Andhra Pradesh
Capital: Amaravati
Breaking in Andhra Pradesh
New Sikkim Governor takes oath, Congress says a 'murder accused' now sits in Raj Bhavan
Dushyant Kumar Gautam was sworn in as Sikkim's 19th Governor on Monday. President Droupadi Murmu appointed him on October 12. The Congress tied the choice to the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case. Bhandari's parents and the party are protesting the appointment.
BJP revamps Yuva Morcha team, names seven vice-presidents and three general secretaries
The BJP announced national office-bearers for its youth wing, appointing seven national vice-presidents and three national general secretaries. Bihar MLA and folk singer Maithili Thakur was inducted into the national executive. Vadodara MP Hemang Joshi heads the Yuva Morcha.
Drug-free Punjab by Dec 31, 2029: Amit Shah's pledge after meeting three families
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledged to eradicate Punjab's drug trade by December 31, 2029, after meeting the families of three people linked to the anti-drug fight. He accused the AAP government of failing to deliver on its promise to end the trade.
Calling the CM a 'dog': DMK councillor booked, TVK demands an apology
Chennai police have booked DMK councillor Sudha Deenadayalan and party functionary Muralidharan over alleged derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at an October 7 event. The ruling TVK demanded an apology from senior DMK leaders on stage.
Supreme Court to hear Vijayan's plea and YSRCP's Andhra poll complaint on Oct 21
A special Supreme Court Bench will hear two pleas on Wednesday: one by former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the alleged CMRL case, and another by the YSRCP alleging that violence in Andhra Pradesh stopped its candidates from filing nominations for local body polls.
Jhota case: CBI team to reach Mansa on Wednesday, 120-day deadline set
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met the Jhota family in Mansa and promised justice. A CBI team will reach the village at noon on Wednesday and finish the probe in 120 days.
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YSRCP moves Supreme Court, alleges nominees blocked in Andhra civic polls
The YSRCP has moved the Supreme Court, alleging that violence and intimidation kept its candidates from filing nominations for Andhra Pradesh's urban local body elections. A vacation bench will hear the plea on October 21, the last date for withdrawal of candidature, with polling due on October 28.
YSRCP moves Supreme Court over Andhra local body nominations, alleges violence and intimidation
The YSR Congress Party moved the Supreme Court challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Court's refusal to extend the nomination deadline for urban local body elections, alleging that violence and intimidation stopped its candidates from filing papers. The ruling TDP rejected the charges.
YSRCP says 'rowdyism' will not push it out, moves Supreme Court over civic poll nominations
The YSRCP has moved the Supreme Court alleging its candidates were attacked and blocked from filing nominations for Andhra Pradesh's local body polls. State coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy said the party would not quit the contest. A vacation bench hears the plea on October 21; polls are on October 28.
Two officers, one disputed border: Odisha moves into Kotia as Andhra's poll calendar reaches the edge
After Andhra Pradesh announced panchayat elections touching the disputed Kotia villages, Odisha has decided to station police and revenue officials there. The BJD and the Congress have attacked the state government's response.
59 officers, torn papers and a Supreme Court plea: YSRCP refuses to quit Andhra's local polls
Alleging attacks, arrests and obstruction of nominations in Andhra Pradesh's local body elections, the YSRCP has moved the Supreme Court and demanded an inquiry by a sitting High Court judge into alleged police firing in Pulivendula.
Odisha's mineral dues, Kotia and Mahanadi: BJD says BJP too weak to fight
The BJD has accused the BJP of compromising Odisha's mineral revenue and of going soft on the Kotia and Mahanadi disputes. Naveen Patnaik wrote to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi over Andhra Pradesh's panchayat poll notification in disputed Koraput villages.
Supreme Court to hear Vijayan's plea and YSRCP's Andhra poll complaint on Oct 21
A special Supreme Court Bench will hear two pleas on Wednesday: one by former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the alleged CMRL case, and another by the YSRCP alleging that violence in Andhra Pradesh stopped its candidates from filing nominations for local body polls.
INDIA bloc doors: Congress cold to YSRCP, Mamata wants a wider tent
The Congress has ruled out the YSR Congress Party's entry into the INDIA bloc, citing its past support for the BJP, even as the CPI(M) welcomed Jagan Mohan Reddy's stand on electoral issues and the Trinamool Congress said the alliance should be widened to include more parties.
YSRCP seeks central forces: Jagan meets Governor over ULB poll 'anarchy'
YSRCP president and former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy met Governor S Abdul Nazeer, alleging that his candidates were being blocked from filing nominations for urban local body polls and seeking central forces and CCTV coverage. He also met the State Election Commissioner.
Patnaik asks if BJP's TDP ties are holding Odisha back on Kotia
BJD president and Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik has written to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, questioning the state government's silence after Andhra Pradesh notified panchayat polls in disputed Kotia villages. He asked whether the BJP's dependence on NDA ally TDP explains the inaction.