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Telangana MLA Lasya Nanditha dies in car accident

Telangana MLA Lasya Nanditha dies in car accident

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The incident occurred at around 5.30 AM today when the car she was travelling in hit a metal crash barrier on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) resulting in her death, police said.

Revanth Reddy: From ABVP member to Cong CM contender

Revanth Reddy: From ABVP member to Cong CM contender

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Reddy faced the biggest challenge of his political life in 2015 when he was allegedly caught on camera trying to bribe a nominated MLA to vote in favour of the TDP in a legislative council election.

SC proposes 'chai pe charcha' between Mamata and governor

SC proposes 'chai pe charcha' between Mamata and governor

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the emoluments of the newly appointed interim vice-chancellors of state-run universities in West Bengal and asked Governor CV Ananda Bose to sit with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee "over a cup of coffee" to resolve the deadlock over appointment of VCs.

Centre assures Naidu on commitments to Seemandhra

Centre assures Naidu on commitments to Seemandhra

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday assured Chief Minister-designate N Chandrababu Naidu that all commitments made to residual Andhra Pradesh will be fulfilled.

Naidu meets victims of Chennai building collapse

Naidu meets victims of Chennai building collapse

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday met the victims of the building collapse incident in Chennai and promised to provide necessary medical care and relief on a "war-footing" for them.

Will BJP win with a bigger margin? A SWOT analysis

Will BJP win with a bigger margin? A SWOT analysis

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Seen by political watchers as the favourite to retain power for a third straight term, the Bharatiya Janata Party has set itself an ambitious target of winning 370 Lok Sabha seats, a goal aimed as much at projecting its strength as at diminishing the opposition in popular imagination.

Naidu starts consultation process on impeachment notice against CJI

Naidu starts consultation process on impeachment notice against CJI

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Leaders of the opposition parties had on Friday met Naidu and handed over the notice of impeachment against the chief justice of India bearing signatures of 64 MPs and seven former members, who recently retired.

Chandrababu attacks Jagan as cops stop him from entering constituency

Chandrababu attacks Jagan as cops stop him from entering constituency

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The police resorted to a lathi charge and seized several vehicles of TDP leaders, including Naidu's campaign vehicle, besides taking many party workers into custody.

Naidu dubs Chidambaram's remarks on Kashmir as 'political opportunism'

Naidu dubs Chidambaram's remarks on Kashmir as 'political opportunism'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Naidu accused Congress of speaking in different voices on strategic matters and also of being "callous" on sensitive issues.

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi appointed India's ambassador to UN in Geneva

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi appointed India's ambassador to UN in Geneva

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

In Geneva, Bagchi would succeed Indra Mani Pandey who is set to return to New Delhi.

Don't belong to BJP now, says Naidu after filing nomination

Don't belong to BJP now, says Naidu after filing nomination

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

An emotional Naidu said that destiny had stored something else for him, due to which he has to withdraw from the party. "I had told my colleagues that I want to see Prime Minister Modi come back again in 2019 and then I will call it off and join social service. But destiny decided otherwise. Finally after discussion, I have agreed. I have withdrawn myself from party, do not belong to BJP now," Naidu said.

Questions should be crisp: When Naidu schooled Rajya Sabha members

Questions should be crisp: When Naidu schooled Rajya Sabha members

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

He said members have raised it in the business advisory committee that only a few questions are taken up during the Question Hour and some suggestions were made.

Only Modi can develop India: Chandrababu Naidu

Only Modi can develop India: Chandrababu Naidu

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said only BJP's PM nominee Narendra Modi could bring about overall development in the country.

TDP quitting NDA unfortunate: Amit Shah to Chandrababu Naidu

"TDP quitting NDA unfortunate": Amit Shah to Chandrababu Naidu

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The BJP president further said that Andhra Pradesh has always been on the agenda of national development and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left no stone unturned to ensure its growth and prosperity.

Chandrababu Naidu ends hunger strike

Chandrababu Naidu ends hunger strike

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Naidu broke the fast by taking a glass of coconut water following intervention by Communist Party of India-Marxist general secretary Prakash Karat, CPI general secretary A B Bardhan, Janata Dal-United chief Sharad Yadav, Rashtriya Lok Dal president Ajit Singh and other leaders who prevailed upon him to end the fast.

If not mother, would you salute Afzal Guru: Vice President Naidu

If not mother, would you salute Afzal Guru: Vice President Naidu

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Vande Mataram means praising the mother, the vice president further said while referring to the people who are seeking to define nationalism.

No question of Niranjan Jyoti's resignation: Venkaiah Naidu

No question of Niranjan Jyoti's resignation: Venkaiah Naidu

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Ruling out resignation of Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti for her controversial remarks, the government on Wednesday came down heavily on opposition for disrupting Parliament accusing it of 'authoritarianism'.

What If Modi Scores Below 200 Seats...

