News for 'Naidu'

Elavenil Valarivan is Asian Champion!

Elavenil Valarivan is Asian Champion!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Elavenil Valarivan strikes 10m air rifle gold; juniors continue dominance

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu arrested in graft case

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu arrested in graft case

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu was arrested in Nandyala, Andhra Pradesh on Saturday morning in a case of alleged corruption, the Andhra Pradesh Police said.

Chandrababu Naidu gets regular bail in Skill Development Corpn case

Chandrababu Naidu gets regular bail in Skill Development Corpn case

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The court converted Naidu's four-week interim medical bail in this case into absolute bail and ordered the former chief minister's release on regular bail, considering his age, old age-related ailments, non-flight risk and other reasons.

States Seek Centre's Help To Deal With Trump's Tariffs

States Seek Centre's Help To Deal With Trump's Tariffs

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

State governments have requested the Centre for export incentives, lifting of import duty in the case of cotton for the textile sector and GST exemptions.

Modi unanimously elected as NDA leader; Naidu, Nitish back name

Modi unanimously elected as NDA leader; Naidu, Nitish back name

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Senior NDA leaders, including H D Kumaraswamy, Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar, also supported the resolutions, paving the way for Modi to become prime minister for the third time.

Govt holds safety review after Air India crash, flight disruptions

Govt holds safety review after Air India crash, flight disruptions

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The ministry also said it remains committed to full transparency relating to the ongoing investigation and will follow all mandated protocols and norms in the larger interest of the highest standards of passenger Safety and convenience.

Ram Charan Attends Akhil-Zainab's Reception

Ram Charan Attends Akhil-Zainab's Reception

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

After Nagarjuna's younger son Akhil Akkineni wed Zainab Ravdjee on June 6, a grand reception was held on June 8 at the family-owned Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad.

Watch Samantha's Horror Film On OTT

Watch Samantha's Horror Film On OTT

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Akshay Kumar's patriotism, Rana Naidu's fury, Snow White's fair and lovely attitude... emotions run high on OTT this week.

Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena ties up with Chandrababu Naidu

Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena ties up with Chandrababu Naidu

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

He made this announcement outside the Rajamahendravaram central prison after meeting TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu, who is detained for his alleged role in a multi-crore skill development corporation scam.

'Jamaat Wants To Be Nitish, Naidu In Kashmir'

'Jamaat Wants To Be Nitish, Naidu In Kashmir'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'We want to ensure that no government in J&K will be formed without our support.'

VP race heats up after Dhankhar's exit; Harivansh in spotlight

VP race heats up after Dhankhar's exit; Harivansh in spotlight

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation has triggered the search for his successor. The BJP-led NDA is expected to consider probable candidates soon.

'It's A Big Day, Anything Is Possible'

'It's A Big Day, Anything Is Possible'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'Many are saying that some significant announcement regarding Jammu and Kashmir or even separate statehoods might come; that possibility cannot be ruled out given today's date.'

Naidu, Nitish will withdraw support; INDIA to form govt: Siddaramaiah

Naidu, Nitish will withdraw support; INDIA to form govt: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) would soon form government at the Centre, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah claimed on Wednesday as he predicted that the ruling National Democratic Alliance will not complete its five-year term.

AI plane crash: Panel may frame SOPs to prevent tragedies in future

AI plane crash: Panel may frame SOPs to prevent tragedies in future

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

The panel, chaired by the home secretary, is expected to submit its report in three months.

50 arrested for violence during Chandrababu Naidu's rally

50 arrested for violence during Chandrababu Naidu's rally

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Also, 200 others involved in the riots are likely to be arrested as police are watching the footage to identify those who indulged in the violence.

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.

Will Harivansh Singh Be The Next Veep?

Will Harivansh Singh Be The Next Veep?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'When Harivansh sits in the chair, you feel your voice will be heard.'

'She's our pride': Village near Mumbai mourns Air India crew member

'She's our pride': Village near Mumbai mourns Air India crew member

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Villagers gathered at the house of Maithili Moreshwar Patil after news of the tragedy started dominating news headlines, with most recollecting the hard work she put in to pursue her dreams in the aviation sector despite coming from a humble background.

'Yoga Is The Pause Button Humanity Needs'

'Yoga Is The Pause Button Humanity Needs'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

'My request to the world -- let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of yoga for humanity 2.0 where inner peace becomes global policy.'

Ready for June's OTT Line-Up?

Ready for June's OTT Line-Up?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

It's going to be an exciting month for OTT as numerous titles across languages will premiere online.

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The home ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri.

Andhra firecracker unit blaze kills 8; CM Chandrababu orders probe

Andhra firecracker unit blaze kills 8; CM Chandrababu orders probe

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

A fire at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli district on Sunday killed eight people, including two women, and injured seven others. Officials are currently focused on recovering the bodies and shifting the injured to hospitals. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the incident and ordered an inquiry. YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy also expressed shock and urged the government to support the victims.

