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DA case: Jagan Mohan moves CBI court for bail

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:29:20 +0530

After spending the night at Hyderabad's Chanchalguda jail, YSR Congress chief and Kadapa MP Jagan Mohan Reddy moved the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court for bail on Tuesday in the disproportionate assets case. The bail has been posted for May 31 for hearing.

Richest MP Jagan is now prisoner 6093

Tue, 29 May 2012 11:11:25 +0530

Another high-flying businessman-politician YS Jaganmohan Reddy, said to be the richest MP, has landed in Chanchalguda Central Jail.

DA case: After CBI, Jagan to be quizzed by ED

Tue, 29 May 2012 07:36:11 +0530

YSR Congress chief and Kadapa MP Jagan Mohan Reddy is in more trouble in the alleged disproportionate assets case with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which was denied his custody, likely to move a higher court while the Enforcement Directorate, too, may question him.

YSR Congress will sweep bypolls in AP: Jagan aide

Tue, 29 May 2012 04:51:33 +0530

YSR Congress leader and former Andhra Pradesh Minister Pilli Subash Chandra Bose on Monday said his party will bag the maximum number of seats in the June 12 by-elections in the state.

With Jagan in jail, mother to lead party campaign

Tue, 29 May 2012 01:18:35 +0530

With her son Jagan Mohan Reddy in jail, YS Vijaya will lead the campaign of YSR Congress in the June 12 by-elections to 17 assembly and one Lok Sabha seat in Andhra Pradesh.

Jagan's arrest: Mother seeks Quraishi's intervention

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:37:13 +0530

Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy's mother and the party honorary chief YS Vijaya on Monday requested Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi to direct CBI to release her son in larger interest of democracy and sought holding of free and fair elections in Andhra Pradesh.

Can the Congress combat the political fallout of Jagan arrest?

Mon, 28 May 2012 11:05:51 +0530

A CBI court on Monday decided that YSR Congress Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy will stay in jail for another 2 weeks after his arrest in the disproportionate assets case.

BJP welcomes HC's decision on minority sub-quota

Mon, 28 May 2012 09:08:06 +0530

Maintaining that its stand has been vindicated on the Muslim quota issue, BJP on Monday welcomed the Andhra Pradesh High Court's decision to quash 4.5 per cent sub-quota for minorities within the OBC reservations.

Andhra HC strikes down minorities sub-quota

Mon, 28 May 2012 04:41:13 +0530

A Division Bench of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh on Monday struck down the office memorandum issued by the Central government creating a sub-quota for religious minorities out of the existing 27 per cent reservation for the other backward classes (OBCs).

DA case: Jagan Mohan sent to jail till June 11

Mon, 28 May 2012 04:29:02 +0530

YSR Congress chief and Kadapa MP Jagan Mohan Reddy has been sent to 14 days judicial custody till June 11 in connection with the disproportionate assets case. While sending Jagan to the jail, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Hyderabad refused to grant the investigating agency his custody for interrogation.

Jagan will sweep the Andhra by-polls, says his sister

Mon, 28 May 2012 03:40:51 +0530

Jagan Mohan Reddy's sister Sharmila claimed there was no evidence with the CBI to arrest Jagan.

Cong has no connection with Jagan probe: Andhra CM

Mon, 28 May 2012 02:42:14 +0530

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday said that the national or state Congress has no connection with the investigation into the disproportionate assets case against YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy.

Bandh to protest Jagan's arrest peaceful

Mon, 28 May 2012 12:10:28 +0530

A bandh call given by the YSR Congress party in protest against the arrest of their leader YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Monday evoked a mixed response in Andhra Pradesh even as police clamped prohibitory orders in the city to prevent any untoward incident.

CBI seeks 14-day custody of Jagan in DA case

Mon, 28 May 2012 12:00:40 +0530

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sought YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy's custody for 14 days on Monday, saying the Kadapa MP's explanations during three days of questioning were not satisfactory. Jagan, who was arrested on Sunday in the disproportionate assets case, was produced before the CBI court in Hyderabad on Monday.

Andhra on alert as Jagan Reddy faces CBI court

Mon, 28 May 2012 10:32:43 +0530

YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy reached the Nampally Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Monday, a day after his arrest. Jagan's auditor Vijay Sai Reddy has also been summoned by the court. The security has been tightened in Hyderabad.

Jagan Mohan Reddy: The pivot of Andhra politics

Mon, 28 May 2012 09:18:31 +0530

YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy is accused of amassing wealth disproportionate to his known sources of income during his father YSR Reddy's tenure as the Chief Minister. Jagan has come a long way since his father's death three years ago revolting against the Congress and launching his own party, but the road hasn't been easy.

Jagan to appear before CBI court, security tightened

Mon, 28 May 2012 07:20:50 +0530

Security has been tightened in Hyderabad with YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy expected to appear before a CBI court a day after he was arrested in the alleged disproportionate assets case. His party, the YSR Congress, has called for a bandh across Andhra Pradesh.

Congress reacts to Jagan's arrest with caution

Mon, 28 May 2012 04:57:40 +0530

The Congress on Sunday reacted cautiously to the arrest of YS Jaganmohan Reddy in a disproportionate assets case saying the party does not comment on matters under investigation.

Jagan arrest row: Cong misusing CBI, says BJP

Mon, 28 May 2012 03:01:07 +0530

Coming in support of embattled Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy, BJP on Sunday accused the UPA government of using CBI to "selectively" target people like him who are opposing it.

Jagan arrest: Security beefed up in Andhra Pradesh

Mon, 28 May 2012 02:37:05 +0530

Anticipating backlash from Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy's supporters following his arrest by CBI in disproportionate assets case, Andhra Pradesh Police on Sunday beefed up security across the state, particularly in Hyderabad and Kadapa district.

Jagan's family members taken into preventive custody

Mon, 28 May 2012 01:05:49 +0530

Police on Sunday night took Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy's mother and MLA YS Vijaya and his family members into preventive custody after they resorted to a sit-in in front of the Dilkusha guest house here protesting Jagan's arrest by CBI in connection with the disproportionate assets case registered against him.

Why Jagan is important in Andhra politics

Sun, 27 May 2012 10:44:36 +0530

The Reddys are reportedly the most prominent community in Andhra Pradesh and YSR Congress Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy, their most popular leader. Sources say that his party is likely to fare well in the upcoming by-polls. The party is reportedly strong in the Rayalaseema region of coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Jagan's mother sits on dharna, says son is innocent

Sun, 27 May 2012 10:05:45 +0530

YSR Congress Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy's mother Vijayamma said on Sunday that her son's arrest was nothing but a political conspiracy and accused the Congress of trying to destroy her family.

Jagan arrested: Hyderabad put on high alert

Sun, 27 May 2012 09:27:40 +0530

In the backdrop of YSR Congress Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy's arrest on Sunday by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Hyderabad has been put on high alert.

I will not bow down to Cong, TDP: Jagan

Sun, 27 May 2012 09:27:25 +0530

YSR Congress Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday implored his party cadres to "maintain peace and remain calm" after his arrest by the CBI in the disproportionate assets case.

Jagan arrest: YSR Cong alleges conspiracy

Sun, 27 May 2012 09:12:35 +0530

YSR Congress spokesperson Ambati Rambaju said on Sunday that party chief Jagan Mohan Reddy was being targeted by the Andhra Pradesh Congress, the Opposition parties and the CBI and that the leader had announced his arrest four days back.

Jagan Mohan arrest: BJP calls it Cong's vendetta

Sun, 27 May 2012 08:43:21 +0530

The BJP on Sunday criticised YSR Congress Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy's arrest by the CBI, calling it an act of political vendetta by the Congress. "The timing of the arrest is questionable," BJP leader Balbir Punj said. "It looks like political vendetta. The CBI is the instrument of the UPA," he added.

DA case: CBI arrests Jagan Mohan Reddy

Sun, 27 May 2012 07:42:34 +0530

YSR Congress Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy was arrested on Sunday by the CBI after three days of questioning in the disproportionate assets case. This was confirmed by top CBI officials.

Vijaywada MP takes dig at Jagan's mother, blasted

Sun, 27 May 2012 07:10:27 +0530

YSR Congress party on Sunday criticised Vijaywada MP and Congress leader Lagdapati Rajagopal for his alleged comment targeting Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy's mother.

7 officials suspended in AP train accident

Sun, 27 May 2012 06:11:37 +0530

Seven officials, including two loco drivers, have been suspended by the Railways in connection with last Tuesday's rail mishap in Andhra Pradesh that claimed 25 lives.

Nine go blind after operation in Andhra

Sun, 27 May 2012 02:42:14 +0530

Nine people lost their sight after undergoing surgery at a private hospital in Ongole town of Andhra Pradesh.

Govt is trying to malign me: Jagan

Sun, 27 May 2012 10:50:46 +0530

YSR Congress chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy said that the central government was trying to malign his image in the disproportionate assets case. He also blamed the CBI for delaying his interrogation in the case.

CBI to continue questioning Jagan today

Sun, 27 May 2012 07:21:10 +0530

For the second consecutive day, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) grilled YSR Congress Party leader YSJaganmohan Reddy for over seven hours in the disproportionate assets case and directed him to appear again on Sunday.

No threat to Andhra Pradesh govt, says Congress

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:46:31 +0530

Despite ominous signs that there could be further exodus of its MLAs to YSR Congress of Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy, the ruling Congress in Andhra Pradesh is not ready to accept that its government faced a possible threat in the near future.

DA case: Another round of questioning for Jagan

Sat, 26 May 2012 07:12:01 +0530

YSR Congress Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy was questioned by the CBI in the disproportionate assets case for the second consecutive day on Saturday. The leader said that he had been asked to come back on Sunday for another round of questioning.

Jagan at CBI office for 2nd day of questioning

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:00:17 +0530

YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy has reached the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office for the second day of questioning in the disproportionate assets case. He was questioned by CBI investigators for over seven hours on Friday.

DA case: CBI to grill Jagan Reddy again today

Sat, 26 May 2012 06:11:16 +0530

YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy will be quizzed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) again on Saturday. On Friday, he was grilled by CBI sleuths for over seven hours in connection with the disproportionate assets case.

AP police on tenterhooks as Jagan faces arrest

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:49:00 +0530

Amid reports of possible arrest of YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy in the disproportionate assets case against him, the Andhra Pradesh police are taking no chances on law and order front and have heightened security in the state.

DA case: CBI quizzes Jagan for over 7 hours

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:43:51 +0530

YSR Congress chief and Kadapa MP YS Jagan Mohan Reddy was questioned for more than seven hours in connection with the disproportionate assets case by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Hyderabad even as thousands of his supporters laid siege of the city forcing the police to clamp prohibitory orders in the Andhra Pradesh capital. He will be questioned again on Saturday from 10:30 AM.

AP: MLAs loyal to Jagan add to Cong woes

Fri, 25 May 2012 05:35:30 +0530

The ruling Congress in Andhra Pradesh received another jolt with a state legislator switching loyalty to YSR Congress Party leader Y S Jaganmohan Reddy and some more legislators were reportedly in touch with him.

DA case: CBI grills Jagan amidst heavy security

Fri, 25 May 2012 01:11:04 +0530

YSR Congress chief and Kadapa MP YS Jagan Mohan Reddy appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at the agency's headquarters in Hyderabad on Friday morning to be questioned in connection with his alleged disproportionate assets case. Jagan's vehicle was surrounded by a massive crowd when the Kadapa MP left for the CBI office on Friday morning and heavy security has been deployed in Hyderabad as his supporters have camped outside the CBI headquarters.

TDP suspends Mysura for proximity with Jagan

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:25:10 +0530

Telugu Desam Party has suspended MV Mysura Reddy for breach of discipline and for his alleged proximity to YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy. The former Rajya Sabha member is likely to join Reddy's YSR Congress soon.

DA case: CBI to question Jagan Reddy today

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:31:29 +0530

A day after the Andhra Pradesh High Court rejected the anticipatory bail plea filed by YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy seeking exemption from appearance in the disproportionate assets case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will question him on Thursday.

Congress using CBI to arrest me: Jagan

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:43:38 +0530

YSR Congress MP Jagan Reddy is leaving no stone unturned to ensure victory in the upcoming bypolls in 18 assembly seats and one Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh. Jagan, summoned by the CBI on May 25 in an illegal assets case, continued campaigning in Guntur, all the time telling his supporters that the CBI would arrest him at the Congress's behest.

Jagan DA case: Andhra Excise Minister arrested

Thu, 24 May 2012 01:11:43 +0530

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested Andhra Pradesh Excise Minister M Venkatramana in the disproportionate assets case involving YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy. He is the first minister to be arrested in the case.

Andhra Pradesh SSC results declared

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:58:35 +0530

The results for the Class 10 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations for the year 2012 were declared on Thursday. The results were declared by Board of Secondary Education of Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP).

DA case: Jagan files for anticipatory bail

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:16:07 +0530

A day after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) summoned YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy in the disproportionate assets case, he filed for an anticipatory bail in the Hyderabad CBI court.

CBI acting in haste in DA case: Jagan Reddy

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:59:45 +0530

YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy spoke to CNN-IBN saying the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was acting in haste regarding his disproportionate assets case. He said it was a plot to arrest him. "Why is the CBI acting in such haste? This is a conspiracy to arrest me," Jagan said.

Andhra SSC results to be declared today

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:52:11 +0530

The results for the Class 10 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations for the year 2012 are likely to be announced at 11 am on Thursday. Around 12.8 lakh students had appeared for the exams held in March.

CBI summons Jagan in disproportionate assets case

Wed, 23 May 2012 06:14:09 +0530

The CBI on Wednesday summoned YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy in connection with the disproportionate assets case.

Corruption to be key issue during AP by-polls

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:51:08 +0530

Andhra Pradesh is witnessing a bizarre political show as it heads for by-elections to one Lok Sabha and 18 Assembly seats on June 12. Corruption is the centre-stage on which the by-elections are being fought and every player is engaged in a game of one-upmanship.

Jagan DA case: Sakshi TV accounts to be defreezed

Wed, 23 May 2012 01:08:43 +0530

There is some relief for YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy in the disproportionate assets case. The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered that the accounts of his media company Sakhi TV be defreezed.

Andhra SSC results postponed

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:51:26 +0530

The Andhra Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (APBSE) has postponed the Class 10 SSC (Secondary School Certificate) results for the year 2012 by a day. The results were orginally scheduled to be announced at 11.30 am on May 23.

Congress, TDP, CBI conspiring to arrest me: Jagan

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:48:59 +0530

YSR Congress Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy said the Congress and the TDP were conspiring to postpone the by-poll in Andhra Pradesh by inciting riots.

'Cong, TDP plotting to arrest me'

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:12:23 +0530

Kadapa MP and YSR Congress President YS Jaganmohan launched a frontal attack on ruling Congress and main opposition Telugu Desam Party accusing them of hatching a conspiracy, in concert with CBI, to get him arrested in next 3 to 4 days in disproportionate assets case.

