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How Andhra CM plans to turn challenges into opportunities

How Andhra CM plans to turn challenges into opportunities

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Naidu vowed to hasten the process of securing clearances by industry.

10 cops transferred out of Mumbai

10 cops transferred out of Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

Apparently as a fall out of the Bombay high court's directive to transfer the police officers related to Khwaja Yunus' alleged custodial death, two police officers related to the case have been transferred out of Mumbai, along with 8 policemen

Rains disrupt normal life in AP, many trains halted

Rains disrupt normal life in AP, many trains halted

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The affected trains include Falaknuma, Palnadu, Amaravati Express and Macherla-Bhimavaram Passenger.

Many couples had sons after eating mangoes from my orchard: Bhide

Many couples had sons after eating mangoes from my orchard: Bhide

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Bhide gave various references from the Ramayana and Mahabharata and attacked the current political and social system.

Lucknow tops list of 13 new smart cities

Lucknow tops list of 13 new smart cities

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The 13 cities selected in the Fast Track Smart City Competition have proposed a total investment of Rs 30,229 crore

Rajnath Singh in Amravati for RSS 'Manthan Shibir'

Rajnath Singh in Amravati for RSS 'Manthan Shibir'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party national president Rajnath Singh arrived in Amaravati in Maharashtra today from New Delhi to attend the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh 'Manthan Shibir'. Landing at Belora airport, the Bharatiya Janata Party chief drove straight to Vyankatesh Lawns, the venue for the annual national camp of the RSS and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, where he is supposed to take part in day-long 'closed-door' deliberations.

Jagan orders demolition of govt building built by Naidu

Jagan orders demolition of govt building built by Naidu

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'Is this building a legally valid building? In this, there are no rules. It is built in violation of rules, against the law and built with corruption'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 48 hours.

Modi takes a swipe at Naidu as TDP protests his visit

Modi takes a swipe at Naidu as TDP protests his visit

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

'He keeps reminding me he is senior. There is no debate in this. I have never shown any disrespect to you since you are a senior,' the PM said.

Technology can help India, UK forge new opportunities: Modi

Technology can help India, UK forge new opportunities: Modi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Modi, however, admitted that both countries face numerous economic challenges in the current global environment which directly affect trade and commerce

After a year's lull, cement prices finally pick up

After a year's lull, cement prices finally pick up

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Traders said the current demand is backed by government-funded projects which usually come up in the months before the election and the pace may slow down after the election, pushing the growth back to the previous levels.

'Andhra Pradesh is Gujarat of the East coast'

'Andhra Pradesh is Gujarat of the East coast'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Andhra Pradesh now comes third in ease of doing business.

Ex-AP assembly speaker dies in suspected case of suicide

Ex-AP assembly speaker dies in suspected case of suicide

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Rao's death triggered a political slugfest in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh with the Telugu Desam Party holding the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy government there responsible for the veteran leader's suspected suicide.

Naidu stages 12-hour fast for 'justice' to AP

Naidu stages 12-hour fast for 'justice' to AP

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Several ministers in his government joined Naidu in the fast, which was held in all 13 districts of the state.

Jagan Reddy hospitalised after fasting for a week

Jagan Reddy hospitalised after fasting for a week

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Doctors, who monitored Jagan's health condition said that the ketones in his body have risen which may lead to kidney-related problems.

Jagan meets PM, Shah; requests special status, funds

Jagan meets PM, Shah; requests special status, funds

Rediff.com26 May 2019

He said he requested the prime minister to be 'magnanimous' towards the people of Andhra Pradesh.

Why TDP can't break away from BJP

Why TDP can't break away from BJP

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The TDP has many formidable challenges in the state leading to the 2019 general elections, many of which it cannot surmount without help from the Modi government.

Techies raise funds to repay loans of 121 Vidarbha farmers

Techies raise funds to repay loans of 121 Vidarbha farmers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

In a noble move, a group of IT professionals has come together to raise funds for repaying loans of over 100 debt-ridden farmers in drought-hit Vidarbha region, notorious for farmer suicides.

Jagan sworn in as Andhra CM; Naidu skips ceremony

Jagan sworn in as Andhra CM; Naidu skips ceremony

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Governor E S L Narasimhan administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 46-year-old leader, whose party emerged victorious in 151 seats in the 175-member strong state assembly.

YSRC chief Reddy injured in knife attack at airport, assailant held

YSRC chief Reddy injured in knife attack at airport, assailant held

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

"To everyone worried about my safety, Id like to inform you that I am safe. Gods grace and the love, concern and blessings of the people of Andhra Pradesh will protect me. "Such cowardice will not dissuade me but only strengthen my resolve to work for the people of my state," Reddy tweeted upon his arrival in Hyderabad.

