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ONGC wants free land for Kakinada project

ONGC wants free land for Kakinada project

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

ONGC demands certain incentives from the Andhra Pradesh government to go ahead with the Kakinada refinery project

AP govt to give ex-gratia for Bhainsa riot victims

AP govt to give ex-gratia for Bhainsa riot victims

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

The Andhra Pradesh government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs five lakh to the kith and kin of the ten people who were killed in communal riots of Bhainsa and Vatoli villages in Adilabad district last week. However in case of the Bhainsa violence the ex-gratia will be paid only if the victims are proved innocent.

Centre may set up special force to counter Naxals

Centre may set up special force to counter Naxals

Rediff.com11 May 2008

As per the proposal, the new force would comprise 10 battalions (10,000 personnel) and would be set up on the pattern of 'Greyhounds' of the Andhra Pradesh Police and would be under the command and control of the CRPF, the world's largest paramilitary force.

AP: Fatwa against caste-based quota

AP: Fatwa against caste-based quota

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The Muslim United Action Committee and other Muslim organisations on Wednesday issued a fatwa, opposing the Andhra Pradesh government's move to provide reservation to Muslims in education and government jobs.

TDP legislators hold night long sit-in at assembly

TDP legislators hold night long sit-in at assembly

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Amidst high drama, 32 TDP MLAs, including party president N Chandrababu Naidu staged a demonstration near the Speaker's podium after the House was adjourned.Naidu and his colleagues slept on the floor and were preparing to corner the Congress government on the MSP issue as soon the House assembles on Monday, the last day of the 10-day winter session. In spite of repeated appeals by the Speaker, the slogan-shouting TDP legislators continued their sit-in near the podium.

AP bars propagating other faiths near shrines

AP bars propagating other faiths near shrines

Rediff.com9 Jun 2007

The move comes against the backdrop of allegations over the growing activity of Christian missionaries in and around Tirumala, the popular hill shrine in the state.

Ghana national nabbed in Warangal for cheating

Ghana national nabbed in Warangal for cheating

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

The gang promised to help Muralidhar win British Global Online lottery. They said he won the lottery of One million pounds equivalent to Rs 8 crore in Indian currency.

Hyderabad blasts: Muslims say they are targetted

Hyderabad blasts: Muslims say they are targetted

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

For Muslims in the Old City of Hyderabad, the anger against the police seems to be growing with each passing day. A majority of the people say that the people who have suffered the most in the aftermath of the blasts are the victims and the Muslim community

RBI plans financial literacy project: Deputy Gov

RBI plans financial literacy project: Deputy Gov

Rediff.com21 May 2007

The Reserve Bank of India will take up 'financial literacy' programme to educate youngsters about basic banking transactions in a big way, RBI Deputy Governor V Leeladhar said on Monday.

AP: Cell to be set up for detention-related info

AP: Cell to be set up for detention-related info

Rediff.com28 Oct 2007

The Andhra Pradesh government will set up a special cell in Hyderabad to provide information to the public on detentions in connection with the recent bomb blast cases.

The new face of Hyundai India

The new face of Hyundai India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2007

Ashok Kumar Jha will step into a role that BVR Subbu, a powerful and seasoned corporate campaigner, had demitted over a year ago.

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