Hampi Express mishap: 24 dead

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:13:04 +0530

The death toll in the train accident in Andhra Pradesh has risen to 24, with over 35 people injured, sources say. The Hampi Express collided with a stationary goods train at Penukonda in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh early on Tuesday morning. The accident happened at around 3:15 am on Tuesday.

Hampi Express accident: 18 charred to death

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:20:34 +0530

Eighteen people have been charred to death and over 35 have been injured after the Hampi Express collided with a stationary goods train at Penukonda in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh early on Tuesday morning. The accident happened at around 3:15 am on Tuesday.

AP: Bypoll abuse adds to heat of summer

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:01:00 +0530

Leading the rhetorical fest is chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy, who has taken to attacking Jagan Mohan Reddy without mincing words.

Hampi Express accident: death toll rises to 16

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:33:06 +0530

The Hampi Express collided with a goods train near Penukonda in Andhra Pradesh early on Tuesday morning on its way from Hubli to Bangalore. Eight people were dead and 25 were injured in the collision, according to a railway spokesperson. The accident happened at around 3:45 am on Tuesday.

AP: Hampi Express collides with goods train, 2 dead

Tue, 22 May 2012 05:44:29 +0530

Hampi Express from Bangalore to Hospet in the wee hours on Tuesday met with an accident with a goods train near Penneconda in Andhra Pradesh.

TDP Chief wants Jagan arrested in DA case

Tue, 22 May 2012 02:40:23 +0530

Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday demanded the arrest of Kadapa MP and YSR Congress chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy in connection with the disproportionate assets case lodged against him.

Plea to attach Jagan's properties rejected

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:50:39 +0530

A local court in Hyderabad on Sunday rejected on technical grounds CBI's petition seeking attachment of certain properties of Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy in disproportionate asset case and Sunil Reddy and Koneru Prasad in connection with Emaar-APIIC land deal.

AP: Evangelist arrested on murder charges

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:28:55 +0530

Well-known evangelist KA Paul was arrested on Monday morning from Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh. He was arrested for attempting to murder Koteswar, accused of killing his brother, Daniel.

AP: Boobathi Babu goes on leave

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:11:00 +0530

The IPS officer heading the liquor syndicate probe is feeling humiliated as the government posted an officer above him...

Jagan case: CBI to question AP Minister

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:36:34 +0530

The CBI is set to question the Excise Minister of Andhra Pradesh M Venkatramana over the YSR Congress Chief Jaganmohan Reddy alleged unaccounted wealth.

AP CM targets Jagan, calls him an 'opportunist'

Sun, 20 May 2012 02:40:16 +0530

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Saturday criticised the YSR Congress party chief and Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy by calling him an "opportunist".

DA case: CBI to attach Jagan's properties

Sat, 19 May 2012 06:11:32 +0530

There is more trouble for Jaganmohan Reddy in the disproportionate assets case as the Andhra Pradesh government has given permission to the CBI to attach the properties of Reddy-owned Jagati publications. The Andhra home minister has also been questioned in relation with the case.

CBI questions AP minister in Jagan assets case

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:40:06 +0530

CBI on Friday questioned Andhra Pradesh Home Minister P. Sabita Indra Reddy in YSR Congress Party leader Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy's alleged illegal assets case.

Tiger pug mark grows in Andhra Pradesh

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:33:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: No tiger death took place in Andhra Pradesh in the last 14 months, while as many as 32 tigers died across the country i..

Andhra: Moves afoot to kill Vanpic MoU

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:18:00 +0530

HYDERABAD/GUNTUR: The state government is understood to be contemplating cancelation of the MoU with the promoters of the Vodarevu..

YSR Congress wooing OU student leaders?

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:53:00 +0530

It appears that the party now wants to have its own student wing on the campus much like the BJP and the TRS...

Indians stranded in Angola refuse to return home

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:21:18 +0530

The 1,200 Indian workers stranded in Angola are not keen on coming back home despite the government making arrangements for their return, Minister for Overseas Affairs Vyalar Ravi informed Parliament about it on Wednesday.

Sakshi media writes to PCI against CBI action

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:02:25 +0530

Sakshi media house, owned by Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy, on Wednesday filed an application with the Editors' Guild and the Press Council of India against CBI's action of freezing its bank accounts and the state government's decision to ban issuing advertisements to Sakshi Telugu daily and news channel.

AP: TJAC to show feuding TRS & BJP the door?

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:39:00 +0530

The committee vexed by parties firmness on contesting Parakal bypoll and decided to work without them in Telangana.

AP: Rs 1,300 crore lapses in Jalayagnam

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:40:00 +0530

A PAC review meeting revealed that as much as Rs 1,300 crore advance money paid to contractors is yet to be recovered.

Telangana: TDP ready to spell out its stand

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:33:00 +0530

The Telugu Desam is ready to pronounce its stand on the Telangana statehood demand if the central government seeks its opinion.

Court rejects plea to defreeze Sakshi TV accounts

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:43:33 +0530

A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Monday dismissed a petition by YS Jaganmohan Reddy's Jagathi publications to defreeze the bank accounts of Sakshi TV.

DA case: CBI summons Jagan on May 28

Mon, 14 May 2012 01:24:45 +0530

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court has served summons to YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy in the disproporionate assets case. Jagan Reddy, the son of the late Andhra chief minister YSR Reddy, has been asked to appear before a CBI court on May 28.

Court to decide on Jagan's plea for defreezing accounts

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:50:09 +0530

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court is expected to give its order on YSR Congress chief Jagan Reddy's plea. The YSR Congress chief had challenged the freezing of the accounts of Sakshi TV and other media houses that he owns.

AP: Vijayamma goes to SC against Naidu

Sat, 12 May 2012 09:32:00 +0530

The matter is likely to come up for hearing after the court reopens after vacation beginning Saturday.

AP: Ex-minister calls CM anti-Dalit

Fri, 11 May 2012 05:40:37 +0530

Denied permission to address the media, P Shankar Rao lodged a police complaint against N Kiran Kumar Reddy for violating provisions of the the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

AP: 4 die after consuming illicit liquor

Fri, 11 May 2012 02:09:02 +0530

Four people died on Friday after consuming illicit liquor in Vijayawada town of Andhra Pradesh, police said.

Kiran takes cue from Chirus Stalin

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:32:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: In Mahbubnagar district to push the Rytu Chaitanya Yatras on Thursday, chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy did the usual f..

Is the CBI probe on Jagan a political tactic?

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:05:27 +0530

A Hyderabad court will on Thursday hear the Sakshi TV's appeal against freezing of its accounts. YSR Congress Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy, who owns the network, has slammed the CBI for hounding him with no proof.

Freezing of accounts by CBI undemocratic: Jagan

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:41:13 +0530

YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy has hit out at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), saying that it has been hounding him with no proof. Calling the freezing of the Sakshi TV accounts undemocratic, Jagan said, "After nine months of probe, the CBI has got nothing."

Jagan's Sakshi TV moves court to defreeze accounts

Wed, 09 May 2012 03:23:32 +0530

Kadapa MP and YSR Congress president YS Jaganmohan Reddy's Jagathi publications has moved the CBI court on Wednesday seeking to defreeze their bank accounts. The Court has asked the CBI to file a reply by Thursday.

CBI move a prelude to attach Jagans assets?

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:19:00 +0530

CBI on Tuesday froze the bank accounts of the media firms and other companies owned by the Kadapa MP...

AP: BJP, TRS yet to decide on Parkal candidate

Wed, 09 May 2012 07:56:00 +0530

TRS and BJP are continuing to adopt a wait-and-watch attitude on announcing the party candidate for Parkal Assembly seat.

CBI freezes bank accounts linked to Jagan

Wed, 09 May 2012 01:29:38 +0530

The CBI has frozen the accounts of Sakshi TV and other media houses owned by Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy. This as part of the probe against the Andhra Pradesh leader in an alleged disproportionate assets case.

AP CM Kiran goes for Jagan's Jugular

Tue, 08 May 2012 11:28:00 +0530

The Andhra CM came down heavily on Jagan after many of his critics barracked him for being soft on the Kadapa MP.

CBI files third chargesheet in Jagan DA case

Mon, 07 May 2012 05:29:07 +0530

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday filed the third supplementary chargesheet in YS Jaganmohan Reddy disproportionate assets case. The 88-page chargesheet names Jagan as accused No. 1 and names five others including a serving Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer. The chargesheet has around 72 witness statement.

AP: US-based charity builds schools for poor Muslims

Mon, 07 May 2012 01:09:24 +0530

Indian Muslim Relief and Charities (IMRC), a US-based organization, has built 60 schools in the remote villages of coastal Andhra Pradesh and plans to construct 40 more to provide education to Muslims.

AP: CM Kiran calls minister an 'idle' brain

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:39:00 +0530

Andhra CM's comment came after the Health Minister DL Ravindra Reddy accused him of being Jagan's covert in Congress.

Kiran should shed silence on Jagan: VHR

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:26:00 +0530

Congress MP V Hanumantha Rao on Sunday said he too, like the health minister DL Ravindra Reddy, may have to come to a conclusion that chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy was Jagan Mohan Reddy's covert unless he sheds his silence on the Kadapa MP.

Telangana set to become anaemia capital of AP

Mon, 07 May 2012 07:55:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: Telangana region is set to become the capital of anaemia, according to Dr V Janaki, asst. Prof. in gynaecology at Nilou..

Cong will put up good show in bypolls: AP CM

Sun, 06 May 2012 10:02:10 +0530

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Sunday expressed confidence that Congress party would put up a good show in next month's by-polls to one Lok Sabha and 18 Assembly seats.

Action films are my priority: Rana Daggubati

Sun, 06 May 2012 04:33:04 +0530

He won't say no to romantic movies, but actor Rana Daggubati admits action films will always be his priority.

Rowdy Rathore: Music borrowed from 'Vikramarkudu'

Sat, 05 May 2012 01:37:16 +0530

Wajid, of the composer duo Sajid-Wajid, confesses that a part of the music in their 'Rowdy Rathore' score is borrowed from the original Telugu film 'Vikramarkudu'.

Never met Chidambaram on Telangana issue: TDP chief

Fri, 04 May 2012 02:44:35 +0530

Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu has condemned Union Home Minister P Chidambaram's claim that he met him on the Telangana statehood issue.

Jagan's visit to Tirupati sparks religion row

Thu, 03 May 2012 01:32:51 +0530

Already battling corruption cases, YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy now finds himself in a new controversy as the authorities in the Tirupati temple say he has violated norms.

December 9, 2009 was then; this is now: PC

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:40:00 +0530

Home minister said, only after eight parties having a major stake in Telangana take a firm view will progress be made...

Jagan courts big trouble at Tirumala

Thu, 03 May 2012 08:44:00 +0530

TIRUMALA: YSR Congress Party president and Kadapa MP YS Jagan Mohan Reddy landed in a controversy when he went in for a darshan of..

Govt will not impose its view on Telangana: PC

Thu, 03 May 2012 12:48:34 +0530

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said the government will not thrust its opinion on Telangana and the decision on the statehood issue will be taken after consensus among political parties.

Kiran racks brains as Sonia talks of ups, downs

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:47:00 +0530

The Congress president reportedly told the Andhra CM that he would have to show results in the ensuing byelections.

Bargaining time for Telangana Congress MPs

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:05:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: The presidential election, to be held in July, will present an opportunity to all Congress MPs and MLAs from Telangana ..

AP bypolls: Congress finalises 13 candidates

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:50:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: It was a hectic day for chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and PCC president Botcha Satyanaryana in Delhi where they we..

Telangana: TRS, BJP tearing JAC asunder

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:42:00 +0530

While TRS wants to send BJP out, the saffron party is working hard to spread its roots in the region to become a force.

Bail to Jagan's associate in corruption case

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:56:09 +0530

A CBI court on Monday granted bail to Jagati Publications Pvt Ltd vice-chairman V Vijay Sai Reddy in the corruption case involving Kadapa MP, YS Jaganmohan Reddy.

Will respond early on Telangana: Chidambaram

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:27 +0530

The Centre will respond as soon as possible on the demand for separate Telangana state, Home Minister P Chidambaram said on Monday.

Andhra: Jagan move jolts Babu

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:07:00 +0530

YSR Congress is trying to lure Kamma leaders whose affinity is for the TDP, to strengthen its base in certain districts...

Suspended Telangana MPs to boycott LS on Monday

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:16:18 +0530

Congress MPs from Telangana region, who were suspended from the Lok Sabha last week for disrupting the proceedings, have decided to boycott the House on Monday.

Telugu Review: 'Dammu' is high on action

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:25:03 +0530

The film is rich in production values and that is the prime reason for the film's enhanced quality quotient.

CBI agrees to give papers to Vijay Sai

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:25:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: The CBI finally relented in court Thursday and agreed to provide Jagan wealth case defendent access to crucial document..

No dearth of candidates for AP bypolls: AICC

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:15:00 +0530

All-India Congress Committee (AICC) observer KB Krishnamurthy said that there was no truth in the reports that Congress leaders were not coming forward to contest the forthmcoming byelections to 18 Assembly seats and one Lok Sabha seat.

Reopen Paritala case, Naidu tells CBI

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:22:00 +0530

There is evidence Jagan was the main force behind the reign of terror unleashed in AP by mafias, the TDP chief said.

AP liquor scam: ex-IAS officer among 12 arrested

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:20:06 +0530

The anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a retired District Collector and 11 others in connection with the liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh.

Telangana storm in Parliament: Cong acts tough

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:39:11 +0530

The Telangana row hijacked the first day of the resumed Budget session of Parliament on Tuesday. In an unprecedented action, an angry Congress leadership suspended eight MPs from the region for four days for disrupting proceedings. The motion was carried by a voice vote after the members failed to go to their seats and continued to protest in the well of the house.

'Zanjeer' remake: Sunny Leone to do item number

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:32:12 +0530

Apporva Lakhia, the director of the 'Zanjeer' remake, is all set to shoot an item number on Sunny Leone.

8 MPs suspended for disrupting LS over Telangana

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:36:47 +0530

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday suspended eight Congress MPs for disrupting the House over the Telangana statehood issue. All the eight MPs belonged to the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. The decision to suspend the MPs was taken at a Congress core group meeting chaired by party President Sonia Gandhi after the Lok Sabha was adjourned as the MPs raised slogans and waved placards in the House, demanding the creation of Telangana state by dividing Andhra Pradesh.

Cong may suspend Telangana MPs for disrupting LS

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:16:37 +0530

The Congress is likely to suspend party MPs from Telangana who protested in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, demanding a separate state. Sources told CNN-IBN that the MPS from Telangana did not listen to Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Home Minister P Chidambaram and other senior leaders and continued to protest in the Lok Sabha.

Sathya Sai Trust divided on Baba idol placement?

