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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.

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.

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.

Former Karnataka CM S M Krishna passes away

Former Karnataka CM S M Krishna passes away

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna passed away at his residence in Bengaluru early Tuesday morning, his family said.

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.

Reprimand Naidu: Jagan writes to Modi on Tirupati laddu row

Reprimand Naidu: Jagan writes to Modi on Tirupati laddu row

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Naidu claimed that the previous YSRCP government did not even spare Sri Venkateswara temple and used substandard ingredients and animal fat for making laddus.

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.

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.

Manmohan Singh's last rites to be performed with full State honours

Manmohan Singh's last rites to be performed with full State honours

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday. He will be given a state funeral with full state honors at Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday. Singh served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and was known for his role in India's economic reforms. Leaders from across the political spectrum paid their respects to the departed leader, highlighting his contributions to the nation.

Who Says Our Netas Are Not Educated?

Who Says Our Netas Are Not Educated?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

In Maharashtra's 288-member assembly, the share of legislators with college degrees increased over the past decade.

Keep God out of politics: SC on Tirupati laddus row

Keep God out of politics: SC on Tirupati laddus row

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The SC asked why was there a need to make a public statement when a probe had already been ordered into the matter.

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.

$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.

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.

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.

Before Chandrababu Naidu's Swearing In...

Before Chandrababu Naidu's Swearing In...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Telugu Desam Party, Jana Sena party, Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs met in Vijayawada on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, a day before the National Democratic Party government was sworn in Andhra Pradesh.

Jagan cancels Tirupati temple visit after faith declaration demands

Jagan cancels Tirupati temple visit after faith declaration demands

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Sources close to Reddy confirmed that his visit to the hill shrine has been cancelled, but did not immediately divulge the reason behind the decision that came just a couple of hours before he was supposed to depart to the temple town.

NDA ahead in Andhra, Karnataka, may win 1 seat in Kerala

NDA ahead in Andhra, Karnataka, may win 1 seat in Kerala

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance was surging ahead in two southern states -- Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka -- while the respective blocs led by the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu and Congress in Kerala were on their way for another excellent show, going by the latest trends emerging from the counting of voted polled in the just concluded Lok Sabha polls.

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.

Southwest monsoon retreats from India, records highest rainfall in 4 yrs

Southwest monsoon retreats from India, records highest rainfall in 4 yrs

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The IMD said India did not experience any "break monsoon" conditions this year because of the large number of low-pressure systems.

Tirupati temple 'purified' amid animal fat in laddu row

Tirupati temple 'purified' amid animal fat in laddu row

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

As the controversy continues to reverberate nationwide, various quarters are demanding steps to safeguard the sanctity of Hindu temples and their 'prasadam'.

Modi 3.0: Allies' Pressure Will Differ

Modi 3.0: Allies' Pressure Will Differ

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

While the coalition will not be unstable because of pressures, the effort from partners will be to constantly remind the central government and the BJP how much it is dependent on them.

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.

'Want To Take Everybody's Ideas To Space'

'Want To Take Everybody's Ideas To Space'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'To access our satellite, you don't need any IQ test, you don't need to write an examination.' 'You can be a Class 1 student, an engineering student, a 60-year-old person, anybody can access our satellite.'

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.

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.

Govt to set up two ports in Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal

Govt to set up two ports in Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

At present there are 12 major ports in India.

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Considering the competition, engineering aspirants should ideally consider taking a minimum of five to seven entrance exams to maximise their chances of success and broaden their options when it comes to college, says rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

Indian man shot dead during robbery in US

Indian man shot dead during robbery in US

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Dasari Gopikrishna hailed from the Yajali village of the Bapatla district in Andhra Pradesh and came to the US only eight months ago.

How Telangana stir has hit business in Andhra Pradesh

How Telangana stir has hit business in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The region remained powerless for a second day, as employees of the state's power generation, transmission and distribution companies stayed away from work, in protest.

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.

'We Are Lucky To Have Modi'

'We Are Lucky To Have Modi'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'We don't have to go abroad for anything.' 'Anyone who thinks we have a lot to learn from the US needs to have his head examined.' 'We are in a new era.'

Two tainted Andhra Pradesh ministers quit, more in trouble

Two tainted Andhra Pradesh ministers quit, more in trouble

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Two Andhra Pradesh ministers charge sheeted by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Jaganmohan Reddy's disproportionate assets case are out of the cabinet. After much delay Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy forwarded the resignation letters to the governor ESL Narasimhan, who immediately accepted it.

Cyclone Dana: 1 Million Evacuated

Cyclone Dana: 1 Million Evacuated

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Glimpses of the preparations in Odisha and West Bengal for Cyclone Dana which is expected to make landfall between October 24 and 25.

SOM Distilleries debuts in K'taka with Woodpecker beer

SOM Distilleries debuts in K'taka with Woodpecker beer

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Bhopal-based SOM Distilleries and Breweries has entered the Karnataka market with "Woodpecker" premium beer, India's first twist cap beer. The listed alcobev company targets sales of Rs 1,600 crore by financial year 2025, it told Business Standard. SOM Distilleries launched two Woodpecker beer variants in the state: Woodpecker Glide, a premium mild beer, and Woodpecker Crest, a strong, bold brew.

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.