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Friday, January 16, 2026
TopicAndhra pradesh

Topic: andhra pradesh

A week after Adani US indictment, why Naidu is treading cautiously on Jagan govt-SECI deal

Naidu-led Andhra Pradesh govt is yet to launch probe into allegations involving then CM Jagan levelled in Adani US indictment. Minister says TDP chief is ‘seriously contemplating’ matter.

Why Tirupati board has revived its bid to oust non-Hindus, in line with NDA’s ‘Sanatani Hindu’ stance

Employment of non-Hindus has been a contentious issue at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which oversees the Tirumala temple, and across Andhra Pradesh.

Mega crackdown on oppn YSRCP over ‘derogatory’ social media posts on Naidu govt leaders, their families

YSRCP chief claims 680 notices issued, 147 cases filed against party supporters & 49 arrested. Andhra home minister says ruling combine's leaders & families getting 'rape threats', abuse'.

Andhra Vedic institute’s time has come—IIT to DRDO and ISRO partnerships, govt grants

Established by Vedic scholar ABS Sastry in 1999, SRIVT in Guntur is now a recognised PhD centre for several IITs. Sastry says he is in talks with BITS to develop courses for future engineers and scientists.

Why Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan is going after home minister, shaking up 5-month-old ruling alliance

The JSP chief has slammed the state govt for rising incidence of crimes against women, calling it a 'continuation of YSRCP’s legacy'. CM Chandrababu Naidu holds law & order portfolio.

AP formation day debate rages again: No celebrations by Naidu govt even as ally BJP honours 1 November

For 58 yrs until bifurcation in 2014, 1 November was observed as Andhra Pradesh formation day. Naidu's return reignited debate over whether it should be observed on 1 Oct, 1 Nov or 2 June.

Four-year-old girl raped, murdered by her uncle in Andhra Pradesh

The girl’s body was found near a government school. The accused, Nagaraju, was booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) and other relevant sections.

Watch CutTheClutter: India’s new crisis, an ageing population with political & global implications

In Episode 1538, ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how an ageing population could lead to demographic imbalance, and a potential shift of political power to northern states.

Naidu in soup over ‘TDP yellow’ paint for Anna Canteens. Shoe on other foot after YSRCP colours fiasco

The Jagan-led govt had painted panchayat buildings in party colours after taking over in 2019, which was slammed by TDP back then. Now, the ruling party has been accused of doing the same.

ED officials say no proof on Naidu yet as agency freezes Rs 23.54-cr assets in AP skill development scam

Assets attached linked to Siemens Industry Software (India) & DesignTech Systems executives. CM Chandrababu Naidu was arrested by CID in connection with the scam & granted bail last yr.

On Camera

Trump tariffs, import dependence are holding back America’s manufacturing renaissance

Better tax, regulatory, and monetary policy should indeed provide a tailwind for manufacturing, but the sector will probably continue to struggle.

Designed to oversee corn & crude futures, Wall Street regulator grapples with crypto, sports gambling

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is on the precipice of gaining new crypto oversight as lawmakers continue to negotiate major legislation.

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines. 

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.