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Sexual harassment case against Andhra Pradesh MLA

Sexual harassment case against Andhra Pradesh MLA

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

The ongoing tussle between the Andhra Pradesh government and a legislator of Opposition Telugu Desam TV Rama Rao over his alleged involvement in a case of sexual abuse took a curious turn on Saturday with five girls appearing before the state home minister and giving a statement against the MLA.

Congress shows its prowess in Andhra Pradesh

Congress shows its prowess in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

Virtually launching Congress' election campaign for the next general election in the state Sonia Gandhi urged the people of Andhra Pradesh to stand by with the Congress and gave their blessings to it so it could complete the transformation of the state and the country in to a prosperous economic power.

Andhra Pradesh police worried about sleeper cells

Andhra Pradesh police worried about sleeper cells

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

The police have information about four sleeper terrorist modules infiltrating Hyderabad in the last four months.

Naidu vows to do an Obama in Andhra Pradesh

Naidu vows to do an Obama in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Congratulating Barack Obama on winning the United States presidential elections, Telugu Desam Party president and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu has promised to bring about a similar change in Andhra Pradesh in the next year's state elections.

Grand alliance in Andhra Pradesh in tatters

Grand alliance in Andhra Pradesh in tatters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

The grandiose plans of the opposition parties in Andhra Pradesh to form a 'grand alliance' to ensure the defeat of ruling Congress party were lying in tatters as the recently established relations between the main opposition Telugu Desam Party and powerful regional party Telangana Rashtra Samiti reaching a breaking point on the issue of seat sharing.

Top naxal leader arrested in Andhra Pradesh

Top naxal leader arrested in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com6 Apr 2008

A top leader of the outlawed Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist was arrested by the police in Karimnagar district in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. Hailing from Karimnagar district in the backward Telangana region, Amar headed the Janashakti group as its central committee secretary.

Andhra Pradesh gears up for terror threats

Andhra Pradesh gears up for terror threats

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Even as the state government is planning to raise an elite commando force "State Security Guards" on the lines of National Security Guard, steps were being taken to turn the Hyderabad and neighboring Cyberbabad commissionerate in to a fortress.

Nehru, Indira wanted Andhra Pradesh united for a reason: CM

Nehru, Indira wanted Andhra Pradesh united for a reason: CM

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Addressing the media Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Kiran Kumar took on the Congress High Command in New Delhi for dividing the state while adding that he did not care about his seat.

Andhra Pradesh asks IPM to examine colas

Andhra Pradesh asks IPM to examine colas

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

In the wake of reports of heavy pesticide residues in colas, the Andhra Pradesh government has asked the Institute of Preventive Medicine to analyse their contents with the assistance of Central Food Technology and Research Institute in Karnataka.

Rains claim 28 lives in Andhra Pradesh

Rains claim 28 lives in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

As many as 15 persons lost their lives in Kurnool district.

$114-mn Oracle grant for Andhra Pradesh

$114-mn Oracle grant for Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Oracle will provide software grants worth more than $114 million to 60 Jawahar Knowledge Centres (JKC) in Andhra Pradesh.

Punjab leads Andhra Pradesh by 38 runs

Punjab leads Andhra Pradesh by 38 runs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Uday Kaul (144) and skipper Pankaj Dharmani (94) forged a 181-runs fourth wicket stand to help hosts Punjab take crucial 38-run lead against Andhra Pradesh at stumps on the third day of their Ranji Trophy match.

Govt nod for IIT in Andhra Pradesh

Govt nod for IIT in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

The union human resource development ministry has sanctioned an Indian Institute of Technology to Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhar Reddy said in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Death toll in Andhra Pradesh floods mounts

Death toll in Andhra Pradesh floods mounts

Rediff.com10 Aug 2008

About 40 people went missing on Sunday after a lorry carrying about 50 people was washed away in flash floods in a rivulet in Guntur district as it was drying negotiate the flood waters over a bridge. The tragedy occurred when the toll in the continuing heavy rains and flood over the last two days has mounted to 59 -- 14 of them in the state capital Hyderabad and 13 in Krishna district.

Ex-Andhra CM Jagan Reddy named in 3,500 cr liquor scam chargesheet

Ex-Andhra CM Jagan Reddy named in 3,500 cr liquor scam chargesheet

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

A chargesheet filed by Andhra Pradesh police in connection with the Rs 3,500 crore alleged liquor scam mentions former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as one of the recipients of kickbacks. The chargesheet alleges a complex scheme involving shell companies, policy manipulation, and extortion to generate funds that were ultimately routed to Jagan Mohan Reddy.

22 killed in Andhra Pradesh road accident

22 killed in Andhra Pradesh road accident

Rediff.com14 May 2007

The victims belonged to a marriage party.

Biker death: Sub-contractor held for failing to report fall

Biker death: Sub-contractor held for failing to report fall

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Delhi government suspends officials suspected of negligence after a motorcyclist died falling into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri. An investigation is underway, and FIRs have been filed against the DJB and the contractor.

