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New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Amaravati Capital Bill was passed with a full majority in the Lok Sabha, officially granting Amaravati legal status as the state capital on Thursday. Following this development, Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education and IT, Nara Lokesh, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership and commitment to ensuring the passage of the bill. Also Read | Raja Ravi Varma's 'Yashoda and Krishna' Sells for INR 167 Crore, Sets New ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Amaravati Capital Bill was passed with a full majority in the Lok Sabha, officially granting Amaravati legal status as the state capital on Thursday. Following this development, Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education and IT, Nara Lokesh, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership and commitment to ensuring the passage of the bill. He acknowledged the Centre's pivotal role in bringing together support from across political parties in favour ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Amaravati Capital Bill was passed with a full majority in the Lok Sabha, officially granting Amaravati legal status as the state capital on Thursday. Following this development, Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education and IT, Nara Lokesh, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership and commitment to ensuring the passage of the bill. He acknowledged the Centre's pivotal role in bringing together support from across pol ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Rajya Sabha on Thursday started debate on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which grants statutory status to Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. The bill, moved by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityananda Rai, was adopted amidst sloganeering by opposition members. Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu sharply criticised the opposition for adopting inconsistent stands on the capit ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Rajya Sabha witnessed sharp exchanges on Thursday as the government pushed key legislative business, triggering strong criticism from the Congress party that the ruling dispensation was prioritising political mileage over due parliamentary process ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. As the Upper House prepared to take up the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 -- which seeks to grant legal status to Amaravati as the sole and permane ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday extended greetings on Hanuman Jayanti to the people. "On the occasion of Shri Hanuman Jayanti, I extend my greetings to the people of the state," said Naidu in a post on X. The Chief Minister described Lord Hanuman as the supreme devotee of Lord Rama and a symbol of immense strength, wisdom, and courage.He said that devotees believe worshipping Hanuman removes fear, grants courage and good health, and alleviates difficulti ...Read More >
NELLORE: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday reiterated that Amaravati will remain the sole capital of the state, declaring that "no one can move it even an inch." Addressing a public meeting during the 'Pedala Sevalo' programme organised at Vinjamuru in Nellore district, Chief Minister expressed happiness over Lok Sabha's approving the bill granting legal status to Amaravati as the capital. He said the people's capital symbolises the self-respect of the Telugu people and that the ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to move the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, after it was passed in the Upper House of Parliament. The Bill provides for fifty per cent of posts in the CAPFs to be filled by deputation in the rank of Inspector General, and a minimum of sixty-seven per cent of the posts to be filled by deputation in the rank of Additional Director General, and all posts in the ranks of Spec ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: On a day when the Lok Sabha approved Amaravati as the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP President and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy suggested Mavigun (the area comprising Machilipatnam, Vijayawada and Guntur) as the capital of the State. He termed Amaravati as the capital of corruption, alleging Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu engineered unprecedented and impractical policies to enrich him and his coterie, putting the future of the State at stake. Speaking to th ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange on Wednesday between Congress MPs from Telangana and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy over the alleged failure of the NDA government to implement promises under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act (APRA). The exchange saw sharp accusations and interruptions punctuating the debate on the APRA (Amendment) Bill which seeks to declare Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh. Congress members used the occasion to press the Union government on th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Lok Sabha is scheduled to take up the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, on Thursday, after it was passed in the Upper House of Parliament. The Bill provides for fifty per cent of posts in the CAPFs to be filled by deputation in the rank of Inspector General, and a minimum of sixty-seven per cent of the posts to be filled by deputation in the rank of Additional Director General, and all posts in the ranks of Special Director Ge ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Jana Sena Party (JSP) President and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan extended his heartfelt congratulations to the five crore people of Andhra Pradesh on the historic occasion of the passage of Amaravati Bill in the Lok Sabha. "Today marks a defining moment in the history of Andhra Pradesh. The passage of the Amaravati Bill, declaring Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of our state, stands as a reflection of the will, resilience, and aspirations of our people," Pawan Kaly ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to recognise Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh, with the opposition Congress also supporting it along with the NDA. Once the bill becomes a law, Amaravati will be the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh with retrospective effect from June 2, 2024. However, opposing the bill during the debate, YSR Congress Party MPs staged a walk out. The bill was p ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to move the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, after it was passed in the Upper House of Parliament. The Bill provides for fifty per cent of posts in the CAPFs to be filled by deputation in the rank of Inspector General, and a minimum of sixty-seven per cent of the posts to be filled by deputation in the rank of Additional Director General, and all posts in th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to move the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, after it was passed in the Upper House of Parliament. The Bill provides for fifty per cent of posts in the CAPFs to be filled by deputation in the rank of Inspector General, and a minimum of sixty-seven per cent of the posts to be filled by deputation in the rank of Additional Director General, and all posts in th ...Read More >