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:46:00 +0530

One year after the demise of the spiritual guru, there still seems to be uncertainty on installing his idol at Samadhi.

Liquor war chaos in Vizianagaram

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:38:00 +0530

VIZIANAGARAM/HYDERABAD: The normally placid town of Vizianagaram teetered on the edge of chaos Monday with TDP and Congress worker..

A tough year after Sathya Sai Baba's death

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:30:20 +0530

Exactly a year after Sathya Sai Baba passed away in Puttaparthi, his trust is struggling to retain its credibility.

Cong yet to take a final view on Telangana: Azad

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:30:10 +0530

The Congress has concluded intra-party discussions on the separate Telangana issue but is yet to take a final decision, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Monday.

Illegal assets case: Jagan's auditor surrenders

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:39:55 +0530

In a new turn in the illegal assets case involving YS Jaganmohan Reddy, his auditor, Vijay Sai Reddy, on Monday, surrendered before the CBI court.

AP: TJAC in a tight spot over Parkal bypoll

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:11:00 +0530

TRS wants TJAC to tell BJP to stay away and is attacking BJP for fielding a candidate instead of supporting its nominee.

Uranium ore mine commissioned in Andhra Pradesh

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:42:33 +0530

India commissioned a uranium ore mine and processing plant in Andhra Pradesh on Friday which is estimated to have one of the most significant uranium reserves in the world and could fuel 25 per cent of the country's nuclear plants.

AP: Kidnapped schoolboy found murdered

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:28:21 +0530

A 12-year-old boy, kidnapped four days ago while he was on his way to school, was on Friday found murdered in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district.

Andhra HC cancels Jagan aide's bail

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:07:58 +0530

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday cancelled the bail of Vijay Sai Reddy, an aide of YSR Congress party leader Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, in an illegal assets case.

AP local polls: Congress plans to tie down Jagan

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:41:00 +0530

Congress is likely to announce local body polls ahead of byelections in the face of challenge from YSR Congress chief...

Tirumala forest fire engulfs 500 acres

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:03:00 +0530

TIRUMALA: A minor fire sparked on Wednesday night near the Elephant Arch and Narasimha Swamy temple on the ghat road that winds do..

Ram Charan Teja's 'Racha' rakes in Rs 40 cr

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:17:02 +0530

Chiranjeevi's son Ram Charan Teja is ruling the box-office and his new film 'Racha' has set a new record for first week collections in Andhra Pradesh.

AP: Botcha to erase liquor trade taint?

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:37:00 +0530

Two months before liquor trade licences are to expire, PCC president Botcha Satyanarayana is learnt to have decided to counter the charges that he is involved in liquor syndicate operations.

Cong will do better in coming bypolls: AP CM

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:01:18 +0530

After the party's dismal show in recent bypolls, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Wednesday said Congress would do better in the by-elections to one Lok Sabha and 18 Assembly seats.

AP liquor row: Booze proxies sent on pilgrimages

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:58:00 +0530

Meanwhile, ACB assures that it targets only the core offenders who obtained licences in the name of innocent people...

ACB registers more cases in AP liquor scam

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:57:42 +0530

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered more cases in connection with the 'massive irregularities' being unearthed during its ongoing probe into the liquor auctions conducted in Andhra Pradesh.

AP: Maoist ideologue Satyamurthy dead

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:07:23 +0530

K G Satyamurthy, a Maoist ideologue and one of the founders of the People's War Group (PWG), died in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district on Tuesday. He was 84.

Nagarjuna starts studio to attract Hollywood

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:05:31 +0530

Nagarjuna has embarked on an ambitious plan to attract Bollywood and Hollywood to 'world-class production facilities' in Hyderabad.

Osmania Univ campus peaceful, police vigil on

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:13:03 +0530

A day after witnessing a clash between rival groups of students over organising a 'beef festival' in the campus, the Osmania University remained calm on Monday even as police continued to keep strict vigil.

Review transfer of SIT chief: Andhra HC to govt

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:31:09 +0530

NN-IBN's report on the Andhra Liquor scam continues to have a ripple effect across the state with Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday asking the state government to review the transfer of K Sreenivasa Reddy from the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to the Coastal Security Department.

Osmania University students clash over 'beef fest'

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:12:05 +0530

There were reports of clashes in Hyderabad where students battled each other at the Osmania University. The clashes came after a group of students decided to organise a 'beef festival' to protest the non-inclusion of beef in the University's menu.

As it happened: Music launch of 'Gabbar Singh'

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:21:30 +0530

'Gabbar Singh' is a remake of Salman Khan's 'Dabangg'. Pawan Kalyan, Shruti Haasan play the lead roles in the film.

CBI questions Andhra minister in Jagan case

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:45:16 +0530

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday questioned a Cabinet minister in Andhra Pradesh for eight hours in a case involving alleged illegal assets of YSR Congress party chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy.

Andhra, a big IT defaulter

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:36:00 +0530

The state owes a whopping Rs 5,000 crore to the Income Tax department for the financial year 2011-12...

Telangana Ministers to visit New Delhi soon

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:41:46 +0530

Ministers hailing from the Telangana region are planning to visit New Delhi shortly to meet Congress president Sonia Gandhi, general secretary Rahul Gandhi and other important leaders and seek their intervention for formation of Telangana state.

Puttaparthi readies for Baba's death anniversary

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:59:28 +0530

Puttaparthi town in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district is gearing up for the first anniversary of the passing away of Sathya Sai Baba, who had millions of devotees around the world.

Dinesh-Umesh duel attracts Andhra HC wrath

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:26:00 +0530

The court ordered to probe into their mutual allegations and also initiate criminal contempt action over DGP...

Supporting BJP-led NDA was a mistake: Naidu

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:23:17 +0530

TDP President N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said it was a "mistake" on part of his party to extend support to the BJP-led NDA Government at the Centre, and it will not be repeated in the future.

Was not choosy about Bollywood: Kajal Agarwal

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:13:47 +0530

Actress Kajal Agarwal, who was last seen opposite Ajay Devgn in 'Singham', says she regrets having rejected many Hindi film offers due to her prior commitments down south.

Andhra: Cong in dilemma over YSR legacy

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:31:00 +0530

The party is torn between contrary voices within its ranks on whether to disown YSR as they prepare for byelections.

AP: Cong to take on Jagan, keep silent on YSR

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:37:45 +0530

The Congress appears to have more or less decided to target only YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and maintain silence on the late YS Rajasekhara Reddy, while campaigning for the by-elections to 18 Assembly seats.

H'bad clashes: Situation peaceful a day after

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:59:55 +0530

The situation in trouble-hit parts of the old city in Hyderabad, remained peaceful on Monday even as indefinite curfew continued for the second day in the communally sensitive Madannapet and Saidabad areas.

Andhra CM to go ahead with liquor probe

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:24:50 +0530

Chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy appears to be very determined to take the investigation into the illegal activities of the liquor syndicates to its logical end, despite pressure on him to go easy on it.

CBI probing fund transfer charges against Jagan

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 08:16:49 +0530

After filing a charge sheet against YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for alleged abuse of his official position, the CBI has sent a request to various countries seeking their assistance in probing alleged transfer of funds by the son of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, a charge denied by him.

MP benami land deal: BJP MP must quit, says Congress

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:15:29 +0530

Congress leader Ajay Singh said on Saturday that BJP MP Narottam Mishra must quit over his involvement in the MP benami land deal case.

AP liquor scam: Probe team chief transferred

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:28:00 +0530

Protests erupted in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday after the officer heading the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) probe team into the liquor scam in the state was transferred.

Kiran lobbiesManmohan for more gas, funds

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:41:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: Chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday and requested allocation of additiona..

AP liquor scam: Officer heading probe transferred

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:31:16 +0530

The ACB officer heading the liqour scam probe in Andhra Pradesh has been transferred. Several top politicians in the state are under scrutiny in the liqour racket. Police sources have alleged political pressure to scuttle probe.

Azad tells Andhra troika to be good boys

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:02:00 +0530

Congress high command would keep an eye on CM, PCC president and Deputy CM in view of 18 upcoming by-polls...

AP: JAC gives ultimatum to Congress on Telangana

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:46:05 +0530

The Telangana Political Joint Action Committee (JAC) on Wednesday threatened to intensify the separate statehood agitation once again if the ruling Congress fails to make its stand clear on the issue before the Parliament resumes for the second part of the Budget session on April 24.

AP cop probing liquor scandal transferred

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:49:22 +0530

Additional Director of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) K Sreenivasa Reddy has been posted as chief of coastal security.

No priority darshan for VIPs at Tirumala

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:38:00 +0530

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board has decided to withdraw the intervention of government department official machinery to conduct Kalyanamasthu programme in the state.

AP, Jodhpur: Gender bias still a reality in India?

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:36:35 +0530

Just a few days after a couple from Jodhpur in Rajasthan abandoned their baby girl, a father allegedly blinded by superstition, assaulted his six-month pregnant wife with an iron rod that resulted in a miscarriage.

Andhra Pradesh: Man beats wife to force abortion

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:09:20 +0530

In a brutally shocking incident, a man in Guntur district along with his parents, allegedly beat up his six-month pregnant wife with an iron rod on the stomach causing her to undergo a miscarriage on Sunday.

AP: This summer likely to be harshest in 10 years

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:28:00 +0530

The dry winds have ushered in an early summer with Telangana and Rayalaseema regions suffering very high temperatures.

Andhra: Azad to drive sense into Botcha, Kiran

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:18:00 +0530

Congress leadership worried over feud between the top leaders as by-elections to 18 Assembly seats are nearing.

Government showers Tirupati with projects

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:05:00 +0530

Apparently, with an eye on the by-election to the prestigious Tirupati assembly seat, the ruling Congress government has cleared several new projects and also fast tracked many other projects in Tirupati before election notification takes places.

Tirupati: Record collection of Rs 5.73 cr in one day

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:09:41 +0530

The richest Temple board of the country just got richer! It has recorded its highest Hundi collection ever on a single day of Rs 5.73 crores on Sunday, April 1.

Another youth commits suicide for Telangana cause

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:40:42 +0530

Barely a week after an MBA student from Warangal in Andhra Pradesh ended his life over separate Telangana state, a 23-year-old youth from the district has allegedly committed suicide over "inaction" on part of politicians from the region in pursuing the cause, sources said on Sunday.

DA case: Jagan claims he's being made a scapegoat

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:39:32 +0530

YSR Congress chief and MP YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is among 13 people booked by CBI in an alleged disproportionate assets case, has hit back at the CBI for filing a chargesheet against him, saying that he is being made a scapegoat of the dirty politics. Jagan also asked why no Congress leader has been named in the chargesheet.

Another youth commits suicide for Telangana

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:26:57 +0530

Barely a week after an MBA student from Warangal in Andhra Pradesh allegedly ended his life over separate Telangana state, a 23-year-old youth from the district has committed suicide over "inaction" on part of politicians from the region in pursuing the cause, sources said on Sunday.

Jagan DA case: TDP demands action

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 09:04:42 +0530

The CBI on Saturday closed in on YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy, filing its first chargesheet against him and 12 others in an alleged disproportionate assets case. Sources tell CNN-IBN that the CBI is unlikely to arrest Jagan this week.

Illegal assets: CBI files chargesheet against Jagan

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 05:12:03 +0530

The Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday filed chargesheet against Kadapa MP and YSR Congress president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in the illegal assets case. The 68-page chargesheet names Jagan as the prime accused and names 12 others including top IAS officers and politicians.

Cancel irregular land allotments in Andhra: TDP

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:07:27 +0530

The TDP on Friday demanded that the Andhra Pradesh government immediately cancel all "irregular" land allotments made to private entities and individuals in the state between 2006 and 2011 in the light of the damning findings of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

LS adjourned over Telangana, to meet on Apr 24

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:55:51 +0530

The Telangana issue disrupted proceedings of the Lok Sabha twice for the fifth day on Friday resulting in Speaker Meira Kumar adjourning the Hosue for the day following continuous uproar over the issue. The Lok Sabha will now meet again on April 24 after a recess.

Curfew imposed in Andhra town

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:21:19 +0530

Communal violence broke out in Sangareddy town of Andhra Pradesh, forcing the police to clamp indefinite curfew. Twenty people were injured and several shops were set afire in the large scale violence.

CAG exposes multi-crore land scam in Andhra

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:02:06 +0530

The "benevolence" of the Congress government in Andhra Pradesh in allocation of land (irregularly) for different purposes has caused enormous monetary loss running into several thousand crores of rupees between 2006 and 2011, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has said.

No change of guard in Andhra Pradesh: Cong

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:47:33 +0530

Against the backdrop of demands made by some dissident party leaders, Congress on Thursday said that there will be no change of guard in Andhra Pradesh.

Telangana, Sethusamudram rock Parliament

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 01:20:22 +0530

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till noon on Thursday following demands for a separate Telangana state as well as protests on the Sethusamudram project and the Cauvery waters dispute.

Andhra most unsafe for women in South

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:35:58 +0530

Going by the number of cases of crimes against women, Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the most unsafe place among the four South Indian states, according to data collated by the National Crime Records Bureau.

Emaar scam: AP bureaucrat cries foul

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:08:12 +0530

Suspended IAS officer BP Acharya, the prime accused in the Emaar township "scam" who is currently on bail, on Wednesday claimed he has been made a "scapegoat" in the case.

Dhanush to Tej: Bollywood goes South

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:04:34 +0530

A close look at the prominent movie channels will reveal that a major part of the prime time slot is given to the South Indian dubbed films.

'Rachcha' is not an 'Orange': Ram Charan

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:30:44 +0530

The much-awaited and much-hyped Ram Charan Tej and Tamannah Bhatia starrer, 'Rachcha' landed in a controversy even before it hit the screens.

Charmi to star as a prostitute in Chandu's next

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:16:19 +0530

Actress Charmi will soon be seen playing the role of a prostitute in an upcoming movie by Chandu.

Dirty Picture: Who'll play Silk in Telugu remake?

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:25:22 +0530

'The Dirty Picture' remake will be more scintillating than the original film.

TDP coffers empty, says Naidu

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:12:00 +0530

The TDP's coffers are empty and Chandrababu Naidu is in a dilemma whether to field candidates in the next round of bypolls to 18 Assembly constituencies and one Lok Sabha seat.

Kiran draws the Lakshman Rekha

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:49:00 +0530

Andhra CM invokes the Congress high command to deter his detractors who blamed him for the partys rout in the by-polls...

AP CM says suicide cannot be a solution

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:39:33 +0530

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Tuesday appealed to youths not to take to extreme step like committing suicide as it could not be a solution to any problem.

Telangana shutdown hits life in region

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:15:12 +0530

Life across Andhra Pradesh's Telangana region was affected on Tuesday due to the shutdown called by the Telangana Rashtra Samithi.

