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PREDICT: How many Lok Sabha seats Naidu/Jagan will win

PREDICT: How many Lok Sabha seats Naidu/Jagan will win

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

How many seats will the TDP win? How many seats will the YSR Congress win?

Andhra liquor scam: Nine excise officials held

Andhra liquor scam: Nine excise officials held

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

The Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested nine more excise officials in Khammam district on charges of "subverting" the tender process for allotment of liquor shops for pecuniary benefits, the ACB officials said on Friday.

20 'smugglers' shot dead in Andhra forests, Tamil Nadu seeks probe

20 'smugglers' shot dead in Andhra forests, Tamil Nadu seeks probe

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Twenty people were gunned down in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district in a police operation said to be against red sanders smugglers that came under severe attack from the government and political parties in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, which claimed 12 victims were labourers from their state.

Seemandhra decries Andhra's division by going on a bandh

Seemandhra decries Andhra's division by going on a bandh

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

A bandh called by the YSR Congress, Telugu Desam Party and other anti-Telangana political parties is being observed in Seemandhra region of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday to protest against the passage of the AP Reorganisation Bill-2013 in the Lok Sabha.

Ahead of Modi 3.0 formation, JD-U raises Agnipath, UCC, caste census issues

Ahead of Modi 3.0 formation, JD-U raises Agnipath, UCC, caste census issues

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

KC Tyagi also spoke on special status for Bihar, which has been a demand of the party and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

'Only A Very Rich Man Can Stand For Elections'

'Only A Very Rich Man Can Stand For Elections'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'All my wealth I earned in the US. It is all money earned transparently. I have paid all taxes.'

No error: SC says no to review verdict on sub-classification of SCs

No error: SC says no to review verdict on sub-classification of SCs

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

A seven-judge Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices BR Gavai, Vikram Nath, Bela Trivedi, Pankaj Mithal, Manoj Misra and Satish Chandra Sharma said there is no error apparent on the face of the record.

Jagan meets Andhra governor, discusses yatra

Jagan meets Andhra governor, discusses yatra

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

Rebel Congress leader Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday met Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan in Delhi and discussed the state's political issues, including his controversial Odarpu Yatra.According to sources, Jagan is also looking for a way out of the present crisis that is threatening to split the state unit of the Congress. Neither the Centre nor the state government wants an election in the state right now.

Andhra governor meets Sonia over Telangana issue

Andhra governor meets Sonia over Telangana issue

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

After Governor of Andhra Pradesh ESL Narasimhan emerged from a 45-minute meeting with Congress president Sonia Gandhi, a source indicated that they both had held key discussions on the current political situation in the state.

Key Congress leaders cozy up to Jagan in Andhra

Key Congress leaders cozy up to Jagan in Andhra

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

As Andhra Pradesh braces to face a cyclone, political activity continues in the background. According to sources, two key leaders of the Congress -- Lagadapati Rajgopal and Rayapati Sambasiva Rao -- are in touch with YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy with an intention of joining his party.

Andhra police foils major Maoist attack

Andhra police foils major Maoist attack

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

With the arrest of key leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist, Andhra Pradesh police have busted a big conspiracy to carry out attack on a senior political figure or police official in Mehbubnagar district bordering Karnataka.

INS Arighaat, 2nd made-in-India N-submarine, joins Navy

INS Arighaat, 2nd made-in-India N-submarine, joins Navy

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

India's second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine was commissioned into the Navy on Thursday in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh who said this will further strengthen the country's nuclear triad and enhance nuclear deterrence.

Andhra tour will be Chiranjeevi's litmus test

Andhra tour will be Chiranjeevi's litmus test

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

About a fortnight after launching his party Praja Rajyam, Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi would be embarking on his maiden mass contact programme towards the month-end, amid criticism that he lacks clarity about his political agenda.A plan for the actor's tour of the 23 districts in Andhra Pradesh has almost been finalised, party spokesperson P Mithra said in Hyderabad.

49.9% New MPs In 2019

49.9% New MPs In 2019

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Nearly half of the MPs elected in the 2019 general elections in India were first-timers.

Maha poll: Why over 12 lakh workers likely to miss voting

Maha poll: Why over 12 lakh workers likely to miss voting

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

With the cane crushing season set to commence on November 15, lakhs of cutters from various districts have already migrated to the sugarcane belts in western Maharashtra and many other states, according to the Maharashtra Sugarcane Cutters and Transport Association.

Prohibitory orders at Tirupati ahead of Jagan's visit

Prohibitory orders at Tirupati ahead of Jagan's visit

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Ahead of YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's planned visit to Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirumala Hills, the district police on Friday issued notice to several leaders and cadre of the party not to defy Section 30 of the Police Act which is in force.

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.

Will 'Telugu Dabbang' be the BJP's superhit formula in Andhra?

Will 'Telugu Dabbang' be the BJP's superhit formula in Andhra?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Pawan should draw a cautionary lesson or two from his brother Chiranjeevi who, despite a fan base which was three times bigger, failed to make it in politics on his own, says Vicky Nanjappa

Chiranjeevi's brother Pawan Kalyan to launch political party

Chiranjeevi's brother Pawan Kalyan to launch political party

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

It is raining political parties in Andhra Pradesh!

Oppn protests 'discriminatory' Budget; 'Viksit Bharat' dream, says BJP

Oppn protests 'discriminatory' Budget; 'Viksit Bharat' dream, says BJP

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) MPs, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, staged a protest in Parliament premises on Wednesday over the alleged discrimination against opposition-ruled states in the Union Budget.

