YS Jagan Mohan Reddy: News
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy began his political career by campaigning for the Indian National Congress in the 2004 Andhra Pradesh state elections in the Kadapa district. He was elected as a Member of Parliament from the Kadapa seat as a member of the Indian National Congress in the 2009 Indian general election. His party won 151 of the total 175 seats in the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, one of the biggest landslide victories in the state's history, thanks to his contributions to the party's successes at the state and national levels. As much as he has done for his constituents, he has also concentrated his efforts on establishing a strong and stable foundation for his future in government. He is well-liked in Andhra Pradesh and is also known for his razor-sharp reasoning.
19 May 2025
TirupatiDalit student allegedly abducted, beaten, and force-fed urine in Tirupati
A final-year engineering student at Sri Vidya Niketan College in Tirupati has alleged he was abducted and assaulted by a group of juniors.
02 May 2025
Andhra PradeshModi relaunches Amaravati; lays foundation stone for projects worth ₹58,000cr
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rekindled hopes of Amaravati being Andhra Pradesh's capital by laying the foundation stone for multiple projects worth ₹58,000 crore.
18 Apr 2025
Securities and Exchange Board of IndiaED attaches Jagan Reddy's assets in decades-old money laundering case
The Hyderabad Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over ₹800 crore in its probe into a money laundering case against former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Dalmia Cements (Bharat) Limited (DCBL).
27 Feb 2025
Andhra PradeshTelugu actor arrested for derogatory comments against Naidu
Popular Telugu actor and writer Posani Krishna Murali was arrested in Hyderabad, for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, and Minister Nara Lokesh.
11 Jan 2025
Chandrababu NaiduJagan Reddy slams Naidu government over Tirupati stampede
YSR Congress Party Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has sought accountability after a stampede in Tirupati killed six and injured over 50. The incident took place during the Vaikuntha Ekadashi ticket distribution.
17 Dec 2024
Adani GroupAdani-Andhra deal, under bribery scrutiny, was approved against officials' advice
The Andhra Pradesh government is facing flak for approving a massive solar contract with Adani Green, despite warnings from financial and energy officials.
30 Nov 2024
Tirumala Tirupati DevasthanamsTirumala temple bans political speeches, warns of legal action
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has banned political and hate speeches at the Venkateswara Temple.
28 Nov 2024
Adani GroupJagan Reddy dismisses bribery allegations linked to Adani power deal
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has dismissed allegations of bribery in a power deal with the Adani Group.
26 Nov 2024
Chandrababu Naidu'EVMs not tampered...on win?': SC dismisses plea for paper ballots
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking the return of paper ballot voting in elections.
14 Nov 2024
Andhra PradeshWhy Andhra government is cracking down on opposition sympathizers
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led government in Andhra Pradesh has launched a major crackdown on social media activists and sympathizers of the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP).
30 Oct 2024
Andhra Pradesh'Injustice done': Jagan's mother backs Sharmila in sibling's inheritance dispute
The ongoing inheritance dispute between YSR Congress chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and his sister, Congress leader YS Sharmila, has taken a new turn with their mother, YS Vijayamma, publicly supporting Sharmila.
30 Oct 2024
Andhra Pradesh'YSR didn't divide assets...': Jagan Reddy's mother amid property feud
YS Vijayamma, the widow of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy, has broken her silence on the ongoing property dispute between her children.
23 Oct 2024
Andhra PradeshSibling rivalry: Jagan accuses Sharmila of illegally transferring company shares
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has moved a legal petition against his sister, YS Sharmila, and their mother, YS Vijayamma over the alleged unauthorized share transfers in Saraswati Power and Industries Private Limited.
27 Sep 2024
National Democratic Alliance (NDA)Jagan may be issued notice ahead of Tirupati temple visit
YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is expected to receive a notice from the police—advising him not to violate prohibitory orders—ahead of his planned visit to the Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirumala Hills on Friday.
25 Sep 2024
Siddhivinayak TempleExplained: Row over mice on Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple's prasad packets
Mumbai's famous Siddhivinayak Temple has found itself embroiled in a controversy following the circulation of a video allegedly showing mice crawling on torn packets of prasad.
23 Sep 2024
N Chandrababu Naidu'Everything is purified' after rituals at Tirupati amid laddoo row
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) conducted a "purification ritual" on Monday in the kitchens where prasadam is prepared following allegations of animal fat in the ghee used for making the famous laddoos.
22 Sep 2024
N Chandrababu Naidu'Naidu pathological liar, reprimand him': Jagan Mohan writes to Modi
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to address allegations made by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu regarding the use of animal fat in Tirumala laddus.
19 Sep 2024
Andhra PradeshNaidu claims animal fat used in Tirupati laddoos, YSRCP refutes
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that the previous Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) government used animal fat in the preparation of Tirupati laddoos.