Telangana issue rocks AP Assembly

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:43:46 +0530

For the second day in a row, the Telangana statehood issue rocked the Andhra Pradesh Assembly leading to two adjournments this morning.

Genelia furious over land grabbing rumours

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:44:45 +0530

Genelia D'Souza denies any involvement in the land grabbing case and quashes all the rumours.

Indian conquers the Andes in Latin America

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:03:34 +0530

Thirty-seven-year old Malli Mastan Babu is the only Indian to have scaled the tallest peaks of the Andes in South America. He also holds a Guinness record for having climbed the seven summits of the world in just 172 days.

Telangana: Partial bandh underway in region

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:50:15 +0530

A partial bandh called by the TRS over the demand for separate statehood is currently underway in the Telangana region.

Telangana region to observe bandh today

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:55:26 +0530

The Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) has called for a bandh in the Telangana region on Tuesday to protest the government's apparent indifference towards the separate statehood issue. A ruckus broke out in Delhi and Hyderabad over the issue on Monday. MPs from the region shouted slogans in Parliament after two students demanding separate statehood for Telangana set fire to themselves.

Telangana: TRS calls for bandh on Tuesday

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:55:30 +0530

The Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) has called for a bandh in the Telangana region on Tuesday to protest the government's apparent indifference towards the separate statehood issue. A ruckus broke out in Delhi and Hyderabad over the issue. MPs from the region shouted slogans in Parliament after two students demanding separate statehood for Telangana set fire to themselves.

Telangana: Naidu wants Cong to take decision

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:51:31 +0530

Telugu Desam Party President N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday appealed to students and youth of Telangana not to resort to extreme actions like suicide even as he demanded that the ruling Congress take a decision immediately on the contentious statehood issue.

Andhra Assembly adjourned over Telangana

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:26:35 +0530

Rocked by the Telangana issue, the Andhra Pradesh Assembly was on Monday adjourned for the day without transacting any business.

May the good Lord save his devotees at Tirumala

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:26:00 +0530

Inefficiency of the security wing poses questions over security of the temple and its treasury and safety of devotees...

'AP govt committed to create employment opportunities'

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:05:27 +0530

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy said on Sunday that the Congress government in the state was committed to create employment opportunities for the educated youth in the state.

AP: TDP gearing up for next round of bypolls

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:49:01 +0530

The Telugu Desam has started the exercise to win the next round of by-elections which will be held in the state for 18 Assembly seats and one Lok Sabha seat. Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu has started consulting party seniors from the constituencies for where the by-elections are due following the disqualification or acceptance of the resignations of pro-Jagan MLAs/MP.

AP: MBA student commits suicide for Telangana

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:43:46 +0530

An MBA student on Saturday allegedly immolated himself inside his college demanding a separate Telangana state, police said.

Not involved in any land-grabbing scam: Genelia

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:49:48 +0530

Genelia gets candid about 'Naa Ishtam', life-post marriage and the latest legal trouble she seems to have gotten into.

Telugus usher in New Year with gaiety

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:26:51 +0530

Telugus across Andhra Pradesh decorated their houses and shops with mango leaves, tasted the traditional 'Ugadi pacchadi' and heard 'panchangnam' or the forecast of the coming year by 'agma' pundits to usher in the New Year.

Real Heroes Bablu & Mary transform Anantapur

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:25:15 +0530

A couple in Andhra Pradesh Bablu and Mary is the reason for transformation in Anantapur. Over the past 20 years the couple has turned the barren land of 140 villages into an agro-forest habitat also helping villagers set up small scale industries.

Andhra liquor scam: HC notice to CM, others

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:45:53 +0530

Trouble seems to be brewing for the Kiran Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh over the liquor scam which CNN-IBN had reported first. The Andhra Pradesh High Court has sent notices to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Reddy, state Congress chief B Satyanarayana, Excise Minister M Venkatramana and leader of Opposition Chandrababu Naidu.

Shankar Rao files PIL for probe against Kiran

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 07:43:00 +0530

AP ex-minister filed case against CM and others for illegal disposal of confiscated red sandalwood worth Rs 500 crore...

Chiranjeevi, Renuka elected to RS from AP

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:16:57 +0530

Superstar-turned-politician Chiranjeevi, former Union Minister Renuka Choudhary (both from Congress) and former state Home Minister T Devender Goud of TDP were declared elected unopposed.

AP Minister sends resignation to Sonia

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:06:15 +0530

Andhra Pradesh Congress is grappling with a rebellion following the party's rout in the bypolls. In a clear sing of rebellion against Chief Minister Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, Andhra Health Minister DL Ravindra Reddy sent his resignation to Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

Andhra: Telangana worries for Cong, TDP

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:54:00 +0530

The bypolls results will cast a long shadow on the future of main political parties in Telangana region.

Telangana cannot be wished away, shows bypoll

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:52:12 +0530

The writing on the wall has become clearer for the ruling Congress and principal opposition Telugu Desam Party in Andhra Pradesh: they are facing a serious survival threat and the demand for a separate Telangana state cannot be wished away.

YSR Cong elated over first win outside Kadapa

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:31:07 +0530

The YSR Congress is elated over its victory in Kovur assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district, its first win outside Kadapa district.

AP: TRS wins 4 seats, Cong draws a blank

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:46:53 +0530

The ruling Congress on Wednesday drew a blank in Andhra Pradesh bypolls as TRS candidates won four seats, while TRS backed independent, YSR Congress and the BJP won one seats each in the bypoll to seven assembly constituencies in the state.

Counting for Andhra Pradesh bypolls today

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:46:10 +0530

The counting of votes for the bypolls to seven Assembly constituencies in Andhra Pradesh would be taken up on Wednesday.

AP: Salaries, allowances of ministers enhanced

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:59:58 +0530

Salaries and allowances of Chief Minister and ministers in Andhra Pradesh have been enhanced significantly with the state Assembly today approving an amendment to the relevant act.

Andhra Pradesh: School bus falls into canal, 8 dead

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:30:02 +0530

At least eight students were killed when when a school bus fell into a rivulet in Khamma district of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, a senior police official said. The bus belonging to a private school was said to be carrying 40 children when the mishap occurred, Additional SP Prakash Jadav said quoting initial reports.

Benegal: We don't need detective stories

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:44:43 +0530

Shyam Benegal won the National Film Award for the best feature film seven times and is known for his women-centric movies.

Chiru, Renuka file RS nomination papers in AP

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:43:32 +0530

Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi and former Union Minister Renuka Choudary on Monday filed their nominations on behalf of the ruling Congress for the biennial elections to Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh.

Moderate polling in AP Assembly bypolls

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 05:35:21 +0530

Braving the scorching sun, about 30 per cent of 13.82 lakh voters Sunday had cast their vote by noon in seven assembly constituencies of Andhra Pradesh, including six in the Telangana region, an official said.

Bypolls to be held in Telangana region today

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 06:43:01 +0530

By-elections will be held on Sunday for seven seats in the Telangana region after several legislators resigned recently demanding the formation of a separate state of Telangana. Several political parties have been adopting this strategy to put further pressure on the Congress government.

AP bypolls at 7 places on Sunday

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 07:24:34 +0530

Stage is set for the crucial by-elections to seven Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. Six constituencies Kollapur, Nagarkurnool, Mahbubnagar, Kamareddy, Adilabad and Station Ghanpur are in Telangana region, while the seventh, Kovur, is in coastal Andhra.

Valuables stolen from Mantralayam hundi

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 10:38:00 +0530

KURNOOL: Burglars struck Sri Raghavendra Mutt in Mantralayam in the wee hours of Friday. Jewellery and cash, worth nearly Rs 3 lak..

Hefty pay hike for AP CM, Oppn leader

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 08:42:00 +0530

The proposed hike for CM, Opposition leader and ministers would cost the exchequer Rs 25 crore.

Andhra set to slip into deep power crisis

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:05:00 +0530

Union Power Ministry made it clear that the state should expect a drastic cut in the supply of gas from April this year.

Vote for Congress for development: Andhra CM

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:17:48 +0530

Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy has called upon the people in Adilabad to vote for the Congress if they wanted to have development in their constituency. He was addressing a public meeting in Adilabad, as part of campaigning for party candidate C Ramachandra Reddy who is contesting the by-polls.

Land scam: 3 AP Govt officials suspended

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:52:45 +0530

Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA) on Thursday suspended three staffers and also took action against some retired employees for their alleged involvement in a multi-crore land scam in the city.

AP: ex-minister's daughter forcibly married

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:17:00 +0530

Maganti Ravali, daughter of former minister and TDP vice-president Maganti Babu, lodged a police here on Monday alleging that she was kidnapped and forcibly married by her engineering college mate Ghattamaneni Harish (21) with the help of some others.

AP: SC order irks Cong; pleases TDP, YSRC

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:59:00 +0530

The SC notices to six ministers in Jagan assets case could not have come at a worse time for CM Kiran Kumar Reddy.

Jagan DA case: SC notice to ministers, babus

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:34:45 +0530

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to six ministers and eight senior bureaucrats Jagan Reddy's disproportionate assets case on a plea alleging that the CBI was not proceeding against them.

TDP pleased with Naidus inroads into Telangana

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:11:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: Whatever the outcome of the by-elections in six Assembly constituencies in Telangana on March 18 might be, the response..

AP: ACB nets 7 cops for liquor nexus

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:41:00 +0530

KURNOOL/ADILABAD/ WARANGAL: After excise officials and representatives of liquor syndicates, it is now the turn of the police to c..

Seemandhra region has progressed: AP Minister

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:36:09 +0530

Andhra Pradesh Minister of Minor Irrigation TG Venkatash on Sunday said Seemandhra region has witnessed a gradual rise in investment despite the recent Telangana agitation in the state.

AP liquor scam: Top police officers arrested

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 01:29:25 +0530

Andhra Pradesh's liquor scandal claimed more casualties on Sunday with the arrests of top police officers in Warrangal, Khammam, Adeelabad and Kurnool districts. Sources say that around two additional SPs, two deputy SPs, four inspectors from Warrangal, Khammam, Adilabad, Kurnool districts were arrested for their alleged role in the illegal liquor syndicate.

AP: Student beaten up for speaking in Telugu

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:37:09 +0530

The Vishakhapatnam Police on Saturday booked the principal of a public school for allegedly beating up a student of class IV for conversing in Telugu with her classmate.

Congress will be routed in AP too: Jagan

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:54:00 +0530

Predicting that the performance of the Congress in Andhra Pradesh would not be much different from that in Uttar Pradesh, YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has exuded confidence that his party will come to power with the blessings of the people.

Telangana not a factor in bypolls: Andhra CM

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:59:01 +0530

A day after denying that the coming bypolls are a referendum on Congress governance in the state, Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy said on Wednesday that the Telangana factor is not going to be an issue at all in the six bypolls scheduled to take place in the region on Marcy 18.

AP: Principal thrashed for sexual harassment

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:40:14 +0530

A private school principal was beaten up by the parents of two girl students in Khammam on Monday.

Uphill task for Congress in AP bypolls

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:54:16 +0530

Soon after the bypolls to seven Assembly segments scheduled for this month, ruling Congress in Andhra Pradesh faces an uphill task with another round of by-elections necessitated in 17 other constituencies.

70 MLAs will join Jagan soon: Andhra Minister

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:26:00 +0530

A disgruntled Ravindra Reddy said the Congress MLAs would quit the party after the bypolls to join the Kadapa MP's camp.

Daggubati plays a Marathi cop in 'Department'

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:12:04 +0530

As an actor, shifting between roles is an occupational hazard. Rana Daggubati writes about his journey in films so far.

Kiran seeks time from Telangana employees

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:03:06 +0530

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday said the government was waiting for the high court's consent to implement an agreement reached with the Telangana employees at the end of a 42-day-long strike last year.

Cong to elevate Chiranjeevi to Rajya Sabha

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:01:33 +0530

'Megastar' Chiranjeevi is likely get elevated soon - from a member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly to the Rajya Sabha. His candidature is almost certain for one of the four seats that the ruling Congress can win in the biennial elections to the Upper House of Parliament from the state, slated for March 30.

'Dammu' makes Rs 40 crore before release

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:41:28 +0530

'Dammu' casts young tiger NTR in dual role, while Trisha and Karthika Nair are playing the female leads.

Andhra speaker disqualifies 16 Jagan loyalists

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 12:34:53 +0530

In an unprecedented action in state legislature history, Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker Nadendla Manohar on Friday disqualified 16 MLAs of ruling Congress who had voted against the party government during a no-trust motion in December last year sailing with expelled Congress leader YS Jaganmohan Reddy.

Andhra speaker disqualifies 16 Jagan loyalists

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:50:53 +0530

Ending the long suspense, the Andhra Pradesh assembly speaker on Friday disqualified 16 rebel lawmakers belonging to the ruling Congress party who were loyal to YS Jaganmohan Reddy.

Kajal to act with Akshay in 'Special Chaabis'

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:46:58 +0530

Kajal Aggarwal has turned out to be one of the busy actresses down south. Her diary seems full.

5 Maoists from AP arrested in Kolkata

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:01:00 +0530

Five Maoists believed to be from Andhra Pradesh were arrested from various parts of Kolkata in a day-long operation, police said on Thursday.

Andhra cops beating teen caught on camera

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:01:14 +0530

A day after a sixteen-year-old boy was allegedly beaten up by the police in public view at Jagtial town in Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh, the state human rights commission on Wednesday directed the DGP to file a status report on the incident on March 7.

Andhra Pradesh: Youth beaten up by police

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:14:00 +0530

A 17-year-old boy was beaten up by policemen in Karimnagar in Andhra Pradesh for allegedly stealing petrol from village vehicles.

Villagers continue protest against AP power plant

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 02:16:28 +0530

A year after three villagers died in police firing on a group opposing an upcoming thermal power project, the struggle by people of Kakrapalli in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district is still on.

AP bypolls: BJP to contest 1 Telangana seat

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:21:08 +0530

The BJP said on Tuesday it has decided not to contest the upcoming bypolls to five of the six assembly segments in Telangana region to honour the local sentiment.

Naidu owns 320 acres of land in benami: TRS

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:45:00 +0530

Telangana Rashtra Samiti president K Chandrasekhara Rao, who has been belching fire and brimstone at Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu, has come out with "documentary evidence" that the TDP leader is in benami possession of 320 acres of land in Nellore district.

Where caste clashes with Telangana sentiment

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:43:00 +0530

ADILABAD: It is a fight between caste factor and Telangana sentiment in this district headquarters town. Now, the Telangana sentim..

Andhra liquor racket: HC seeks status report

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 04:03:27 +0530

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has asked for a status report on the probe into the liquor racket in the state to be submitted in three weeks from now. This has come after CNN-IBN reported that there was a nexus between the excise officials, the police and the accused in the racket.

