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Modi to lead 11th International Yoga Day celebrations from Visakhapatnam

Modi to lead 11th International Yoga Day celebrations from Visakhapatnam

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The theme for this year is "Yoga for One Earth, One Health" echoes India's vision of global wellness.

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.

No more extensions: IndiGo gets DGCA ultimatum on Turkish plane lease

No more extensions: IndiGo gets DGCA ultimatum on Turkish plane lease

Rediff.com30 May 2025

The development also comes against the backdrop of Turkiye backing Pakistan and condemning India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country earlier this month.

Will Nirmalaji Be Generous To Bihar?

Will Nirmalaji Be Generous To Bihar?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

If it was Andhra Pradesh last Budget, it's poll-bound Bihar that has now turned to Centre with a list of demands. How the NDA government is delivering on promises.

6 devotees killed, dozens hurt in stampede at Tirupati temple

6 devotees killed, dozens hurt in stampede at Tirupati temple

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Four devotees, including three women, died and several more were injured in a stampede at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati on Wednesday night. Hundreds of devotees had turned up for the 10-day Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam, which begins on January 10.

Elavenil, Bhaker and debutants target Munich World Cup medals

Elavenil, Bhaker and debutants target Munich World Cup medals

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Two-time medallist Elavenil Valarivan will fancy her chances on the first competition day of ISSF World Cup in Munich on Tuesday

No force on earth can stop me: Naidu after arrest

No force on earth can stop me: Naidu after arrest

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the former Andhra Pradesh CM said, 'For the past 45 years, I have selflessly served Telugu people. I am prepared to sacrifice my life to safeguard the interests of Telugu people. No force on earth can stop me from serving Telugu people, my #AndhraPradesh and my motherland.'

Chandrababu Naidu sent to jail for 14 days; TDP calls bandh on Monday

Chandrababu Naidu sent to jail for 14 days; TDP calls bandh on Monday

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

A local court in Vijayawada remanded Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu in judicial custody for 14 days in an alleged multi-crore corruption scam on Sunday.

Third term: Why Modi's position remains solid despite 2024 jolt

Third term: Why Modi's position remains solid despite 2024 jolt

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

While the BJP went back to the drawing board to recraft its political and governance outreach and regained momentum by notching up surprisingly big wins in a string of assembly polls, the burst of fresh optimism in the main opposition Congress and other INDIA bloc parties fizzled out.

Dhankhar meets outgoing Vice President Naidu

Dhankhar meets outgoing Vice President Naidu

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Jagdeep Dhankhar who is set to take oath as the next vice president this week met incumbent M Venkaiah Naidu in New Delhi on Sunday.

Tata Sons chief urges safer skies after AI crash; panel probes causes

Tata Sons chief urges safer skies after AI crash; panel probes causes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Addressing close to 700 employees and the leadership team across the Air India headquarters and Air India Training Academy in Gurugram, Chandrasekaran urged them to stay on course, terming the accident the most "heartbreaking" crisis of his career.

What led to Tirupati stampede? TTD says...

What led to Tirupati stampede? TTD says...

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

TTD Board member Bhanu Prakash Reddy has apologiesed for the incident and stated that the trust would conduct an inquiry in this regard and take appropriate action.

Naidu Meets His Successor

Naidu Meets His Successor

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Given the Bharatiya Janata Party and the NDA's legislative strength, Dhankar's election is considered a certainty.

Oppn questions 'US-brokered' ceasefire; BJP hails Modi

Oppn questions 'US-brokered' ceasefire; BJP hails Modi

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Hours after, however, firing from the Pakistani side was reported in Akhnoor sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Drones were also seen in the Pir Panjal area.

What DGCA Wants AI To Check Before B787 Flights

What DGCA Wants AI To Check Before B787 Flights

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The DGCA directive called for a series of specific checks before each flight's departure from India, including inspection of fuel parameter monitoring systems, cabin air compressors, and electronic engine control units.

Govt orders probe into Tirupati stampede, heads roll

Govt orders probe into Tirupati stampede, heads roll

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

A day after six persons died in the Tirupati stampede, the Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday announced a judicial inquiry into the incident that seems to have been the result of a policeman's innocuous act of opening the gate with the intention of aiding a sick woman.

Turkiye's Celebi to challenge termination of India deals

Turkiye's Celebi to challenge termination of India deals

Rediff.com16 May 2025

In a filing to Turkiye's stock exchange on Friday, Celebi Hava Servisi AS said four concession and licence agreements executed between its company's subsidiaries and the relevant Indian airport authorities have been unilaterally terminated.

AI 171's blackbox recovered from rooftop of building

AI 171's blackbox recovered from rooftop of building

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

The ministry of civil aviation clarified that, contrary to circulating reports, a video recorder that had been recovered at the crash site was not the DFDR.

Won't arrest Naidu in FiberNet case till Oct 18: Andhra police to SC

Won't arrest Naidu in FiberNet case till Oct 18: Andhra police to SC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The Andhra Pradesh police on Friday told the Supreme Court they will not arrest Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu in the FiberNet case till October 18 due to the pendency his petition related to the Skill Development Corporation scam in the apex court.

Tirupati temple board removes 18 non-Hindu employees

Tirupati temple board removes 18 non-Hindu employees

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the custodian of Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple, has barred 18 employees from participating in all religious activities for allegedly partaking in non-Hindu activities. The decision has been defended by the Andhra Pradesh government, citing the need to protect the religious sentiments of Hindu devotees. The move has sparked debate, with some supporting the TTD's stance and others criticizing it as discriminatory.

