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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy praises Praggnanandhaa's Grand Chess Tour triumph

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy praises Praggnanandhaa's Grand Chess Tour triumph

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy congratulated Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa for becoming the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour title. Praggnanandhaa achieved this historic victory by defeating Fabiano Caruana in the grand finale in St Louis, USA, inspiring many across the nation.

CM Revanth Reddy Hails PV Sindhu's Japan Open Victory

CM Revanth Reddy Hails PV Sindhu's Japan Open Victory

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy congratulated badminton star PV Sindhu on her maiden Super 750 title win at the Japan Open in Tokyo. Sindhu defeated Akane Yamaguchi in straight games, marking a significant achievement for Indian sports and inspiring youth.

Telangana CM denied US trip, MEA cites 'non-conformity of norms'

Telangana CM denied US trip, MEA cites 'non-conformity of norms'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's planned visit to the United States has been denied political clearance by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), citing non-conformity with laid down norms, forcing him to cancel the US leg of his 'TelanganaRising' delegation tour and return to Hyderabad earlier than planned.

Axed over daughter's CM remarks? T'gana minister slams Revanth

Axed over daughter's CM remarks? T'gana minister slams Revanth

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Telangana Forest Minister Konda Surekha was dropped from the state cabinet, leading her to accuse Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of "blackmail politics." Surekha claims her removal was due to critical remarks made by her daughter against the CM and other party leaders, despite the Congress high command not favouring her ouster. She has written to top Congress leaders seeking intervention.

Legendary Actress Sowcar Janaki Passes Away at 94

Legendary Actress Sowcar Janaki Passes Away at 94

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Legendary South Indian actress Sowcar Janaki, a Padma Shri awardee with a career spanning nearly seven decades and over 400 films, has passed away at 94, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema.

Telangana CM Orders Probe Into POCSO Case Against Union Minister's Son

Telangana CM Orders Probe Into POCSO Case Against Union Minister's Son

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy has directed the DGP to form special teams and expedite the investigation into the POCSO case against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son, following allegations of sexual harassment of a minor girl. The CM has sought an explanation for the delay in action despite the complaint being registered earlier.

Revanth Reddy to Speak at Harvard AI Symposium Amid Budget Session

Revanth Reddy to Speak at Harvard AI Symposium Amid Budget Session

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will virtually deliver the keynote address at the Harvard Kennedy School's AI symposium, focusing on the global AI landscape.

Telangana plant explosion toll rises to 42; 8 still missing

Telangana plant explosion toll rises to 42; 8 still missing

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

The toll in the Sigachi Industries' pharma plant explosion in Sangareddy district rose to 42, officials said on Sunday.

CM Reddy trains as Hyderabad awaits Messi visit

CM Reddy trains as Hyderabad awaits Messi visit

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is expected to kick off a friendly football match to be attended by legend Lionel Messi during his visit to Hyderabad on December 13.

Mohammed Siraj meets Telangana CM

Mohammed Siraj meets Telangana CM

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

India seamer Mohammed Siraj meets CM Revanth Reddy after T20 WC triumph

Telangana CM rewards Chess heroes Arjun, Harika

Telangana CM rewards Chess heroes Arjun, Harika

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

After winning the double gold medals at the Chess Olympiad, Telangana Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, on Friday announced a cash reward of Rs. 25 lakhs for each Indian chess grandmaster, Arjun Erigaisi and Harika Dronavalli.

Revanth Reddy Orders Probe Into POCSO Case Against Minister's Son

Revanth Reddy Orders Probe Into POCSO Case Against Minister's Son

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed a thorough investigation into the POCSO case registered against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son, following allegations of sexual harassment of a minor girl. The CM has sought an explanation for the delay in action and ordered the DGP to form special teams for the investigation.

13 dead, 22 injured in Andhra Pradesh bus-tipper collision, fire

13 dead, 22 injured in Andhra Pradesh bus-tipper collision, fire

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Thirteen people were killed and 22 injured after a private bus collided with a tipper and caught fire in Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh, with President Murmu and PM Modi expressing condolences and announcing ex-gratia payments.

'Transgender Persons Will Have To Show Their Genitals As Proof'

'Transgender Persons Will Have To Show Their Genitals As Proof'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

'Lakhs of transgender people's identities will get erased. Many of them will go into hiding and lead depressing lives.'

SRH accuse Hyderabad Cricket Association of 'blackmail'

SRH accuse Hyderabad Cricket Association of 'blackmail'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The Sunrisers in a mail to the governing body's top brass, which is in PTI's possession, said it would consider shifting the home matches to another state if the HCA continues to "threaten" the franchise, primarily for more complimentary tickets (free passes).

Telangana comes to standstill for mass singing of national anthem

Telangana comes to standstill for mass singing of national anthem

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Telangana came to a standstill for a minute on Tuesday for mass singing of the national anthem as part of the celebration of 75 years of independence.

BRS, AAP to boycott President's address to Parliament

BRS, AAP to boycott President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The BRS, the AAP said that they are boycotting the address to protest against the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre.

Telangana CM congratulates World champion Nikhat

Telangana CM congratulates World champion Nikhat

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The CM said it was a proud moment as Nikhat, who hails from Nizamabad district of Telangana, stood as the world boxing champion.

8 kids among 17 killed as fire engulfs Hyderabad building

8 kids among 17 killed as fire engulfs Hyderabad building

Rediff.com18 May 2025

A blaze triggered by a suspected short circuit in a building near the iconic Charminar here on Sunday left 17 people dead, with a majority of them being children.

