Building demolition triggers political uproar in Andhra

Amaravati:  The demolition of an annexe of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s residence here has triggered an uproar with main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) questioning the rationale behind YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government’s action. While Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said that the drive against illegal structures will begin with […]

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Andhra Pradesh: Minor girl gang-raped by six youths for a week, accused nabbed

Amaravati: In a shocking incident, a minor girl was gang-raped by six youth, including three minors, for a week in Andhra Pradesh’s Ongole town, police said on Sunday. The incident came to light after the 16-year-old victim managed to escape from the clutches of the accused. Prakasam’s Superintendent of Police Siddharth Kaushal told a news conference […]

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TDP crisis: Chandrababu Naidu in touch with party leaders

Amaravati:  Currently holidaying abroad, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President N. Chandrababu Naidu is in touch with senior party leaders in the wake of four Rajya Sabha members defecting to the BJP on Thursday. Naidu, who is in Europe along with his family members, held a teleconference with party leaders available at his residence in Amaravati. […]

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy (File Photo/IANS)

Andhra CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to have five deputy CMs

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday said he will have five deputy chief ministers. He announced this while addressing newly-elected legislators of the YSR Congress Party on Friday, a day before cabinet expansion. Jagan Reddy, who took oath as the Chief Minister on May 30, will have deputy chief ministers from […]

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Jagan Mohan Reddy invites TDP chief for swearing-in

Amaravati:  YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister-designate Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday invited TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu for his swearing-in ceremony. Reddy called Naidu on the phone to invite him to the ceremony slated to be held on Thursday, TDP sources said. Reddy was also learned to have sought […]

YSR Congress chief Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy (File Photo/IANS)

God has punished Chandrababu Naidu, says Jagan

Amaravati:  YSR Congress Party President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is set to take oath as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister next week, on Saturday said God has punished TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu for his misdeeds. Addressing the newly-elected legislators of his party, Jagan Reddy said Andhra Pradesh election results showed that those who resort […]