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VIJAYAWADA: Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu, Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad, and Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar fiercely criticised YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, accusing him of orchestrating political theatrics under the guise of supporting mango farmers of Chittoor district. At a press conference on Wednesday, Atchannaidu termed Jagan's Bangarupalem visit a drama to disrupt peace, and defame the NDA government, asserting that it was attended only by YSRCP cadre, not genuine mango farmers. He refuted the claim of poor mango procurement, stating that 99% of produce in Annamayya, 98% in Tirupati, and 80% in Chittoor has been procured at support price. He exposed a planned incident where tractors, allegedly owned by YSRCP leader Prakash Reddy, dumped mangoes on the road during Jagan's visit.
Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan has called for the replacement of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with ballot papers, citing concerns over the legitimacy of election results. Ranjan raised doubts about the EVM's accuracy, suggesting that the results may be influenced and advocating for a ballot paper system like many other countries. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also echoed similar sentiments, accusing EVMs of wasting votes from marginalized communities. This comes after the Congress' defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly election. The Supreme Court, however, dismissed a petition seeking th ...Read More >
BALASORE: In a heart-wrenching incident, a man was forced to carry his 17-year-old daughter's body on a trolley rickshaw for around 7 km to a community health centre in Balasore's Baliapal for postmortem after reportedly failing to afford an ambulance. Asha Bindhani, a minor girl suffering from mental illness, reportedly died by suicide on Thursday afternoon in Deula village under Baliapal police limits. After spotting her, locals informed her father Madhu Bindhani and the police. Madhu, a daily wage labourer, rushed to the spot and found his daughter dead. Shortly after, police arrived and ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: YSRCP MP P V Midhun Reddy was arrested by Andhra SIT late on Saturday after nearly seven hours of questioning in the alleged Rs 3,200 crore liquor scam. The arrest comes after the anticipatory bail petitions of Mithun Reddy were rejected by AP high court and Supreme Court, reports Madhu Rasala.He is the second politician to be arrested in the alleged scam that took place during the previous YSRCP rule. With the latest arrest, the number of accused arrested so far has increased to 12.E ...Read More >
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 22 (ANI): Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the current TDP-led government in the State, accusing Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of failing to deliver on pre-election promises and engaging in financial mismanagement. The former chief minister also took aim at what he called the "yellow media" for biased reporting in favour of the ruling party. "I am not only fighting against Chandrababu Naidu but also against the 'yellow media'," Reddy said in a press conference. ...Read More >
Kuppam (Andhra Pradesh): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday reiterated that YSRCP leaders are 'attempting to manipulate' the widow of C Singayya, who recently allegedly fell under the wheel of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's convoy and died. Naidu's remarks come in the wake of Singayya's widow, Mary, expressing serious suspicion over the death of her husband and alleging that something would have happened in the ambulance. ...Read More >
Medak: Telangana State BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Friday appealed to the people to give the committed party an opportunity to meet the aspirations of the poor and downtrodden. Addressing a large gathering of party workers in Medak, the BJP chief remarked that citizens have experienced the rule of the BRS and the Congress party and have had bitter experiences with the deceitful practices of both. He urged people to support the BJP wholeheartedly in the upcoming local body elections as a way to teach the ruling Congress party a lesson for its unfulfilled promises. Rao emphasized that t ...Read More >
Imphal, June 29 (UNI) A series of successful operations carried out by Manipur Police and security forces during the last 24 hours led to the arrest of several individuals involved in vehicle theft, insurgent activity, and the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition. Police arrested a vehicle lifter identified as Syed Riyaj from his residence at Lilong Chaobok in Thoubal District. The arrest was made under Lilong Police Station. Authorities seized a blue two wheeler without registration number, along with a key and an Aadhaar card believed to be linked to the suspect. In a s ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: YSRCP president and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy met the family members of Cheeli Singaiah, who tragically lost his life during Jagan's recent visit to Rentapalla in Palnadu district. Singaiah's wife Lourdu Mary, his sons, and other family members visited the YSRCP central office to meet Jagan on Wednesday. Offering his deepest condolences, Jagan assured them that the YSRCP would continue to stand by their family in this difficult time. The YSRCP has already extended financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the family as immediate relief. Mary made serious allegation o ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu on Monday urged Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to reduce the GST on mango pulp from 12% to 5%, while seeking enhanced central support for the State's agriculture sector. Speaking after the meeting in New Delhi, Atchannaidu alleged that farmers suffered under the YSRCP regime due to poor policy decisions and a failure to utilise Central schemes. "The sector was paralysed under Jagan Mohan Reddy's rule," he said, accusing the previous government of completely ignoring farmers' needs. The Agriculture minister said that 64% of the ...Read More >
Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 28 (ANI): YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday paid tribute to former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on his 104th birth anniversary. Former Andhra Chief Minister Reddy remembered Bharat Ratna PV Narasimha Rao as a visionary leader who revolutionised India's economic landscape through his reforms. In an X post, the Reddy wrote, 'The visionary who transformed the country's economic condition with reforms, Bharat Ratna PV Narasimha Rao. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of PV, who provided numerous remarkable service ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 28: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The ruling Trinamool Congress is highlighting the issue in a major way and accusing the BJP of being silent on it since the accused monk had been reportedly close to the saffron party. The woman accusin ...Read More >
Penukonda (Sri Sathya Sai district): BC, EWS welfare, handlooms and textiles S Savitha launched a scathing attack on YSR Congress Party (YSRCP)... Penukonda (Sri Sathya Sai district): BC, EWS welfare, handlooms and textiles S Savitha launched a scathing attack on YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders, accusing them of behaving like terrorists and inciting their cadres to violence and intimidation. Speaking to the media at her camp office here on Saturday, the minister alleged that YSRCP workers were being provoked by their leadership to attack the public with slogans like 'cut them down' and 'b ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) chairman A Ravi Naidu alleged the YSRCP president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy is inciting the youth of Andhra Pradesh and pushing them toward violent politics. He alleged Jagan Mohan Reddy is misleading the youth through a calculated campaign involving substance abuse and criminal politics. He alleged that under the direction of Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, this dangerous trend is gaining momentum in the state. Addressing the media at IGMC stadium here on Thursday, the SAAP chairman said wherever Jagan travels, there's more drama and intimidation ...Read More >
Vijayawada, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has welcomed the arrest of YSR Congress Party MP P. V. Midhun Reddy in the liquor scam case in Andhra Pradesh. Sadineni Yamini Sharma, member of the BJP National Council, said that the BJP welcomes the arrest of Rajampet MP Midhun Reddy. "This move clearly shows the significance and commitment of our government, especially the police department," she said. She alleged that Midhun Reddy has been involved in the biggest liquor scam in the country, where he manipulated excise policies and altered the automatic order placemen ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh police on Saturday arrested YSRCP Lok Sabha member PV Midhun Reddy in the alleged Rs 3,200-crore liquor scam during the previous YSRCP regime. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged liquor scam grilled Midhun Reddy for several hours today and followed it up with his arrest at around 7.30 pm in Vijayawada. "Yes (he has been arrested). The process (to produce him before a court) is going on," Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha told PTI over the phone. Midhun Reddy represents Rajampet constituency in Andhra Pradesh and is expected to be produced in a l ...Read More >
Imphal, June 7 (UNI) Three militants were nabbed in separate incidents during the last 24 hours in Manipur, police said on Saturday. Manipur Police arrested a militant from Moidangpok Awang Leikai from Khumbong Bazar under Imphal West District, they said. Security forces arrested a militant from the Elangkhanpokpi Mayai Leikai area under Kakching district. Security forces apprehended a militant from Wangoo Samushang in Bishnupur district and elected members from Kumbi area. In an operation, one M16 rifle, one bolt-action rifle, three pull-mechanism rifles, three improvised mortars, and fiv ...Read More >
Amalapuram: Minister for labour, factories, boilers and insurance medical services Vasamsetti Subhash termed the 'Recall Chandrababu Manifesto' agitation announced by YSRCP president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy as "highly ridiculous and ironic'. Addressing the media on Saturday, the minister criticised Jagan Mohan Reddy for failing to fulfill several key promises during his five-year rule. Subhash alleged that Jagan's government completely ruined the state, leaving it in economic distress. He pointed out that crucial promises like scrapping the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), enforcing prohibiti ...Read More >
Rayachoti (AP), July 14 (UNI) In a ghastly road accident, 9 agriculture workers were killed and 12 were injured when a mango-laden lorry overturned at Reddipalli village of Pullampet mandal in Annamayya district last night. Police said that as many as 21 agriculture workers harvested mango at an orchard at Isukapalli village of Rajampet mandal. They loaded the mangoes on the lorry. The lorry was transporting the mango produce to the mango market yard at Railway Kodur. The workers were travelling on the top of the mango-laden lorry. The accident took place past midnight. The lorry overturned ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): A contingent of 23 athletes supported by Reliance Foundation look to compete at the World University Games across six cities in Germany, with events running until July 27. Representing athletics, archery, and judo, these young talents aim to improve international rankings, achieve personal bests, and bring home laurels. The athletics team forms the backbone of the foundation campaign, with 18 athletes competing in sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles, relay, long jump, decathlon, among other events, beginning July 21, a release said. James Hillier, Di ...Read More >
Vijayawada, July 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the multi-crore liquor scam during YSR Congress Party rule in Andhra Pradesh has summoned former excise minister K. Narayana Swamy. He has been issued notice under section 179 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), directing him to appear before SIT at its office here at 10 a.m. on Monday (July 21). The SIT conveyed to the former minister that since he appears to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case, his presence in person is very much necessary for the investigation and ascertaining certain in ...Read More >
