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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicAndhra Pradesh CM

Topic: Andhra Pradesh CM

Singapore back in business with Naidu govt but consortium firms to stay out of Amaravati capital project

The island nation will advise Andhra on urban planning, capacity building, economic strategy. Driven out by Jagan in 2019, Singapore consortium to not be involved in capital development now.

Naidu says Nehru was a ‘feudal’ who held India back, credits Modi for India’s rise to 4th largest economy

At collector’s conference in Amaravati, CM Naidu called Nehru 'feudal'. He, however, compared India’s growth story with that of Singapore, crediting Modi’s leadership.

Andhra Pradesh approves draft scheme offering $600 million in incentives to boost local electronics components manufacturing

Electronics components firms looking to set up factories in Andhra Pradesh will be offered land at a discount of 75%, the state said, adding that they would not have to pay taxes on electricity consumption for the first six years.

With praise for ‘Bhai Lokesh’, how Modi is cultivating ties with TDP scion in bid to strengthen NDA

PM’s praise of Lokesh comes amidst growing chorus within TDP to further promote the party general secretary in government & organisation. Pawan Kalyan's JSP resists demand to make Lokesh deputy CM.

In 2nd year of rule, Naidu sets welfare agenda with Super Six rollout vow amid fund strain, YSRCP barbs

CM announces timeline for implementing poll promises. YSRCP calls Naidu's tenure so far ‘a year of authoritarian, deceptive governance’.

Jagan’s ‘welfare volunteers’ in lurch as Naidu quiet about their future, poll promise to double honorarium

Weeks ahead of the Andhra Pradesh polls on 13 May, the volunteers had come under the Election Commission’s scrutiny following complaints that they doubled as agents of YSRCP.

Not pressuring for any post, priority is state finances, rebuilding Amaravati — Naidu after Delhi trip

The Andhra Pradesh CM met Modi and his ministers in a 2-day visit to Delhi and stressed his priorities, among which is the development of Amaravati as state capital.

Ahead of Union Budget, Naidu meets Nirmala Sitharaman, seeks financial aid for Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh CM presented a detailed memorandum during a meeting in North Block highlighting projects in the state that require urgent central assistance.

Naidu’s whitepaper says image of Amaravati, AP suffered under Jagan — ‘Rs 2 lakh cr gain to GSDP lost’

The Andhra Pradesh CM says he'll re-engage firms to rebuild capital Amaravati, but admits it'll be difficult to convince them, adds there's an 'urgent need to restore investor confidence'.

Chandrababu Naidu sworn in as 18th CM of Andhra Pradesh in presence of Modi, top BJP leaders

Naidu successfully led the TDP-BJP coalition in the state to a landslide victory, and has emerged a key ally of the central government.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.