News for 'andhra-pradesh'

Does Your Accent Affect Test Scores?

Does Your Accent Affect Test Scores?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Three out of five test-takers believe that removing their Indian accents while speaking English will positively impact test scores.

No President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh: Shinde

No President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh: Shinde

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of imposing President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh in the wake of widespread protests in Seemandhra region against the decision to create Telangana.

Andhra Pradesh presents deficit budget

Andhra Pradesh presents deficit budget

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah on Saturday presented a tax-free budget for financial year 2010-11 with an outlay of Rs 1,13,675 crore (Rs 1.13 trillion) and a projected expenditure of Rs 1,13,660 crore.

Andhra Pradesh plans tech university

Andhra Pradesh plans tech university

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to establish Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies to take up integrated educational programmes with broad-based professional education, including soft skills, at par with the best universities of the world.

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.

Andhra Pradesh floods claim 18

Andhra Pradesh floods claim 18

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Eighteen people were killed in flash floods and heavy rains that lashed four south coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh during the last five days, official sources said on Tuesday.

Andhra govt appoints SIT to probe alleged animal fat in Tirupati laddus

Andhra govt appoints SIT to probe alleged animal fat in Tirupati laddus

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The allegations sparked a massive controversy across the country, hurting the sentiments of crores of Hindus.

OCTOPUS - Andhra Pradesh's terror response

OCTOPUS - Andhra Pradesh's terror response

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The personnel for Organization To Counter Terrorist Operations will be drawn from different wings of the police.

Andhra Pradesh to have polls as undivided unit

Andhra Pradesh to have polls as undivided unit

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Elections will be held in a united Andhra Pradesh, but on June 2, two separate governments will be formed at Telangana and Seema-Andhra. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Heat wave kills 500 in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Heat wave kills 500 in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Rediff.com25 May 2015

The death toll due to intense heatwave sweeping Telangana and Andhra Pradesh crossed the 500 figure on Monday, disaster management officials said in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad is no more capital of Andhra from today

Hyderabad is no more capital of Andhra from today

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Hyderabad was made the capital city of the two states for 10 years when the bifurcation of undivided Andhra Pradesh was carried out in 2014.

More To Delimitation Than Meets The Eye

More To Delimitation Than Meets The Eye

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

There is a proposal from the BJP camp that they would resort to a proportion-based increase in the number of Lok Sabha seats for individual states, based on what they now have. On the face of it, this sounds like a fine argument that those demanding a 'freeze' now cannot oppose without reasons and justification, avers N Sathiya Moorthy.

Monsoon sets in over Andhra Pradesh

Monsoon sets in over Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

Are You Ready for Kia's New SUV?

Are You Ready for Kia's New SUV?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Kia India Unveils Sketches of Its Revolutionary new SUV

AP shocker: Spycam used in women's hostel toilet

AP shocker: Spycam used in women's hostel toilet

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

As the new broke out, a massive protest broke out at the SR Gudlavalleru Engineering College, located at Gudivada in Krishna district.

'Going by your prayer...': SC junks plea on Tirupati laddu row

'Going by your prayer...': SC junks plea on Tirupati laddu row

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday junked a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged use of animal fat in making Tirupati laddus under the previous Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led regime.

Andhra Pradesh General, Vocational results on SMS

Andhra Pradesh General, Vocational results on SMS

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Get results for the Andhra Pradesh Year II General Results and Andhra Pradesh Year II Vocational Supplementary Results live on SMS today.

Chandrababu Naidu hardsells Andhra Pradesh to foreign investors

Chandrababu Naidu hardsells Andhra Pradesh to foreign investors

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Making a strong pitch before foreign investors at the World Economic Forum, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said the state offers great opportunities in areas ranging from technology to tourism to infrastructure to oil refineries.

Andhra Pradesh flood toll 46

Andhra Pradesh flood toll 46

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

Andhra Pradesh: Chiranjeevi entering politics?

Andhra Pradesh: Chiranjeevi entering politics?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

As the political atmosphere in Andhra Pradesh is hotting up ahead of assembly elections, one and a half year away, there is fresh speculation over Telugu matinee idol Chiranjeevi's entry into politics.

TDP fears President's rule in Andhra Pradesh

TDP fears President's rule in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The Telugu Desam Party has sought a clarification from Chief Minister K Rosaiah on the pro-active role being taken by new Governor E S L Narasimhan that was raising doubts about the possibility of the imposition of President's rule in Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh to set up animation, gaming cities

Andhra Pradesh to set up animation, gaming cities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The Andhra Pradesh government plans to set up an animation and gaming city in Hyderabad to promote the industry.