Telugu actor Nagarjuna wants to join politics

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 04:51:23 +0530

Nagarjuna Akkineni,a Telugu superstar reveals his interest to join politics in Andhra Pradesh. Following the trend of other stars, the actor too wants to join the race

AP: Kiran Govt helpless as Oppn attacks

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:24:14 +0530

Chinks in Congress Government in Andhra Pradesh were exposed yet again as the ruling party was left scouting for defence when the Opposition launched a virulent attack on it in the Assembly in the last two days.

I got chance to be PM twice but refused: TDP chief

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:39:06 +0530

Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday claimed he had twice got the opportunity to become Prime Minister but turned them down.

Telangana temples neglected: TRS chief

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:01:12 +0530

Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) president K Chandrasekhar Rao accused the government of neglecting Telangana temples.

Andhra: 13 IAS officers transferred

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:52:30 +0530

One of the senior-most Indian Administrative Service officers in Andhra Pradesh, M Chaya Ratan, was on Tuesday appointed Special Chief Secretary (Home) in a bureaucratic reshuffle involving over a dozen officers.

No difference between Congress, BJP: CPI

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:21:18 +0530

There is no difference between the Congress and BJP as both parties followed anti-people policies and were involved in massive corruption, CPI General Secretary AB Bardhan alleged on Tuesday.

Deadlock continues in Andhra assembly

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:19:40 +0530

In a spillover from the previous week, the Andhra Pradesh assembly remained paralysed on Tuesday with the Opposition parties insisting on a debate on the liquor syndicate and Telangana issues.

Telangana stir may turn violent: Cong MP

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:44:43 +0530

A prominent Congress MP from Andhra Pradesh's Telangana region has warned that the feeling of betrayal and hurt among people there may give a violent turn to the movement for statehood and cautioned his party against waiting till the next elections.

AP liquor racket: Cong ministers being probed

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:49:49 +0530

Top Congress leaders and government officials in Andhra Pradesh are being probed by the police in connection with the liquor racket in the state. According to sources, some top leaders of the ruling Congress may be involved in the racket.

12 percent quota for STs in Telangana state: KCR

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:04:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Rashtra Samiti has promised 12 per cent reservation to Lambadas and other Scheduled Tribes in education a..

First Look: Ram Charan Teja in 'Racha'

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:03:33 +0530

The first look of Ram Charan Teja's forthcoming film 'Racha' is out. Directed by Sampath Nandi, the film stars Tamanna opposite Teja.

Andhra presents Rs 1.45 lakh crore budget

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:27:33 +0530

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Anam Ramnarayan Reddy on Friday presented a tax-free, revenue-surplus budget for 2012-13 with an overall expenditure of over Rs 1.45 lakh crore.

Bypolls to 7 seats relief for Andhra Cong

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:06:42 +0530

The announcement of the schedule for by-elections to seven assembly seats has come as a relief for Andhra Pradesh's ruling Congress as it will now not be facing polls in 24 constituencies in one go as being demanded by the YSR Congress party.

Bypolls lead to uncertainty over Andhra budget

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:41:41 +0530

With the Election Commission announcing the schedule for by-elections to seven Andhra Pradesh assembly seats, the state government is consulting legal experts on whether it can go ahead with the presentation of the state budget later on Friday.

AP: HC rejects plea for probe into Naidu assets

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:03:26 +0530

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition by YSR Congress president Y.S. Vijayamma seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged disproportionate assets of former chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.

Protests mark Valentine's Day in Andhra Pradesh

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:15:49 +0530

Protests by Hindu groups and a campaign to educate the youth by some Muslim organisations marked Valentine's Day in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, as many joined the celebration of love.

Rebel Cong MLAs in touch with me: AP CM

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:50:56 +0530

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy said on Tuesday some of the Congress rebel MLAs owing allegiance to YSR Congress party were "in touch" with him even as he maintained that their disqualification issue was under the Assembly Speaker's purview.

Botcha takes on Babu to outwit Kiran Reddy

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:54:00 +0530

Even before the chief minister, or for that matter any senior Congress leader, reacted to the comments made by Opposition leader N Chandrababu Naidu over the address of the Governor to the joint session of AP legislature on Monday, it was PCC president Botcha Satyanarayana who trained guns at Naidu and sought to take the wind out of his sails on the issues of corruption and liquor scam.

Jagan MLAs want all bypolls held together

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:42:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: All the 16 Congress and one PRP MLA, who are in YS JaganMohan Reddys camp, urged the Election Commission to hold the b..

TRS, BJP, CPI to corner AP govt on Telangana

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:10:00 +0530

Leaders of the three parties are planning to use the Assembly as a platform to raise the demand for statehood.

Andhra Budget Session begins on a stormy note

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:00:09 +0530

The Budget Session of Andhra Pradesh Legislature got off to a fiery start on Monday with the Opposition parties staging a walk out during the customary address by Governor ESL Narasimhan to the joint session of the Assembly and Council.

Jagan MLAs get ready to ambush government

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:28:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: With the speaker deciding against disqualifying the MLAs who are in the Jagan Mohan Reddy camp for the time being, all ..

Praveen stabbing: 3 Indians charged in UK

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:54:39 +0530

The UK police on Sunday charged three Indians in connection with the stabbing of an Indian student from Hyderabad, Praveen Reddy, who was a student of MBA at the London Business School. Reddy was stabbed several times at a party he went for, in the Newham borough of London, on Friday. He is still said to be in a critical condition and is currently recuperating at the London Royal Hospital.

Praveen Reddy stabbing: 3 Indians charged in UK

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:22:17 +0530

Three Indians have been charged with the attempted murder of Praveen Reddy, an MBA student at the London Business School, who was critically stabbed on Friday night in the Newham borough of London.

AP: Junior docs to boycott Govt hospitals today

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:55:12 +0530

The Junior Doctors' Association will be boycotting emergency services in 10 government medical colleges and hospitals across Andhra Pradesh on Saturday.

Emaar-MGF chargesheet spells trouble for Jagan?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:23:42 +0530

The CBI chargesheet in the Emaar - MGF scam in Andhra Pradesh could spell more trouble for Jagan Mohan Reddy. The chargesheet accessed by CNN-IBN says Emaar-MGF had misappropriated funds in excess of Rs 100 crore in the deal.

Andhra junior doctors to intensify strike

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:51:40 +0530

Emergency services in government-run hospitals in Andhra Pradesh are likely to be hit with junior doctors on Friday deciding to intensify their strike.

AP seeks central assistance to tackle drought

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:02:28 +0530

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Wednesday sought liberal assistance from the Centre for drought relief in the state.

Mahesh Babu to go topless in his next film

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:08:44 +0530

The superstar is all set to sweep his fan-base off the floor by going shirtless, first-time ever.

Andhra excise minister accused in hooch racket

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:13:38 +0530

In a shocking revelation that is certain to rock the Andhra Pradesh government and administration, state Excise Minister M Venkata Ramana has been accused of taking a Rs 10 lakh bribe to let the illegal liquor business run.

Andhra woman seeks euthanasia for paralysed son

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:44:02 +0530

Unable to take care of him due to poverty, a 64-year-old widow in Andhra Pradesh has sought euthanasia for her son, a 36-year-old graduate in aeronautical science who has been in a vegetative state for 15 years.

AP: Three new ministers join Kiran Reddy Cabinet

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:21:45 +0530

The ministry of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy was on Monday expanded with the induction of three legislators.

Man uploads obscene images of woman colleague

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:49:08 +0530

The Andhra Pradesh police have arrested a man for allegedly opening a fake Facebook account of his former woman colleague and publishing obscene pictures.

Costliest ever set for Chaitanya in 'Autonagar'

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:48:07 +0530

The movie has Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the leading lady and is being helmed by critically acclaimed director Deva Katta.

Warangal emerges as narcotics hub

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:08:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: Warangal district stands first and Hyderabad fourth in the number of cases registered in the last five years relating t..

DSC exam on May 2 for 21,000 posts

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:02:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: The state government has announced that DSC-2012 examination will be conducted to fill as many as 21,343 teacher posts...

'CBI should probe Jagan Mohan impartially'

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:20:17 +0530

YSR Congress party honorary president and MLA YS Vijayamma has appealed to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to direct CBI to act 'impartially' not yielding to any pressure from its political bosses as far as investigations against her son and Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy are concerned.

Emaar land deal: Andhra Principal Secy arrested

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:38:23 +0530

The CBI on Monday arrested Andhra Pradesh Principal Secretary (Home) BP Acharya in Emaar properties case. Emaar allegedly got land at nominal rate during YSR government rule in return for favours.

Statue row: shutdown by Dalit groups in AP

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:35:45 +0530

A day-long shutdown began in Andhra Pradesh on Monday on a call given by Dalit groups to protest the recent desecration of statues of Dr B R Ambedkar.

AP: Statues of 2 Cong leaders desecrated

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:40:02 +0530

Close on the heels of desecration of the statues of Dalit icon Babasaheb Ambedkar, figures of two Congress leaders were found on Saturday to be defiled in Tenali town in the district, police said. Statues of Congress leaders NG Ranga and Vangaveeti Ranga were found damaged, they said.

AP: 3 held for desecrating Ambedkar statues

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:48:57 +0530

Andhra Pradesh Police on Saturday arrested three people for recent desecration of statues of B.R. Ambedkar in East Godavari district as Dalit groups continued protests in parts of the state.

AP: Workers kill company official in Yanam

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:36:51 +0530

A senior official of a ceramics company was on Friday killed in an attack by workers after their leader died in police custody as large-scale violence rocked Yanam, a region of Puducherry but located in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district.

AP: Statue row to escalate Mala drift from Cong?

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:53:17 +0530

The Congress might find it difficult to insulate itself from the political fallout of the destruction of BR Ambedkar's statues in East Godavari district which happened at a time when it was trying to prevent Malas from coming under the influence of Jagan Reddy.

AP: CBI wants narco tests on Vijay Sai Reddy

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:02:08 +0530

The CBI on Wednesday filed an application in a local court seeking permission to conduct narco-analysis tests on Vijay Sai Reddy, arrested in connection with the disproportionate assets case against Kadapa MP, YS Jaganmohan Reddy.

Encourage art of puppetry, says Yechury

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:20:14 +0530

CPM leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sitaram Yechury has said there was a need to encourage the art of puppetry in the country. Puppet shows can be used to disseminate important social messages, he said in Rajahmundry on Tuesday.

'Businessman' will be a flop: RGV

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:02:58 +0530

'Businessman 2' might hit the floors later this year since Puri Jagannadh is keen to deliver the Bollywood remake first.

OMC mining scam: Reddy's hearing today

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:19:29 +0530

A special CBI court in Hyderabad is likely to hear the Obulapuram illegal mining case against Gali Janardhana Reddy on Wednesday. The former Karnataka Minister and three others will be produced in court as their custody ends on Wednesday.

'Cong, TDP have tacit understanding to target me'

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:23:07 +0530

Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy alleged today that Congress and TDP are indulging in dirty politics to target him, "Cruel politics is going on. That is only two parties should exist -- TDP and Congress. A third party should not be there and to make it happen (TDP chief) Chandrababu Naidu and Congress elders have a tacit understanding," he said during his ongoing 'odarpu yatra' (tour for consoling) in Guntur district.

CBI arrests 'close aide' of Jagan Reddy

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:10:22 +0530

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday arrested Sunil Reddy, said to be a close aide of Kadapa MP YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, in the Emaar-APIIC land case. This is the second arrest in the case after the investigating agency filed an FIR in August last year.

Deputy CM fires salvo at Kiran Kumar Reddy

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:05:00 +0530

After firing the first salvo against chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy at the first meeting of the Congress Coordination Committee on January 5, deputy chief minister Damodar Rajanarasimha on Monday is believed to have come down heavily on him once again, describing him as "authoritarian and anti-Dalit".

Scams hurting India's economy: Sitaram Yechuri

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:21:08 +0530

CPI(M) politburo member Sitaram Yechuri on Monday said that scams were hurting the nation's economy, and making implementation of welfare acts difficult.

AP seeks World Bank funding for development

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:08:31 +0530

Andhra Pradesh Government on Monday sought financial assistance from the World Bank for development projects in different sectors. Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy held talks with a high-level World Bank delegation led by its Operations Adviser Hubert Nove Josserand in Hyderabad.

Ready to face Chiranjeevi in polls: Balakrishna

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:14:00 +0530

Film actor Nandamuri Balakrishna said he was ready to contest against Chiranjeevi in the 2014 elections, if the TDP wanted him to do so. Appealing to the people to support him, at a press meet at Paderu in Visakhapatnam district on Sunday, the actor said TDP was strong in Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts.

N Balakrishna to contest next assembly polls in AP

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:26:02 +0530

N Balakrishna, actor and son of TDP founder NT Rama Rao, once again made clear his plan of joining active politics and contest the next assembly polls.

Pro-Telangana union leaders meet Azad

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:13:08 +0530

The leaders of pro-Telangana employees of Andhra Pradesh government, who have been in the forefront of separate statehood agitation, on Sunday met Union Minister and Congress general secretary Ghulam Nabi Azad here.

H'bad metro rail: PM to lay foundation stone

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:15:49 +0530

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will visit Hyderabad on February 4 to lay the foundation-stone for the Rs 12,000 crore Hyderabad Metro Rail Project, state Congress Committee president Botsa Satyanarayana said on Saturday.

Telangana: JAC to decide about protest tomorrow

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:38:07 +0530

The Telangana political Joint Action Committee (JAC) would meet in Hyderabad on Saturday to finalise its future course of action about the resumption of separate statehood agitation.

Bollywood vs South: Prateik and Naga

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:18:11 +0530

Both Prateik and Naga Chaitanya gained popularity due to their similar acting styles.

Gadkari flags off Telangana yatra

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:49:28 +0530

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched 'Telangana Poru Yatra' with party president Nitin Gadkari promising a separate Telangana state if the party is voted to power at the Centre.

Two PRP MLAs inducted in Andhra Cabinet

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:41:47 +0530

A new coalition government has emerged in Andhra Pradesh with the induction of two legislators of the Praja Rajyam Party into the N Kiran Kumar Reddy Cabinet in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Rebel Cong MLAs refuse to meet AP speaker

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:44:23 +0530

A group of 17 legislators loyal to YSR Congress Party have refused to appear before Andhra Pradesh assembly Speaker N. Manohar in response to his notices, and maintained that they should be disqualified.

AP: divided family pays tributes to NTR

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:43:05 +0530

Rich tributes were paid to Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N.T. Rama Rao on his 16th death anniversary on Wednesday.

'Lotus Pond' exempted from entertainment tax

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:51:40 +0530

The made-in-Hyderabad Telugu movie, 'Lotus Pond', is likely to give frontline movies a tough time. The state government recently exempted the movie, which was shortlisted for the 17th International Children's Film Festival, from entertainment tax and has also sanctioned it to run an extra show in the mornings. Tollywood director Puri Jagannath's son Akash Petla along with Rohit Ranka of Golconda High School fame play lead roles in the movie.

