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LA mayor could be next US envoy to India: Reports

LA mayor could be next US envoy to India: Reports

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Garcetti, 50, who served as the co-chair of Biden's presidential campaign, was initially considered for the Cabinet.

Former TDP MP Sivaprasad passes away

Former TDP MP Sivaprasad passes away

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

"I lost my close friend. Sivaprasad fought relentlessly for the rights of AP. His death is loss not only to Chittoor district but also the entire state," Chandrababu said.

Amarnath yatra resumes after three days, but many questions remain

Amarnath yatra resumes after three days, but many questions remain

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The Amarnath pilgrimage resumed on Monday after remaining suspended for three days following flash floods that claimed 15 lives, while the Jammu and Kashmir administration said it would get a clear picture by Tuesday about the damage.

Zomato, Swiggy hit by hour-long technical glitch on April 6

Zomato, Swiggy hit by hour-long technical glitch on April 6

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Food delivery apps Zomato and Swiggy reported a nationwide outage on Wednesday. Both the platforms witnessed technical glitches and were unresponsive for almost an hour. Downdetector, a platform that collects status reports from a series of sources, recorded about 3,619 reports of outage against Zomato at 2:05 PM and about 771 reports of outage against Swiggy at around 2:21 PM. According to the sources, the outage was caused by Amazon Web Services (AWS), a cloud-services platform, which runs both platforms. Though Swiggy and Zomato are working now, some customers reported that the issue has not been solved completely and they are not able to place orders and there are payment related issues.

Jagan's uncle, ex-AP minister, found dead, YSRC seeks CBI probe

Jagan's uncle, ex-AP minister, found dead, YSRC seeks CBI probe

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

After post-mortem in the local government hospital, police confirmed the case was altered to Section 302 Indian Penal Code that relates to murder.

Africa woos AP investors

Africa woos AP investors

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Africa is emerging as an investment hub for many Indian companies across sectors due to its friendly government polices, business and investment environment and favourable climatic conditions, said Susan Sikaneta, high commissioner of the Republic of Zambia.

'Compromised CM': Channi faces criticism over Punjab AG removal

'Compromised CM': Channi faces criticism over Punjab AG removal

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The remarks came after the Channi government on Tuesday accepted the resignation of advocate general APS Deol, yielding to the pressure mounted by Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu for replacing the state's AG.

'Stop making people feel like they are Gods'

'Stop making people feel like they are Gods'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'At the end of the day, we are all humans.'

AP: Pregnant woman carried on pole to hospital, delivers midway

AP: Pregnant woman carried on pole to hospital, delivers midway

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

A youth shot the video of the trek of the pregnant woman on his mobile phone and posted it on social media, saying he wanted to highlight the misery suffered by people of the tribal villages.

Andhra govt gives nod for use of ayurvedic med for Covid treatment

Andhra govt gives nod for use of ayurvedic med for Covid treatment

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday gave the green signal for the use of the traditional medicine, touted as a miracle cure particularly for COVID-19 patients, being prepared by an Ayurvedic practitioner B Anandaiah in Krishnapatnam village in SPS Nellore district.

TDP chief detained at Tirupati airport, stages sit-in protest

TDP chief detained at Tirupati airport, stages sit-in protest

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The Telugu Desam Party chief picked up an argument with the police officials and demanded to know why he was being prevented from going to Tirupati and Chittoor.

Modi showcases Buddha outreach with Rajapaksa scion in attendance

Modi showcases Buddha outreach with Rajapaksa scion in attendance

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Describing Lord Buddha as the inspiration for India's Constitution even today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Buddha resides in the soul of humanity and connects different cultures and countries.

No-trust vote a 'prestige issue' for AP, says Naidu

No-trust vote a 'prestige issue' for AP, says Naidu

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister also wrote fresh letters to the Lok Sabha members of other opposition parties seeking their support for the no-trust vote.

World Bank decides not to fund project to build AP's new capital Amaravati

World Bank decides not to fund project to build AP's new capital Amaravati

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

N Chandrababu Naidu, when he was chief minister of the state, had sought funding for the project in 2015, but the Bank had deferred its decision in the light of the alleged government excesses.

Cash crunch: Deposits drop, money movement totters

Cash crunch: Deposits drop, money movement totters

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Many PSBs are in the process of rationalisation of ATMs

Soon, BJP will be rejected by entire country: Naidu

Soon, BJP will be rejected by entire country: Naidu

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Andhra Pradech CM asked party MPs to meet the President after Parliament is adjourned sine die.

'BJP means Break Janta Promise'

'BJP means Break Janta Promise'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Here are some of the political reactions.

Modi sarkaar gave Andhra stale 'laddoos': Pawan Kalyan

Modi sarkaar gave Andhra stale 'laddoos': Pawan Kalyan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Telugu film star and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan has launched a vitriolic attack on the Centre for denying special category state status to Andhra Pradesh.

Tablighi event: Passengers of 5 trains under scanner

Tablighi event: Passengers of 5 trains under scanner

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

All these trains began from Delhi between March 13 and March 19 - the Duronto Express to Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, the Grand Trunk Express to Chennai, the Tamil Nadu Express to Chennai, New Delhi-Ranchi Rajdhani Express and the AP Sampark Kranti Express.