New Delhi: YSRCP described the Bill to give statutory status to Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh as 'hopeless' for the people of the state. During the debate in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, YSRCP leader P V Midhun Reddy while making it clear that they are not against Amaravati, said the party was opposing the Bill in its present form. He stated that merely naming the capital would serve no purpose and wanted the government to protect the interests of farmers who have given their l ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar on Wednesday termed the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha a "watershed moment" in the journey of the state. In a statement issued here, Chandrasekhar said by conferring legal sanctity on Amaravati as the sole capital, the Bill removes a long-pending structural uncertainty that has impacted governance, investment, and growth. "The absence of a clearly designated capital over the past several yea ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Following the Lok Sabha's clearance of the Amaravati capital Bill, YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy questioned the constitutional validity of the Centre's role in deciding a state capital and launched a detailed critique of the Amaravati project and the government led by N Chandrababu Naidu. Addressing a press conference at the party office, he said the Constitution does not define a "state capital" and only refers to "seats of governance." He pointed out that the Union government h ...Read More >
He alleged that the erstwhile YSRCP regime damaged the state through the three-capital approach between 2019 and 2024, leading to instability and uncertainty. Highlighting development, the chief minister appreciated public participation in restoring the Vinjamur Old Tank and said works have been taken up at Rs 70 lakh. Naidu announced diversion of water from the Somasila canal to the tank at the cost of Rs 34 crore, assuring completion of the work by October. He said improved water availabili ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu termed the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha as a "historic and deeply emotional moment," welcoming the recognition of Amaravati as the state's sole capital. In a post on X, Naidu said, "Today marks a truly historic and deeply emotional moment for my state. With the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha, recognisi ...Read More >
Vijayawada: The passage of the Amaravati Bill in the Lok Sabha has come as a significant political and administrative boost for Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, marking a crucial milestone in his long-standing vision of developing Amaravati as the state's sole capital. The development is being viewed as a "shot in the arm" for Naidu, who has consistently championed the cause of a unified capital for Andhra Pradesh. With Parliament's approval now secured, the state government would move ahe ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Amaravati's journey as the capital of Andhra Pradesh over the past decade has been anything but linear, evolving through phases of grand ambition, political contestation, legal scrutiny, and eventual revival. From a symbol of aspiration to a focal point of political debate, Amaravati's evolution encapsulates the complexities of state-building in post-bifurcation Andhra Pradesh. With renewed administrative and policy backing, the capital now appears poised for a fresh chapter, aiming ...Read More >
Vijayawada: State ministers on Wednesday welcomed the passage of the Amaravati Bill in the Lok Sabha, describing it as a significant step towards promoting Amaravati as the state capital. Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan said this was a matter of pride for all. He expressed confidence that Amaravati would emerge as a people-centric capital and growth centre. Several ministers termed the development a significant milestone, stating that the legislation provides legal status to Amaravati as t ...Read More >
Vijayawada: YSRC MP P.V. Mithun Reddy on Wednesday maintained in the Lok Sabha that his party is not opposed to Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's capital. However, YSRC strongly objects to the bill in its present form, the Lok Sabha member stated, alleging large-scale misuse of public funds.Participating in a debate on the Amaravati Bill in the Lower House, Mithun Reddy asserted that the capital is a matter falling within the jurisdiction of the state government. He accused the N. Chandrababu Naidu ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 1 (PTI) Welcoming Lok Sabha's passage of the bill to recognise Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana Congress chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Wednesday accused the Centre of "negligence" towards Telangana's interests. Congratulating the people of Andhra, Goud claimed that the promises made to Telangana in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, including a steel factory at Bayyaram in Khammam district, remained unfulfilled. ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 1 (PTI) Welcoming Lok Sabha's passage of the bill to recognise Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana Congress chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Wednesday accused the Centre of "negligence" towards Telangana's interests. Congratulating the people of Andhra, Goud claimed that the promises made to Telangana in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, including a steel factory at Bayyaram in Khammam district, remained unfulfilled. In a statement, he criticised the union gov ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Apr 1 (UNI) The approval of the Bill conferring statutory legitimacy on Amaravati by the Lok Sabha marks a decisive moment in fulfilling the long-cherished aspirations of five crore people of Andhra Pradesh, said Palla Srinivasa Rao, State president of the Telugu Desam Party and MLA from Gajuwaka. He described the development not merely as a legal endorsement, but as a historic affirmation of the self-respect and identity of the people of the State on a national stage. The TDP Stat ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, naming Amaravati as the sole capital of the southern state, even as the regional opposition party YSRCP staged a walkout in protest. Minister of state (home) Nityanand Rai introduced the bill for consideration and passing, which was followed by an almost two-hour long discussion. The bill introduced a single amendment in Section 5 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014 which reads, "in ...Read More >
Nellore, Apr 1 (UNI) Hailing the passage of the bill by the Lok Sabha officially recognising Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said it was a matter of great pride for the state. Addressing a public meeting during the 'Pedala Sevalo' programme at Vinjamur village in Nellore district, the Chief Minister observed that Amaravati symbolizes the self-respect of the people of Andhra Pradesh. He reiterated that Amaravati will ...Read More >
New Delhi/Alappuzha, April 1 (PTI) A discussion in the Lok Sabha on a bill to amend the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) scheduled for Wednesday was deferred amid a political slugfest, with the opposition alleging that the new measures could curb minority rights and tighten government control over NGOs. The BJP, on its part, defended the bill as necessary for national security and transparency, and asserted it does not target any religious organisation. As the rival parties traded ch ...Read More >
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