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Hyderabad: CPI National Control Commission Chairman Narayana stated that the approval of Amaravati as the capital in the Lok Sabha reflects the genuine aspirations of the people. In a statement issued on Thursday, he noted that since the separation of Madras in 1952, the Communist Party has consistently advocated for Vijayawada to be the capital. In fact, the CPI was the first to demand that the Vijayawada region be made the administrative heart of Andhra Pradesh. He remarked that the stance of ...Read More >
Nandyal: The declaration of Amaravati as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh marks a historic milestone in the state's journey, said district collector G Raja Kumari. On Thursday, grand celebrations were organised on the PRS premises of the collectorate, where district officials and staff participated enthusiastically. The venue was decorated with colourful rangolis and lights, creating a festive atmosphere. The collector inaugurated the event by lighting a ceremonial lamp and cutting a cake ...Read More >
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy assured support to a 90-year-old woman who alleged that her land was illegally taken during the Amaravati capital land pooling process. Nelluri Seshagiriamma, a resident of Rayapudi village in Thullur mandal of Guntur district, met Reddy at the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) Central Office in Tadepalli and narrated her ordeal. She broke down during the interaction, claiming that her land ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sentiments ran high on Thursday when Parliament passed a bill seeking to recognise Amaravati as the sole and new capital of Andhra Pradesh with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod to it with a voice vote. All parties barring the YSRCP supported the proposed legislation. Replying to the debate on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the upper House, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said, the state Assembly on March 28, 2026 passed a proposal requestin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): YSR Congress Party Lok Sabha floor leader P.V. Midhun Reddy launched a scathing attack on the Chandrababu Naidu government in Lok Sabha on Thursday, alleging that Amaravati has been reduced to a massive real estate scam driven by benamis and backdoor dealings, with public money being looted in the name of capital construction. Participating in the debate on the AP Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill - 2026, he said, "Amaravati is not being built as a people's capit ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Apr 2 (UNI) A festive atmosphere prevailed in the villages located in the Amaravati capital region as the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha passed the AP Reorganisation (Amendment) bill, officially declaring Amaravati as the state's permanent capital. A large number of people, especially the farmers, who had given their lands for the construction of the capital city Amaravati, put up lights in front of their houses to celebrate the Diwali festival at Uddandarayunipalem, Thullur, Venkatapale ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2: In a significant legislative development, the Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, by voice vote, marking a major step towards simplifying regulations and promoting ease of doing business and ease of living in India. The Bill proposes to amend 79 central Acts administered by 23 Ministries. Out of 784 provisions targeted for change, 717 will be decriminalised to reduce unnecessary criminal liability on citizens and businesses, wh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Following the historic passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in Parliament on Thursday, Minister Nara Lokesh addressed a press conference in Delhi, stating that "in the last 20 months, a lot of confusion and panic was created among farmers, making them feel they would have to struggle again. This was not right." Underscoring the government's resolve, he noted that "under the leadership of our Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Mod ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Hailing the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 as a "historic and defining moment", Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah for their support in securing Amaravati's status as the state's sole capital. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said the Bill reflects the collective will of the people of Andhra Pradesh and gives a strong national endorsement t ...Read More >
Malda (West Bengal) [India], April 2 (ANI): A major political storm erupted in West Bengal after seven judicial officers, including three women, were held hostage by villagers in Malda district on April 1, triggering sharp exchanges between the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). The incident, linked to alleged mass deletions from electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, drew strong reactions from BJP leaders, with Union Mi ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 2 (ANI): Aircraft movements paused, and the runway fell silent at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Thursday as a centuries-old ritual unfolded, drawing thousands of devotees and offering a rare moment where modern aviation gave way to living tradition. On the occasion of the annual Painkuni Arattu, a procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple was carried out, remembering a festival rooted in Kerala's royal and spiritual heritage and historica ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Following the historic passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in Parliament on Thursday, Minister Nara Lokesh addressed a press conference in Delhi, stating that "in the last 20 months, a lot of confusion and panic was created among farmers, making them feel they would have to struggle again. This was not right." Underscoring the government's resolve, he noted that "under the leadership of our Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Mod ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to recognise Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. Once the bill becomes a law, Amaravati will be the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh with retrospective effect from June 2, 2024. With the passage of the bill in the Rajya Sabha, following its approval in the Lok Sabha a day earlier, the Andhra Pradesh state expressed gratitu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Thursday described Amaravati getting legal status as the state's sole capital after the passage of Bill in Parliament as "homecoming" for its people, who he said had endured four capitals and decades of political uncertainty. "This is our fourth time going through it. It's homecoming. This will definitely put Amaravati on the fast track," Lokesh told reporters after the Rajya Sabha passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendme ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Apr 2 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for passing the AP Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill in both the Houses. In a statement here on Thursday, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said: "This is a historic and defining moment for #AndhraPradesh. With the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 