governor of Haryana.

What Stories These Pictures Tell!

What Stories These Pictures Tell!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

NISAR, Most Expensive Earth Satellite

NISAR, Most Expensive Earth Satellite

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The imaging technology in Nisar can provide very high-resolution data on changes as small as one centimetre in size on the earth's surface.

Andhra woman receives corpse in a box with Rs 1.3 cr demand

Andhra woman receives corpse in a box with Rs 1.3 cr demand

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The dead body of a 45-year-old unidentified man was delivered to a family in Yendagandi in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, in a box with a demand for over Rs 1 crore claiming it to be the compounded amount of a loan taken years ago, police said on Friday.