Telangana got a raw deal: Ponnala

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:40:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: Major industries minister J Geeta Reddy and information technology minister Ponnala Lakshmaiah, both from Telangana, ha..

Cold wave claims 15 lives in Andhra Pradesh

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:03:53 +0530

Andhra Pradesh is in the grip of the most severe cold wave in its recorded history which during the last two days has claimed 15 lives. Five people died in Karimnagar district, and four each in Visakhapatnam and Guntur districts.

Suzlon to develop 3,000 MW of wind energy in AP

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:15:20 +0530

India's largest wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Energy will develop 3,000 MW in Andra Pradesh by 2016 with a potential investment of Rs.18,000 crore.

Friday Release: Puri Jagannadh on 'Businessman'

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:39:48 +0530

'Businessman' will be opening in about 1600 theatres all over the world, which is the highest ever for a Telugu movie.

Jagan continues fast in Telangana

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:50:30 +0530

YSR Congress party leader YS Jaganmohan Reddy's 48-hour fast in Armoor town of Telangana to highlight the problems of farmers entered the second day on Wednesday amid tight security.

Jagan Mohan begins 48 hr fast amid protests

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:36:52 +0530

YSR Congress leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy began his fast on Tuesday night on farmers' issues at Armoor in Nizamabad district of Telangana region amid protests by Telangana supporters.

Telangana rage: Jagan Mohan's convoy attacked

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:32:28 +0530

Kadapa MP and YSR Congress chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's convoy came under attack on Tuesday when stones were pelted by pro-Telangana activists on the vehicle carrying him in Andhra Pradesh's Medak. Jagan Mohan was on his way to Nizamabad where he will hold a two-day fast in support of farmers when the stone-pelting incident took place.

Telangana: Jagan begins 48-hour fast for farmers

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:56:08 +0530

YSR Congress Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy began his fast at the Nizamabad district which falls in the Telangana region of AP.

Opponents attack Jagan ahead of Nizamabad fast

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:52:54 +0530

The TRS, the Telangana political Joint Action Committee (JAC) and Congress leaders from the region on Monday voiced stiff opposition to Kadapa MP YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's fast to be held at Nizamabad district on Tuesday.

TRS to blink at Jagans foray into Telangana?

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:06:00 +0530

Though TRS leaders say they will disturb the YSR Congress chiefs programme, the conviction in their voice is lacking...

Jagan's unclear Telangana stand may ruin fast

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:13:28 +0530

Kadapa MP YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is likely to face opposition from Telangana supporters during his proposed fast in Nizamabad district this week, over his "ambivalent stand" on the separate statehood demand.

AP: TRS blocks Naidu's farmer welfare yatra

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:05:51 +0530

Tension prevailed in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh with TRS party cadre attempting to block the convoy of TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu. Naidu is touring the Telangana district as part of his farmer welfare yatra.

Ministers seek early decision on Telangana

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:07:00 +0530

Six Telangana ministers who conferred with AICC general secretary Ghulam Nabi Azad at the Lake View Guest House on Thursday sought an early and favourable decision on Telangana.

Chaos at Tirumala as VIPs break barricades

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:04:00 +0530

TIRUMALA: Utter chaos prevailed at Tirumala on Thursday as lakhs of devotees thronged Lord Venkateswara temple for Vaikuntha Dwara..

1,000 more MBBS seats in AP from next year

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:02:00 +0530

As many as 1,000 additional seats will be available in medical colleges in the state from this academic year. According to the medical and health minister DL Ravindra Reddy, the Medical Council of India has promised 600 medical seats in 10 government medical colleges and the remaining 400 in private colleges.

Teja to debut in Bollywood with 'Zanjeer' remake

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:09:17 +0530

The latest South Indian actor to enter Bollywood is Telugu hero Ram Charan Teja.

CBI arrests Jagan Mohan Reddy's aide

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:58:28 +0530

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajshekhar Reddy's son Jagan Mohan Reddy is one step closer to being arrested in an illegal assets case, after his auditor Vijay Sai Reddy was arrested on Monday, shortly after he appeared before the CBI for questioning.

Illicit liquor kills 15 in Andhra Pradesh

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:20:04 +0530

The New Year began on a tragic note in Andhra Pradesh with 17 people losing their lives due to illicit liquor in two separate incidents since Saturday, officials said.

Dresses reason for rape: Andhra Pradesh DGP

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:12:30 +0530

Andhra Pradesh police chief has sparked off a row by saying that rapes are on the rise in the state because women in villages have started wearing salwar kameez.

OMC: Court rejects Reddy's interim bail plea

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:29:20 +0530

A special court in Hyderabad on Friday rejected the petition of former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhana Reddy for interim bail to attend his mother's death anniversary ceremony at Bellary.

The Thane effect: rough seas and empty beaches

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:26:00 +0530

The Marina beach in Chennai lay largely deserted on Friday as people chose to stay home fearing the cyclone Thane. The cyclone hit coastal Tamil Nadu early on Friday morning packing a wind speed of 140 kmph, bringing heavy rainfall to Chennai and Nagapattinam, and killing three in Cuddalore.

Cyclone Thane kills seven in TN, Puducherry

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:49:35 +0530

The very severe cyclonic storm, Thane on Friday crossed the Tamil Nadu coast, leaving seven persons dead and causing extensive damage to Cuddalore and the neighbouring Union Territory of Puduchery which remained cut-off from the nearby districts of the state.

Thane hits TN, heavy rains expected in Chennai

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:41:54 +0530

The Indian Meteorology Department reported on Friday morning that Cyclone Thane had moved westwards, inching close to the southeast of Puducherry. The cyclone is said to packing a wind speed of 140 kmph and is likely to weaken to a deep depression by evening.

Cyclone Thane weakens one stage: IMD director

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:02:53 +0530

The Indian Meteorological Department said on Friday that the cyclone had weakened "one stage from very severe to severe". BP Yadav, Director, IMD, said, "The cyclone has weakened one stage from very severe to severe. The next 12 hours are very crucial. After that it will weaken further. Heavy rainfall may continue in north Tamil Nadu, even in Kerala, however, the impact won't be severe.

TN, AP brace for cyclone Thane, schools closed

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:25:56 +0530

Coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh were today put on high alert ahead of a very severe cyclonic storm 'Thane' that is expected to hit the Bay of Bengal coast in the two states by Friday morning.

Cyclone Thane approaches, Andhra on high alert

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:54:35 +0530

With the cyclonic storm 'Thane' closing in on the Bay of Bengal coast, Andhra Pradesh Government got into a high alert today and directed Collectors of vulnerable coastal districts to immediately evacuate people living in low-lying areas and closer to the shore.

Cyclone looms: Fishermen told to stay home

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:58:39 +0530

A "very severe" cyclonic storm lay centred about 250 km of Chennai, with the weather office forecasting winds touching up to 135 kph and advising fishermen against venturing into sea for the next two days.

Coastal Andhra braces for cyclone 'Thane'

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:36:46 +0530

High tidal waves lashed the coast of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday under the impact of severe cyclonic storm 'Thane' over the Bay of Bengal, the Met Office said. The storm is expected to hit the southern shoreline by Friday morning.

Cyclonic storm 'Thane' likely to intensify

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:43:26 +0530

The cyclonic storm 'Thane' over south-west and south-east Bay of Bengal is likely to move west-north-westwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm on Thursday.

Cyclone threat along Andhra Pradesh, TN coasts

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:47:04 +0530

The south Andhra and north Tamil Nadu coast is facing the threat of a cyclone later in the week with a cyclonic storm formation in the Bay of Bengal likely to intensify and hit the coast between Tamil Nadu and Andhra on December 30, the weather office said on Tuesday.

2011: Dhanush, Babu ruled the game in South

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:08:10 +0530

The year 2011 saw the emergence of a potential superstar Dhanush as his 'Kolaveri Di' garnered unprecedented success.

TDP leader dares TRS chief to die for Telangana

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 09:35:52 +0530

Amid high drama, police in Hyderabad on Saturday arrested a Telugu Desam Party (TDP) legislator who wanted to hang himself for separate Telangana state, provided Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K Chandrasekhara Rao also joined him.

'Rajanna' influenced by real events: Nagarjuna

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:37:54 +0530

'Rajanna', which is touted to be Nagarjuna's biggest film in his 25 years of career, will hit theatres on December 22.

AP: Naidu terms Botcha, CM servants of Sonia

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:56:08 +0530

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday alleged that Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and PCC chief Botcha Satyanarayana pledged the Telugu pride in Delhi streets.

AP: Botched cataract surgery leaves many blind

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:59:40 +0530

More than a dozen people lost their sight after cataract operations at a free eye camp in the villages of Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh.

Bollywood vs South: Abhishek or Rana Daggubati?

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:55:44 +0530

Rana Daggubati's film career is hardly 20 months old but his meteoric rise reminds the audiences about Abhishek Bachchan.

Andhra CM wants Maoist infiltration checked

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:31:00 +0530

Andhra Pradesh Chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy has asked the superintendents of police of Khammam, Warangal and Karimnagar districts to watch out for Naxalites trying to regain a foothold.

AP: Telangana activist hurls sandal at TDP chief

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:53:38 +0530

A pro-Telangana activist on Thursday threw a sandal towards Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu during a public meeting in Nizamabad district of Telangana region. It fell short of its target.

No Telangana movie for now: Kukunoor

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:42:17 +0530

Acclaimed Hyderabadi filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor, known for his creations based on social issues, Wednesday said he has no plans to make a movie on Telangana.

'Cong using Telangana issue for political gains'

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:20:56 +0530

Telugu Desam Party President N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday night accused the ruling Congress of using the Telangana statehood issue for political gains, and said he was not against statehood to the region in Andhra Pradesh.

HC reserves orders on Naidu's petition

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:30:33 +0530

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday reserved its ruling on a petition of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu to overturn an order for a probe by the CBI and other agencies into his assets.

Is Indian handloom dying a slow death?

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:10:07 +0530

The humble hands that weave classy, elegant fabrics that the world admires are living in penury. The soft rustle of kanjivaram, pochampalli, benarasi and chanderi silk saris can jazz up any wedding or party, but very few know that the centuries-old art behind them is dying a slow death.

B'wood vs South: Ranveer or Ram Charan Teja?

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:09:58 +0530

Ranveer's next film 'Lootera' is viewed as another conscious effort to get established as the latest heart throb.

OMC mining scam: Reddy files bail plea

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:49:59 +0530

Former Karnataka minister and mining baron Gali Janardhana Reddy chargesheeted in the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) "scam" again moved a local court seeking bail on Tuesday, the fourth time since his arrest on September 5.

AP woman gets HIV after surgery

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:41:52 +0530

A pregnant woman was allegedly transfused with HIV positive blood in Nellore after she underwent a caesarean operation. Angry relatives staged a day-long protest against the hospital and the Red Cross society. An inquiry has now been ordered.

CBI ready for trial in Obulapuram Mining case

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:01:07 +0530

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday informed a local court that it was ready for trial in the Obulapuram Mining Company illegal mining case.

Andhra HC stays CBI probe against Naidu

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:07:34 +0530

In a major relief for Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has stayed a Central Bureau of Investigation probe against him.

AP Cong cracks whip against its rebel MLAs

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:35:42 +0530

After months of dilly-dallying, the Congress on Monday finally cracked the whip against its rebel MLAs in Andhra Pradesh.

Odisha stops iron ore exports via 2 AP ports

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:54:05 +0530

Odisha has stopped iron ore exports from the state through two private ports in Andhra Pradesh, an official said on Monday. The state government in October had asked all the ports exporting iron ore from Odisha to provide operational details and the mechanism they follow to check illegal exports.

Will better Vaastu bring better days for Naidu?

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:39:00 +0530

Political watchers ask if better Vaastu will bail out the TDP chief from CBI probe and help him regain power in 2014...

Kiran raring to storm TRS chief KCRs citadel

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:38:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: For chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, vanquishing the Telangana Rashtra Samiti chief in his citadel, Mahaboobnagar pa..

Telugu Review: 'Panjaa' is a must watch

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:36:05 +0530

The placement of the title song, which is so popular, is shown after the film gets over.

Petition against Andhra CM in SC withdrawn

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 09:30:05 +0530

A petition challenging the continuance of N Kiran Kumar Reddy as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister has been withdrawn from the Supreme Court by MLA Venu Gopala Chary after the former won a no-trust motion last week.

'Panjaa' Pawan Kalyan's fastest movie till date

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:34:11 +0530

Producer Neelima Tirumalasetti and Nagesh Muntha of Sanghamithra Arts joined hands with Arka Media's Shobu Yarlagadda for this project.

Siddharth turns producer with 'Love Failure'

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:17:25 +0530

Actor Siddharth, it seems, has assumed a new avatar. Yes, he's turned producer with his production house Etaki Entertainment.

2 years on, Telangana still unresolved

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:38:05 +0530

It was on this day exactly two years ago that the central government announced that the "process for carving out a separate state of Telangana" was being initiated but it has not moved a few steps beyond that.

Mecca Masjid: Rs 70 lakh for wrongful arrest

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:18:08 +0530

The Andhra Pradesh government has ordered the release of Rs 70 lakh for those wrongly accused in the 2007 Mecca Masjid blast case.

TRS leader's detention under NSA illegal: Court

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:55:14 +0530

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday ordered release of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader Cheruku Sudhakar, declaring his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) as illegal.

Jagan launches campaign for loyal Cong MLAs

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:44:00 +0530

It seems YSRC president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched an election campaign for his loyal and rebel Congress MLAs, who voted in favour of the no-confidence motion as the Kadapa MP resumed his Odarpu Yatra in Guntur on Wednesday.

AP to pay Rs 70 lakh to Muslims wrongly arrested

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:26:19 +0530

In perhaps the first instance of victims of police torture in a terror case being paid compensation in India, Andhra Pradesh has released Rs 7 million for innocent Muslim youths arrested and tortured in the 2007 Mecca Masjid blast case.

AP: Congress in no hurry to sack cross-voters

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:14:00 +0530

Any action against the rebel MLAs will lead to bypolls and their results would be seen as a referendum on Congress rule...

True nature of Congress, Naidu exposed: Jagan

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:01:51 +0530

YSR congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday said that whatever happened in Andhra Pradesh Assembly was historic as the members of the ruling party went against the government for the benefit of the farmers.

Chiranjeevi helps AP CM survive no-trust vote

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:35:48 +0530

The Congress government in Andhra Pradesh couldn't have asked for a better end to the Winter Session of the Assembly. It survived the no-confidence motion on Monday by a comfortable margin of 38 votes. The session went on for a record 17 hours, before the Speaker announced what was expected.

We were thrown out of Congress: YSR's widow

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:31:12 +0530

Late Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy's widow Vijayamma on Monday accused the Congress party of throwing her and her son Y S Jaganmohan Reddy out of the party following the death of her husband.

