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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
TopicAndhra Pradesh Government

Topic: Andhra Pradesh Government

Murdered uncle, accused cousin & sibling war — YSR family turf Kadapa now Jagan-Sharmila battleground

YS Sharmila, Congress’s Kadapa candidate, accuses CM Jagan of ‘using’ uncle YS Vivekananda Reddy’s death for political gains, criticises him for renominating cousin, suspect in the 'murder'.

Unfinished after 20 yrs, Andhra’s Polavaram dam plagued by technical issues, funds crunch, politics

Since work on the project started in 2005, the project cost has swollen manifold. State govt officials hope that the upcoming general and assembly polls will help speed things up.

Stoking ‘public sentiments’ before polls? YSRCP leader wants Hyderabad to remain common capital

From 2 June, Andhra will have no entitlement over Hyderabad. Opposition has dismissed YSRCP leader Subba Reddy's call to extend deadline till Vizag's set up as capital as 'ridiculous'.

Commandos, canines, 24/7 command hub: Soon, ‘SPG-like force’ to protect Andhra CM Jagan & family

SSG, to work under state intelligence department, will have 431 sanctioned posts. There are about 300 personnel involved in the CM’s Z+ category security at present.

Efficiency vs privacy threat — Andhra govt, employees spar over facial recognition attendance app

Jagan Reddy govt wants employees to use facial recognition application to track attendance & location for 'better service delivery', but employees flag lack of smartphones, privacy issues.

‘Social justice cabinet’ or eye on 2024? What’s behind Jagan’s complete ministerial reshuffle

Of the 25 cabinet ministers sworn-in Monday, 14 are new inductees. Jagan govt has called it an attempt at 'social justice and representation'. 

Pegasus, media, show-cause — why suspended Andhra IPS officer & Jagan govt are sparring

Suspended cop A.B. Venkateswara Rao, intelligence chief in former TDP regime, has been accused of buying and using Pegasus spyware in his tenure. He has denied the allegations.

Andhra gets 13 new districts as CM Jagan continues decentralised development of state

Jagan Mohan Reddy had said in his 2019 campaign that all 25 Lok Sabha constituencies would be separate districts if he came to power.

All about tickets — why Telugu film giants & theatres are at odds with Jagan Reddy govt

A long-drawn-out fight has been playing out between sections of the film industry and theatre owners and the AP government over the latter's decision to lower ticket prices.

CJI Ramana recuses from hearing Andhra-Telangana water dispute, says ‘belong to both states’

CJI NV Ramana posted the matter for another bench for hearing and urged both parties to resolve issue through mediation as he didn't want to adjudicate legal issues involved in case.

On Camera

Deepika Padukone isn’t faking her pregnancy. Internet ‘critics’ need a refresher on biology

One of the comments on her recent picture, read: “She is not able to do the role of a pregnant woman properly”. It's a nasty cocktail of misogyny and an ignorance of basic human biology.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.