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Bengaluru bldg that collapsed was illegal, says dy CM; toll 8, 2 held

Bengaluru bldg that collapsed was illegal, says dy CM; toll 8, 2 held

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Shivakumar took stock of the incident in which five people lost their lives.

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.

K Rosaiah sworn in new Andhra Pradesh CM

K Rosaiah sworn in new Andhra Pradesh CM

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Rosaiah was administered the oath of office and secrecy at a simple ceremony by Governor Narayan Dutt Tiwari at the Raj Bhavan.

13 lakh affected by floods in Andhra Pradesh

13 lakh affected by floods in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com4 Oct 2009

Over 13 lakh people were affected in five districts of Andhra Pradesh following unprecedented floods in Krishna river basin which has claimed 37 lives so far, official sources said in Hyderabad on Sunday. The flood claimed 15 lives in Kurnool, 16 in Mahabubnagar, three in Krishna, two in Nalgonda and one in Guntur district, they said, adding that the toll may go up.

From media to NBFCs, Ramoji Rao left his imprint in many industries

From media to NBFCs, Ramoji Rao left his imprint in many industries

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Ramoji Rao's rise to become the founder of Eenadu, the largest circulated Telugu daily, and a tycoon, from humble beginnings is legendary.

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

What makes Pushpa 2 float is Allu Arjun's magnetic performance. The actor really goes an extra mile to deliver the wildfire he promised, observes Mayur Sanap.

Jagan Races Ahead In Andhra Poll Race

Jagan Races Ahead In Andhra Poll Race

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Scenes from the election campaign in New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Amritsar, Ranchi and Guwahati.

'We will fight tooth and nail to keep Andhra Pradesh united'

'We will fight tooth and nail to keep Andhra Pradesh united'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

In an interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Keshav explains his stand on the issue and says that the best way to solve the problem is to educate the people of Telangana about the benefits they would have if they remained in Andhra Pradesh.

YSRC MLA caught on camera damaging EVM

YSRC MLA caught on camera damaging EVM

Rediff.com22 May 2024

EVMs were damaged on May 13 in seven polling stations in Macherla constituency, including in polling station number 202 where local MLA P Ramakrishna Reddy allegedly damaged an EVM.

TDP eyes gains in Pulivendula amid Reddy sibling rivalry

TDP eyes gains in Pulivendula amid Reddy sibling rivalry

Rediff.com11 May 2024

But as voters gear up for crucial assembly and parliamentary polls on May 13, all eyes are on the high-stakes battle in Pulivendula, an assembly constituency that has been a Reddy family stronghold for over four decades.

SC wants CBI to probe mining link in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh

SC wants CBI to probe mining link in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Favouring a Central Bureau of Investigation probe, the Supreme Court on Friday sought the agency's response on investigating the link between mining activities in Karnataka's Bellary district and Ananthpur in Andhra Pradesh allegedly involving the Reddy brothers.

Andhra Pradesh's hot chase for Vijayawada realty

Andhra Pradesh's hot chase for Vijayawada realty

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Look at reaping the first-mover advantage by possessing lands in AP's newly-announced capital city.

Actor Rakul Preet Singh's brother arrested in drugs case

Actor Rakul Preet Singh's brother arrested in drugs case

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

According to officials, Aman Preet Singh is among five people arrested as customers.

US university, Andhra Pradesh institute sign MoU

US university, Andhra Pradesh institute sign MoU

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield and the Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, in Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh, which was established at the initiative of a group of non-resident Indians, have signed a memorandum of understanding for fostering academic collaboration and improving rural healthcare. The agreement allows for student and faculty exchange between the two institutions.

'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.

Sonia kick-starts poll campaign in Andhra Pradesh

Sonia kick-starts poll campaign in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

The United Progressive Alliance chairperson and Congress president Sonia Gandhi kicked off her election campaign seeking mandate for another term on the basis of the "good work" done by UPA at the Center and by YS Rajasekhara Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra releases Nagarjunasagar water to Telangana amid rift among officials

Andhra releases Nagarjunasagar water to Telangana amid rift among officials

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

According to the EIC, Telangana officials are allegedly not allowing Andhra Pradesh officials to even enter the dam to conduct inspections.

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.

39 killed in Hirakhand express derailment in Andhra Pradesh

39 killed in Hirakhand express derailment in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Railways suspect that tampering of the track near Kuneru station led to the derailment of the train.

7 Years Later, Historic PSLV Rocket Re-Enters Earth

7 Years Later, Historic PSLV Rocket Re-Enters Earth

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

ISRO said the upper stage of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle - C37 (PSLV-C37) re-entered the earth's atmosphere on October 6, 2024 and the impact point was the North Atlantic Ocean.