Ranji Trophy: Shami's fiery spell drives Bengal toward innings win

Ranji Trophy: Shami's fiery spell drives Bengal toward innings win

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

India pacer Mohammed Shami's five-wicket burst put Bengal on the verge of an outright victory with bonus point against Services on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match in Kalyani, West Bengal on Saturday.

States Have Thrown A Spanner In RBI's Easy-Money Machine

States Have Thrown A Spanner In RBI's Easy-Money Machine

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

State debt is rising because revenues are disappointingly weak. Ten states have debt ratios exceeding 30 per cent. In 2023-2024, states were borrowing simply to meet day-to-day expenses, points out Debashis Basu.

15 killed, 30 injured in Andhra Pradesh bus accident

15 killed, 30 injured in Andhra Pradesh bus accident

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Fifteen people, mostly college students, were on Wednesday killed and 30 others injured when a state-run bus in which they were travelling fell down a dug up area adjoining a hilly road in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district.

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

From the USA to UAE, Canada to Italy, Indian-origin cricketers will represent associate nations at the T20 World Cup. Meet the Desis chasing global glory at a home away from home.

In-form Sarfaraz notches up his 17th first-class century

In-form Sarfaraz notches up his 17th first-class century

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Sarfaraz Khan and Siddhesh Lad compiled superlative hundreds to power table-toppers Mumbai to a commanding 332 for 4 on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match against hosts Hyderabad on Thursday.

TDP bandh hits normal life across Andhra Pradesh

TDP bandh hits normal life across Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Normal life was hit in most parts of Andhra Pradesh as the day-long strike called by the key Opposition Telugu Desam -- in protest against the arrest of its president N Chandrababu Naidu and other party leaders by the Maharashtra police -- evoked a mixed response.

'India Has More Job Opportunities Than Skilled People'

'India Has More Job Opportunities Than Skilled People'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

'Given that the population is almost evenly split, the Indian economy cannot grow without women participating in the workforce.' 'While women's participation has increased, it is still well below 40 per cent,' says Kartik Narayan, CEO of the professional networking and jobs platform, Apna.

Sathya Sai Baba's blessings helped us win 2011 World Cup: Tendulkar

Sathya Sai Baba's blessings helped us win 2011 World Cup: Tendulkar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Sachin Tendulkar attended the birth centenary celebrations of Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, where he shared a heartfelt memory from India's 2011 World Cup triumph.

Another baby swapping case in Andhra Pradesh

Another baby swapping case in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com11 May 2003

A complaint has been lodged in Godavarikhani in Karimnagar district.

Andhra intelligence ex-chief held in Mumbai actress harassment case

Andhra intelligence ex-chief held in Mumbai actress harassment case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Former intelligence chief PSR Anjaneyulu has been arrested in connection with a case involving the alleged harassment of Mumbai-based actor-model Kadambari Narendra Kumar Jethwani. Anjaneyulu is one of the three IPS officers who are under suspension for allegedly "hastily arresting" and "harassing" Jethwani without proper investigation in a case filed against her during the erstwhile YSRCP regime. The arrest comes after a complaint filed by Jethwani against the alleged harassment, and the subsequent investigation revealed the involvement of several IPS officers. This case highlights the ongoing scrutiny of officials from the previous YSRCP government by the current TDP-led government.

Hyderabad not prime contributor to Andhra Pradesh, GoM told

Hyderabad not prime contributor to Andhra Pradesh, GoM told

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Hyderabad has contributed only Rs 20,022 crore out of Andhra Pradesh's total revenue of Rs 1,27,866 crore. This information was part of a note circulated by the Union finance ministry to the Group of Ministers looking into issues leading up to the bifurcation of the state.

Live: Get your Andhra Pradesh Year 1 General Results here

Live: Get your Andhra Pradesh Year 1 General Results here

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Andhra Pradesh Year 1 General Results and Year 1 Vocation Result are available now on Rediff.com.

How Many MPs Face Criminal Charges?

How Many MPs Face Criminal Charges?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

46 per cent of MPs facing criminal charges and 31 per cent serious cases.

Congress wins no-confidence vote in Andhra Pradesh

Congress wins no-confidence vote in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

Capping a day-long acrimonious debate in the Assembly that went on till the wee hours of Saturday, the motion was defeated by 84 votes in a head count by division.

Odisha leads in GST growth, T'gana in direct taxes

Odisha leads in GST growth, T'gana in direct taxes

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

A shift appears underway in India's tax landscape. States with relatively smaller tax collections like Odisha and Telangana are emerging as the fastest-growing contributors to indirect and direct tax collections, respectively.

Pro-Telangana candidates sweep Andhra Pradesh by-polls

Pro-Telangana candidates sweep Andhra Pradesh by-polls

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

In a clear message that the people of Telangana want a separate state, both the Congress and Telugu Desam Party were rejected by the electorate in the region, reports Mohammed Siddique