Rio laurels trigger ownership battle for Sindhu, some Google her caste

Rio laurels trigger ownership battle for Sindhu, some Google her caste

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

While Pusarla Venkata Sindhu was aiming to earn a gold for her country in the Rio Olympics, back home thousands of kilometres away many were, shockingly, fighting to stake claim over her.

Give us our gods back!

Give us our gods back!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Shashi Tharoor says the British Museum should change its name to Chor Bazaar because whatever it has within its portals is the result of 200 years of theft. The museum is once again in the eye of a storm for the possession of a statue of a god Hindus, across the world, worship as the Supreme Being.

Can terms of reference of Finance Commissions be changed?

Can terms of reference of Finance Commissions be changed?

Rediff.com9 May 2018

With the creation of the state of Telangana, additions were made to ToRs of the 14th Finance Commission to make recommendations for the newly created states after the reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh.

Finance panel terms of references: 7 states, UTs seek change

Finance panel terms of references: 7 states, UTs seek change

Rediff.com8 May 2018

A memorandum, signed by the chief ministers or finance ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Karnataka, Delhi, West Bengal, Kerala and Punjab, said the terms were disruptive and a cause for concern.

AP, Telangana in ownership battle for Sindhu

AP, Telangana in ownership battle for Sindhu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Both states try to outsmart each other in felicitating the shuttler.

Chennai reconstruction to push up cement demand

Chennai reconstruction to push up cement demand

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Initial estimates suggest the state government will need to spend over Rs 8,000 crore in reconstruction.

Death toll in Andhra boat tragedy rises to 21

Death toll in Andhra boat tragedy rises to 21

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

An overloaded boat carrying 38 people capsized on Sunday close to the 'Pavitra Sangamam'.

Jagan's uncle, ex-AP minister, found dead, YSRC seeks CBI probe

Jagan's uncle, ex-AP minister, found dead, YSRC seeks CBI probe

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

After post-mortem in the local government hospital, police confirmed the case was altered to Section 302 Indian Penal Code that relates to murder.

Jaitley's Budget strains BJP ties with allies

Jaitley's Budget strains BJP ties with allies

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The BJP leadership believes these parties are flexing their muscles in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls for better seat-sharing deals.

So, what are Modi's critics celebrating?

So, what are Modi's critics celebrating?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'Since the rise of the Modi-Shah paradigm, the BJP has followed a simple formula.' 'Sweep the Hindi heartland and the two big Western states, and you can rule India with a majority by just adding some little bits on the platter from here and there,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

TDP quits NDA, moves no-confidence motion against Modi govt

TDP quits NDA, moves no-confidence motion against Modi govt

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

However, The Lok Sabha did not take up notices for no-confidence motion

India, Singapore agree to deepen economic and defence ties

India, Singapore agree to deepen economic and defence ties

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Modi hailed the close defence cooperation between the two countries and welcomed the completion of the logistics agreement between the two navies.

'NDA has misused its mandate; they aren't bothered about people's problems'

'NDA has misused its mandate; they aren't bothered about people's problems'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

After snapping his political alliance with the ruling National Democratic Alliance at the Centre, N Chandrababu Naidu, chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, speaks to B Dasarath Reddy on what he now has in mind.

Naidu inducts son, 4 YSRC turncoats in AP cabinet

Naidu inducts son, 4 YSRC turncoats in AP cabinet

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

One of the dropped ministers, Bojjala Gopala Krishna Reddy, resigned from his assembly membership.

Centre harassing my government, says Naidu

Centre harassing my government, says Naidu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The Andhra CM charged the BJP and Centre with 'mud-slinging' and trying to 'damage his credibility'.

France to give Euro 2 billion for smart cities

France to give Euro 2 billion for smart cities

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

The Centre had decided to spend Rs 50,000 crore (Rs 500 billion).

Life of Pi revolves around next-gen cloud services

Life of Pi revolves around next-gen cloud services

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Hyderabad-based Pi Datacenters wants to be the first destination of choice for enterprises in data and cloud services.

Break ties with TDP if required: Andhra BJP to central leadership

Break ties with TDP if required: Andhra BJP to central leadership

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Meanwhile, the AP CM said that the TDP is ready to bring no-trust motion against Centre as last resort.

Development: Why some states are better placed than others

Development: Why some states are better placed than others

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Bihar expects transfers from the Centre to grow 28 per cent in 2016-17.

Over 3 lakh evacuated as Cyclone Titli inches closer to Odisha

Over 3 lakh evacuated as Cyclone Titli inches closer to Odisha

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The India Meteorological Department said rainfall would be accompanied by gale wind speed reaching 140 to 150 kmph and gusting to 165 kmph along and off Odisha and north Andhra Pradesh coasts.