Chandrababu Naidu: News
'One state, one global destination': PM at Niti Aayog meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged states to develop "future-ready" cities and at least one world-class tourist destination.
Tirumala temple to use anti-drone tech for security
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has decided to introduce anti-drone technology to enhance security at the Sri Venkateswara temple, one of the richest Hindu temples in the world.
Modi relaunches Amaravati; lays foundation stone for projects worth ₹58,000cr
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rekindled hopes of Amaravati being Andhra Pradesh's capital by laying the foundation stone for multiple projects worth ₹58,000 crore.
8 killed after wall collapses on queuing devotees in Andhra
Eight devotees were killed and four injured after a wall collapsed on them at the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Simhachalam, Andhra Pradesh.
'Your budget less than India's military budget': Owaisi shreds Pakistan
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi, Hyderabad MP, has lashed out at Pakistan for the Pahalgam terror attack.
Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024: Who supports and who opposes it?
The Lok Sabha is all set for a heated battle as the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is scheduled for discussion on Wednesday.
Chandrababu Naidu bats for 'only Hindu' employees at Tirumala Temple
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has suggested that employment at the Tirumala Temple be restricted to Hindus.
How Indian political leaders reacted to Sunita Williams's return
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has returned to Earth after an unplanned nine-month-long space mission.
Udhayanidhi Stalin advises newlyweds to 'prioritize childbirth' in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin has urged newlyweds to focus on having children. He made the appeal at a mass wedding in Chennai.
Andhra MP offers ₹50,000 for 3rd daughter, cow for boy
Kalisetti Appala Naidu, an Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha MP of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP), has caused a storm with his suggestion of incentivizing women for having a third girl child.
Telugu actor arrested for derogatory comments against Naidu
Popular Telugu actor and writer Posani Krishna Murali was arrested in Hyderabad, for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, and Minister Nara Lokesh.
'Headed to Himalayas?': Modi teases Pawan Kalyan over simple attire
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the swearing-in ceremony of Delhi's new Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
Delhi polls: Campaigning ends today; 699 candidates in fray
The high-stakes campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections will come to an end on Monday. Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are conducting their last rallies.
Jagan Reddy slams Naidu government over Tirupati stampede
YSR Congress Party Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has sought accountability after a stampede in Tirupati killed six and injured over 50. The incident took place during the Vaikuntha Ekadashi ticket distribution.
Tirupati stampede: Naidu admits crowd management 'failed,' suspends 2 officials
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has ordered a judicial inquiry into the tragic stampede that took place in Tirupati on January 8.
Andhra government announces ₹25 lakh ex-gratia for Tirupati stampede victims
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a compensation of ₹25 lakh for the families of those who died in a stampede at the Vaikuntha Ekadashi Darshan Token Issuance Center.
'Doors open for Nitish Kumar,' says Lalu Yadav; former responds
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has responded to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav's invitation to rejoin the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc.
QR-coded wristbands reunite 10 missing children with parents
The Vijayawada District Administration in Andhra Pradesh has successfully reunited 10 missing children with their families using QR-coded wristbands during the Bhawani Deeksha Viramana event.
Allu Arjun, arrested in theater stampede case, granted 14-day remand
In a shocking turn of events, Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has been arrested in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede case.
RGV calls legal case linked to CM Naidu a 'conspiracy'
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is in legal trouble for a social media post allegedly targeting Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.
Opposition, BJP MPs seek more time for Waqf bill panel
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey has asked for an extension for the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill.
'EVMs not tampered...on win?': SC dismisses plea for paper ballots
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking the return of paper ballot voting in elections.
Chandrababu Naidu's brother Nara Ramamurthy Naidu dies at 72
Nara Ramamurthy Naidu, the younger brother of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and a former Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLA, passed away on Saturday after suffering a heart attack.
'Have 2+ kids...': Chandrababu Naidu's condition for future poll candidates
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has urged families in the state to have at least two or more children to increase the birth rate.
Naidu inaugurates ₹13.4cr kitchen at Tirumala; can serve 1.25L people
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Vakulamatha centralized kitchen at Tirumala, which can serve up to 1.25 lakh people daily, on Saturday.
'Wait and see...': Udhayanidhi on Pawan Kalyan's 'Sanatan Dharm' challenge
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has responded to Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan's recent challenge concerning his controversial "sanatan dharm is like malaria, dengue" remark.
Pawan Kalyan vs DMK over 'Sanatan Dharm like virus' remark
The controversy over the alleged presence of animal fat in the ghee used for making Tirupati laddus intensified after Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan referenced his "Sanatan dharm" pledge, indirectly targeting the DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin from Tamil Nadu.
Pawan Kalyan reaches Tirupati temple on foot amid laddu row
Andhra Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan walked to Tirumala temple on foot on Wednesday as part of his 11-day penance over the alleged adulteration of the temple laddus with animal fat.
SIT probe into Tirupati laddus 'adulteration' temporarily stalled: Andhra DGP
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged "adulteration" of Tirupati laddus has been temporarily halted, as the case is now under the Supreme Court's jurisdiction.
'Keep Gods out of politics...': SC on Tirupati laddu row
The Supreme Court on Monday talked about the importance of separating religion and politics while hearing petitions about claims of animal fat in the ghee used for making laddus at Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati temple.
Jagan may be issued notice ahead of Tirupati temple visit
YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is expected to receive a notice from the police—advising him not to violate prohibitory orders—ahead of his planned visit to the Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirumala Hills on Friday.
Explained: Row over mice on Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple's prasad packets
Mumbai's famous Siddhivinayak Temple has found itself embroiled in a controversy following the circulation of a video allegedly showing mice crawling on torn packets of prasad.
Hindu Mahasabha calls for Gwalior Bandh during India-Bangladesh test match
The Hindu Mahasabha has called for a bandh in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on October 6 to protest the upcoming India-Bangladesh cricket match, citing "atrocities" against Hindus in the neighboring country.
Naidu announces 'cleansing' of Andhra temples amid Tirupati laddoo row
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has announced a "cleansing" process for all state temples following the controversy over alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddoos.
Tirupati laddu row: Pawan Kalyan undertakes 11-day 'Prayaschitta Diksha'
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan began his 11-day penance at the Sri Dashavatara Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Nambur on Sunday over the alleged adulteration of Tirumala's laddu prasadam.
Tirupati laddoo row spotlights why ghee is prone to adulteration
The recent controversy over the alleged use of animal fat in laddoos distributed at the Tirupati temple has brought to light a key issue in India's dairy industry: ghee adulteration.
Tirupati laddus were distributed during Ayodhya Ram temple's consecration: Priest
Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, has confirmed that "prasad" from the Tirupati temple was distributed at the Ram Temple earlier this year.
Tirupati laddoo row: Lawyer moves SC to 'protect religious rights'
The controversy surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in the preparation of Tirupati laddoos has now reached the Supreme Court.
Pawan Kalyan proposes 'Sanatana Dharma Board' amid Tirupati laddoos row
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has called for the establishment of a "Sanatana Dharma Rakshana Board" at the national level amid controvresy over the ingredients used in Tirupati laddoos.
Explained: The Tirupati laddoo row and the political controversy
The Tirupati temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, is currently embroiled in a controversy over its sacred laddoos that are offered as a prasad.
Amid row, Tirupati temple forms committee to examine ghee quality
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has formed a four-member committee to examine the quality of ghee used in its prasad laddoos.
Change in ghee quality behind 'Tirupati laddu prasadam' controversy?
A controversy erupted in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday after Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged the use of animal fat in the preparation of the famous Tirupati laddu prasadam at Tirumala.
Animal fat in Tirupati laddoos row: Naidu government cites report
Andhra Pradesh's ruling Telugu Desam Party has criticized the YSR Congress Party for the use of ghee containing animal fats in the preparation of laddoos offered as prasad at the Tirupati Temple.
Andhra Pradesh: 8 dead, several injured in Chittoor bus accident
At least eight people were killed and several others injured when a government bus collided with a lorry on the Chittoor-Bangalore Highway near Mogili Ghat in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh.
What caused Andhra factory explosion that killed 17
The death toll from the devastating explosion at a pharmaceutical plant in Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh, has risen to 17.
INDIA bloc's protest against 'discriminatory' budget in Parliament today
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance will on Wednesday stage a protest inside and outside the Parliament against the "discrimination against the opposition-ruled states" in the Union Budget 2024.
Budget 2024: What key allies Naidu and Nitish got
A month after Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party and Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) helped the Bharatiya Janata Party secure a third term, the Union Budget allocated key projects for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu seeks meeting with Telangana counterpart Revanth
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has proposed a meeting with his Telangana counterpart, Revanth Reddy.
Birla, Suresh file nomination for first LS speaker election ever
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Om Birla and Congress MP Kondikunal Suresh on Tuesday filed nominations for the Lok Sabha speaker election after talks between the ruling National Democratic Alliance and the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance to build consensus failed.
Woman's naked body found near railway track in Andhra
The body of a naked 21-year-old woman was found near a railway track on Friday in Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra: Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan takes charge as deputy CM
Janasena Party chief K Pawan Kalyan took charge as Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister on Wednesday amid vedic chants.
Ahead of Parliament session, NDA ministers' meeting at Rajnath's home
A group of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ministers are scheduled to meet at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's residence on Tuesday.
Explained: How's Lok Sabha Speaker elected; importance of post
The upcoming election of the Lok Sabha Speaker has sparked speculation, with the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance suggesting that the crucial role should be assigned to partners of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA)—namely, the Janata Dal (United) and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
Naidu takes oath as Andhra CM for 4th term
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time on Wednesday.
Ahead of Narendra Modi's swearing-in, opposition's warning to BJP
On the eve of Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc said the Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition government would not last.
How will BJP accommodate JD(U), TDP in Modi 3.0 Cabinet
All eyes will be on the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday (June 9) as Narendra Modi prepares to take the oath as prime minister for the third time at a grand ceremony.
JD(U) to get 2 cabinet berths, TDP 4: Report
The Janata Dal (United), led by Nitish Kumar, will be getting two portfolios in the new cabinet under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, NDTV reported, citing sources.
PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony: Who are invited
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take oath as the head of government for a historic third term on Sunday at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Key BJP allies endorse Modi for PM at NDA meet
Key members of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third consecutive term.
PM Modi's swearing-in shifted to Sunday evening
The swearing-in ceremony of incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi—initially planned for Saturday—was rescheduled to Sunday evening.
NDA 3.0: BJP ally flags Agnipath resentment; may seek review
As the National Democratic Alliance gets ready to form the government for the third time with no party with full majority, Janata Dal (United)'s KC Tyagi voiced his party's intent to seek a review of the Centre's Agnipath scheme for armed forces recruitment.
Which world leaders will attend PM Modi's swearing-in?
The members of the National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday extended support to incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi to form the government for a third time.
'Act fast...': Nitish's advice to PM Modi on government formation
The members of the National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday extended support to incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi to form the government for a third time.
Modi may stake claim for government formation after NDA meeting
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance will likely meet President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday evening to stake claim to form the new government, reports said.
PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony likely on June 8
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Cabinet tendered their resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday.
TDP chief Naidu says his party will remain with NDA
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday that his party will continue its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
TDP, JD(U) push for Speaker's post as insurance: Report
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Janata Dal (United)—key constituents of the National Democratic Alliance's third consecutive term—are pushing for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post, the Indian Express reported.
Naidu emerges kingmaker as TDP leads in 14 parliamentary seats
Chandrababu Naidu, the leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), is likely to emerge as the kingmaker at the national level with his party leading in 14 out of 17 contested Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra: CM Jagan's party MLA slaps voter in polling queue
An MLA from YSR Congress Party, A Sivakumar, on Monday slapped a voter who allegedly objected to him jumping the queue during polling for the Assembly elections in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh.
HC halts cash transfers in Andhra until voting on Monday
The Andhra Pradesh High Court, on Friday, directed the ruling YSR Congress Party to stop direct cash transfers to beneficiaries of government schemes till May 13.
4% Muslim reservation will continue: Andhra Pradesh CM Reddy
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has affirmed that the 4% reservation for Muslims in the state will continue.
Pawan Kalyan-Chandrababu Naidu form alliance for 2024 State elections
Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan, who leads the Jana Sena Party, has announced that he'll be allying with Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party.
Chandrababu Naidu arrested: TDP calls Andhra bandh, JSP extends support
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) called for a bandh in Andhra Pradesh on Monday in protest against the recent arrest of its party chief and former state Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
Skill development scam: Chandrababu Naidu sent to 14-day judicial custody
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu was on Sunday remanded to 14-day judicial custody by a Vijayawada court in connection with the alleged AP skill development corruption case.
AP: Stampede kills 3 in TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu's rally
In a tragic incident, three people died due to a stampede in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur district during a political rally led by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President and former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.