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Topic: TDP-BJP

In 1st visit since NDA took over in AP, Modi unveils projects worth Rs 2 lakh cr, holds roadshow

YSRCP slams coalition govt 'for re-inaugurating projects initiated during Jagan’s tenure'. Chandrababu, who was by PM's side during roadshow, says NDA will win in Delhi polls.

From idolising Che Guevara to championing Sanatana Dharma, what’s behind Pawan Kalyan’s transformation

Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM, who once professed detachment from caste & religion, now calls himself an 'unapologetic Sanatani Hindu'. Analysts sense a strategy to step out of Naidu’s shadow.

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.

Chandrababu Naidu is important in both Centre and state. He is his own double-engine now

A kingmaker in the 1990s, N Chandrababu Naidu is playing that role yet again. His TDP is not only the BJP’s biggest alliance partner in NDA but also holds the fate of Narendra Modi 3.0. He is expected to bring Andhra Pradesh back from the brink of going bankrupt. 

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.

As post-poll violence flares up in Andhra Pradesh, EC acts — sweeping suspensions, SIT probe

Series of major incidents reported, especially from Palnadu, Ananthapuramu and Tirupati districts earlier this week. Top officials called to Delhi to address failure to curb violence.

4 of 6 BJP LS candidates in Andhra Pradesh ‘outsiders’, overlooked hopefuls sulk over ‘TDP-favoured’ picks

4 of 10 assembly candidates were earlier associated with TDP. The 2 lists have added to existing discontent in state BJP over tie-up with TDP, the bigger partner in tripartite alliance.

BJP-TDP-JSP declare pre-poll alliance. How it alters Andhra’s electoral equations & for Jagan’s YSRCP

A statement released by the 3 parties says seat sharing 'will be deliberated' soon, but TDP leaders say important thing is that the alliance will ensure anti-Jagan vote is not split.

Shah’s meet with Chandrababu sets off talk of BJP-TDP reunion. Jagan’s Delhi trip thickens Andhra buzz

Indication is that TDP chief Naidu is offering 30 assembly seats & around 6 Lok Sabha seats to BJP & Jana Sena. Meet comes soon after BJP reconciliation with Nitish in Bihar.

‘Shah sees Chandrababu arrest as Jagan’s bid to frame BJP’ — TDP chief’s son after meeting home minister

This comes at a time when JSP chief Pawan Kalyan has been urging BJP to ally with TDP to defeat Jagan. Lokesh says there were 'no political discussions' during meeting.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.