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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?'
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.
Nobody is safe in a market where competition is stunted and choice limited. For the industry, meaningful reform will have to start with the government itself.
Data shows re-alignment in India’s exports, with Tamil Nadu & Telangana posting strong growth in 2024-25 as traditional heavyweights Gujarat & Maharashtra see declines. Gujarat still leads, though.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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