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As TDP gears up for convention on YSR turf, why all eyes are on Lokesh’s elevation as heir apparent

TDP leaders say Lokesh is already de facto working president with father Naidu deputing him to run most affairs. Now, he may formally get title of ‘working’ or ‘executive’ president.

SubscriberWrites: Strategic shift in Andhra—TDP targets YSRCP’s leaders before moving to bigger fish

In Andhra Pradesh, the TDP's strategy to dismantle YSRCP's power is unfolding quietly—focusing on sidelining key leaders before targeting the party's big fish.

How Rajesh Kilaru, Nara Lokesh’s classmate, has emerged as No.3 in TDP

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu is learnt to have delegated much of his authority to his son, with Kilaru playing a key role in supporting Nara Lokesh through the transition.

Why CM Naidu wants Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act amended to insert the word Amaravati

Endorsement comes days after PM Modi re-inaugurated capital project, launching works worth Rs 49,000 cr, including those of Assembly, Secretariat & High Court buildings.

With ‘Hindu staff-only’ declaration, Naidu revives 7-yr-old pitch to move non-Hindus out of Tirumala

CM’s statement is an endorsement of TTD's action in February, when it barred 18 non-Hindus from employment at the temple. TDP-led NDA govt had pursued the matter in previous term, too.

School uniforms, schemes & scholarships. AP education policy is all about political ‘branding’

Naidu-led NDA govt in Andhra Pradesh has unveiled new cream and olive green uniform for govt school students. Previous YSRCP govt had brought in lavender-purple and blue uniforms.

Naidu 6th, Nara Lokesh 8th, Pawan Kalyan 10th. Why Andhra CM’s ministerial ranking upset deputy’s JSP

The performance rankings, conducted by the Naidu govt from time to time, follow last month’s TDP-JSP clash over who would succeed him as chief minister.

On TTD barring non-Hindus from temple service, Owaisi cites waqf bill to slam Chandrababu’s ‘hypocrisy’

As BJP ally TDP supported temple board's move as well as amended waqf law, Owaisi asks, ‘if only Hindus should govern Hindu endowments, why the discrimination against Muslim waqfs?'

From more funds for Amaravati to interest-free loan, what’s on Naidu & Nitish’s budget wishlist

Bihar's request can play in Centre’s mind as the state heads to polls in October-November. Last year, Opposition had dubbed Budget as ‘kursi bachao’ (cling to power) exercise.

Andhra Pradesh’s succession row & a coffee-flavoured twist. Royalty gets ‘Bengaluru traffic’ treatment

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On Camera

I finally got to say goodbye to Zubeen Garg. ‘Roi Roi Binale’ left me in tears

I wasn't home when others could pay their respects to the singer or catch a last glimpse. The movie was my way of accessing him one final time.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.