12 Jul 2024
Andhra PradeshJagan Reddy, former IPS officers booked for attempt to murder
Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, along with two senior IPS officials, have been booked on charges of attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy, and criminal intimidation.
22 Jun 2024
Andhra PradeshYSRCP's central office on 'illegally occupied' land demolished
The under-construction office building of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) in Tadepalli, Guntur district, was demolished by the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) early Saturday.
10 May 2024
Andhra PradeshHC halts cash transfers in Andhra until voting on Monday
The Andhra Pradesh High Court, on Friday, directed the ruling YSR Congress Party to stop direct cash transfers to beneficiaries of government schemes till May 13.
10 May 2024
Chandrababu Naidu4% Muslim reservation will continue: Andhra Pradesh CM Reddy
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has affirmed that the 4% reservation for Muslims in the state will continue.
18 Apr 2024
Andhra PradeshMan detained for throwing stone at Andhra CM Reddy
A 26-year-old man has been detained by Vijayawada Police in Andhra Pradesh for allegedly throwing stones at Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Vijayawada East MLA Vellampalli Srinivas Rao.
22 Feb 2024
Congress PartyYS Sharmila sleeps in Congress office to avoid 'house arrest'
YS Sharmila Reddy, the sister of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and state Congress chief, spent Wednesday night at the party's Vijayawada office to avoid a house arrest attempt.
09 Feb 2024
Andhra PradeshAndhra CM Jagan Reddy calls on Modi in Delhi
With the 2024 Lok Sabha election just months away and a state poll scheduled for later this year, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi.
05 Jan 2024
Telugu Films'Yatra 2' teaser: Mammootty-Jiiva promise emotionally charged political drama
The upcoming political drama sequel Yatra 2, got its teaser on Friday, which gives audiences a glimpse into the life of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
05 Dec 2023
Andhra PradeshAndhra braces for Cyclone Michaung's landfall, 8 dead in Chennai
After causing eight deaths in Tamil Nadu's Chennai, Cyclone Michaung is set to hit Andhra Pradesh as a severe cyclonic storm on Tuesday, bringing powerful winds of 90-100km/h and gusts up to 110km/h.
20 Nov 2023
Andhra PradeshChandrababu Naidu granted regular bail in AP skill development case
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday granted regular bail to former chief minister and leader of the opposition N Chandrababu Naidu in the alleged Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) scam case.
07 Nov 2023
Telugu Films'Yatra 2': Suzanne Bernert returns to acting after husband's death
Yatra 2, the much-awaited sequel of the YS Rajasekhara Reddy biopic is finally happening.
03 Nov 2023
Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh cabinet approves caste census
The Andhra Pradesh cabinet approved a comprehensive caste census on Friday aimed at gathering data on the economic, social, and educational aspects of residents.
09 Oct 2023
Telugu FilmsMammootty unveils first look of 'Yatra 2,' announces release date
Malayalam superstar Mammootty recently unveiled the first look poster for the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 hit film Yatra.
27 Jul 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Centre's Delhi bill may clear Rajya Sabha, courtesy YSR Congress
The central government's controversial Delhi bill is set to clear both Houses of Parliament with the backing of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu (YSR) Congress Party, led by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
25 May 2023
Narendra ModiNew Parliament inauguration: These parties will attend amid opposition's boycott
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) have announced that they will attend the inauguration of the new Parliament building scheduled to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on Sunday.
19 May 2023
Andhra PradeshVivekananda Reddy murder: MP Avinash Reddy skips CBI interrogation again
YS Avinash Reddy, MP from Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa, on Friday skipped the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) interrogation regarding the murder case of former state minister and his relative, YS Vivekananda Reddy.
16 Apr 2023
Andhra PradeshEx-MP Vivekananda Reddy murder: Andhra CM's uncle Bhaskar Reddy arrested
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday arrested YS Bhaskar Reddy in connection with the 2019 murder case of his brother and former MP YS Vivekananda Reddy.
14 Apr 2023
Andhra PradeshDog booked for tearing Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's poster
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Dasari Udayasree has lodged a police complaint against a dog for allegedly tearing a poster of YSR Congress Party leader and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
31 Jan 2023
Andhra PradeshVisakhapatnam to be Andhra Pradesh's new capital: CM Jagan Reddy
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday announced that Visakhapatnam would be the new capital of the state.
02 Jan 2023
Andhra PradeshAP: Stampede kills 3 in TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu's rally
In a tragic incident, three people died due to a stampede in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur district during a political rally led by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President and former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.
29 Dec 2022
Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh: 8 dead at Chandrababu Naidu's Kandukuru roadshow
At least eight people reportedly lost their lives on Wednesday in a near-stampede in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district during a road show of former chief minister Chandrababu Naidu.
29 Nov 2022
HyderabadPolice tows Andhra CM's sister's car with her in it
YS Sharmila, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's sister and YSR Telangana Party chief, had her car towed away by cops in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