Setback for Jagan as Andhra CM wins trust vote

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:08:36 +0530

The Congress government on in Andhra Pradesh survived the no-confidence motion moved against it by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Monday night.

AP: Kiran Kumar's Govt wins trust vote

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:58:27 +0530

The no-confidence motion moved by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) against the Kiran Kumar government in Andhra Pradesh Assembly was on Monday night defeated by a margin of 38 votes.

You are AP CM on Sonia's mercy: Naidu to Reddy

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:45:46 +0530

The debate on the no-confidence motion in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Monday witnessed an acrimonious verbal duel between Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and Leader of Opposition N Chandrababu Naidu who said the government has become a "big joke" in the public.

No-confidence vote: Jagan meets loyalists

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:39:12 +0530

The MLAs loyal to Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy held a meeting with him for the second successive day today over the no-confidence motion against the Congress government coming up in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Monday.

Janardhana Reddy moves Andhra HC for bail

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:18:39 +0530

Jailed former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhana Reddy, an accused in the illegal mining case involving Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC), on Saturday moved the Andhra Pradesh High Court to seek bail after his similar pleas were earlier rejected by a local court.

Telugu Review: 'Bejawada' is a wasted effort

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:13:34 +0530

After giving box office duds in Hindi, Ram Gopal Varma has returned to Telugu, which had brought him into the limelight.

AP: NTR's widow evicted from house

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:34:54 +0530

Telugu Desam Party founder president N T Rama Rao's widow Lakshmi Parvathi was on Friday evicted from the house she was living in since the former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's death 15 years ago.

AP: woman IAS officer gets bail in mining case

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:19:00 +0530

A CBI special court on Friday granted bail to Indian Administrative Service (IAS) official Y. Srilakshmi in the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) illegal mining case, a day after she was sent to judicial custody.

Ram Charan Teja gets engaged to Upasana

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:37:33 +0530

Upasana is the grand daughter of Pratap C Reddy, Chairman of Apollo Hospitals.

Woman IAS officer sent to jail in AP mining case

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:13:13 +0530

A special court on Thursday sent Y Srilakshmi, a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) official in Andhra Pradesh, to jail in the illegal mining case involving Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) of former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhana Reddy.

Kishenji's death a cold blooded murder: Varavara Rao

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:35:44 +0530

Maoist sympathiser Varavara Rao says the maoists are seeing unforeseen violence from the state's side.

Andhra assembly session kicks off on stormy note

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:42:50 +0530

The winter session of the Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly began on a stormy note on Thursday with the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) stalling the proceedings, forcing the speaker to adjourn the house.

AP HC to decide on 'The Dirty Picture' today

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:28:59 +0530

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday will give its verdict on the writ petition filed by Silk Smitha's brother against the makers of 'The Dirty Picture'.

Mining scam: Srilakshmi to be produced in court

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:03:43 +0530

Y Srilakshmi, the IAS officer arrested for allegedly giving undue favours to mining baron and former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhana Reddy, will be produced in court on Thursday.

TDP to move no-trust motion in AP assembly

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:16:21 +0530

A no-confidence motion against the Congress government and the Telangana issue are likely to dominate the brief winter session of the Andhra Pradesh assembly beginning on Thursday.

Mining scam: CBI arrests Andhra IAS officer

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:10:37 +0530

Senior IAS officer Y Srilakshmi has been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday on charges of abusing her official position and granting favours in the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) case involving former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy.

AP: IAS officer held in illegal mining case

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:56:16 +0530

The CBI on Monday arrested senior IAS officer Y Srilakshmi on charges of abusing her official position and granting favours in the Obulapuram Mining Company case.

AP: political links behind liquor business boom

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:42:00 +0530

The sale of liquor at a premium is an open secret in the state. Notwithstanding the order of Excise Department, the liquor shop owners continue to sell liquor at more than the maximum retail price printed on bottles.

Hyderabad: CBI to probe Naidu's alleged DA case

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 11:01:15 +0530

The CBI on Saturday registered a Preliminary Enquiry (PE) to probe alleged disproportionate assets amassed by former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu and 12 others.

Jagan Reddy losing support in Andhra Pradesh?

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:05:55 +0530

Over 25 MLAs who supported former Congress MP Jagan Mohan Reddy have been attending Andhra Pradesh government functions. Is YSR's son losing support?

Rana Daggubati debuts in Tamil films

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:37:03 +0530

Director Vetrimaran's next project seems to be getting bigger by the day in terms of star value. While there are already talks that actor Simbu might play the lead role in the yet-to-be-titled movie, the director has now revealed to City Express that Tollywood superstar Rana Daggubati will also be part of the film.

So far, so good: Kiran on a year as Andhra CM

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:29:42 +0530

On the completion of a year in office, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy talks on a range of issues including Telangana, Jagan Mohan Reddy and the farmers' suicide.

Andhra on high alert after Kishanji's killing

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:46:57 +0530

Anticipating revenge attacks by Maoists in the wake of the killing of their top leader Kishanji in West Bengal, police in Andhra Pradesh have gone on high alert. Police in Andhra Pradesh, Kishanji's native state, stepped up security, especially on the Andhra-Orissa border. A police officer said the politicians and others on the hit-list of Maoists were asked to be careful.

Jagan loyalists to support TDP's no-trust motion

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:59:26 +0530

The MLAs who are loyal to Kadapa MP, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, would support the no-confidence motion against the Congress government in Andhra Pradesh 'if moved with sincerity' by main opposition Telugu Desam, the YSR Congress said on Thursday night.

Akshay stole my concept: Telugu actor Aditya

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:12:09 +0530

Actor-director Aditya Om has already registered a complaint with the Writers' Association.

TDP steps up attack on Cong Govt in AP

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:41:04 +0530

Stepping up the attack on the Congress government in Andhra Pradesh, Telugu Desam on Sunday said that it lacked coherence and a purpose.

Telugu Review: 'Sri Rama Rajyam' is a must watch

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 07:06:02 +0530

Octogenarian director Bapu has been described as one of the top directors who specialised in making films that represented nativity, culture and richness of folk elements peculiar to the Telugu language. Bapu teamed up with Ramana to deliver another classic called 'Sri Rama Rajyam', a remake of 1960s Telugu hit 'Lava Kusha'.

Soon, Rs 120 bn petroleum refinery in AP

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:08:04 +0530

Amerind Petroleum Private Limited (Amerind) proposes to set up a nearly Rs.120 billion petroleum refinery near Visakhapatnam, in joint technical collaboration with US-based American Industrial Corporation.

It's wedding time for Telugu actress Mamta

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:25:40 +0530

A Bahrain-based entrepreneur, Pregith's engagement with Mamta marked his house warming ceremony in Kunnakyal near Kochi. Mamta appeared in a handful of Telugu films like Yamadonga, Krishnarjuna, Homam, Chintakayala Ravi and Kedi.

Mining case: Top AP officer appears before CBI

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:03:33 +0530

A top bureaucrat of the Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) amid speculation that she may be arrested in the illegal mining case involving the mining company of former Karnataka minister G. Janardhana Reddy.

Sonia assures Chiranjeevi of suitable post

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:55:38 +0530

Actor-turned-politician K. Chiranjeevi on Wednesday said Congress president Sonia Gandhi had promised suitable posts and responsibilities for him and other leaders of the erstwwhile Praja Rajyam Party (PRP). Chiranjeevi called on Sonia Gandhi in the national capital. It was his first meeting after he merged the PRP with the Congress party.

Telangana: TRS MLAs to hold padyatra

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:10:50 +0530

In an attempt to rejuvenate the Telangana agitation for a separate state, Telangana Rashtra Samithi MLAs will be undertaking padyatras in all districts starting Wednesday.

Telangana Cong MPs to take up issue with Sonia

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:41:51 +0530

Stating that party president Sonia Gandhi was their last hope to resolve the Telangana issue, Congress MPs from the region on Monday decided to seek her intervention and also raise their demand in the winter session of Parliament.

Content quality a concern for Telugu films

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:18:22 +0530

When Prahlad, Lord Vishnu's ardent devotee, uttered a few words on screen, he was, in fact, heralding a new chapter-the first Telugu talkie 'Bhakt Prahlada', released on September 15, 1931.

HC orders CBI probe into Chandrababu's assets

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:02:27 +0530

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation, Enforcement Directorate and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to probe into the alleged illegal assets of TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu.

Cong, TRS cheated people on Telangana: TDP

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:11:33 +0530

Targetting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his comments favouring consensus on the Telangana issue, the Telangana leaders of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Sunday alleged that both Congress and TRS have "cheated" the people from the region over the statehood demand.

OMC case: CBI arrests ex-MD of AP Mineral Corp

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:56:31 +0530

Taking the probe into activities of Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) a step ahead, the CBI on Sunday arrested VD Rajagopal, the former vice-chairman and managing director (in-charge) of Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation.

Nikhil Siddharth caught for drunken driving

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:47:24 +0530

The young actor of 'Happy Days' fame was caught driving his Skoda Laura with his girl friend by his side.

CBI arrests ex-Andhra official in illegal mining

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 09:58:05 +0530

A former Andhra Pradesh government official has been arrested in connection with the illegal mining case involving former Karnataka minister G Janardhana Reddy's mining firm, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on Sunday.

ED, CBI tightens noose around Jagan

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:52:46 +0530

There is more trouble for YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy as accounting firm Deloitte has reportedly said in court that it was forced to overstate the valuation of Jagati Publications, owned by Reddy.

Only a consensus decision on Telangana: PM

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:24:32 +0530

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said a decision on Telangana will be taken on the basis of a consensus and nothing will be done in a hurry to do something that will create trouble in other region.

Telugu Review: Stale story ruins 'Oh My Friend'

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:24:54 +0530

After a gap of five years, actor Siddharth and producer Dil Raju have teamed up again in 'Oh My Friend'. Earlier, Raju had produced 'Bommarillu', starring Siddharth and Genelia D'Souza, and it was a super-hit. Naturally, this venture was running high on expectations and with Siddharth sharing screen space with his alleged girlfriend Shruti Hassan, the film had already generated a lot of hype, much before its release.

Auditing scam in Jagan Reddy's firm

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:03:54 +0530

Kadapa MP Jagan Mohan Reddy's firm Jagathi Publications is under scanner. Value of Jagathi Publications was allegedly overstated by Rs 1,000 crore at Rs 3,500 crore

Telangana stir: SC sends notice to Andhra govt

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:25:23 +0530

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Andhra Pradesh government's reply on a plea contending that normal activities and administration in the state have been paralysed for the last one year due to the agitation for a separate state of Telangana.

Hyderabad: Azad to hold talks on Telangana today

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:07:26 +0530

Congress' Andhra in-charge Ghulam Nabi Azad will be in Hyderabad on Friday to hold consultation on the Telangana issue. This, comes days after Congress MLA KV Reddy put an end his nine-day fast after Azad's assurance.

TRS feeler causes a flutter in Telugu Desam

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:15:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: A feeler from the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) that four TDP MLAs would join its ranks, created a flutter in the Opp..

Telugu producers get tough on dubbed films

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:34:21 +0530

It may be noted that 2011 saw a host of Tamil, Hindi and English movies dubbed into Telugu and the trend has caught the fancy of certain producers in Tollywood as these movies are getting good response at the box-office.

CBI court to hear Jagan Reddy's I-T case today

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:58:10 +0530

Kadapa MP Jagan Reddy's Income Tax case will come up for hearing on Tuesday. A CBI court will hear the petition of the income tax authorities from both Bangalore and Hyderabad.

Warangal: Teen raped by CRPF personnel

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:21:01 +0530

A mentally challenged teenager gave birth to a premature baby after allegedly being raped by a CRPF personnel.

SC to examine PILs on Telangana agitation

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:38:52 +0530

The Supreme Court will examine a batch of PILs challenging the ongoing separate Telangana state agitation in Andhra Pradesh, where normal life has been 'paralysed' and over 500 cases of 'suicide' have been reported.

Telugu Review: 'Mogudu' is an average story

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 06:58:58 +0530

The one time associate of filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, Krishna Vamshi, has carved his own niche in the Telugu film industry with projects like 'Ninne Pelladutha', 'Muraari' and 'Chandamama'.

Shriya Saran attacked by Telangana supporters?

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:29:08 +0530

Tamil actress Shriya Saran claims that her shoot was stopped in Hyderabad by Telangana supporters. Saran states that the Telangana supporters threatened her to say Jai Telangana on camera and when she refused they threw stones at her car and stopped her shoot.

Naidu rejects Jagan's mining lease blame

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 10:02:08 +0530

"I have no fear as I did no mistake. I informed the same to former chief minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy," Opposition leader N Chandrababu Naidu told a huge gathering at Pattikonda in Kurnool district on Friday.

Probe Naidu's role in mining scam: Jagan

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:24:45 +0530

The CBI on Friday interrogated YSR Congress party chief Jagan Mohan Reddy for around 2 and half hours in connection with the illegal mining scam.

Probe into 'Dubai' Prasad's links with Naidu, YSR

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:38:29 +0530

The arrest of industrialist Koneru Rajendra Prasad in the Emaar-APIIC township scam has put his relationship with the who's who in Andhra Pradesh, including former chief ministers N. Chandrababu Naidu and Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, under the CBI scanner.

CBI to question Jagan over illegal mining

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:44:50 +0530

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is all set to interrogate YSR Congress party Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy over the illegal mining scam. Jagan will be questioned on his financial dealings with the Obulapuram Mining Corporation and granting mining licences to the Reddy brothers.

Andhra CM promises 1.16 lakh govt jobs

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:06:56 +0530

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Wednesday said that 1.16 lakh jobs will be provided by the state government by the year end.

CBI summons Jagan Mohan in mining case

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:06:08 +0530

The CBI on Wednesday summoned YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in connection with alleged illegal iron ore mining case.

Sanjay on why he doesn't act in Telugu films

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:57:01 +0530

One surprising fact is he has also done a cameo in a Telugu movie named 'Chandralekha'. Asked why he didn't choose to do a movie in Tollywood thereafter, he replied, "They never paid me for that, which is why I thought of not choosing to do one."

Telangana stir forces CM into a safety cocoon

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:26:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: Has the pro- Telangana agitation turned security agencies paranoid about chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddys security?..

PC's Telangana remark a dilly-dallying tactic: BJP

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:39:45 +0530

Andhra Pradesh BJP on Monday dubbed Union Home Minister P Chidamabaram's statement over Telangana issue as a "dilly-dallying tactic" by the Centre.

Telangana: Cong MLA begins indefinite fast

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:31:41 +0530

Congress MLA Komatireddy Venkata Reddy began an indefinite fast at Nalgonda on Tuesday in support of the separate Telangana demand. Demanding that the Centre announce a separate Telangana without delay, he said the fast is aimed at achieving the long-cherished dream of people of the region.