being passed unanimously in both Houses of Parliament, the collective will and aspi ...Read More >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Allahabad High Court has taken a strict stance in a case involving an alleged honey-trap gang operating in the Meerut zone of Uttar Pradesh and directed the police to conduct a thorough investigation and maintain strict surveillance. A division bench comprising Justice JJ Munir and Justice Tarun Saxena directed the Inspector General (IG) of Police, Meerut Zone, to get the entire matter investigated. The court observed that the existence of s ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 2 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has declared assets worth over Rs 20.64 crore in his nomination affidavit ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, as he gears up for a high-stakes contest from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency. According to the affidavit, Udhayanidhi declared movable assets worth Rs 12.92 crore in his name and Rs 13.25 crore in the name of his wife, Kiruthiga. He also listed immovable assets worth Rs 7.72 crore ...Read More >
Kollam (Keralan) [India], April 2 (ANI): With just one week left for the Keralan Assembly polls, the United Democratic Front (UDF) candidates on Thursday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is "not a serious player" in the state, while also claiming that the party would rather have the LDF led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the state. UDF candidate from Chavara constituency and Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) leader Shibu Baby John claimed that even Prime Minister Narendra Mod ...Read More >
New Delhi: Parliament on Thursday gave its final approval to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, officially designating Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. The Rajya Sabha passed the bill through a voice vote, a day after the Lok Sabha cleared it. The legislation amends the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, to provide statutory backing to Amaravati as the state's only capital with effect from June 2, 2024. The bill seeks to end years of un ...Read More >
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New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Parliament on Thursday passed a bill seeking to recognise Amaravati as the sole and new capital of Andhra Pradesh with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod to it with a voice vote, and all parties except the YSRCP supporting the proposed legislation. Replying to the debate on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the upper house, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said, the state Assembly on March 28, 2026 passed a proposal requesting the Ce ...Read More >
YSR Congress Party president and former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy came out with an alternative proposal to Amaravati, describing it as a "Plan B" for the capital region, as the Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the AP Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to declare Amaravati as the permanent capital city of Andhra Pradesh, . Addressing a press conference at the party office, Jagan suggested that instead of confining the capital to Amaravati, the government should consider declar ...Read More >
Amaravati/New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh IT Minister and TDP national general secretary Nara Lokesh on Thursday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to thank him for the central government's role in securing legal status for Amaravati as the state's sole and permanent capital. Lokesh expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the prime minister for his leadership and commitment in ensuring the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026. "On behalf of the people of A ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Many Opposition party MPs on Thursday, during a discussion on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, cautioned NDA partner Telugu Desam Party (TDP) about the BJP's alleged opportunistic approach, claiming it follows a 'use-and-throw' policy. The allegation prompted Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to reply, stating, "We honour friendship. We don't cheat." During the debate on the Bill, which sought to formally establish Amaravati as the capit ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the unanimous passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in both Houses of Parliament of India, calling it a significant development for the state. In a statement shared on X, Mr Naidu said the legislation reflects the collective will and aspirations of the people of Andhra Pradesh. He noted that the decision provides clarity on the status of Amaravati, affirming it as the sole capital of the state. The Chief M ...Read More >
The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which will scuttle any future bid to alter the decision of making Amaravati the capital of the southern state was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, reported PTI. Replying to the debate on the bill in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said Andhra Pradesh is getting a new capital in Amaravati and gave his best wishes to the state. "We hope that Andhra Pradesh touches new heights of development and plays ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury on Thursday attacked the BJP-led central government for bringing the bill to make Amaravati the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh after 12 long years and said it was a matter of "shame" that a state did not have a capital for that long. Participating in the debate on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, she called it a victory for farmers of Amaravati who fought for it for many years and said this has redeemed their pride. "I ...Read More >
New Delhi: In another key step forward, a legal guarantee has been provided for Amaravati, the dream capital of Andhra Pradesh. The Rajya Sabha on Thursday approved the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, introduced by the Central government, to grant legal status to Amaravati as the state capital. On Wednesday, the Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha. After approval in the Rajya Sabha, the Bill will go before the Union Cabinet for post facto ratification. It will then be sent for the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Parliament on Thursday passed a bill seeking to recognise Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod to it with a voice vote. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which will scuttle any future bid to alter the decision of making Amaravati the capital of the southern state was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Replying to the debate on the bill in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Af ...Read More >
Amaravati/New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and thanked him over passing of a bill in Lok Sabha seeking to recognise Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. Lokesh said he thanked PM Modi on behalf of crores of Andhra Pradesh people. "It was a privilege to meet Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. I conveyed the heartfelt gratitude of crores of people of Andhra Pradesh for the ...Read More >
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