PNB scam, demand for special status for AP stall Parliament

PNB scam, demand for special status for AP stall Parliament

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Noisy protests disrupted the both houses of the Parliament on the first day of the second part of the budget session

Agusta case: ED names Ahmed Patel in chargesheet

Agusta case: ED names Ahmed Patel in chargesheet

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

The chargesheet said according to the 'budget sheet, 30 million were paid to Air Force officers.

Negligence obliterated GAIL pipeline in AP

Negligence obliterated GAIL pipeline in AP

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

The petroleum ministry has blamed negligence for causing the devastating fire at state-owned gas transporter GAIL India Ltd's gas pipeline in Andhra Pradesh that killed 22 people.

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The state government has declared a holiday on Wednesday and Thursday for all private institutions, offices, non-essential services within Outer Ring Road here in view of rains.

3 J-K photojournalists win 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Kashmir photos

3 J-K photojournalists win 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Kashmir photos

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Mukhtar Khan, Yasin Dar and Channi Anand -- three photojournalists working with the Associated Press (AP) -- were among those who were awarded the Pulitzer on Monday night.

'Bogus' tweet gives Wall Street a hiccup

'Bogus' tweet gives Wall Street a hiccup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

An AP tweet, which an AP spokesman says was "bogus," had said there were two explosions at the White House.

AP man claims dead Surat minor his child; DNA test initiated

AP man claims dead Surat minor his child; DNA test initiated

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The body of the girl, possibly between nine and 11 years of age, was found in the bushes in the Pandesara area of the city.

After WB and AP, Chhattisgarh withdraws general consent to CBI to probe cases

After WB and AP, Chhattisgarh withdraws general consent to CBI to probe cases

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel headed state government has written to the Union home ministry and the ministry of rersonnel asking them to direct the CBI not to register fresh cases in the state, the officials said citing an official statement.

Why RSS-BJP Have Abandoned West Bengal

Why RSS-BJP Have Abandoned West Bengal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

'The RSS-BJP fight against TMC excesses seem to have been limited to fighting the assembly poll, not coming to the defence of ordinary Bengalis who are being crushed daily by Trinamool goons,' points out Virendra Kapoor.

Kerala frustrate AP

Kerala frustrate AP

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

Kerala reached 210 for 3 in reply to Andhra Pradesh's first innings score of 458 for 7 declared.

AP: Case against Chiranjeevi

AP: Case against Chiranjeevi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

A case has been registered against the Praja Rajyam party founder and actor Chiranjeevi for conducting road shows beyond 2200 hours at Narasaraopet town here, police said.

Olympian Keller charged with taking part in US Capitol riot

Olympian Keller charged with taking part in US Capitol riot

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Five-time US Olympic swimming medallist was identified as being among the Donald Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol last week.

Waiting endlessly for AP govt to revert on special package: Jaitley

Waiting endlessly for AP govt to revert on special package: Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

"A solution has been put on the table. It is for Andhra Pradesh to decide whether they want the resources or they want to make an issue (out of it)," he said.

'Farewell Disco King'

'Farewell Disco King'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Thank you for the memories.'

Young, male and metropolitan: The Indian OTT Viewer

Young, male and metropolitan: The Indian OTT Viewer

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad account for 33% of the total active paid subscriptions.

AP journalists get bail

AP journalists get bail

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

A Hyderabad metropolitan court granted bail to the editor of Telugu daily Andhra Jyothy, K Srinivas and two reporters, two days after they were arrested under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. They were released on bail on a surety of Rs 10,000 each.

Meet Deputy Collector P V Sindhu

Meet Deputy Collector P V Sindhu

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Now that Sindhu has joined the revenue service in the AP government, there are chances of her being inducted into the Indian Administrative Service seven or eight years down the line.

1993 trains blast case: SC irked as accused jailed for 11 years without charges

1993 trains blast case: SC irked as accused jailed for 11 years without charges

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

"Convict him or acquit him," an anguished Supreme Court observed on non-framing of charges on an accused jailed for 11 years over serial blasts in multiple Rajdhani Express and other trains in 1993.

Telangana observes bandh against AP govt

Telangana observes bandh against AP govt

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Initial reports reaching Hyderabad from the region indicate the Road Transport Corporation bus services were partially affected as protesters staged dharnas in front of depots in Telangana districts, including Hyderabad.

India celebrates Lohri, gears up for Makar Sankranti

India celebrates Lohri, gears up for Makar Sankranti

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Festivals of Lohri and Bhogi were celebrated in various parts of the country with fervour on Wednesday while Indians geared up for Makar Sankranti on Thursday.

Vizag gas leak: Cops file criminal case against plant

Vizag gas leak: Cops file criminal case against plant

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Hours after the fatal early morning leak, the Gopalapatnam police registered the case against the management of the LG Polymers Ltd under Indian Penal Code sections 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 337 (causing hurt by act endangering life and personal safety of others) and 338 (causing grievous hurt).