9 dead as Cyclone Titli hits Andhra Pradesh, Odisha

9 dead as Cyclone Titli hits Andhra Pradesh, Odisha

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The South Central Railway as well as the East Coast Railway cancelled several trains while some were terminated midway, officials said, adding a few express trains were also diverted.

Andhra Pradesh rain toll 9

Andhra Pradesh rain toll 9

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Google's Internet bus to tour Andhra Pradesh

Google's Internet bus to tour Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Google India on Wednesday said its special bus will tour Andhra Pradesh to reach out to people with limited knowledge and exposure of the Internet.

Andhra Pradesh Year 1 & 2 Supplementary results on SMS

Andhra Pradesh Year 1 & 2 Supplementary results on SMS

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

The Andhra Pradesh Year 1, 2 Supplementary results will be announced soon. You can pre-register now to get your results on SMS.

TRS stalls Andhra Pradesh assembly

TRS stalls Andhra Pradesh assembly

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Andhra Pradesh: Flood toll 100

Andhra Pradesh: Flood toll 100

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

'Tata, Mahindra Will Not Allow Tesla to Dominate'

'Tata, Mahindra Will Not Allow Tesla to Dominate'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'Every Indian should move to an EV, and the government should not buy any fossil fuel cars. The government should become the first driver of EV adoption.'

Andhra Pradesh flood toll 41

Andhra Pradesh flood toll 41

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

The death toll due to heavy rains and flash floods caused by a deep depression in Andhra Pradesh has risen to 41 on Saturday morning, according to the official count.

Pawan Kalyan's daughter declares faith before Tirupati temple trip

Pawan Kalyan's daughter declares faith before Tirupati temple trip

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Currently, Kalyan is on a three-day visit to the temple as part of his 11-day penance to atone for the alleged sins committed by the previous YSRCP regime at Tirumala.

Cyclone alert in Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone alert in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

SoChay's Beautiful Wedding Pictures

SoChay's Beautiful Wedding Pictures

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Days after Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya's beautiful traditional wedding on December 4, at the family's Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, the pictures dominate social media.

How Many Lok Sabha Seats Will South India Lose In 2029?

How Many Lok Sabha Seats Will South India Lose In 2029?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Kerala will lose 6 seats, Tamil Nadu 9 seats, Telangana and Karnataka 2 seats each, Andhra Pradesh 5 seats.'

Tirupati laddu row: AP dy CM calls for 'Sanatana Dharma Rakshana Board'

Tirupati laddu row: AP dy CM calls for 'Sanatana Dharma Rakshana Board'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Kalyan urged everyone to come together to put an end to the desecration of the 'Sanathana Dharma' (Hinduism) in any form.

India revels in Holi, Friday prayers held peacefully

India revels in Holi, Friday prayers held peacefully

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Holi was celebrated with pomp and splendor across India on Friday, with people soaking in the festivities by smearing 'gulaal' on each other and exchanging greetings and sweets. Homes and streets wore a colourful look as the revellers splashed colours and feasted on traditional delicacies. Public transport did not ply in the morning in most major cities while metro services started functioning from noon. As Holi coincided with the second Friday prayers during the holy Islamic month of Ramzan, security -- including increased patrolling and picketing -- was beefed up in several states. In Delhi, more than 25,000 security personnel were deployed. Police closely monitored about 300 sensitive areas with CCTV cameras and drones.

No President's rule in Andhra Pradesh

No President's rule in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

"There will be no President's rule in Andhra Pradesh," said a senior All India Congress Committee functionary on condition of anonymity.

Exclusion of 'creamy layer' from reservation is legislature's call: SC

Exclusion of 'creamy layer' from reservation is legislature's call: SC

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the executive and the legislature would decide whether persons, who had availed quota benefits and were in a position to compete with others, were to be excluded from reservation.

Andhra Pradesh govt hikes electricity rates

Andhra Pradesh govt hikes electricity rates

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

The Andhra Pradesh government, reeling under the political turmoil and churnings with in the ruling Congress party and facing a very tough situation in Telangana region due to the ongoing movement for a separate state, seems to be heading for even bigger trouble.

A look at India's deadly stampedes in recent past

A look at India's deadly stampedes in recent past

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

The recent stampede at New Delhi Railway station, which claimed the lives of at least 18 people, highlights a recurring issue in India: deadly stampedes. This tragedy is not an isolated incident, as numerous stampedes resulting in significant casualties have occurred over the years. This article explores some of the most devastating stampedes in India, including the deadly event at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj just a few weeks ago, the 2024 tragedy at a 'satsang' in Hathras, and the 2013 stampede during Navratri festivities in Madhya Pradesh.