Tension in T'gana town as atheist leader's aides, Ayyappa devotees clash

Tension in T'gana town as atheist leader's aides, Ayyappa devotees clash

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The police reached the spot and brought the situation under control.

Third Front? KCR to meet Uddhav on Feb 20

Third Front? KCR to meet Uddhav on Feb 20

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Thackeray announced "complete support" to Rao's "fight" against the Bharatiya Janata Party's alleged anti-people policies and to uphold federal spirit, it said.

KCR 'has info on foreign hand' behind cloudbursts in India

KCR 'has info on foreign hand' behind cloudbursts in India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Speaking to reporters after visiting the flood-hit Bhadrachalam town in Bhadradri-Kothagudem district, Rao announced allocation of Rs 1,000 crore as a rehabilitation package for the temple town to build colonies in highlands for a permanent solution from flood threat.

Ramoji Rao, founder of Ramoji Film City, passes away

Ramoji Rao, founder of Ramoji Film City, passes away

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Ramoji Rao, who created a sensation in the media industry in undivided Andhra Pradesh with the Eenadu newspaper and ETV group of channels, was a recipient of Padma Vibhushan.

Slain RPF officer's body wrapped in tricolour, sent to native place

Slain RPF officer's body wrapped in tricolour, sent to native place

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The RPF officer said a team of personnel of the force was accompanying the mortal remains to Sawai Madhopur and they will carry them to his native place from the railway station for the last rites.

TRS to BRS: Will KCR's name-change gamble pay off

TRS to BRS: Will KCR's name-change gamble pay off

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

In renaming TRS and repositioning it as a 'national' party, KCR is also eyeing a pole position in opposition politics ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Swine flu: 11 die in Telangana, state seeks Centre's help

Swine flu: 11 die in Telangana, state seeks Centre's help

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

With 11 people succumbing to swine flu in Telangana so far this year, the state government on Wednesday sought Centre's help to check the spread of the deadly virus.

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The state government has declared a holiday on Wednesday and Thursday for all private institutions, offices, non-essential services within Outer Ring Road here in view of rains.

13 killed in two accidents in Andhra and Telangana

13 killed in two accidents in Andhra and Telangana

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

A bus plunges into a canal in Khammam district while a car met with an accident in Chittoor on Monday.

Michaung damages infra in Andhra, subsides into cyclonic storm

Michaung damages infra in Andhra, subsides into cyclonic storm

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Severe cyclonic storm Michaung crossed south Andhra Pradesh coast close to Bapatla district between 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm on Tuesday with maximum gales of up to 90-100 km per hour speed, said an Amaravati Meteorological Centre official.

Indian-origin man injured in NZ mosque shootings

Indian-origin man injured in NZ mosque shootings

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that India's High Commission in New Zealand is in touch with local authorities for more information.

Will KCR be kingmaker in 2019?

Will KCR be kingmaker in 2019?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'KCR's plan for the future is three-pronged. He wants to see a non-Congress, non-BJP government at the Centre in 2019 so that he can become the Union minister for home or defence,' says R Rajagopalan.

KCR skips reception of Modi at Hyderabad airport, BJP fumes

KCR skips reception of Modi at Hyderabad airport, BJP fumes

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

The absence of the CM at the airport irked the saffron party, which said Rao failed to follow the protocol and 'insulted the prime minister'.

Kejriwal's dinner for non-BJP, non-Cong parties flops

Kejriwal's dinner for non-BJP, non-Cong parties flops

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

There was no immediate response from the Aam Aadmi Party over the matter.

Ballots cast to elect India's new President amid cross-voting

Ballots cast to elect India's new President amid cross-voting

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Parliamentarians and legislators across the country voted on Monday to elect India's 15th president, choosing between opposition pick Yashwant Sinha and National Democratic Alliance nominee Droupadi Murmu who is favoured to win the battle to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

PM Modi condemns Christchurch attack, writes to NZ PM

PM Modi condemns Christchurch attack, writes to NZ PM

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

the PM said, "Hatred and violence have no place in diverse and democratic societies."

PHOTOS: How netas celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi

PHOTOS: How netas celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his cabinet colleagues Pankaja Munde and Vinod Tawde, Union minister Nitin Gadkari, state minister Sadabhau Khot, former Union Home minister Sushilkumar Shinde and Shiv Sena leader Manohar Joshi were prominent among those who installed Ganpati idols at their homes.

Govt says students want JEE, NEET; cites admit card downloads

Govt says students want JEE, NEET; cites admit card downloads

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Noting that over 17 lakh out of nearly 25 lakh candidates have already downloaded admit cards for the medical and engineering entrance exams, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said his ministry has been receiving e-mails from students and parents that these exams should not be further postponed.

Guj, Kerala families mourn for loved ones killed in NZ shooting

Guj, Kerala families mourn for loved ones killed in NZ shooting

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

A father-son duo killed in the attack hailed from Vadodara and their family back home is shattered.

Maoists guns down TDP MLA, ex-legislator in AP

Maoists guns down TDP MLA, ex-legislator in AP

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

The incident occurred at Lippitiputta village under Dambriguda mandal when Araku (ST) MLA Kidari Sarveswara Rao and former MLA Siveri Soma went to take part in a 'grama darsini' (village visit) programme.