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Happy Days complete 50 days

Happy Days complete 50 days

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

The feel-good film is completing 50 days on November 20 and is turning out be the biggest blockbuster of 2007.

Taskmaster Chandrababu Naidu is a man of records

Taskmaster Chandrababu Naidu is a man of records

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

As he took oath of office on Sunday night, Nara Chandrababu Naidu has earned a unique distinction of becoming the first chief minister of a new state in addition to being the longest-serving CM of Andhra Pradesh.

'Drunk' policewoman crashes car, killing 4 Indians

'Drunk' policewoman crashes car, killing 4 Indians

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Four Indian IT students, including three girls, were killed and another was injured when an off-duty and apparently drunk policewoman crashed her car into their vehicle on a highway in Missouri, United States.

For BJP, Covid is where Bharat Jodo Yatra is: Rahul Gandhi

For BJP, Covid is where Bharat Jodo Yatra is: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

His fresh attack came a day after he said the government is coming up with 'excuses' to stop the Kanyakumari-to-Kashmir yatra, which is currently in Haryana and will enter the national capital on Saturday.

PSBs strike may affect transactions worth Rs 15,000 crore

PSBs strike may affect transactions worth Rs 15,000 crore

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Unions, which are protesting against FDI in the banking sector, are pressing for various demands.

Ruckus in Lok Sabha as Cong MPs argue on Telangana

Ruckus in Lok Sabha as Cong MPs argue on Telangana

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

The fissures in the Congress over the Telangana issue came to the fore in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday when Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, along with some other party Members of Parliament, joined a Telugu Desam Party protest against the decision to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh. Jaganmohan, son of late Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, even stormed the well of the House, joining the TDP members. The TDP members were carrying placards saying 'We want united Andhra Pradesh'.

Indian deaths in US: AP govt expresses concern

Indian deaths in US: AP govt expresses concern

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Andhra Pradesh government has conveyed the deep concern and apprehensions of the people of the state over the incidents of murders of the people belonging to the state in the United States of America. Mohammed Ali Shabbir, minister for energy, coal, minorities' welfare and non-resident Indians affairs convened a high level meeting on the instructions of the Chief Minster Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on Friday.

Modi remembers Nehru in farewell speech at old Parliament building

Modi remembers Nehru in farewell speech at old Parliament building

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

As the old Parliament building hosted a session one last time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday bid a poignant farewell recalling the country's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru's iconic 'tryst with destiny' speech for continuing to inspire everyone and another predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 'governments may come and go' remark.

Decision on Telangana will take time: AP CM

Decision on Telangana will take time: AP CM

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Making a suo motu statement in the State legislative Assembly after Telangana Rashtra Samithi members were suspended for disrupting the proceedings, Reddy observed that the Telangana issue cannot be resolved overnight and appealed to the TRS and other parties to wait till a decision is taken in a democratic manner.

Telangana fallout: MP R S Rao resigns from Congress

Telangana fallout: MP R S Rao resigns from Congress

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Protesting against the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, Congress MP from Rayalseema region Rayapati Samba Siwaa Rao resigned from the primary membership of the party on Friday while heaping praise on Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

Govt to hike Ravva gas price by over 35%

Govt to hike Ravva gas price by over 35%

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

About 0.9 million standard cubic meters per day of gas produced from the fields lying in Bay of Bengal, off the Andhra Pradesh coast, is currently sold at $3.5 per million British thermal unit.

Govt unlikely to set up panel for new states

Govt unlikely to set up panel for new states

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

The much-awaited second State Reorganisation Commission might not see the light of day during the United Progressive Alliance regime. A significant section of the Congress leadership is not keen on setting up the panel to avoid fuelling the agitation for carving out a separate state of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh.

Congress halts Jagan's CM aspirations

Congress halts Jagan's CM aspirations

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

An organisational portfolio in the Andhra Pradesh unit of the Congress party seems to be all that Y S Jaganmohan Reddy--son of late chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy--will get for the time being. Halting his aspirations of taking over the mantle from his father, the Congress high command has decided to continue with current Chief Minister K Rosaiah for the time being.

Govt mulls formation of Comm for bifurcation of AP

Govt mulls formation of Comm for bifurcation of AP

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

All India Congress Committee General Secretary and in-charge of Andhra Pradesh affairs Veerappa Moily on Wednesday said that the United Progressive Alliance government. is considering the formation of the second States Reorganisation Commission to look into the demand for a separate Telangana state and Vidarbha state.

Govt scrambles all resources to avert power crisis

Govt scrambles all resources to avert power crisis

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The statement comes in the wake of reports that warned of power crisis looming large due to the coal shortage in the country.

US gives $ 1 lakh for AP, K'taka flood relief

US gives $ 1 lakh for AP, K'taka flood relief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

The US on Thursday announced an assistance of $1 lakh (Rs 46,68,980) for the victims of the recent floods in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

Another Indian student shot at in US

Another Indian student shot at in US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2008

The incident occurred when Shashank and his friends were going inside their flat after returning from an outing. Shashank went out to take his bag from the car when he was shot at by a man who is suspected to be an Afro-American, he said quoting Shashank's friends.

Yaas: NDRF deploys highest-ever manpower in WB, Odisha

Yaas: NDRF deploys highest-ever manpower in WB, Odisha

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The federal contingency force has committed a total of 112 teams for deployment in five states and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands which are expected to be affected by the cyclone developing in the Bay of Bengal.

YSR's death puts question mark over AP's growth

YSR's death puts question mark over AP's growth

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy was today confirmed killed in a helicopter crash in the state's dense Nallamala forest area, potentially weakening the Congress as well as investor sentiment.

