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Monday, September 29, 2025
TopicAndhra Pradesh Government

Topic: Andhra Pradesh Government

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.

Jagan govt withdraws appeal in SC in Amaravati land case, says will pursue matter in HC

Andhra govt had appealed stay issued by Andhra HC last year on a probe into a case related to alleged Amaravati land scam involving a former advocate general and daughters of current CJI.

Won’t allow Class 12 exams unless sure of no fatality due to Covid, SC to Andhra Pradesh govt

The apex court said it is not satisfied with the precautionary measures Andhra Pradesh govt will be taking for holding the exams or convinced with the mechanism they have devised.

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.