News for 'YSR'

At all-party meet, Oppn seeks discussion on Adani group in Parliament

At all-party meet, Oppn seeks discussion on Adani group in Parliament

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The government on Monday said it was willing to discuss every issue under rules during the Budget session of Parliament and sought the support of the Opposition in running the proceedings smoothly.

Sisodia alleges manhandling, judge orders CCTV footage preservation

Sisodia alleges manhandling, judge orders CCTV footage preservation

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The police also moved an application seeking court's permission to produce Sisodia only via video conference, after he levelled the allegation.

Will Pawan Kalyan Be Washed Away In Andhra Politics?

Will Pawan Kalyan Be Washed Away In Andhra Politics?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Many often stereotype Andhra Pradesh politics as being star-struck, but as Pawan Kalyan's political journey shows, stars are turning out to be a passing cloud.

Telangana Polls: KCR's Affinity With Freebies

Telangana Polls: KCR's Affinity With Freebies

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The situation raises concerns about whether the promised freebies will once again push the state into a revenue deficit.

Govt tables contentious Delhi services bill in LS

Govt tables contentious Delhi services bill in LS

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Tabled by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, the legislation will reverse the effect of the Supreme Court verdict in May that gave the Delhi government power over administrative services.

INDIA Reaches Out To Naidu's TDP

INDIA Reaches Out To Naidu's TDP

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The BJP senior leadership believes the YSRCP is a more reliable potential ally post-2024 Lok Sabha election than the TDP.

Amid Oppn's boycott call, 3 parties to attend Parliament opening

Amid Oppn's boycott call, 3 parties to attend Parliament opening

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Nineteen opposition political parties, including the Congress have announced a boycott of the ceremony on May 28, demanding that President Droupadi Murmu and not Prime Minister Narendra Modi do the inauguration.

Rajya Sabha votes 131-102 to pass Delhi services bill

Rajya Sabha votes 131-102 to pass Delhi services bill

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The Delhi services bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Monday with 131 MPs voting in its favour and helping the government complete the parliamentary procedure for the proposed legislation that saw the opposition parties join ranks.

Delhi excise case: ED arrests AAP's Sanjay Singh following searches

Delhi excise case: ED arrests AAP's Sanjay Singh following searches

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

This comes after the agency conducted searches at his residence earlier in the day in connection with the case.

Delhi court orders manhandling CCTV footage be given to Sisodia

Delhi court orders manhandling CCTV footage be given to Sisodia

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The judge noted that following an earlier court order, the official concerned of Rouse Avenue District Courts premises had brought the CCTV footage of May 23 pertaining to production of Sisodia before the court in the case.

All-party meet: Parties push for passage of women's reservation bill

All-party meet: Parties push for passage of women's reservation bill

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The bill seeks to reserve one-third of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies.

'We are exploring setting up an aerotropolis'

'We are exploring setting up an aerotropolis'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'We would like to develop Andhra Pradesh into a logistics hub not only for India, but also for South Asia.'

YSR Cong calls for Andhra bandh on Friday over Telangana bill

YSR Cong calls for Andhra bandh on Friday over Telangana bill

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

YSR Congress Party on Friday called a general strike across Andhra Pradesh protesting the tabling of Telangana Bill in Lok Sabha terming it as a "mockery" of democracy.

New bill says those engaged in unlawful acts cannot start newspaper

New bill says those engaged in unlawful acts cannot start newspaper

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed a bill to replace a British-era law governing the publishing industry and simplify the process for registration of periodicals with the government.

YSR funeral

YSR funeral

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Several people were injured in a stampede at the Lal Bahadur Stadium here Friday, forcing authorities to move the body of the late Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy an hour before schedule.

Police break YS Sharmila's indefinite fast, shift her to hospital

Police break YS Sharmila's indefinite fast, shift her to hospital

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Sharmila had launched the indefinite hunger strike at the party headquarters here on Friday in protest against alleged denial of permission to continue her statewide 'padayatra'.

Not So Near, Yet Not So Far From BJP

Not So Near, Yet Not So Far From BJP

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Call it the art of staying rooted yet bending with prevailing political winds. With Telangana going to the polls in December, and assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Andhra and Odisha scheduled next year, what factors have influenced parties' recent moves?

Nat'l parties got Rs 15K cr from unknown sources during 2004-21 period: Report

Nat'l parties got Rs 15K cr from unknown sources during 2004-21 period: Report

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The total income of national and regional parties from unknown sources for 2020-21 stands at Rs 690.67 crore.

When Modi Met Former PM

When Modi Met Former PM

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, December 13.

Parliament nod for data protection bill, to come into force in 10 months

Parliament nod for data protection bill, to come into force in 10 months

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 by voice vote following a walkout by opposition members over the Manipur issue.

Delhi excise case: Kavitha to appear before ED on March 11

Delhi excise case: Kavitha to appear before ED on March 11

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Kavitha Kalvakuntla, 44, a Bharat Rashtra Samiti MLC, declared this in a late-night post on her official Twitter handle.

On ED summons, KCR's daughter Kavitha says...

