Andhra Pradesh: News
29 Dec 2018
PoliticsChandrababu Naidu wants Andhra Pradesh people to have more kids
To reap the benefits of a few population-related schemes, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu has asked people of the state to have more kids.
20 Dec 2018
Lok SabhaLok Sabha proceedings disrupted for seventh consecutive working day
The proceedings of the Lok Sabha were disrupted for the seventh consecutive working day today, amid sparring between Opposition and treasury benches on the Rafale jet issue.
17 Dec 2018
CycloneCyclone Phethai to make landfall in AP today; alert sounded
A month after Cyclone Gaja hit the eastern coast wreaking havoc, Andhra Pradesh is bracing for yet another severe cyclonic storm - Cyclone Phethai.
08 Dec 2018
OdishaTDP to contest Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Odisha
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) led by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has decided to contest the Lok Sabha and the Odisha Assembly elections next year in the BJD-ruled state.
06 Dec 2018
IndiaPorn-addicted man accuses wife of acting in clip, tortures her
Married life is tough to maintain.
01 Dec 2018
VijayawadaWhere are the toppers of CAT (IIM) 2011-15 now?
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are the most sought-after B-schools that provide quality management eduCATion in the country.
30 Nov 2018
South KoreaWhere are all the JEE toppers (2009-13) now?
Joint Entrance Examination-Advanced (earlier IIT-JEE), one of the world's toughest exams, is the gateway for admission into the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technologies.
23 Nov 2018
TelanganaTDP terms KCR's repeated attacks on Naidu a 'panic reaction'
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) today hit back at caretaker Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao for his repeated attacks on its president N Chandrababu Naidu, calling it a "panic reaction".
22 Nov 2018
HyderabadRichest member in Chandrababu's family is his four-year-old grandson
Nara Devansh, the grandson of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is the richest member of the family, having assets worth Rs. 18.71 crore.
17 Nov 2018
West Bengal#CBIvsCBI: Investigating agency needs permission for investigation in Andhra, Bengal
The state governments of Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal have withdrawn general consent from the CBI, meaning the investigating agency can't conduct raids without their permission in the state.
11 Nov 2018
IndiaAndhra Pradesh: Family burned to death as house catches fire
Four members of a family, including two children, were charred to death in a fire in their isolated residence at a village near Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati today, said police.
09 Nov 2018
IndiaWomen banned from wearing nighties during day in Andhra village
In a bizarre case of moral policing, a village in Andhra Pradesh forbade women from wearing nighties during the day, saying it was inappropriate.
07 Nov 2018
IndiaAndhra govt to provide modern-tools to artisans at subsidized prices
The Backward Classes Finance Corporation in Andhra Pradesh will provide modern tools to 4.25 lakh artisans at a heavily-subsidized price under the Adarana Scheme-2, officials said Tuesday.
06 Nov 2018
DiwaliReal Diwali when misrule of NDA government ends: Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu today said it would be a real Diwali for the country when the 'misrule' of the NDA government ends at the Center.
04 Nov 2018
Himachal Pradesh75 lakh new tax-filers added to IT net this fiscal
About 75L new tax filers have been added to the income tax payers list in the country this fiscal till now.
04 Nov 2018
Uttar PradeshUP: For 'world's tallest' Ram statue, search for architect begins
For the world's tallest statue of Lord Ram, the Uttar Pradesh government has started the hunt for architect and the design consultant, HT reports.
02 Nov 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Priest, thrashed by Muslim neighbor following spat over loudspeakers, dies
A 68-year-old priest of Sai Baba temple in Warangal (Andhra Pradesh) died days after he was attacked by a Muslim neighbor following a quarrel over the use of loudspeaker at the shrine.
01 Nov 2018
Rahul Gandhi#RoadTo2019: Chandrababu Naidu joins hands with Congress to 'save democracy'
In what is sure to give a major push to the Opposition's unity, TDP's Chief Chandrababu Naidu joined hands with Congress in Delhi on Thursday.
01 Nov 2018
Tamil NaduNE monsoon hits parts of South, to expand in 24hrs
The northeast monsoon has set in over parts of South India from today and would expand in the next 24 hours, regional weather office said.
29 Oct 2018
IndiaIIT Kharagpur organizes Young Innovators Program for school students
To make the younger generation more oriented towards scientific and technological innovations, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur recently organized a science and technology competition for students of Classes 8 to 10.
28 Oct 2018
OdishaTen years after 26/11, states haven't taken counter-terrorism forces seriously
On November 6, Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba will speak to DGPs and home secretaries of states to discuss the NSG audit, which was done ten years after the deadly 26/11 attacks.
26 Oct 2018
Uttar PradeshUP: Explosion in firecracker factory kills 7, injures 3
In a tragic incident that once again underscores the hazards of the firecrackers industry, an explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun district has left at least seven people dead, while at least three people have been severely injured.
25 Oct 2018
SuicideIIT Kharagpur student found hanging in hostel room
A 24-year-old M.Tech student of IIT Kharagpur was found hanging from the ceiling fan of his hostel room, the police said.
25 Oct 2018
Tamil NaduTax evasion: IT Department raids 100 places in TN, AP
The Income Tax Department on Thursday launched multiple raids at over 100 locations in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh as part of a tax evasion probe against mining and mineral export companies.
21 Oct 2018
India'Job Crisis in India': Book advises to prepare for 'gigs'
The safe and steady "9 to 5" jobs may no more be an option for most Indians, warns a new book 'Job Crisis in India', advising youth to be prepared for short-term work or "gigs".
19 Oct 2018
Tamil NaduCan't eat without onions? It might burn-a-hole in your pocket
The wholesale onion prices in the national capital have shot up to Rs. 23 per kg in the last ten days on tight supplies from the producing states, a traders' body said.
16 Oct 2018
OdishaUN Chief saddened over destruction caused by Cyclone Titli
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed sadness over the loss of lives and destruction caused in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh due to landslides and flooding following Cyclone Titli.
14 Oct 2018
OdishaAshok Chakra for Odisha cop who sacrificed life fighting Maoists
An Assistant Commandant of the Odisha Police's Special Operations Group (SOG) has been conferred with the Ashok Chakra posthumously for sacrificing his life fighting with Naxals, Home Ministry officials said.
13 Oct 2018
Narendra ModiCyclone Titli: AP government urges Center to release Rs. 1,200cr
The Andhra Pradesh Government has requested the Center to release Rs. 1,200 crore as interim relief for restoration measures in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts that were battered by cyclone Titli.
12 Oct 2018
OdishaCyclone Titli weakens into deep depression; Odisha rivers in spate
A day after Cyclone Titli battered Odisha and left behind a trail of destruction, the state is gearing up to restore power supply and road links amid concerns over a possible flood situation.
11 Oct 2018
TelanganaTelangana: Husband is senior Congress leader, wife joins BJP
Social worker Padmini Reddy, wife of senior Congress leader of Telangana Damodar Raja Narasimha, joined BJP today.
11 Oct 2018
Odisha#CycloneTitli: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha hit; trees, poles uprooted, thousands evacuated
Cyclone Titli, the strongest cyclone to have formed over the Bay of Bengal this year, hit Odisha and Andhra Pradesh on Thursday morning, uprooting trees, poles and displacing thousands.
10 Oct 2018
OdishaRed alert sounded as cyclonic storm Titli heads towards Odisha
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that a cyclonic storm, Titli, is developing in the Bay of Bengal and moving towards the Andhra Pradesh and the Odisha coast.
07 Oct 2018
TelanganaPresident gives assent to Telangana bill to tackle sexual-offenders, cybercrimes
President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to a bill which will help tackle sexual offenders, cybercriminals, and traditional unlawful acts in Telangana, officials said.
06 Oct 2018
SuicideAndhra Pradesh: Retired judge, wife commit suicide in quick succession
In a shocking and tragic incident, a retired judge and his wife committed suicide in quick succession outside the temple town of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh.
05 Oct 2018
Nobel PrizeRs. 100cr reward for Andhra Pradesh farmers, but with conditions
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu yesterday said farmers from the state would be rewarded with Rs. 100cr if they win Nobel Prize in natural farming.
03 Oct 2018
Lok SabhaVeteran TDP leader, Andhra MLC VVS Murthy dies in US
Veteran Telugu Desam Party leader, educationist and member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council M VVS Murthy died in a road accident in the US. He was 76.
02 Oct 2018
OdishaUP STF busts inter-state gang; apprehends 3, seizes 250kg ganja
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has busted an inter-state gang by arresting its three members and seizing nearly 250 kg of ganja from their possession.
01 Oct 2018
Kia MotorsAndhra Pradesh: Jobless youth to get monthly allowance from tomorrow
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu will start giving a monthly allowance of Rs. 1,000 to the eligible jobless youth in the state from tomorrow, marking the official launch of the 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Nestham' scheme.
24 Sep 2018
IndiaAndhra Pradesh tops Ease of Living Index rankings under AMRUT
Andhra Pradesh has topped the chart in "Ease of Living Index" rankings under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), followed by its neighbor Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said.