EC likely to announce LS poll dates by next week

EC likely to announce LS poll dates by next week

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Sources said the poll panel is in final stages of completing its logistical preparations to hold elections.

Hear Modi for Rs 5: Market discovers true value, says Cong

Hear Modi for Rs 5: Market discovers true value, says Cong

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Congress on Tuesday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party for its move to charge Rs 5 per ticket for attending Narendra Modi's public meeting in Hyderabad, saying it shows the "true value" of the Gujarat chief minister.

Will no-trust motion against UPA govt be a nonstarter?

Will no-trust motion against UPA govt be a nonstarter?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

While an embarrassed government is using technical procedures to ensure that the no-confidence motion does not come up for discussion, the Seemandhra MPs are struggling to get the required support for it. Anita Katyal reports.

PNB scam washes out Parliament for second day

PNB scam washes out Parliament for second day

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said the government is ready for a discussion on the issue of alleged financial irregularities in the banking sector and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will reply to the debate.

Microsoft's largest facility outside US opens in H

Microsoft's largest facility outside US opens in H

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

This building, the third in the campus at Gachibowli on the outskirts of the city, has been constructed to meet global quality standards and can house more than 2000 employees, Microsoft officials said.

BJP seeks probe into Hyderabad riots

BJP seeks probe into Hyderabad riots

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

The Andhra Pradesh unit of Bharatiya Janata Party has demanded a judicial inquiry into the communal riots in Hyderabad, saying it will bring out the truth about a large-design behind it.

Jagan's shocker for the Congress: 'I have a lot of respect for Modi'

Jagan's shocker for the Congress: 'I have a lot of respect for Modi'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

YSR Congress Party President and Member of Parliament Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday triggered a new round of political speculations when he praised Gujarat Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

Is BJP ready to take on TDP, TRS in 2019?

Is BJP ready to take on TDP, TRS in 2019?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

BJP's best bet lies in the TDP and the TRS striking a deal with the Congress and framing the battle as a UPA versus NDA clash, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Hudhud leaves a trail of destruction

Hudhud leaves a trail of destruction

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Hudhud leaves a trail of destruction in Visakhapatnam, home to a major naval base.

2G, Telangana, price rise issues stall Parliament for 2nd day

2G, Telangana, price rise issues stall Parliament for 2nd day

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Proceedings in Parliament were washed out for the second consecutive working on Tuesday as Opposition members created pandemonium on a host of issues including JPC report on 2G, Telangana, price rise and death of children in relief camps for Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) riot victims.

COVID-19: Senior MPs keen on skipping Parliament

COVID-19: Senior MPs keen on skipping Parliament

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

With 200 MPs out of 785 above the age of 65, there is a serious shadow of COVID-19 looming over the monsoon session Of Parliament.

Release Rs 5 l cr aid to people: CPI-M to Centre

Release Rs 5 l cr aid to people: CPI-M to Centre

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Communist Party of India (Marxist) Politburo member and Andhra Pradesh unit secretary B V Raghavulu has demanded that the government of India immediately come out with a Rs 5 lakh crore (Rs 5 trillion) relief package to aid people in these troubled times.

Indian techie, 7-year-old son found dead at New Jersey home

Indian techie, 7-year-old son found dead at New Jersey home

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The bodies were discovered by N Hanumantha Rao, Sasikala's husband who is also a software professional, on Thursday evening after he returned from work.

Hyderabad cops find bomb dump

Hyderabad cops find bomb dump

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Almost 18 months after the twin bomb blasts rocked the city and 43 people died in the biggest ever terror attack on the city of Hyderabad, the investigators have found a dump where the terrorist had hidden the left over material after making the explosive devices.

AP speaker accepts resignations of 16 TRS MLAs

AP speaker accepts resignations of 16 TRS MLAs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker K R Suresh Reddy accepted the resignations of 16 Telangana Rashtra Samithi MLAs, who had quit their seats to protest the failure of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government to create a separate Telangana state, in Hyderabad on Friday. On March 3, four TRS MPs, led by party president K Chandrasekhar Rao, had submitted their resignations to Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee. The resignations were accepted.

India's Omicron count goes past 150

India's Omicron count goes past 150

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

According to central and state officials, omicron cases have been detected in 11 states and union territories -- Maharashtra (54), Delhi (22), Rajasthan (17) and Karnataka (14), Telangana (20), Gujarat (9), Kerala (11), Andhra Pradesh (1), Chandigarh (1), Tamil Nadu (1) and West Bengal (1).

US: Cops arrest suspect in Satyam techie's murder

US: Cops arrest suspect in Satyam techie's murder

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

A 20-year old man suspected to be the murderer of an Indian-techie, working with the beleaguered Satyam Computers, was arrested by the police in Little Rock in Arkansas, United States. The Little Rock Police is interrogating the suspect in connection with the killing of Andhra Pradesh engineer Akshay Vishal, who was shot dead on Tuesday, in the seventh case of young students and professionals from the state being killed in the last 14 months.

Infosys BPO to hire 1,500-2,000

Infosys BPO to hire 1,500-2,000

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

"We plan to hire 2,000 people in the next four-five months or by the end of this fiscal. Currently we are 16,000 people in India."

Karkare death: Jamaat slams Chidambaram

Karkare death: Jamaat slams Chidambaram

Rediff.com25 Dec 2008

The Jamaat-e-Islami Hind has criticised Union Home Minister P Chidambaram for denying a probe in the death of three police officers, including Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare, in the Mumbai terror attack.M M Khan, president of Jammat units of Andhra Pradesh and Orissa, said there was nothing wrong in Antulay asking for a probe into the police officers' 'suspicious' deaths.