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Auqib Nabi Puts J&K On Cusp Of Historic Ranji Trophy Final After Bengal Collapse

Auqib Nabi Puts J&K On Cusp Of Historic Ranji Trophy Final After Bengal Collapse

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Auqib Nabi's all-round performance puts Jammu and Kashmir on the brink of their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, after they bowled out Bengal for a mere 99 runs in their second innings.

Singapore wants to make Andhra Pradesh capital a smart city

Singapore wants to make Andhra Pradesh capital a smart city

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The new capital of Andhra Pradesh is expected to be in the Vijayawada-Guntur region.

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.

'Muslims in Andhra Pradesh will NOT vote for Congress'

'Muslims in Andhra Pradesh will NOT vote for Congress'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

In a freewheeling interview to rediff.com's Mohammed Siddique, Owaisi explains what went wrong between the Congress and the MIM and lays out his future plans.

Maduro's Link to Sathya Sai Baba...

Maduro's Link to Sathya Sai Baba...

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Long before he became Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro's life intersected with India in a profound personal way.

Major boost to India's defence: Missile launched from a drone

Major boost to India's defence: Missile launched from a drone

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired a drone-launched precision guided missile at a test range in Andhra Pradesh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the successful flight trials in Kurnool.

Andhra Pradesh MP arrested for slapping Air India official

Andhra Pradesh MP arrested for slapping Air India official

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

P Mithun Reddy was detained by the immigration officers at the Chennai airport after he returned from Bangkok around 1 am.

Jamat's Welfare Party set to foray into Andhra Pradesh

Jamat's Welfare Party set to foray into Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Launched by the Jamat at the national level some time back, the Welfare Party has its presence in six states, reports Mohammed Siddique.

How Andhra Pradesh will deal with fake currency operators

How Andhra Pradesh will deal with fake currency operators

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Andhra Pradesh police, with the help of Enforcement Directorate (ED), is contemplating to attach properties of the members of the gangs involved in the circulation and smuggling of fake Indian currency notes in the state.

Coming soon: Major exodus in Congress's Andhra Pradesh unit

Coming soon: Major exodus in Congress's Andhra Pradesh unit

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The Andhra Pradesh unit of the Congress is heading towards a major crisis. Several leaders of the party are reportedly planning to walk out after the Congress's dismal showing in the assembly polls in four states.

YSR Congress to intensify unified Andhra Pradesh protest

YSR Congress to intensify unified Andhra Pradesh protest

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy's legal team, which is completing the formalities following his bail order, will move the high court seeking relaxation of one condition.

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Mohammed Siraj returned 17-3-56-4 to help Hyderabad bowl Chhattisgarh out for 283 on Day 1 of their Group D Ranji Trophy contest, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

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.

Congress govt in Andhra Pradesh survives no trust motion

Congress govt in Andhra Pradesh survives no trust motion

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

After 16-hour-long bitter and tedious debate in the Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly, the Telugu Desam sponsored no-trust motion against the Kiran Kumar Reddy government was defeated squarely.

WB govt to send Kishenji's body to Andhra Pradesh

WB govt to send Kishenji's body to Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

The body of slain Maoist leader Kishenji would be sent to his home at Peddapalli in Andhra Pradesh by the West Bengal government after conducting a postmortem in Kolkata.

Kapil Dev joins hands with Andhra CM for golf boom

Kapil Dev joins hands with Andhra CM for golf boom

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Cricket legend and golf enthusiast Kapil Dev met with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday to discuss the expansion of golf in the state.

Why Budget 2026 Deserves 8.5/10

Why Budget 2026 Deserves 8.5/10

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

This is the first Budget in my memory of Budgets over the last half a century which has embraced upfront, enthusiastically and emphatically, technology, modernity and fiscal sobriety, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

CM writes to PM, Pranab on bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh

CM writes to PM, Pranab on bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Friday requested the Centre to follow "established practices and conventions" and refer the bifurcation issue to the state assembly for "appropriate resolution".

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.

How Andhra Pradesh division will change fortunes of political parties

How Andhra Pradesh division will change fortunes of political parties

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The division of Andhra Pradesh will see not just a change in the geographical profile of the state but will also totally alter the political landscape across the regions and re-write the fortunes of all major parties.

Andhra Pradesh CM tours rain-hit areas; toll mounts to 53

Andhra Pradesh CM tours rain-hit areas; toll mounts to 53

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Torrential rains and resultant deluge in 16 districts of Andhra Pradesh last week left 53 persons dead and caused a loss of Rs 3,756 crore, but the situation is returning to normal with floodwater receding.

Hyderabad doctor dies by suicide over US visa rejection

Hyderabad doctor dies by suicide over US visa rejection

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

"She was a brilliant student and had completed her MBBS in Kyrgyzstan between 2005 and 2010. Her academic record was excellent, and she had big dreams for her future," Lakshmi told PTI.

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.

Historic! Sheetal Devi Shatters Another Ceiling in Indian Archery

Historic! Sheetal Devi Shatters Another Ceiling in Indian Archery

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Qualifies for India's able-bodied archery team for Asia Cup

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.

Indian student from Andhra Pradesh shot dead in US

Indian student from Andhra Pradesh shot dead in US

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

Soumya Reddy, a native of Muniyal village in Nirmal mandal of the district, was killed by the unidentified person in Chicago on Sunday, Adilabad district superintendent of police, Anil Kumar told PTI.

'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.

'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.

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.

7 killed as rain-soaked wall collapses at Andhra temple

7 killed as rain-soaked wall collapses at Andhra temple

Rediff.com1 May 2025

The wall collapsed on the Rs 300 ticket queue line near the shopping complex on the ghat road from Simhagiri Bus Stand at around 3 am. Heavy overnight rains and strong winds are suspected to have loosened the soil, causing the structure to fall, Anitha told reporters.

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.

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.

Telangana protests: Andhra Pradesh faces blackout, comes to a halt

Telangana protests: Andhra Pradesh faces blackout, comes to a halt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The situation in Andhra Pradesh's Seemandhra region showed no signs of improvement, as the ongoing strike by 30,000 power sector employees against the bifurcation of the state entered Day 4 on Tuesday. The failure of the southern grid seems imminent.

CBI chargesheets 4 Chinese citizens among 17 in Rs 1,000-cr cyber fraud case

CBI chargesheets 4 Chinese citizens among 17 in Rs 1,000-cr cyber fraud case

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 17 people, including four Chinese nationals, and 58 companies for their alleged roles in a transnational cyber fraud network that siphoned off over Rs 1,000 crore.

Rs 3 lakh recompense each to kin of those killed in Andhra Pradesh

Rs 3 lakh recompense each to kin of those killed in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday announced a solatium of Rs three lakh each to the next of kin of those gunned down in red sander smuggling in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.

Woman Tied To Tree In Naidu's Kuppam

Woman Tied To Tree In Naidu's Kuppam

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Sirisha was tied to a tree and allegedly beaten by moneylender Munikannappa and others after her husband failed to repay a loan of Rs 80,000 taken three years ago.

Andhra Pradesh top cop held in stamp paper scam

Andhra Pradesh top cop held in stamp paper scam

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

Narasimha Rao is a Rajasthan cadre IPS officer of 1989 batch.

Biocon plans Rs 1000 cr plant in Andhra Pradesh

Biocon plans Rs 1000 cr plant in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

While the manufacturing facility would be located in the Jawahar Pharma City, a pharma special economic zone near Visakhapatnam, the R&D facility would be set up in the phase 3 biotech park near Hyderabad.

Godavari, Krishna rivers formally linked in Andhra Pradesh

Godavari, Krishna rivers formally linked in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday took the historic step of interlinking its two major rivers Godavari and Krishna, a development that is being seen as a boon for farmers of Krishna delta who are facing water scarcity.

Volume, margin concerns likely to weigh on beer maker United Breweries

Volume, margin concerns likely to weigh on beer maker United Breweries

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

The stock of the country's largest beer maker, United Breweries (UBBL), is trading at 25-month lows given multiple headwinds related to volumes, regulatory issues, and margin trajectory. After a muted second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 (Q2FY26), brokerages also expect the company's Q3FY26 performance to be underwhelming.