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More Pictures From The SoChay Wedding

More Pictures From The SoChay Wedding

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Nagarjuna posted more pictures from Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya's wedding, held at the family studio, Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad.

Won't escape responsibility if...: Muslim body warns JD-U, TDP on waqf bill

Won't escape responsibility if...: Muslim body warns JD-U, TDP on waqf bill

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

It also cautioned that if the legislation is passed, the "two crutches" on which the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government is running at the Centre would not be able to escape responsibility.

'The Lord Saved Me'

'The Lord Saved Me'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'My family members are devotees of Lord Tirumala Venkateswara. I visit the deity before making any major decisions.'

The Hotelier Who BJP Apologised To

The Hotelier Who BJP Apologised To

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Sree Annapoorna Sree Gowri Shankar is a familiar name across the country. With over 1,500 employees, it is renowned for its filter coffee and Keerai Vada throughout Tamil Nadu. Its operating revenues range from Rs 100 crore to Rs 500 crore.

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.

India revels in Holi, Friday prayers held peacefully

India revels in Holi, Friday prayers held peacefully

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Holi was celebrated with pomp and splendor across India on Friday, with people soaking in the festivities by smearing 'gulaal' on each other and exchanging greetings and sweets. Homes and streets wore a colourful look as the revellers splashed colours and feasted on traditional delicacies. Public transport did not ply in the morning in most major cities while metro services started functioning from noon. As Holi coincided with the second Friday prayers during the holy Islamic month of Ramzan, security -- including increased patrolling and picketing -- was beefed up in several states. In Delhi, more than 25,000 security personnel were deployed. Police closely monitored about 300 sensitive areas with CCTV cameras and drones.

'Going by your prayer...': SC junks plea on Tirupati laddu row

'Going by your prayer...': SC junks plea on Tirupati laddu row

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday junked a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged use of animal fat in making Tirupati laddus under the previous Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led regime.

VP Naidu as next Prez? Shah, Singh, Nadda meeting sparks buzz

VP Naidu as next Prez? Shah, Singh, Nadda meeting sparks buzz

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

The meeting with Naidu is significant as the BJP parliamentary board is meeting later on Tuesday to discuss the BJP-led NDA's choices for the new president.

Budget 2025: UDAN scheme modified to connect 120 new destinations

Budget 2025: UDAN scheme modified to connect 120 new destinations

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

To tap Indian civil aviation market's growth potential, the government on Saturday announced a modified regional air connectivity scheme UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) to connect 120 new destinations, airport projects in Bihar and upgradation of infrastructure for air cargo in the Union Budget.

Let Oppn have its say in Parliament: Naidu's advice to govt

Let Oppn have its say in Parliament: Naidu's advice to govt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

He underlined the need for patience in political life and said those seeking a change of guard should go back to the people to achieve it.

Chandrababu Celebrates!

Chandrababu Celebrates!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, Telugu Desam Party supremo N Chandrababu Naidu was on course to lead his party towards a landslide victory in the Andhra Pradesh assembly polls.

Why AP Opted For Chandrababu

Why AP Opted For Chandrababu

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Both Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan assured voters that they would bring jobs and industrial development to the state. Their alliance batted for a welfare-plus-development model.

'EVM tampered when you lose': SC rejects plea to revert to ballots

'EVM tampered when you lose': SC rejects plea to revert to ballots

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking to revert to paper ballot voting in elections in the country, saying allegations of tampering with electronic voting machine (EVM) raked up only when people lose polls.

Jagan's close aide Vijayasai Reddy quits politics, resigns from RS

Jagan's close aide Vijayasai Reddy quits politics, resigns from RS

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

V Vijayasai Reddy, a Rajya Sabha member from the YSRCP, has announced his decision to quit politics and resign from his parliamentary membership. He stated that agriculture will be his future and that his decision was personal, with no pressure or influence from others. Reddy's announcement comes as the YSRCP faces challenges after its defeat in the 2024 Assembly elections. He thanked YSRCP supremo YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for providing him the Rajya Sabha opportunity and highlighted his working relationship with the ruling TDP and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan.

Chandrababu posts row: Andhra cops on hunt for RGV after he skips probe

Chandrababu posts row: Andhra cops on hunt for RGV after he skips probe

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Andhra Pradesh Police are searching for film director Ram Gopal Varma after he failed to appear for an investigation regarding his alleged offensive social media posts against Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and others. Varma's lawyer claimed that the director would cooperate with the investigation via "digital mode" as "digital policing is prevalent all over India now." However, police have stated that Varma was given ample time and has failed to show up for the investigation twice. The police are combing every place where Varma is suspected to be present.

Tirupati laddu row: Govt to wait for FSSAI report before action

Tirupati laddu row: Govt to wait for FSSAI report before action

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Amid the ongoing controversy over Tirupati laddu, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare on Monday said her department will consider additional measures to monitor ghee quality in the market only after receiving the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) report.

11-year-old patient raped in UP hospital, doctor held

11-year-old patient raped in UP hospital, doctor held

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

An FIR has been lodged in this case against the junior doctor of the pediatric department of the SN Medical College and Hospital, they said.

Rekha Gupta takes charge of Delhi after grand swearing-in

Rekha Gupta takes charge of Delhi after grand swearing-in

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Debutant legislator Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi chief minister along with six ministers on Thursday in a grand show of strength full of colour and spectacle to mark the Bharatiya Janata Party's return to power in the city after more than 26 years.

Strays of south Mumbai lose their best friend Ratan Tata

Strays of south Mumbai lose their best friend Ratan Tata

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Bombay House is different from any other conglomerate's headquarters. While every visitor is frisked at the entrance of the colonial-era building, one should not be surprised to see a street dog stroll in nonchalantly. For decades, specific instructions have been issued to the staff to allow a free entry and exit for the strays who may want to come in.

When SC stayed trial court summons for Manmohan in coal block case

When SC stayed trial court summons for Manmohan in coal block case

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was summoned as an accused in a coal block allocation case, but the Supreme Court intervened and stayed the directive. Singh, a renowned economist and politician, questioned the absence of mandated sanction for prosecuting public officials and denied any wrongdoing in the coal block allocation. The Supreme Court's decision highlights the complexities of government functions and criminal prosecution in cases involving public officials.

Modi Woos NDA Allies to Form Government

Modi Woos NDA Allies to Form Government

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The first meeting of leaders of the National Democratic Alliance after the election results was held at caretaker Prime Minister Narendra D Modi's residence in New Delhi on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Tirupati laddu row: Food safety regulator notice to ghee supplier

Tirupati laddu row: Food safety regulator notice to ghee supplier

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The controversy has sparked reactions across states. The famous Mankameshwar temple in Uttar Pradesh has now banned offerings of 'prasad' bought by devotees from outside and said they can offer homemade 'prasad' or fruits.

Days after Lalu's offer, comes Nitish's reply

Days after Lalu's offer, comes Nitish's reply

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday snubbed the Rashtriya Janata Dal, headed by his arch-rival Lalu Prasad Yadav, stating that he had forged alliances 'by mistake' with the opposition party which 'did nothing' while in power.

'Create Million To Impact Billion Lives'

'Create Million To Impact Billion Lives'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

'Can we give young India the tools to solve the problems the country or society faces and uplift the community?'

Naidu suspends 6 TMC MPs for the day

Naidu suspends 6 TMC MPs for the day

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The proceedings of the House were adjourned till 2 pm as slogan-shouting TMC and other opposition MPs trooped into the well of the House, some holding placards, to demand a discussion on the issue of Israeli-made, military-grade Pegasus spyware being used to snoop on opposition leaders, government critics and journalists.

'Modi right leader at right time': What key allies said at NDA meet

'Modi right leader at right time': What key allies said at NDA meet

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Nitish slammed the opposition and expressed confidence that they will be defeated in the next Lok Sabha elections.

17 persons killed, 33 hurt in Andhra pharma unit fire

17 persons killed, 33 hurt in Andhra pharma unit fire

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Harrowing scenes unfolded at the SEZ where the fire ripped through the pharma company. Injured workers with torn clothes and bleeding injuries were seen being shifted to hospitals in ambulances.

Now, 5% uniform IGST rate on all aircraft, engine parts

Now, 5% uniform IGST rate on all aircraft, engine parts

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The government on Monday announced the implementation of a 5 per cent uniform IGST rate on all aircraft and aircraft engine parts to boost the industry. The decision, which comes into force with immediate effect, marks a significant milestone for the domestic Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) industry, aimed at making India a global aviation hub, an official release said. Earlier, IGST rates on all aircraft and engine parts were ranging from 5 per cent to 28 per cent.

Naidu urges armed forces to develop Indian military into future force

Naidu urges armed forces to develop Indian military into future force

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Historically, India has never been expansionist in its outlook and her approach has always been of peaceful coexistence and one designed to deter the forces of terror and disruption.

PIX: Omar to Owaisi, famous faces at polling booths

PIX: Omar to Owaisi, famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Here are glimpses of famous faces who got their fingers inked.

Our security did it: Official on drop in hoax bomb calls to airlines

Our security did it: Official on drop in hoax bomb calls to airlines

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

A few weeks back, hundreds of flights had received bomb threat calls that later turned out to be hoaxes.

Over 100 flights get bomb threats on Tuesday; AI, IndiGo among worst hit

Over 100 flights get bomb threats on Tuesday; AI, IndiGo among worst hit

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The Mumbai police have registered a case against an unidentified person after three airlines received bomb threats on their X handle, an official said on Tuesday.

Naidu: Sacrilege of House is democratic but action is not?

Naidu: Sacrilege of House is democratic but action is not?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

The Rajya Sabha chairman said this was not the first time that such a suspension has happened. Starting in 1962 till 2010, members were suspended on 11 occasions in furtherance to motions moved by the governments of the day.

Has Naidu misread Modi?

Has Naidu misread Modi?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

In early 2017, Amit A Shah warned Nara Chandrababu Naidu that Narendra D Modi was not like Atal Bihari Vajpayee to yield to pressure tactics. Soon, Naidu was to discover this for himself.

Laddu adulteration just tip of iceberg: Pawan Kalyan

Laddu adulteration just tip of iceberg: Pawan Kalyan

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has said that the laddu adulteration issue is just a tip of the iceberg and there are many more decisions taken during the previous regime that have to be investigated.

A Pat For Fadnavis From Modi

A Pat For Fadnavis From Modi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Devendra Fadnavis, thrice Maharashtra chief minister, approaches Vasantdada Patil and Sharad Pawar's records.

Keep God out of politics: SC on Tirupati laddus row

Keep God out of politics: SC on Tirupati laddus row

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The SC asked why was there a need to make a public statement when a probe had already been ordered into the matter.

Sobhita's Wedding Festivities Start

Sobhita's Wedding Festivities Start

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The couple, who got engaged in August, posted pictures of the Pasupu Danchatam ceremony.

VP Venkaiah Naidu tests positive for COVID-19

VP Venkaiah Naidu tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The VP's wife Usha has been tested negative and is in self-isolation.

Going manual to keep flying, says aviation minister

Going manual to keep flying, says aviation minister

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu on Friday said measures are being taken to ensure smooth flight movements in India after a Microsoft software outage worldwide caused disruptions in flight services.