Telangana protests mark AP formation day

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:13:00 +0530

The 56th formation day of Andhra Pradesh was marked by protests and black flag demonstrations in Telangana with almost all ministers from the region staying away from the celebrations.

Telangana leaders to boycott AP celebrations

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:12:28 +0530

It's Formation Day in Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. But in Andhra, Telangana leaders have decided to boycott the celebrations, even as the government promised a decision on statehood post-the festival of Eid.

Telangana decision after Eid: Chidambaram

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:02:14 +0530

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Monday said that a decision on the Telangana issue would take place after the Eid-ul-Zuha festival.

KCR warns of exodus from Cong on Telangana

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +0530

Upbeat over luring away three MLAs from the Congress, TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao said this was only the "beginning and not the end" and warned Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the UPA government at the Centre that any more delay on Telangana will lead to an exodus of MLAs and leaders from the Congress.

India to overtake China's population by 2025: UN

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:35:07 +0530

China's population will decline at about 2050, whereas India's population will only begin its decline by 2060 at 1.7 billion.

Telangana: 3 Cong MLAs quit, may join TRS

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:21:53 +0530

Three Congress MLAs from Telangana region are likely to join Telangana Rashtra Samiti on Sunday, a move which will deepen the crisis in the ruling party in Andhra Pradesh over the separate statehood issue.

3 Cong MLAs may join TRS over Telangana

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:58:04 +0530

At least three Congress MLAs from Telangana region are likely to join Telangana Rashtra Samiti, a move which will deepen the crisis in the ruling party in Andhra Pradesh over the separate statehood issue.

Mining scam: CBI quizzes AP Home Minister

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:25:00 +0530

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioned Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Sabita Indra Reddy in connection with an illegal mining case involving former Karnataka minister and mining baron Gali Janardhana Reddy, sources said. A team of CBI officials on Friday night questioned the minister in her office for two hours till 11 p.m.

Police asked to probe charges against TDP chief

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:29:38 +0530

A local court on Friday directed the Chaitanyapuri police in Hyderabad to file an FIR and investigate into the allegation against TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu that he had changed his stance on the issue of separate Telangana state.

Naidu to begin AP padayatra from Nov 2

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:08:39 +0530

Three years ahead of the general election, leader of the opposition N Chandrababu Naidu has decided to embark on a statewide padayatra in support of farmers' cause from November 2. It will be the first padayatra by Naidu who has been in politics for 32 years.

No EAMCET now for aspiring medicos in AP

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:03:40 +0530

There will be no more EAMCET for would-be medical students. From next year onwards, students seeking admission to medical colleges in the state will have to appear for a common national-level test to be held by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). A similar examination for post-graduate courses will be introduced from 2013.

Pro-Telangana stir in Andhra Pradesh called off

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:35:00 +0530

Over a month long strike by pro-Telangana government employees in Andhra Pradesh demanding a timeframe for the creation of a separate state was called off late on Monday evening.

Telangana protests continue in Andhra Pradesh

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:48:57 +0530

Telangana supporters on Sunday continued rallies and other protests in support of the separate statehood demand. Leaders of pro-Telangana employees of the state electricity department observed a fast in Hyderabad, while several leaders from BJP and TRS expressed solidarity with them.

Telangana: Andhra Govt-officials to hold talks

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:27:49 +0530

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Wednesday asked the Chief Secretary to convene a meeting with all heads of departments to take measures which will ensure the striking employees in Telangana resume work.

Telangana: TRS wins Banswada by-poll

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:20:03 +0530

TRS candidate Srinivas Reddy on Monday won the Banswada Assembly by-poll in Telangana by a majority of 48,000 votes. He had won the seat in the 2009 elections as a candidate of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). The former minister in the N Chandrababu Naidu cabinet quit TDP and also assembly membership a few months ago to join TRS, which is spearheading the movement for a separate state.

Telangana: teachers on strike to resume duties

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:50:03 +0530

Pro-Telangana groups have called for a bandh across Andhra Pradesh on Monday to put pressure on the Centre to agree to their demands. But the government's ultimatum to private schools to stay open or face de-recognition will decide the success of the bandh call.

Telangana leaders call for bandh on Monday

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 08:00:04 +0530

Pro-Telangana groups have called for a bandh on Monday after the state government clamped down on the agitation. Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K Chandrashekhar Rao's son KT Rama Rao was arrested and sent to 14-days in judicial custody on Saturday.

Telangana stir hits railways, KTR detained

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:40:31 +0530

A crackdown was on Saturday launched against Telangana supporters in Andhra Pradesh. TRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao's son KT Rama Rao and other protestors were detained by the police.

Telangana: KT Rama Rao in preventive custody

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:24:54 +0530

Telangana Rashtra Samiti chief K Chandrasekhar Rao's son KT Rama Rao, his daughter and several other pro-Telangana activists were taken into preventive custody on Saturday ahead of the three-day rail roko campaign across the state. Some protesters have also been detained for trying to block the tracks at Hyderabad's Sitafal Mandi station.

Telangana Congress MLAs raise pitch against CM

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:43:38 +0530

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) office has become the latest venue for trading of charges between the party Telangana legislators aligned for and against chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy.

By-poll on in Telangana's Banswada seat

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:49:27 +0530

Polling began on Thursday amid tight security for the by-election to the Banswada assembly seat in the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. The by-poll, fought on the strong sentiments for separate Telangana state, is being held at a time when a general strike has been on in the region for one month.

AP: Jagan dares Cong to go for mid-term polls

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:51:12 +0530

Describing the Andhra Pradesh government as "inefficient", YSR Congress on Tuesday dared the ruling party to dissolve the assembly and call fresh elections to test its popularity.

Key Cong meet fails to break Telangana deadlock

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:25:12 +0530

The Congress core committee that met on Tuesday to discuss the Telangana crisis issue ended with no solution to the stalemate. The party's stand on the demand for separate statehood remained unclear.

Telangana: AP govt adopts zero tolerance policy

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:29:55 +0530

Fresh from his talks with senior figures in the central government, Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday adopted a policy of 'zero tolerance' towards Telangana agitators trying to disrupt public services. At the same time, he plugged his familiar line that the agitators were causing difficulties to their own people, including loss of jobs to Telangana youth and disrupting of the academic schedule of its students.

Telangana: KCR booked for provocative remarks

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:40:44 +0530

Three Telangana leaders, including Telangana Rastra Samithi (TRS) chief K Chandrasekhar Rao, were booked on Tuesday for making provocative statements. Police have also booked Telangana employees' Joint Action Committee (JAC) leaders Swami Goud and Vithal for stating that policemen in Telangana would also join the strike for separate state.

Centre to decide on Telangana soon: Andhra CM

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 05:48:45 +0530

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Reddy met Congress top leadership in Delhi on Saturday and then claimed that a solution would be found soon to the Telangana crisis.

President's Rule may be imposed in AP: Sources

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:37:52 +0530

The ongoing agitation for a separate state of Telangana in Andhra Pradesh may force the Central Government to impose President's Rule in the Congress-ruled state. Sources have told CNN-IBN that the Central Government is looking into the option of imposing President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh to tide over the crisis.

Telangana: Andhra CM to meet Cong high command

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 07:41:13 +0530

The Telangana agitation seeking statehood for the region entered its 26th day on Saturday even as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Reddy reached Delhi to discuss the issue with the Congress high command.

Telangana strike enters 25th day

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:38:21 +0530

The general strike in the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh entered its 25th day on Friday as the impasse continued over the demand for a separate state. Government employees, teachers, workers in Singareni coal mines and Road Transport Corporation (RTC) have been continuing their strike to press the Central Government to initiate the formation of a separate Telangana state.

Telangana: Excise officials on strike from today

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:51:42 +0530

The officials of Excise Department from the Telangana region are slated to join the agitation over the issue of separate statehood. The officials have decided to go on a two-day strike starting Wednesday.

Telangana stir triggers power crisis in AP

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:54:32 +0530

Andhra Pradesh is facing an unprecedented power crisis as a direct result of the ongoing indefinite general strike by Telangana protagonists. The gap between power demand and supply has widened to 50 million units (MU) per day at present with the demand touching a peak of 275 MU because of continued dry spell in the state.

Telangana: KCR hints at going on fast unto death

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:51:15 +0530

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday failed to break the deadlock over the Telangana issue. The efforts by the Congress to buy time also suffered a jolt as activists and TRS said that they would intensify the stir.

Telangana crisis: PM steps in, meets KC Rao

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:10:09 +0530

The UPA has been grappling with the Telangana crisis after three weeks of inaction. The Congress is now working overtime to find a solution. The Prime Minister has himself stepped in. He met Telangana Rashtra Samiti chief K Chandrasekhar Rao on Monday. Earlier in the day, he also met Congress MPs from the region.

Telangana stir: KCR likely to meet PM today

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:33:28 +0530

Telangana Rashtra Samithi chief K Chandrashekhar Rao has brought the agitation in Andhra Pradesh to the national capital, stepping up pressure on the Centre for the creation of the separate state.

Telangana: KCR steps up attack, fasts at Rajghat

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 06:37:42 +0530

One of the many headaches for the Congress at the moment, the Telangana crisis is now threatening to take a new turn as protests entered their 20th day on Sunday. Stepping up the pressure was TRS Chief K Chandrashekhar Rao who sat on a token fast on Sunday at Rajghat.

Telangana: Deliver on your promise, KCR tells PM

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 01:29:36 +0530

Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K Chandrashekhar Rao on Sunday sat on a protest fast at Rajghat as the agitation over separate statehood entered its 20th day.

Telangana stir: KCR begins fast at Rajghat

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 07:40:36 +0530

Telangana Rashtra Samithi chief K Chandrashekhar Rao will sit on a fast at Rajghat on Sunday as a mark of protest over the crisis over separate statehood.

Centre buys more time on Telangana

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:59:41 +0530

Living up to Home Minister P Chidambaram's assurance of finding a solution to the Telangana agitation, an all-party meeting was held in the capital on Saturday to discuss the issue.

Telangana: pay cuts for govt staff on strike

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 07:16:08 +0530

The Telangana agitation has entered its nineteenth day on Saturday and the Centre has once again failed to find a way out. Sources have said that government employees in the state now face a salary cut for skipping duty on the days of the strike.

Azad submits Telangana report, Sonia to decide

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:13:35 +0530

The Congress finally woke up to the Telangana crisis on Friday as the agitation in the region entered the 18th day. A day after Finance Minister and senior leader Pranab Mukherjee held discussions with Congress MPs over the issue, Andhra Pradesh in-charge Ghulam Nabi Azad submitted a report on the crisis to party president Sonia Gandhi on Friday.

Telangana: Protests intensify as strike continues

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 02:08:57 +0530

The proponents of separate Telangana state on Thursday further intensified their protests as part of the ongoing general strike that began a fortnight back. Hawkers on Thursday stopped delivering newspapers as part of the 'Sakala Januma Samme' (strike by all sections of people) which began on September 13.

32 TDP MLAs resign over separate Telangana

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:29:14 +0530

With the movement for Telangana gathering steam, 32 MLAs from the region belonging to main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Wednesday resigned from the state assembly.

Telangana stir enters third week, industry hit

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:30:26 +0530

The Telangana agitation, now in week three, has meant crores of rupees lost for industries in and around Hyderabad. Official estimates peg losses by the state industrial sector at Rs 100 crore a day on most days and at Rs 500 crores a day when the stir has forced a complete industry shutdown.

Telangana: Industries stop work for second day

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:28:55 +0530

The industrial shutdown in Telangana entered its second day on Tuesday as the protests in the region continued even after 15 days.

Losses due to Telangana stir at Rs 1,800 crore

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:34:50 +0530

The industry and trade has lost around Rs 1,800 crore in terms of production in Telangana region due to agitations and bandhs for the past 12 days and will lose another Rs 1,000 crore due to the two-day industry shutdown called by statehood supporters on Monday and Tuesday, the apex trade body of Andhra Pradesh said on Monday.

Telangana protest continues, reaches CM's office

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:50:01 +0530

The Andhra Pradesh state secretariat on Monday resounded to traditional Telangana songs as the protest for a separate Telangana reached the doorstep of Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy's office. In a novel protest, the striking employees at the secretariat sang traditional Telangana folk songs and danced.

Two weeks into stir, Telangana remains paralysed

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:56:19 +0530

Almost two weeks into the agitation over Telangana, life has come to a virtual standstill in the 10 districts of the region and most parts of Hyderabad.

Telangana agitation will bring benefits: TRS MLA

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:12:21 +0530

TRS MLA KT Rama Rao says that the inconvenience being caused by the Telangana agitation will lead to permanent benefits.

Telangana: 'Rail roko' cripples normal life

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:47:27 +0530

As the Telangana agitation entered the 13th day on Sunday, a 48-hour rail roko, that started on Saturday has crippled all 10 Telangana districts. 58 trains were cancelled, and many others were delayed, diverted or rescheduled.

Telangana stir: Rail, road services paralysed

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 09:14:01 +0530

The Telangana agitation entered its 12th day on Saturday, leaving Hyderabad virtually paralysed with both rail and road traffic stalled. As many as 58 trains were cancelled while the roadways buses were also stopped.

Telangana stir: Trains to Hyderabad blocked

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 07:51:21 +0530

A 'Rail Roko' was kicked off in Andhra Pradesh as the Telangana agitation entered its 12th day on Saturday. As many as 58 trains were cancelled while 59 others were rescheduled by Saturday morning.

Telangana stir: 8 trains cancelled, 22 diverted

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:16 +0530

The agitation over the issue of Telangana has severely affected the railway traffic in the troubled state.

Andhra: Trains diverted due to Telangana stir

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:15:56 +0530

The Indian Railways have diverted or partially cancelled some trains passing through Andhra Pradesh because of agitation over Telangana.

Telangana: Strike paralyses Andhra Pradesh

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:41:17 +0530

With no buses, blocked highways and dharnas by various unions, the Telangana agitation is back in strength to haunt the Andhra Pradesh government and the Congress again.

YSR Congress joins Telangana movement

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:07:36 +0530

Though people of Telangana consider YSR Congress (YSRC) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as one who stands for unity of the state, the party has begun playing a role in the Telangana movement.

'Telangana region developed only under TDP rule'

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:22:55 +0530

Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said Telangana region had developed only during his party's regime in Andhra Pradesh.

'Graft during YSR rule was above norm in India'

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:50:40 +0530

A leaked diplomatic cable dispatched by the US Consul General in Chennai in 2007 had nailed the then Congress government headed by YS Rajasekhara Reddy in Andhra Pradesh for 'widespread corruption that was beyond the pale' even for India.

Andhra police seize truck carrying Rs 3.9 crore

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:15:37 +0530

The Andhra Pradesh police has seized a truck in Anantapur containing three bags of cash totaling approximately Rs 3.9 crores. Sources have said that the truck was headed to Hyderabad from Bellary in Karnataka.