'Ab papa wapis aayenge,' martyr's son as he gets Kirti Chakra

'Ab papa wapis aayenge,' martyr's son as he gets Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Kabir, the son of Col Manpreet Singh, who was killed fighting terrorists in Kashmir, believes his father will return home after receiving the Kirti Chakra. The 10-year-old boy, who lit his father's pyre 19 months ago, clings to the hope that his father is alive and well, despite the reality of his death.

TTD to offer free education to kids of stampede victims

TTD to offer free education to kids of stampede victims

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust board on Friday expressed condolences over the recent stampede here and decided to offer free education for the deceased victims' children at its institutions.

Govt revokes nod for Turkish firm Celebi's airport services; DIAL ends ties

Govt revokes nod for Turkish firm Celebi's airport services; DIAL ends ties

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Turkiye and Azerbaijan backed Pakistan and condemned India's recent strikes on terror camps in that country and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor.

For Bengal violence, Mamata blames Centre, BJP, BSF

For Bengal violence, Mamata blames Centre, BJP, BSF

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Border Security Force (BSF), central agencies, and the BJP of fanning tension in Murshidabad by allegedly facilitating cross-border influx from Bangladesh. She also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to keep the Union Home Ministry under control. Banerjee has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of three people killed during the violence and directed the state chief secretary to initiate a probe into the role of the BSF.

Srinagar Airfares Drop After Govt Intervention

Srinagar Airfares Drop After Govt Intervention

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Airlines waive cancellation and rescheduling fees and boost flight capacity from Srinagar.

Prateik Babbar Weds Priya Banerjee

Prateik Babbar Weds Priya Banerjee

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

On Friday evening, the couple took to Instagram to share the good news with fans and followers.

Pak shelling: Last rites of fallen soldiers, district commissioner held

Pak shelling: Last rites of fallen soldiers, district commissioner held

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Emotional scenes were witnessed across the country as the last rites of those killed in shelling by Pakistan during the recent military conflict with India were performed on Sunday.

Naidu's Family Goes To Jail To See Him

Naidu's Family Goes To Jail To See Him

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday.

CBI arrests 4 in Tirupati laddu adulteration case

CBI arrests 4 in Tirupati laddu adulteration case

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Those arrested have been identified as Vipin Jain and Pomil Jain, former directors of Bhole Baba Dairy, Apoorva Chawda from Vaishnavi Dairy and Raju Rajasekharan from AR Dairy, they said.

Chandrababu's Grandson Sets World Record

Chandrababu's Grandson Sets World Record

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Nara Devaansh has been recognised by the World Book of Records for achieving the title of 'Fastest Checkmate Solver - 175 Puzzles.'

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to India's batting talisman Virat Kohli on his retirement from the longest format after an illustrious 14-year-career.

Meet Mandira From Rana Naidu

Meet Mandira From Rana Naidu

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Priya Banerjee's fashion judgement for casuals is top of the line.

Scared tourists flee Kashmir, airlines increase flight services

Scared tourists flee Kashmir, airlines increase flight services

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Thousands of tourists have begun leaving Kashmir after a terror attack in Pahalgam killed 26 people, prompting authorities to arrange for their safe return. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concern over the exodus, while the Civil Aviation Ministry has ordered airlines to ensure there are no fare hikes and to offer extra flights from Srinagar. While many tourists are leaving, some are choosing to stay, citing the presence of security forces and their feeling of safety.

Aviation ministry seeks FinMin help to boost aircraft leasing at GIFT City

Aviation ministry seeks FinMin help to boost aircraft leasing at GIFT City

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

To enable Indian banks and financial institutions to develop an aircraft-leasing ecosystem at GIFT City, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has sought support from the Ministry of Finance. It has also raised concern over slow progress in developing aircraft leasing in India.

Modi, Prez, VP Pay Respects To Dr Singh

Modi, Prez, VP Pay Respects To Dr Singh

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra D Modi, senior Cabinet ministers, Congress and Opposition leaders paid their respects to former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed into the ages on Thursday night, at his residence in New Delhi on Friday.

Rana Naidu Review: Gleeful Mix of Violence And Sex

Rana Naidu Review: Gleeful Mix of Violence And Sex

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

In spite of a selection of fine actors doing their best, and an eye-catching visual quality, Rana Naidu is more disturbing than entertaining, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Shivraj given 'broken seat' on Air India flight, probe ordered

Shivraj given 'broken seat' on Air India flight, probe ordered

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday slammed Tata Group-owned Air India for allotting him a 'broken and sunk' seat, prompting his ministerial colleague K Rammohan Naidu to instruct the airline to take 'necessary action'.

New Congress HQ: An Inside Peek

New Congress HQ: An Inside Peek

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

After 47 years, the Congress party moved to a new HQ, Indira Bhawan, on January 15, 2025.

'How Did Nehru End Up As PM?'

'How Did Nehru End Up As PM?'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'About whether I'm worried it will blow up into something, no, I'm used to these things.' 'I am a voice in the city and have said quite a few things that may have ruffled feathers. But I stuck with them because it's your truth.'

Does Modi Want Sharad Pawar On His Side?

Does Modi Want Sharad Pawar On His Side?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Political sources say Modi is 'keen' on getting the NCP (SP) over to the Mahayuti to counter Eknath Shinde's 'demands' and to act as a cushion against his present allies, Nitish Kumar and N Chandrababu Naidu, 'in case their relationship became untenable'.