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Two more sentenced in Pak-linked Visakhapatnam espionage case

Two more sentenced in Pak-linked Visakhapatnam espionage case

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

With this, a total of six accused persons have been convicted and sentenced in the case so far, relating to spying at vital installations and Indian Navy establishments by foreign spies and agents with the intent to threaten its unity, integrity, security and sovereignty.

Family targeted: Ex-CJI reveals attempts to 'coerce' him

Family targeted: Ex-CJI reveals attempts to 'coerce' him

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Former Chief Justice of India N V Ramana has said that cases were filed against his family members to 'coerce' him.

Leander Paes swings into golf, eyes Olympic gold

Leander Paes swings into golf, eyes Olympic gold

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Leander Paes has partnered with Indian Golf Union (IGU), Professional Golfers' Association of India (PGAI) and The Gold Foundation (TGF) to build a pipeline of emerging golf talent in the country.

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.

Fans Swarm Virat Kohli At Vadodara Airport

Fans Swarm Virat Kohli At Vadodara Airport

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

He was greeted with chants of 'Kohli, Kohli' with fans jostling for selfies and handshakes, as Kohli struggled to make his way through the crowd to his car.

Woman raped, robbed at knife point on train in AP

Woman raped, robbed at knife point on train in AP

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The incident occurred on October 13 when the woman, belonging to Rajamahendravaram, boarded the Santragachi Special Express to travel to Charlapally in Hyderabad.

Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours in Baramati

Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours in Baramati

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, were held with full state honors in Baramati. Prominent leaders and thousands of mourners attended the funeral.

Actress claims: 'Suryakumar used to message me a lot'

Actress claims: 'Suryakumar used to message me a lot'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Meanwhile, the India captain was seen with his wife Devisha at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, where the couple offered prayers on the occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi.

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.

Pamela Conti named new head coach of Indian U-17 women's team

Pamela Conti named new head coach of Indian U-17 women's team

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Former Italy international Pamela Conti was on Sunday named head coach of the Indian women's U-17 team to take charge of the country's AFC Asian Cup campaign later this year, second such appointment of a national side this month made by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Inflation rises to 3-month high of 1.33% in Dec; remains below RBI tolerance band

Inflation rises to 3-month high of 1.33% in Dec; remains below RBI tolerance band

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Retail inflation rose to a three-month high of 1.33 per cent in December 2025 mainly due to higher prices of kitchen essentials, including vegetables and protein-rich items.

GST collections rise 6% to over Rs 1.74 lakh cr in December 2025

GST collections rise 6% to over Rs 1.74 lakh cr in December 2025

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Gross GST collections rose 6.1 per cent to over Rs 1.74 lakh crore in December 2025, even as sweeping tax cuts slowed down growth in revenues from domestic transactions, according to government data released on Thursday.

Hyderabad top cop calls drunk drivers 'terrorists' after bus fire

Hyderabad top cop calls drunk drivers 'terrorists' after bus fire

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar condemns drunk driving as 'terrorism' following a bus fire in Andhra Pradesh that claimed 19 lives, vowing strict enforcement and zero tolerance.

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.

Google plans $15 bn AI hub in Visakhapatnam

Google plans $15 bn AI hub in Visakhapatnam

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Google plans to invest $15 billion over the next five years in setting an artificial intelligence hub in Visakhapatnam, a senior official of the company said on Tuesday.

SMAT: Rahane, Sarfaraz fire Mumbai to victory; Iyer's 50 in vain

SMAT: Rahane, Sarfaraz fire Mumbai to victory; Iyer's 50 in vain

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Sarfaraz fell to Manav Suthar (4-0-23-3) after a whirlwind knock laden with powerful hits down the ground which saw Mumbai stutter as they lost wickets in heaps.

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.

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

Corporate honchos in Andhra Pradesh join poll pray

Corporate honchos in Andhra Pradesh join poll pray

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

It is not just film stars who are spicing up the poll scene in Andhra Pradesh, but also corporate honchos who are jumping on to the political bandwagon to try their fortunes in Lok Sabha and assembly polls.

Hudhud roaring in, ready to slam Odisha and Andhra Pradesh

Hudhud roaring in, ready to slam Odisha and Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Cyclone Hudhud is set to intensify further into a very severe cyclonic storm in the next 12 hours before it makes landfall on October 12.

Gary Stead ready to transform Andhra cricket

Gary Stead ready to transform Andhra cricket

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Stead, who guided New Zealand to the WTC title, T20 World Cup final in 2021, 2019 ODI World Cup final and 2025 Champions Trophy title clash, is now entrusted with the task of giving a fillip to Andhra cricket.

Andhra Pradesh govt announces new liquor licence policy

Andhra Pradesh govt announces new liquor licence policy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Licence to liquor shops will be issued on a fixed licence fee and licences will be granted through the draw of lots. Mohammed Siddique reports

Centre to consider President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh?

Centre to consider President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Andhra Pradesh may go for a brief spell of President's rule with the Kiran Kumar Reddy government facing internal crisis with 25 to 30 MLAs planning to join YSR Congress headed by Jaganmohan Reddy.

Now, Andhra Pradesh CM is in a soup

Now, Andhra Pradesh CM is in a soup

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Ministers, legislators and Members of Legislative Council are understood to have raised a virtual rebellion against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, protesting his unilateral style of functioning.

EC notice to Andhra Pradesh CM over remarks

EC notice to Andhra Pradesh CM over remarks

Rediff.com29 May 2012

The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a notice to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy seeking an explanation on his remarks made at a Congress workers' meeting in Tirupati last week.

Naidu appeals to Modi to keep Andhra Pradesh united

Naidu appeals to Modi to keep Andhra Pradesh united

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

In a last ditch effort, Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday appealed to Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi to "use his good office" to keep Andhra Pradesh united till an amicable solution is reached on the issue of creation of separate Telangana.

Jagan warns of Congress fall in Andhra Pradesh

Jagan warns of Congress fall in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Saturday warned that the days of the Congress government in Andhra Pradesh were numbered as it was neglecting the farmers in distress.

Andhra Pradesh all set to enter 'Info Age'

Andhra Pradesh all set to enter 'Info Age'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

From a 'SMART' (Simple, Moral, Accountable, Responsive and Transparent) administration, Andhra Pradesh will soon transform into an 'INFO-AGE' (Inclusive, Networked, Fast, Open, Accountable, Globally benchmarked and Efficient) government.

Andhra Bets on AI to Fight Mosquito Menace

Andhra Bets on AI to Fight Mosquito Menace

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

When mosquito numbers cross safe limits in any area, automatic alerts will be sent, and civic teams will carry out spraying or fogging operations.

Not convinced about bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh: CM

Not convinced about bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh: CM

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Friday said he was not convinced about the bifurcation of the state and claimed that he has not changed his position on it.

10 die after consuming sanitiser in Andhra Pradesh

10 die after consuming sanitiser in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

The victims of Kurichedu village had been drinking sanitiser for the past few days, mixing it with water and soft drinks, Prakasam district Superintendent of Police Siddharth Kaushal said.

Azad killing: Andhra Pradesh ready for CBI probe

Azad killing: Andhra Pradesh ready for CBI probe

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Azad, a senior member of banned Communist Party of India-Maoist Central Committee, and Pandey, who was dubbed by the police as a Maoist, were killed in an alleged fake encounter on the intervening night of July 1-2, 2010, in Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh.