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Rayudu suspended from bowling in international cricket

Rayudu suspended from bowling in international cricket

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

However, according to Article 11.5 of the ICC regulations and with the consent of the BCCI, the 33-year-old is free to bowl in domestic cricket played under the auspices of the Indian Board.

A rollercoaster ride for Jagan to the top post

A rollercoaster ride for Jagan to the top post

Rediff.com23 May 2019

It has been virtually a ten-year wait that's coming to a happy end for the 47-year-old leader, who nurtured the ambition of becoming chief minister soon after his father's death in September 2009.

Rapid decline in number of people falling sick to mysterious disease

Rapid decline in number of people falling sick to mysterious disease

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

In their preliminary findings presented to the Andhra Pradesh government, the experts noted that it was a point source epidemic and a likely case of acute intoxication of toxins, but not chronic.

Microsoft plans Centre of Excellence in Vizag

Microsoft plans Centre of Excellence in Vizag

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

The company will also deliver an exclusive workshop to the government's key administrative officers on improving productivity by using Microsoft technologies

Andhra CM stalls Telangana Bill, UPA government in a fix

Andhra CM stalls Telangana Bill, UPA government in a fix

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

The Group of Ministers on Telangana will meet in the first week of February to decide on the Centre's next course of action after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy sought extension of the deadline for discussing and returning the statehood Bill.

Meet N V Ramana, India's next Chief Justice

Meet N V Ramana, India's next Chief Justice

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'There is no doubt that he commands respect. He's on the ball.'

SC orders medical test after Andhra MP's torture charge

SC orders medical test after Andhra MP's torture charge

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The top court said that the medical examination of Raju be videographed and report be sent in sealed cover to the top court.

President approves division of AP, creation of Telangana

President approves division of AP, creation of Telangana

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill 2014, which got Parliament's approval on February 20 despite strong opposition from Seemandhra leaders, got the Presidential assent, paving the way for creation of the country's 29th state by splitting Andhra Pradesh.

Centre closely watching situation in Hyderabad

Centre closely watching situation in Hyderabad

Rediff.com18 May 2007

The Union home ministry is in constant touch with the state government officials, an MHA source said in New Delhi. The situation was being closely monitored.

NTR's actor-politician son Harikrishna dies in car crash

NTR's actor-politician son Harikrishna dies in car crash

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Ex-RS MP Harikrishna was an actor and had acted in several Telugu movies.

2 BJP ministers in AP government submit resignation

2 BJP ministers in AP government submit resignation

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The action came hours after Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu asked the TDP ministers to resign from the Union Cabinet.

AP HC dismisses Jayalalithaa's plea

AP HC dismisses Jayalalithaa's plea

Rediff.com14 Apr 2007

Justice V V S Rao refused to stay the show-cause notice issued to Jayalalithaa by the mandal revenue officer of Qutubullahpur on January 24, 2007, and dismissed the writ petition on the ground that moving the court was premature.

63 red sanders smugglers arrested in Andhra Pradesh

63 red sanders smugglers arrested in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The Andhra Pradesh police have arrested 63 woodcutters smuggling red sanders trees from the state's Nellore district, on the border with Tamil Nadu.

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.

Why GenNext doesn't struggle for basic sports facilities

Why GenNext doesn't struggle for basic sports facilities

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand feels Indian athletes no longer have to worry about the basic facilities that he had to struggle for in his playing days.

Top Maoist gun-maker killed

Top Maoist gun-maker killed

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

Soon after Subba Rao's death, the Andhra Pradesh Civil Liberties Committee alleged that the police had arrested Subba Rao and his wife Jaya at Vijayawada on Thursday night.

AP passes Bill to establish 3 capitals; Naidu, TDP MLAs held

AP passes Bill to establish 3 capitals; Naidu, TDP MLAs held

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

17 MLAs of the TDP were suspended from the assembly for disrupting CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's address on the Andhra Pradesh Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Bill, 2020.

T-bill moved in Lok Sabha amid uproar, Andhra CM likely to quit

T-bill moved in Lok Sabha amid uproar, Andhra CM likely to quit

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

The government on Tuesday moved the volatile Telangana Bill for consideration in Lok Sabha but the pandemonium created by opponents to the legislation prevented a discussion as the House was repeatedly adjourned.

Cabinet clears Telangana Bill, Hyderabad to be joint capital

Cabinet clears Telangana Bill, Hyderabad to be joint capital

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Notwithstanding opposition from within Congress and outside, the Union Cabinet on Friday cleared the Telangana Bill which will be introduced in Parliament on February 12.