Home-cooked food, special room for Chandrababu Naidu in jail

Home-cooked food, special room for Chandrababu Naidu in jail

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The 73-year-old former chief minister has been provided with a separate accommodation inside the jail in view of the purported threat to his life. He is a Z-plus category security protectee.

Chandrababu Naidu gets bail, walks out of jail after 53 days

Chandrababu Naidu gets bail, walks out of jail after 53 days

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Scores of TDP leaders and supporters burst into celebrations across the state on the release of their leader.

Space Economy Takes Off in Andhra Pradesh

Space Economy Takes Off in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Andhra Pradesh will establish two expansive integrated space cities in Lepakshi and Tirupati, spanning around 33,000 acres.

'Too premature to blame pilots based on AAIB report'

'Too premature to blame pilots based on AAIB report'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

It will be too premature to draw conclusions on the role of pilots from the preliminary investigation report into the fatal crash of Air India plane last month and the final report will mention about the most probable cause for the accident, former Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) chief Aurobindo Handa said on Sunday.

CID interrogates Chandrababu Naidu for 2nd day in prison

CID interrogates Chandrababu Naidu for 2nd day in prison

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The court had instructed the CID officials to virtually produce Naidu before it through the 'Blue Jeans' app by 5 PM today. The TDP chief was virtually not produced before the court on Saturday.

AI plane crash death toll hits 270 as families wait for bodies

AI plane crash death toll hits 270 as families wait for bodies

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The process of identification of victims by matching the DNA samples is currently underway, and the bodies will be handed over to their relatives once the process is complete.

Modi meets Air India crash survivor in Ahmedabad

Modi meets Air India crash survivor in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met those injured in the Air India plane crash at the civil hospital in Ahmedabad.

AAIB to probe Air India plane crash; Boeing issues statement

AAIB to probe Air India plane crash; Boeing issues statement

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Under the civil aviation ministry, AAIB is responsible for the classification of safety occurrences, involving aircraft operating in the Indian airspace into accidents and serious incidents.

Ex-Andhra CM Jagan Reddy named in 3,500 cr liquor scam chargesheet

Ex-Andhra CM Jagan Reddy named in 3,500 cr liquor scam chargesheet

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

A chargesheet filed by Andhra Pradesh police in connection with the Rs 3,500 crore alleged liquor scam mentions former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as one of the recipients of kickbacks. The chargesheet alleges a complex scheme involving shell companies, policy manipulation, and extortion to generate funds that were ultimately routed to Jagan Mohan Reddy.

Aviation expert says human error caused Air India crash

Aviation expert says human error caused Air India crash

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Aviation expert Captain Mohan Ranganathan claims human error led to the Air India plane crash and calls for more transparency in the AAIB's preliminary report.

AI 171 Crash: A Timeline Of Events

AI 171 Crash: A Timeline Of Events

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

A timeline of events related to the investigation of the Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad, including investigation initiation, black box recovery, and safety measures taken.

7 killed as rain-soaked wall collapses at Andhra temple

7 killed as rain-soaked wall collapses at Andhra temple

Rediff.com1 May 2025

The wall collapsed on the Rs 300 ticket queue line near the shopping complex on the ghat road from Simhagiri Bus Stand at around 3 am. Heavy overnight rains and strong winds are suspected to have loosened the soil, causing the structure to fall, Anitha told reporters.

Modi Isn't Going To Retire On September 17

Modi Isn't Going To Retire On September 17

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'Mr Modi has the power and pre-eminence in the BJP-RSS to choose how long he wants to serve, and he is definitely going to want to contest in 2029.' 'He will only be 79, as old as Donald Trump now, and fitter,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Southern states face ageing population challenges: Panagariya

Southern states face ageing population challenges: Panagariya

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

The Sixteenth Finance Commission Chairman, Arvind Panagariya, has highlighted the challenges faced by southern states due to falling fertility rates and the subsequent increase in dependency ratios and ageing populations. He noted that Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Tamil Nadu have raised concerns about these demographic trends. The Commission is currently touring the states to gather feedback and is expected to submit its recommendations after completing nationwide consultations.

Ex-minister Yerran Naidu's son, richest MP likely to be ministers: TDP

Ex-minister Yerran Naidu's son, richest MP likely to be ministers: TDP

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Telugu Desam Party leader Ram Mohan Naidu will be sworn in as a cabinet minister and another party MP, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, as a minister of state in the new Modi government, a party leader has confirmed.

New SC bench to hear Chandrababu Naidu's plea after judge recuses

New SC bench to hear Chandrababu Naidu's plea after judge recuses

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will not restrain the trial court from dealing with a plea seeking police custody of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu as it announced a new bench will hear his petition for quashing the FIR in the alleged Rs 371 crore scam in the state's Skill Development Corporation on October 3.

What Happened After The Crash

What Happened After The Crash

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

It is India's worst aviation disaster since the 2020 Kozhikode crash.

The Rise And Fall Of Jagdeep Dhankhar

The Rise And Fall Of Jagdeep Dhankhar

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The RSS which catapulted Jagdeep Dhankar to national prominence after 21 years of hibernation could not come to his rescue when BJP higher ups decided to seek his resignation, points out Prakash Bhandari.