What If Modi Scores Below 200 Seats...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

If the BJP gets only 200 seats and wants to remain in power, Modi will have to make way -- either for a proxy of his choice, or for an internal rival, predicts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Jagan orders demolition of govt building built by Naidu

Jagan orders demolition of govt building built by Naidu

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'Is this building a legally valid building? In this, there are no rules. It is built in violation of rules, against the law and built with corruption'

Rana's Face-Off With Uncle Venkatesh

Rana's Face-Off With Uncle Venkatesh

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Rana Naidu is the desi adaptation of the American drama series Ray Donovan, and sees Ventakesh and Rana Daggubati play father and son.

Need to reframe rules to take care of 'erring members': Venkaiah Naidu

Need to reframe rules to take care of 'erring members': Venkaiah Naidu

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'My immediate concern is restoring prestige and decorum of Rajya Sabha...'

Chandrababu Naidu in Delhi to drum up support against Modi government

Chandrababu Naidu in Delhi to drum up support against Modi government

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The TDP snapped its ties with the BJP alleging neglect of the southern state and failure of the Centre to grant special category state status to Andhra Pradesh.

Amid Padmavati row, V-P Naidu says violent threats unacceptable

Amid Padmavati row, V-P Naidu says violent threats unacceptable

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

"You have no right to take laws into your own hands. At the same time, you don't have the right to hurt the sentiments of others", the vice president said.

Naidu's IT deals shady: Reddy

Naidu's IT deals shady: Reddy

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

Rajya Sabha adjourned as Naidu asks AIADMK, DMK members to leave

Rajya Sabha adjourned as Naidu asks AIADMK, DMK members to leave

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

The House had to be adjourned twice in the afternoon amid din over the issue and finally for the day, minutes after it reassembled at 3 pm.

RSS's Lack Of Enthusiasm Is Showing

RSS's Lack Of Enthusiasm Is Showing

Rediff.com12 May 2024

According to insiders, their lack of enthusiasm is showing on the ground. There is nothing to suggest that their enthusiasm will return in the final four phases of polling, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kejriwal meets Naidu, demands full Delhi statehood

Kejriwal meets Naidu, demands full Delhi statehood

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal met Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu.

Chandrababu Naidu's Cabinet goes paperless

Chandrababu Naidu's Cabinet goes paperless

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Taking a step further in eGovernance, the Andhra Pradesh state Cabinet has now gone paperless.

Chandrababu Naidu meets Pranab on Telangana issue

Chandrababu Naidu meets Pranab on Telangana issue

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday met President Pranab Mukherjee and leaders of political parties in an attempt to find an amicable solution to the problem of division in New Delhi Andhra Pradesh and creation of Telangana state.

Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan meets Chandrababu for tie-up talks

Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan meets Chandrababu for tie-up talks

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Kalyan vowed to ensure the opposition vote in AP does not get split in the 2024 elections, implying a political realignment, to defeat Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy.

KCR-Naidu's personal fights leave govt staff wary

KCR-Naidu's personal fights leave govt staff wary

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Naidu is acting behind the scenes to ensure a provocation from the TRS. The TRS, on the other hand, wants to give Naidu a bad name by provoking people and then making it look as though he could not protect the rights of his own people.

Renowned Telangana folk singer Gaddar passes away

Renowned Telangana folk singer Gaddar passes away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Renowned Telangana folk singer and balladeer Gaddar, who was popularly known for his revolutionary songs during the 1980s and later during the Telangana statehood agitation, passed away in Hyderabad on Sunday due to ill-health. He was 77.

Google doodles for Sarojini Naidu's 135th birthday

Google doodles for Sarojini Naidu's 135th birthday

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The Nightingale of India's 135th birthday is celebrated with a doodle on Google's home page.

Naidu supports Ramdev's anti-corruption movement

Naidu supports Ramdev's anti-corruption movement

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Yoga guru Ramdev met Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu in Hyderabad on Monday morning to drum up support for his anti-corruption movement.

After Naidu, Mamata blocks CBI; BJP sees 'grand alliance of corrupt parties'

After Naidu, Mamata blocks CBI; BJP sees 'grand alliance of corrupt parties'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

BJP alleged that it was an attempt by a "grand alliance of most corrupt parties" to ensure that its "corruption" was not exposed.

Naidu asks TDP ministers to quit Union cabinet

Naidu asks TDP ministers to quit Union cabinet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The TDP chief said he tried to speak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'courtesy' to inform him about the decision to quit but he did not come on line.

Naidu on Rahul: Zeroes cannot see beyond zero

Naidu on Rahul: Zeroes cannot see beyond zero

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Launching a counter offensive against Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for giving the Modi government "zero out of 10" for handling farmers' issues, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said that "zeroes cannot see beyond zero".

PM discusses TN flood situation with Singh, Jaitley, Naidu

PM discusses TN flood situation with Singh, Jaitley, Naidu

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took stock of the flood situation in Tamil Nadu and discussed it with his cabinet colleagues, including the Home and Finance ministers.

Amid cabinet musical chairs, Naidu meets Modi

Amid cabinet musical chairs, Naidu meets Modi

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Amid reports that Naidu is seeking cabinet berths for his MPs, the TDP met Modi in Gujarat Bhawan in the national capital and the meeting lasted for over 30 minutes after which chief minister-designate of Andhra Pradesh left without talking to media.

Leela Naidu: A rare beauty

Leela Naidu: A rare beauty

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

A tribute to the Indian beauty who passed away at the age of 69.