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.

Quiz Time: Where did Rana Daggubati spend his initial childhood?

Quiz Time: Where did Rana Daggubati spend his initial childhood?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

No reprieve for Monsanto

No reprieve for Monsanto

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to stay the order passed by the Andhra Pradesh government directing the US based biotech major Monsanto to sell its geneticaly modified Bt cotton seed at the price not more than Rs 750.

Seshachalam killing: SIT says no evidence of 'encounter'

Seshachalam killing: SIT says no evidence of 'encounter'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

'This was expected. Did you really expect a SIT formed by the Andhra government to find their cops guilty? It was a farce from the beginning.'

AP cops gun down 5 Maoists

AP cops gun down 5 Maoists

Rediff.com2 Apr 2006

Liquor volumes may take 20% hit in FY21

Liquor volumes may take 20% hit in FY21

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Almost 70 per cent of alcohol distribution in India happens through liquor vends or shops, while 30 per cent happens on-premise, that is, in bars, pubs, and hotels.

TDP, TMC MPs spar over room in Parliament

TDP, TMC MPs spar over room in Parliament

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

A row erupted between Trinamool Congress and Telugu Desam Party over space in Parliament House with each side staking claim to a particular room. The bone of contention is Room no 5 on the first floor, which has been occupied by the Andhra Pradesh party for many years but was allotted to the Mamata Banerjee-led outfit this August 6.

Now an IT village in Visakhapatnam!

Now an IT village in Visakhapatnam!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

SC asks Andhra court to decide on Ranbaxy-Sun Pharma merger

SC asks Andhra court to decide on Ranbaxy-Sun Pharma merger

Rediff.com21 May 2014

The Supreme Court has asked the Andhra Pradesh High Court to take a decision within two days on a plea challenging merger of Sun Pharmaceutical with Ranbaxy.

Veteran Congress leader Jaipal Reddy passes away at 77

Veteran Congress leader Jaipal Reddy passes away at 77

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

The 77-year-old was recently diagnosed with pneumonia and was admitted to the hospital, where he died at 1.28 am, a Congress leader said.

Meet Telangana, the 29th state of India

Meet Telangana, the 29th state of India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Land-locked Telangana, all set to become the country's 29th state soon, is spread over an area of over 1.14 lakh square kilometres, and boasts of considerable mineral wealth under its soil.

Volkswagen row claims minister

Volkswagen row claims minister

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

KCR: The statehood-or-nothing man

KCR: The statehood-or-nothing man

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

With the Lok Sabha passing the reorganisation bill, Kalvakuntla Chandrasekhar Rao now finds himself at the brink of a new history. Prashanth Chintala reports

Andhra assembly rejects Telangana Bill

Andhra assembly rejects Telangana Bill

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

In a major embarrassment for the Congress party, Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy's resolution to reject the bill was passed unanimously.

EC makes cash, liquor seizures worth over Rs 1500 cr

EC makes cash, liquor seizures worth over Rs 1500 cr

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Gujarat tops the chart with total seizure worth over Rs 510 crores, followed by Tamil Nadu at Rs 270.15 crores, Andhra Pradesh over Rs158 crores, Punjab Rs 155.91 crores and Uttar Pradesh Rs 142.31 crores.

Is that a painting or a sari weave?

Is that a painting or a sari weave?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Can you ever imagine seeing Shrinathji of Nathdwara in Rajasthan weaved to come alive in Jamdani? This sari is to mark the 2021 Handloom Day Special on August 7, masterfully crafted by acclaimed weaver, Lakshmana Rao Tammisetty from Andhra Pradesh, says Ranjani Govind.

EC says NITI Aayog VC violated poll code

EC says NITI Aayog VC violated poll code

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

In a communication sent to Kumar, the EC asked him to be cautious in future while making statements.

Why Tech Mahindra has a bright outlook

Why Tech Mahindra has a bright outlook

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

While the company will gain from enhanced scale and size following the merger with Mahindra Satyam, its ability to bag large deals will be a key growth driver.

The songbird who sings of revolution

The songbird who sings of revolution

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

Andhra assembly gets 7 more days to debate Telangana Bill

Andhra assembly gets 7 more days to debate Telangana Bill

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday gave seven more days to the Andhra Pradesh assembly till January 30 to discuss and debate the draft Telangana Bill in the House before returning it to the Centre.