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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray also said that women should raise their voice as and when they face oppression, and not after 10 years. (Photo: File)

'I know Nana Patekar is indecent, but...': Here's what Raj Thackeray said #MeToo

Raj Thackeray on #MeToo said, 'I know Nana Patekar; he is indecent. He does crazy things but I don't think he can do such a thing.'

18 Oct 2018 9:23 AM

'It (Pakistan) is our neighbour, so don't fire first. But if even one bullet comes from that side, then don't take count of the bullets (fired in retaliation),' Home Minister Rajnath Singh said in his directive to the Armed forces. (Photo: File | PTI)

Rajnath Singh advice to armed forces on how to deal with Pakistan

Rajnath Singh said Pakistan hasn't been desisting from sending terrorists, but India was taking 'swift action' against terrorism.

17 Oct 2018 12:45 PM

Underlining the losses suffered by Andhra Pradesh due to the bifurcation, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has sought an assistance of Rs 1,09,023 crores for development of infrastructure in the state.

AP CM seeks assistance of Rs 1 lakh crore for losses caused due to bifurcation

Naidu also made appeals to the Finance Commission to accord Special Category Status to Andhra Pradesh.

12 Oct 2018 12:51 PM

According to a report, officials said there were reports of trees, electric poles getting uprooted and damages to ‘kuchha’ houses. (Photo: AP)

'Very severe' cyclone Titli leaves 8 dead in Andhra, causes widespread damage

Rainfall ranging from 2 cm to 26 cm was recorded in several districts even as road network was vastly affected.

11 Oct 2018 1:45 PM

The Maoists accused Eswari of accepting Rs 20 crore from TDP and changing her party. (Photo: ANI)

Maoist group threaten TDP leader, want her to tackle bauxite excavation

In a letter, the Maoist central committee sent Giddi Eswari death threats if she did not fight against bauxite excavation and pay up.

10 Oct 2018 2:08 PM

On the Rafale jet fighter deal with France, Chandrababu Naidu demanded that PM Modi clear the air in the light of allegations against the government. (Photo: File)

People angry with Modi govt, they will choose alternative: Andhra CM

Naidu said Oppn alternative to BJP-led NDA will emerge 'automatically' even without PM face being declared for 2019 LS polls.

04 Oct 2018 8:34 PM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will on Tuesday give away monthly unemployment allowance of Rs 1,000 to the eligible jobless youth in the state, marking the official launch of the 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Nestham' scheme.

Andhra Pradesh's jobless youth to get monthly allowance from tomorrow

More than 2 lakh unemployed youth have been registered on the web portal of the scheme.

01 Oct 2018 2:06 PM

The heated exchange of words came in the backdrop of a group clash in a village near Tadipatri earlier this week with Reddy alleging that police fled the scene like eunuchs, unable to bring the situation under control. (Representional Image)

‘Be careful, will cut your tongues’, Andhra cop threatens abusive MPs, MLAs

'We have so far observed restraint. Henceforth, if anybody talks against police beyond limits, we will not tolerate,' police warned.

22 Sep 2018 2:35 PM

The state government will fill up 182 posts in Group-I category, 337 posts in Group-II, 1,670 posts in Group-III, 3,000 posts in Police Executive, 1,604 posts in medical and 1,657 other posts.

Andhra Pradesh govt recruitment drive to fill up nearly 19000 vacant posts

About 9,275 teaching posts and 725 lecturer posts in various categories will be recruited directly.

19 Sep 2018 12:56 PM

The Indian Air Force plans to make Rajahmundry and Vijayawada airports asset positioning bases. (Representational Image | AFP)

To strengthen east coast, IAF plans to make Andhra ‘strategic base’

IAF plans to build helicopter training facility in Prakasam, drone manufacturing facility in Anantapur, cybersecurity centre in Amaravati.

17 Sep 2018 11:36 AM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. (Photo: File)

Chandrababu Naidu flags off 'Swacch Dhara' programme in Amaravati

The CM launched 'Yuva Nestham' -- a website to initiate an unemployment allowance for the state's youth from October this year.

15 Sep 2018 10:53 AM

Naidu and others, then in the opposition in the united Andhra Pradesh, had been arrested and lodged in a jail in Pune in connection with the agitation staged by them near the Babli project site in Maharashtra, opposing it on ground that it would affect the people downstream. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra court issues arrest warrant against AP CM Chandrababu Naidu, 15 others

A local court in Maharashtra has issued the warrant in a 2010 case related to an agitation by them over Babli project across river Godavari.

14 Sep 2018 10:09 AM

The announcement came amid nation-wide Bharat Bandh protests called by Congress and opposition parties against the rise in fuel prices and depreciation of the rupee. (Photo: File | ANI)

Andhra reduces petrol, diesel prices by Rs 2 each amid Bharat Bandh

The new rates of petrol and diesel will come into effect from Tuesday morning.

10 Sep 2018 4:47 PM

During the TDP's annual conclave 'Mahanadu' in May, Naidu had announced his party would emerge as the decisive force in Telangana and play the kingmakers role. (Photo: File)

TDP's crucial meet on Telangana on Sep 8, likely to decide on alliances

Amidst the fast-paced political developments in neighbouring Telangana, TDP leaders rushed to hold discussions Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu.

06 Sep 2018 8:32 PM

Terming demonetisation a disaster, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu demanded the abolition of Rs 2000 currency note.

Demonetisation a disaster, discard Rs 2000 notes: AP CM Chandrababu Naidu

Naidu said that he had suggested that making digital currency is much cost effective than physical currency.

06 Sep 2018 12:54 PM

The Chief Minister said that in addition to petrol prices, the rupee value would also touch Rs 100 against one US dollar. (Photo: File)

Petrol price will soon touch Rs 100: CM Chandrababu Naidu criticises Modi govt

In the wake of Reserve Bank of India's report on demonetisation, Naidu said Centre was unable to 'properly manage demonetisation'.

04 Sep 2018 1:28 PM

Criticising the Narendra Modi-led government for the continuous rise in fuel prices, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu opined that soon, petrol would be sold at Rs 100 per litre.

Petrol will soon touch Rs 100, says Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu

Naidu also said the Centre was unable to "properly manage demonetisation."

04 Sep 2018 12:54 PM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu opined that horticulture can help the economy flourish while inaugurating a horticulture show 'Udyana 2018' which focused on organic products, and promotion of zero-chemical based natural farming.

Horticulture will help economy flourish, says N Chandrababu Naidu

This comes as the state government announced plans to increase horticulture to 100 lakh acres.

24 Aug 2018 12:40 PM

US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster called on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu here on Tuesday as part of his day-long visit to the state capital Amaravati.

US envoy calls on Andhra Pradesh CM, lauds 'good environment' in state

The CM briefed the Ambassador about Real-Time Governance system, e-Pragati and other information technology-enabled initiatives.

21 Aug 2018 7:25 PM

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will unveil the world's first-ever thermal battery on Monday. (Photo: File)

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu to unveil first-ever thermal battery plant

Manufactured by the BEST, the first-of-its-kind cell is aimed at boosting up renewable sources of energy production.

05 Aug 2018 5:37 PM

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