Speaking in Nellore, Reddy said that there was an undeclared emergency-like situation in the state National Democratic Alliance (NDA) members on Friday hit out at YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy for his recent remarks during a visit to Nellore. They also rejected his claims of vindictive politics by the NDA government. Speaking in Nellore, Reddy said that there was an undeclared emergency-like situation in the state. He slammed the coa ...Read More >
India opened the scoring through Geeta Yadav (11th minute); however, in the second quarter, Belgium equalised through Marie Goenns (25th) The Indian junior women's hockey team made a positive start to its tour of Europe with a 3-2 win over hosts Belgium here on Sunday. India opened the scoring through Geeta Yadav (11th minute). However, in the second quarter, Belgium equalised through Marie Goenns (25th). Soon Belgium took the lead as Louise van Hecke (34th) found the back of the net. India made a valiant comeback and levelled the scores through Sonam (40th). The visitors continued to att ...Read More >
BENGALURU: BBMP marshals deployed at lake security and supervision wing, ward monitoring and Indira Canteens are working without salaries since March. The situation has arisen after Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited was carved out of BBMP for garbage management. Their salaries are usually given through the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society and each marshal is paid Rs 17,500 monthly. "Supervisors say the delay is due to a set of procedures. Earlier, the amount was given to the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society towards payments from BBMP. Now the files have to be cleared from BWSML to ward mars ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday announced the provisional attachment of assets worth approximately ₹131.45 crore in Spain, including a luxury yacht and immovable properties, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). These assets belong to Pavel Prozorov, a Spanish national and the alleged mastermind behind the unauthorised forex trading platform OctaFX. The attached assets comprise a commercial Italian-model luxury yacht cruising in the Western Mediterranean, a minijet boat, a luxury car, and two residential properties in Spain. The ED's probe was launched ...Read More >
Vijayawada: The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA), which met on Saturday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, approved land pooling of an additional 20,494 acres of land from seven villages in the greenfield Amaravati capital region. The land pooling will be done in four villages of Amaravati mandal and three villages of Tullur mandal. Already sitting on a land bank of 54,000 acres of land for the greenfield capital city, the government is in the process of pooling another 40,000 acres in its endeavour to build a megapolis by combining Mangalagiri, Vijayawad ...Read More >
Tirupati/Chittoor: After chilli and tobacco farmers, mango growers are now in focus as YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy looks to raise the political heat in the state. A bumper mango yield this year has brought little joy to farmers, who are struggling with falling prices. Despite the state government's swift action, announcing subsidies and deploying officials to assist distressed farmers, the issue has turned political. Looking to capitalise on the unrest, Jagan will visit Bangarupalem market yard on July 9 to console mango farmers. In fact, the government claims that Andhra Pradesh's pr ...Read More >
Idupulapaya (Andhra Pradesh), July 8 (PTI) YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Congress state president YS Sharmila on Tuesday paid tributes to their father, late chief minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy (YSR), on his 76th birth anniversary here in YSR Kadapa district. Jagan Mohan Reddy paid homage at YSR ghat, participating in special prayers held in memory of his father. "Miss you dad," posted Jagan Mohan Reddy on 'X'. Rajasekhar Reddy was the chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh who died in a helicopter crash on September 2, 2009 at Nallamala forest. Family members of Rajasekhara Redd ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana unit of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) demanded that the encroachment of Bhadrachalam Sita Ramachandra Swamy temple's lands in Purushottapatnam in Andhra Pradesh be made an agenda point for discussion during the meeting of the chief ministers of the two Telugu states scheduled to take place in Hyderabad later this week. According to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) mouth-piece Organiser, VHP has urged the two chief ministers to form a joint task force team involving the officials from both the states, and a joint action plan, to protect the Bhadrachalam temple lands f ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) A three-storey chawl collapsed in the western suburb of Bandra here in the early hours of Friday, with at least 10 people feared trapped in the debris, civic officials said. As many as seven people have been rescued from the debris so far and admitted to the civic-run Bhabha Hospital, they said. According to preliminary information, chawl number 37 in the Bharat Nagar area of Bandra East collapsed around 5.56 am. Eight fire engines are at the spot along with teams from the Mumbai police and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's local ward machinery, an official from ...Read More >
Vijayawada, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The YSR Congress Party has strongly condemned the arrest of Lok Sabha MP and Party floor leader P.V. Midhun Reddy, calling it a clear case of political vendetta by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. YSRCP leaders and former ministers Botsa Satyanarayana, Perni Venkatramaiah (Nani), Ambati Rambabu, Merugu Nagarjuna, and party general secretary G. Srikanth Reddy expressed serious concerns over the misuse of power to target opposition leaders. They said, in a statement, that the arrest made after a full day of interrogation in the so-called liquor scam case s ...Read More >