Ragging claims one more life in Andhra Pradesh

Ragging claims one more life in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

This is the second death of a student due to ragging in Andhra Pradesh during last 24 hours. S Harish Kumar, a student of polytechnic college died at his home in Nandyal town of Kurnool district in the state on Friday night, nearly three months after he had attempted suicide by consuming acid over ragging and humiliation by the senior students.

Andhra Pradesh CM Reddy visits riot-hit Bhainsa

Andhra Pradesh CM Reddy visits riot-hit Bhainsa

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy visited the riot hit town of Bhainsa on Thursfday and near by Vatoli village in Adilabad district, six days after communal violence had flared up there leaving ten people dead and dozens of shops and houses looted and burnt.

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.

Top Maoist killed in encounter in Andhra Pradesh

Top Maoist killed in encounter in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Communist Party of India-Maoist central committee member G Saraiah alias Azad and his wife Padma were shot dead in an exchange of fire with Greyhound commandos in the forests between Kantanapalli-Rampuram villages in Eturunagaram mandal. Azad was suspected of organising the killing of 16 tribals in Nizamabad district in 2002.

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".

At 120 kmph, cyclonic storm may hit Odisha-WB coasts by Oct 24: IMD

At 120 kmph, cyclonic storm may hit Odisha-WB coasts by Oct 24: IMD

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

According to weather officials, wind speeds along and off the Odisha-West Bengal coasts are anticipated to reach 60 km/h from October 23, increasing to 120 km/h from October 24 night to October 25 morning.

Actor Allu Arjun booked for poll code breach in Andhra

Actor Allu Arjun booked for poll code breach in Andhra

Rediff.com12 May 2024

The Pushpa actor waved to a large crowd from a balcony with the YSRCP candidate and also posted a message on 'X' in his favour.

SC to consider in-chambers review of verdict on sub-classification of quota

SC to consider in-chambers review of verdict on sub-classification of quota

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court is scheduled to consider in-chambers on Tuesday a batch of pleas seeking review of its judgment which held that states are constitutionally empowered to make sub-classifications within the Scheduled Castes, which form a socially heterogeneous class, for granting reservation.

Winter Session: Opposition presses for debate on Adani

Winter Session: Opposition presses for debate on Adani

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The opposition on Sunday asked the Centre to allow discussions in the Parliament on the United States prosecutors' bribery charges against the Adani Group even as Union minister Kiren Rijiju made it clear that the matters to be taken up in the two Houses will be decided by their authorised committees with the consent of the respective Chair.

No polls in Andhra Pradesh before '09: YSR

No polls in Andhra Pradesh before '09: YSR

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

"However, if the Lok Sabha elections are held early next year, assembly elections could be held simultaneously," Reddy told media persons, in the backdrop of intense speculations that the Lok Sabha elections could be advanced because of the possible break up of UPA-Left ties over Indo-US nuclear deal.

'Kursi bachao', 'copycat': Opposition reacts to Union Budget 2024

'Kursi bachao', 'copycat': Opposition reacts to Union Budget 2024

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Opposition on Tuesday termed the Union Budget as a 'kursi bachao budget' driven by political compulsions and claimed that it ignored opposition-ruled states in a bid to 'appease' Bharatiya Janata Party's allies.

Will AAP find the going tough in Andhra Pradesh?

Will AAP find the going tough in Andhra Pradesh?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

A membership drive by the Aam Admi Party in Andhra Pradesh ended with over 38,000 members enrolling themselves. No doubt, it is an impressive number in a state which fights elections on several issues barring corruption. But is it enough, wonders Vicky Nanjappa

Naidu's 'super six' poll promises come up against empty coffers

Naidu's 'super six' poll promises come up against empty coffers

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The new TDP government will have to mop up over Rs 10,000 crore to fulfill the financial requirements for July, a retired senior bureaucrat said.

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.

The Politicians At The Ambani Wedding

The Politicians At The Ambani Wedding

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Politicians across the political spectrum graced Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's wedding ceremonies at the Jio World Convention Centre at the Bandra Kurla Complex in north west Mumbai.

AP Cong chief Sharmila camps at party office to avoid house arrest

AP Cong chief Sharmila camps at party office to avoid house arrest

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

In a sudden turn of political events in Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Congress Chief YS Sharmila Reddy spent the night in her party office at Vijayawada as in an attempt to avoid house arrest.

Andhra Pradesh CM set to make film debut

Andhra Pradesh CM set to make film debut

Rediff.com13 Jul 2008

YSR, who seemed to enjoy his new role, said, "I have been acting in the politics for last forty years and now I have got an opportunity to act in a film."