On ED summons, KCR's daughter Kavitha says...

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Kavitha said 'these tactics of intimidation' against the fight of her father and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and the BRS would not deter them.

Complex caste equation likely cause of AP arson; parties begin blame game

Complex caste equation likely cause of AP arson; parties begin blame game

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The arson in Amalapuram, headquarters of the new district, on Tuesday allegedly by those opposed to the name change is, thus, suspected by local political observers to be a result of 'political machinations' of 'vested interests.'

As Budget session convenes, Oppn seeks debate on Adani row, govt to go by rules

As Budget session convenes, Oppn seeks debate on Adani row, govt to go by rules

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The session will commence with the maiden address of President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament. The address essentially highlights the government's achievements and policy priorities.

Why These Parties Stayed Away From INDIA, NDA

Why These Parties Stayed Away From INDIA, NDA

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

'They have no incentive to be part of either the NDA or INDIA at this stage, but they may hedge their bets towards the winning coalition in the post-poll setting.'

NDA Turns 25, But Does This BJP Remember?

NDA Turns 25, But Does This BJP Remember?

Rediff.com23 May 2023

'It is not just about numbers. Sometimes coalitions and alliances have symbolic value.'

Delhi excise policy: ED to quiz BRS leader Kavitha's ex-auditor on Mar 15

Delhi excise policy: ED to quiz BRS leader Kavitha's ex-auditor on Mar 15

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The agency made this disclosure on Monday before a local court in Delhi while seeking an extension of custody of Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Ramachandran Pillai, whom it had arrested on March 6.

Not on Patna Oppn meet agenda: Seat-sharing, PM face

Not on Patna Oppn meet agenda: Seat-sharing, PM face

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Top leaders of Opposition parties will brainstorm at a meeting in Patna on Friday to chalk out a roadmap for the formation of an anti-Bharatiya Janata Party front for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, with sources saying that they would look to avoid the prickly leadership question and emphasise on common ground.

Cong likely to attend Oppn meet called by Mamata

Cong likely to attend Oppn meet called by Mamata

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, who is also the leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, Jairam Ramesh and Randeep Surjewala may attend the meeting on behalf of the party.

Polls 2024: Importance Of Allies For BJP, Congress

Polls 2024: Importance Of Allies For BJP, Congress

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Both the BJP and Congress understand that coalitions and alliances are not just about numbers, but have symbolic value.

Dhankhar hosts dinner for leaders, seeks suggestions for smooth RS functioning

Dhankhar hosts dinner for leaders, seeks suggestions for smooth RS functioning

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Congress veteran Mallikarjun Kharge has given his resignation to party chief Sonia Gandhi as the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha as he is contesting the election for the post of party president.

Liquor policy: Sisodia named as accused in fresh chargesheet filed by ED

Liquor policy: Sisodia named as accused in fresh chargesheet filed by ED

Rediff.com4 May 2023

This is the fourth supplementary and overall fifth charge sheet or prosecution complaint filed in the case by the ED before a designated special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court in Delhi.

Andhra ex-minister's revolt against CM Jagan Reddy sees dramatic end

Andhra ex-minister's revolt against CM Jagan Reddy sees dramatic end

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Sucharita finally met the Chief Minister and YSRC president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy in Amaravati on Wednesday and reportedly poured out her agony over being denied a second chance in the recent Cabinet reconstitution.

SC to hear Telangana leader Kavitha's plea against ED summons on March 24

SC to hear Telangana leader Kavitha's plea against ED summons on March 24

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on March 24 a plea by K Kavitha, Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader and daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, seeking protection from arrest and challenging the summons by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case arising out of the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

Delhi excise policy: ED quizzes BRS leader Kavitha 10 hrs on Day 2

Delhi excise policy: ED quizzes BRS leader Kavitha 10 hrs on Day 2

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Kavitha has asserted that she had done nothing wrong and alleged that the BJP-led Centre was "using" the ED as the saffron party could not gain a "backdoor entry" in Telangana.

'TDP fell into YSR Congress' political trap'

'TDP fell into YSR Congress' political trap'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

'The TDP walking out of the NDA is a victory for the YSRCP.' 'The YSRCP wanted it to happen so that it would help them in coming elections.'

Can mining baron's new party make a dent in K'taka poll?

Can mining baron's new party make a dent in K'taka poll?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Janardhana Reddy said he has not launched it with the objective of becoming CM right away in 2023.

Rahul Gets Into World Cup Fever...

Rahul Gets Into World Cup Fever...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Friday, November 11.

Kavitha visits ED office with bags full of mobile phones

Kavitha visits ED office with bags full of mobile phones

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Kavitha has spent around 18-19 hours at the ED headquarters in central Delhi during her two appearances on March 11 and March 20.

Day 3: Kavitha grilled by ED for 10 hrs, submits phones

Day 3: Kavitha grilled by ED for 10 hrs, submits phones

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The MLC daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao reached the ED office in central Delhi from the Tughlaq Road official residence of her father around 11.30 am and left shortly after 9.40 pm.