PoliticsAndhra Pradesh has scored a major industrial victory over neighbouring Tamil Nadu by attracting investments worth ₹1,614 crore from three South Korean automobile component manufacturers supplying Hyundai and Kia.
Is the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) quietly preparing for a political comeback in Telangana? The signs are increasingly visible. After years of relative silence following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the yellow flag is beginning to reappear in political conversations, organisational meetings and among sections of its traditional supporters.
Telangana has received more than 50,000 Form 7 applications seeking deletion of names from electoral rolls amid the ongoing voter-list revision exercise. The development has intensified the political debate over the Special Intensive Revision.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lead a BJP padayatra in Hyderabad on Monday, launching a counterattack against the Congress over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Political tensions continued to simmer in Pulivendula after YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy refused to cast his vote during Sunday's municipal elections, alleging widespread irregularities.
Polling across 92 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh concluded on Sunday amid tight security, with police reporting 41 election-related incidents across 20 districts. DGP Harish Gupta said polling was largely peaceful despite isolated disturbances.
Andhra Pradesh is gearing up for a high-voltage municipal election showdown, with the State Election Commission putting an elaborate security network in place to prevent violence and electoral malpractice.
Rayalaseema’s monsoon story this year is not merely about missed showers. It is becoming a warning about the region’s fragile water security, farm economy and ability to withstand extreme weather.
The Telangana government has transferred several senior IAS officers in a major administrative reshuffle covering key departments, including energy, rural development, revenue, health and municipal administration.
The question of whether Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is losing his grip on Kadapa—historically the ultimate political fortress of the YSR family—has become a central theme in Andhra Pradesh politics.
Six incidents expose the dangers of political intimidation, money power and the struggle for local supremacy
In a dramatic turn in the Raptadu school attack case, the accused, Hemanth, was shot by police during an encounter in the district on Sunday while allegedly attempting to escape, raising questions over the circumstances leading to the firing.
Political clashes, allegations of booth capturing, attacks on journalists and a ballot-paper mix-up marked polling across Andhra Pradesh on Sunday as voters elected representatives to 92 urban local bodies.
Pulivendula witnessed high-voltage political drama on Sunday after Shaik Dastagiri, approver in the sensational Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy murder case, dramatically intercepted the convoy of former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, triggering tension in the YSRCP stronghold.
For thousands of Singareni families, the countdown to Diwali has acquired a special meaning this year. It is not just about new clothes, sweets, glowing lamps or firecrackers. It is also about a bank SMS that could bring a smile to homes where the family's breadwinner spends long hours beneath the earth, extracting the coal that keeps the state running.
Former TTD chairman and YSRCP regional coordinator Bhumana Karunakar Reddy on Saturday launched a scathing attack on incumbent chairman B.R. Naidu, describing him as the “most inefficient chairman” in the 93-year history of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a Rain Forest attraction and tourism and infrastructure projects at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat’s Narmada district, as part of development works worth Rs 426.71 crore unveiled on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday launched a fresh offensive against BRS president K Chandrashekar Rao and working president KT Rama Rao, accusing them of attempting to grab valuable government lands and warning that his government would not allow public properties to be taken over.
Andhra Pradesh is pushing ahead with its ambitious industrial expansion, with the state Cabinet clearing a series of major investment and infrastructure proposals. Among the key decisions are allocation of 250 acres for Amaravati Quantum Valley.
Nara Brahmani is increasingly emerging as a personality with the potential to play a bigger role in Andhra Pradesh's public life. Though she has so far concentrated on the corporate sector, her growing visibility and leadership qualities have fuelled curiosity about her future.
A wedding is supposed to bring a family together. But in the family of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy, a daughter’s wedding has become another painful reminder of how far a brother and sister have drifted apart.
A landmark business moment turned emotional when Anant Ambani’s heartfelt speech at Jio Platforms’ stock market debut left his father, Mukesh Ambani, visibly moved. His use of Telugu also drew attention, adding a regional touch to the high-profile ceremony in Mumbai.
The Congress leadership in Telangana has set an ambitious target of 100 Assembly seats in the next election, signalling its intention to retain power despite challenges over governance and welfare delivery.
The Musi Riverfront project has emerged as another flashpoint between the Congress government and the BRS, with a reported police action against opposition leaders adding to the controversy.
Deficient rainfall and concerns over water availability are putting the Telangana government's response to agricultural distress under the political spotlight.
YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has stepped up his attack on the ruling NDA, alleging that intimidation and obstruction have weakened the fairness of Andhra Pradesh's local-body election process.
The TDP-led NDA has made significant gains in Kadapa district, a traditional stronghold of YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, strengthening its claim to a wider rural presence.
The TDP-led NDA is looking to extend its electoral dominance in Andhra Pradesh from the state government to village-level institutions, putting the YSR Congress Party's rural support base under pressure.
Bhumana Karunakar Reddy once wielded considerable influence over Tirupati’s politics. Today, the former MLA faces a tougher political landscape, with the 2024 election defeat of his son, Bhumana Abhinay Reddy, and subsequent defections from the YSR Congress Party raising questions about the family’s grip on local politics.
The political narrative surrounding RK Roja and her former stronghold of Nagari has shifted dramatically. The factional war within the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP)—specifically involving former Nagari Municipal Chairperson KJ Shanti and YSRCP Trade Union leader KJ Kumar—has played a crucial role in eroding Roja’s once-dominant position.
The delay in holding civic elections in Srikalahasti—along with nearly two dozen other Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across Andhra Pradesh—has drawn criticism from local residents and civic activists
VIJAYAWADA: The entry of retired IPS officer AB Venkateswara Rao into the Vijayawada mayoral race has unsettled the political equation, triggering questions over whether his independent candidature could reshape the contest between the ruling NDA alliance and the YSR Congress.
VIJAYAWADA: KK Survey founder Kondeti Kiran has entered politics through the Ekam platform, drawing attention in Andhra Pradesh ahead of local body elections.
VIJAYAWADA: Retired IPS officer A B Venkateswara Rao’s political journey has revived questions about his perceived proximity to TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu, though no publicly established evidence proves that he acted as a secret political operative for the party.
The Telugu Desam Party-led alliance has secured uncontested victories in 17 of 87 municipalities and nagar panchayats where chairperson elections are scheduled, adding a fresh dimension to Andhra Pradesh’s civic poll battle. The TDP won 15 posts, while the Jana Sena Party and BJP secured one each.
Andhra Pradesh’s municipal elections have run into controversy following complaints that some opposition candidates were prevented from filing nominations. Acting on Supreme Court directions, the State Election Commission reopened nominations for 48 hours in Kadapa Municipal Corporation, Rajampet, Mydukur and Tirupati.
The Andhra Pradesh local body election dispute remains a major political and legal flashpoint, with Supreme Court proceedings expected to influence the next steps in the process.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has placed disaster preparedness high on the Andhra Pradesh government’s agenda as officials monitor the developing cyclone threat over the Bay of Bengal. The administration faces the task of protecting vulnerable coastal communities while preparing for heavy rain, strong winds and possible disruption to transport and electricity.
The ruling NDA is facing a test of political coordination as competing aspirants seek tickets for local body elections across Andhra Pradesh. The TDP, Jana Sena and BJP must balance their individual ambitions while maintaining unity within the alliance.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has taken the proposed Tummidihatti barrage project to Maharashtra, seeking cooperation to raise its planned height to 152 metres. During talks with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai, Revanth stressed the project’s importance for irrigation in Telangana, particularly in the Adilabad region.
The nomination process for Andhra Pradesh gram panchayat elections is facing renewed scrutiny, with petitions seeking online filing facilities and greater public access to candidates' affidavits.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president K T Rama Rao has intensified his criticism of the Congress government in Telangana, questioning its progress on employment and welfare promises. He has sought answers on the commitment to fill government vacancies, improve minority welfare spending and deliver benefits promised to farmers and pensioners.
VIJAYAWADA: The 34 percent BC quota promise that powered NDA's 2024 sweep has run into Supreme Court wall, forcing Andhra Pradesh into political workaround before local polls.
MADANAPALLE: Tension escalated in Punganur when YSRCP Lok Sabha floor leader and Rajampet MP P V Midhun Reddy arrived with party candidates to file nominations at the municipal nomination centre on Friday.
New Delhi: A fresh row erupted after SpaceX chief Elon Musk accused Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and alleged oligarchs of blocking Starlink's entry into India and questioned if BJP-led government was favouring domestic telecom players.
WAYANAD: At the tea stall in Kalpetta, the photo still hangs. Rahul Gandhi sipping black tea in 2021. For many here, he remains the real MP emotionally.
The clamour for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation is loud, but his reluctance to quit is rooted in law, precedent and institutional logic.
NEW DELHI: Hours after release from preventive detention, Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke fired latest tweet at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday.