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N. Chandrababu Naidu, a three-time CM, was instrumental in stopping the BJP from coming to power in 1996. (File Image: PTI)

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The report also named Lanka Dinakar (presently in BJP), and TDP leaders Dhulipalla Narendra, Kambhampati Ramamohan Rao and Putta Mahesh Yadav. (Photo: File)

Naidu involved in insider trading in Amaravati capital region: Cabinet panel

The sub-committee submitted its detailed report to Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday ahead of the cabinet meeting.

28 Dec 2019 8:32 AM

The Andhra Pradesh government, however, refuted the claims and said that kin of a Telugu Desam Party (TDP) member did so to "promote propaganda". (Photo: ANI)

Ration card bearing Jesus Christ's photo sparks row in Andhra, govt links it to TDP

The government said that the rational dealer's husband was a 'die-hard TDP fan' and not a converted Christian.

10 Dec 2019 10:38 AM

In a bid to ward off allegations of lavish and wasteful expenditure by Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy levied by the opposition parties, the state government on Sunday cancelled proposed work at his residence. (Photo: File)

To ward off criticism, Andhra govt cancels Rs 3 crore work orders at CM's residence

BJP leader Lanka Dinakar welcomed the cancellation of the order pertaining to the expenditure.

09 Dec 2019 10:58 AM

Suggesting he had no major differences with the ruling BJP, Pawan Kalyan said he had only differed with the party over Special Category status for Andhra Pradesh. (Photo: File)

‘I respect Amit Shah whereas YSR Congress fears him’: Pawan Kalyan

Political observers said the change in Pawan Kalyan's stance came about after a meeting with senior BJP leaders in Delhi.

05 Dec 2019 3:52 PM

Speaking at the launch of YSR Arogyasri Asara scheme (post-operative sustenance) Jagan said, “It is unfortunate that some people are talking about my religion and caste.'' (Photo: File | ANI)

'Religion is humanity, caste is commitment': Jagan in response to detractors

The opposition in Andhra had said that the Andhra CM had introduced English because of his religion and caste.

02 Dec 2019 4:09 PM

The slipper, hurled by someone from the public, hit the side-window of his seat of the bus he was travelling in. (Photo: ANI)

Slipper hurled at Chandrababu Naidu's convoy during Amaravati tour

Responding to it, Naidu said the protestors were hired by ruling YSR Congress Party.

28 Nov 2019 1:29 PM

TDP claimed it as a result of Chandrababu Naidu announcing his visit to those construction sites. (Photo: File)

Chandrababu Naidu to visit Amaravati capital region today

Reportedly, after coming to power, the YSRCP government stopped the construction works of different buildings at Amaravati.

28 Nov 2019 11:51 AM

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday thanked Home Minister Amit Shah for promptly including Amaravati in the map after being pointed out by TDP ministers. (Photo: File)

'Thank you for immediate actions': Naidu writes to Shah for Amaravati map correction

Later, Kishan Reddy said the error regarding Amaravati missing from political map released by Home Ministry has been corrected.

24 Nov 2019 9:20 AM

TDP MP Jayadev Galla said that Home Ministry had released a new political map of India without Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh and said the matter should be immediately rectified. (Photo: ANI)

'Amaravati not Andhra's capital in new map': TDP leader seeks correction

Raising issue, TDP MP said contention that there was no gazette notification issued was 'frivolous, trivial argument'.

22 Nov 2019 9:05 AM

TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh on Friday alleged that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy was caught in a paper leak in class X examination. (Photo: File)

He was caught in 10th class paper leak: TDP leader hits out at Jagan Reddy

He was answering a question on the YSRCP government’s recent decision to convert all government schools into English medium schools.

16 Nov 2019 9:42 AM

"I had introduced the free sand policy in our rule, sand was abundantly available in the TDP rule. Today, there are hundreds of restrictions on purchasing sand,' he said. (Photo: File)

While workers commit suicide due to sand crisis, Jagan behaves like Nero: Naidu

At the protest, Naidu brought on stage a woman named Rashi, whose husband had allegedly committed suicide owing to the sand crisis.

15 Nov 2019 9:51 AM

Before sitting on 12-hour long 'Sand Deeksha' fast, Naidu took to Twitter and wrote: "I am undertaking Deeksha to press 3 demands: Reintroducing Free Sand Policy, awarding Rs 25 lakhs ex-gratia to families of suicide victims." (Photo: ANI)

Chandrababu Naidu hits out at Jagan Reddy, begins 'sand deeksha' protest

In another tweet, he targeted Reddy over shambling of the construction sector and said that he must wake up before its get too late.

14 Nov 2019 12:16 PM

Like no other Chief Minister in the country, Chandrababu maintained three offices and three camp offices (residences) in Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Amaravati. (Photo: File)

YSRCP hits back at Naidu for questioning expenditure on CM's home, calls him 'nero of AP'

Chandrababu Naidu had earlier tweeted that Rs 15.65 crore of public money was allegedly spent on Jagan's palatial home.

08 Nov 2019 12:42 PM

'He has been saying that nothing is constructed in Amaravati, which is incorrect. He must admit that he lied,' the TDP leaders demanded. (Photo: File | Representational)

TDP delegation tours Amaravati to prove YSRCP's 'false propaganda'

The TDP delegation led by K Atchen Naidu visited the sites.

06 Nov 2019 7:39 PM

In a major move, the Andhra Pradesh government has renamed 'Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Pratibha Puraskar Awards' to 'YSR Vidya Puraskars'. (Photo: File)

'Abdul Kalam' to 'YSR', back to 'Kalam' after Jagan name change of award backfires

However, the decision was condemned by the oppositions, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state.

05 Nov 2019 11:40 AM

Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh’s capital was Naidu’s idea and dream project. (Photo: Andhra Pradesh government)

'Missing' Amaravati from India's new map sparks row between YSRCP, TDP

On Saturday, India’s map was released by Union Home Ministry to depict newly created Union Territories --- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

04 Nov 2019 2:52 PM

'Press Council of India moving a Suo-Moto on the draconian GO 2430 is a tight slap on the face of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's government which wants to harass journos and people voicing concerns on social media. We will continue to raise the issue at all platforms and not rest until the government recalls it,' Naidu tweeted. (Photo: File | ANI)

Won't rest till Andhra govt recalls 'draconian' order against media: Chandrababu

By govt's order, secretaries of respective departments can initiate legal action for publishing false, baseless and defamatory news.

03 Nov 2019 3:00 PM

TDP leader Nara Lokesh entering sub jail. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra Pradesh: TDP leader Nara Lokesh visits former MLA Prabhakar in Sub Jail

TDP has alleged that YSR Congress Party is filing cases through its workers only to harass Prabhakar.

31 Oct 2019 5:35 PM

Taking to Twitter, Naidu posted a picture of the YSRCP flag being painted over the national flag of Pulivendula Panchayat building. (Photo: Twitter | @ncbn)

Chandrababu Naidu hits out at Jagan for replacing tricolour with YSRCP flags

'I have never seen our national tricolour being utterly disrespected like this,' Naidu wrote.

30 Oct 2019 2:55 PM

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