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?

Sixty percent polling in Andhra bypolls

Sixty percent polling in Andhra bypolls

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Over 60 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise on Thursday in the by-election to the four Lok Sabha and 18 assembly seats,in Andhra Pradesh, widely seen as a referendum on Telangana statehood issue.The polling was largely peaceful barring stray incidents of clashes among political rivals.

Andhra parties in TV ad war

Andhra parties in TV ad war

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Even as the schedule of Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly polls is likely to be announced in a week's time, all the major political parties have already gone all out with sarcastic television advertisements targeting their rivals.

Andhra: Terrorists who targeted Advani arrested after 11-hr operation

Andhra: Terrorists who targeted Advani arrested after 11-hr operation

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

A police constable of Tamil Nadu police was killed and a sub-inspector was seriously injured in an encounter between suspected terrorists and a police team in Puttur town, located near the Tamil Nadu border, in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.

Telangana Bill: Andhra CM may have no choice but to resign

Telangana Bill: Andhra CM may have no choice but to resign

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

The draft bill, approved by the Union abinet, seems to be much more favorable to the wishes of the people from Telangana than it is for those from Seemandhra, says Mohammed Siddique

Is Jagan really a threat to Congress in Andhra?

Is Jagan really a threat to Congress in Andhra?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

In Tuesday's vote only 19 Congress MLAs voted against the Andhra Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy as against YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy's threat that he had the strength to pull out 40. Clearly, Jagan does not enjoy the support he boasts about, say political observers.

Former IAF chief Bhadauria joins BJP, praises Modi

Former IAF chief Bhadauria joins BJP, praises Modi

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Former Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria (retired) joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the steps taken by his government to modernise and strengthen the armed forces

Andhra Cong leaders want party to launch newspaper, TV channel

Andhra Cong leaders want party to launch newspaper, TV channel

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Leaders from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh gave an exhaustive account of the reasons for the party's defeat to party general secretary Digvijaya Singh on Monday and enumerated the steps to be taken for rebuilding the party. Rediff.com contributor Anita Katyal reports.

'Till there is clarity, turbulence in Andhra will continue'

'Till there is clarity, turbulence in Andhra will continue'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Only after the final bill for Telangana goes to Parliament will the disturbances in Andhra Pradesh subside. Sheela Bhatt reports

Andhra govt puts up 3-capital formula to expert panel

Andhra govt puts up 3-capital formula to expert panel

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The decision about the high-powered committee was taken as the government apparently thought of taking one step at a time instead of hurrying things up in the face of growing resistance from farmers who gave their lands for the development of Amaravati as the new capital, under the previous government headed by N Chandrababu Naidu, reports Dasarath Reddy.

Red hot chillies spice up poll battle in Guntur

Red hot chillies spice up poll battle in Guntur

Rediff.com13 May 2024

'It is a fiercely fought battle, like our fiery chillies in Guntur.'

Revanth Reddy: From ABVP member to Cong CM contender

Revanth Reddy: From ABVP member to Cong CM contender

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Reddy faced the biggest challenge of his political life in 2015 when he was allegedly caught on camera trying to bribe a nominated MLA to vote in favour of the TDP in a legislative council election.

Mining baron Janardhana Reddy rejoins BJP ahead of LS polls

Mining baron Janardhana Reddy rejoins BJP ahead of LS polls

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

'BJP was always there in my blood, but due to some reasons I had gone out, but today I feel I have come back to my mother's lap. Looking at my brothers here, I don't feel like I'm coming back to the BJP office after 13 years'

INDIA bloc pins hopes on TDP, JD-U as BJP struggles to majority

INDIA bloc pins hopes on TDP, JD-U as BJP struggles to majority

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Notably, the JD-U has put up a better than expected performance in Lok Sabha polls.

AP CM Jagan's sister hints at floating new political outfit in Telangana

AP CM Jagan's sister hints at floating new political outfit in Telangana

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

There have been rumours doing the rounds on social media over the past few days that Sharmila plans to start a political party in Telangana state without her brother's intervention.

Rajnikanth says 'no' to politics

Rajnikanth says 'no' to politics

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

Southern superstar Rajnikanth says he will not join politics.

Andhra simmers over Centre's terms on Telangana

Andhra simmers over Centre's terms on Telangana

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

The seven-point terms of reference of Sirkrishna committee announced by the central government has plunged Andhra Pradesh into a political uncertainty and pro-Telangana groups have given a call for strike in the region on Saturday.

BJP talks to allies on Speaker's post, Opposition to force contest

BJP talks to allies on Speaker's post, Opposition to force contest

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party has begun consultations with its allies on the ruling National Democratic Alliance's candidate for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post while the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is considering its options and may force a contest to score political points, sources said on Monday, a day before the filing of nomination for the key position.

After Punjab win, AAP eyes expansion in South India

After Punjab win, AAP eyes expansion in South India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party has decided to launch a massive membership drive in the southern states to build on the momentum of its stupendous victory in the Punjab assembly polls.

Cops are not biased, says Andhra DGP

Cops are not biased, says Andhra DGP

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Andhra Pradesh director general of police R Girish Kumar has appealed to the political parties and the media, specially the television channels to exercise restrain in leveling allegations of "partiality and bias" against the police officials as it can de-motivate and discourage the police officers.